UAE · GUIDED
23 reviewed
The 15 guided tours below are the ones that hold up. Price, length of day, kind of traveller. Read from the top and stop when one fits.
Guided Old Dubai walking tour through Al Fahidi, heritage house coffee and street food, Gold and Spice Souks, plus an abra across Dubai Creek.
“Hossam was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide that was able to engage and answer the groups questions. The tour is very good value for the amount of snacks/sites covered.”
Half-day Dubai highlights with the Blue Mosque, Creek abra ride, Gold and Spice Souks, Museum of the Future photos, and optional Dubai Frame tickets.
“Have more time in the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood to wonder around rather than extended time in Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant.”
Guided Burj Al Arab tour with panoramic 25th floor views, optional golden cappuccino, buggy rides, and UMA sunset lounge drinks.
“Inspiring tour topped by a delicious golden Cappuccino. We loved the experience suite and the great views from the 25th floor”
Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai with guided mosque visit, Heritage Village, and Yas Island photo stops, plus hotel pickup and return.
“Well organized and we were able to avoid all the rush hours and big groups!! Able to take great pictures. We got a great tour guide, he provided interesting information on Dubai’s history too. Shopping tips too.”
Speedboat ride from Dubai Marina with a live guide, photo stops at Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, plus views toward Burj Al Arab.
“the guide was excellent very informative at every step of the activity.”
Al Fahidi heritage walk, Emirati snacks, abra boat ride on Dubai Creek, and time in the Spice and Gold Souks for shopping and stories.
“Very clear meeting instructions, Khan our tour guide was very good and informative and easy to understand all our questions were answered knowledgeably. The houses in the heritage village were interesting. We enjoyed the dates, tea, coffee and samosas. The trip to Read more”
From Dubai, visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a guide, hotel pickup, and time to see the huge carpet, mosaics, and courtyards.
“This was an amazing experience. Our tour guy gave us so much information. He was very knowledgeable and made sure our group stayed together, since the mosque gets really crowded. We didn’t feel rushed. He also made sure we had time to take photos, and eat. Thank you for this wonderful experience”
Guided quad or Polaris RZR ride in Dubai Red Dunes, 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding and camel ride with hotel transfer.
“Really good organised transport to and from was very good aswell”
Full-day Abu Dhabi highlights from Dubai, from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Emirates Palace, plus BAPS Hindu Mandir visit and transfers.
“A medium sized tour 25 people which tries to cover the main attractions of Abu Dhabi in a day. Like all such tours which try to pack in a bit of everything in order to cater to all different tastes, it feels a bit rushed. I would have spent more time Read more”
Zip around Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah on a small RIB boat, with high-speed thrills and photo stops for Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and more.
“This boat trip was just amazing!! The guide was very knowledgeable and super nice. Very lovely time we spent.”
Old Dubai souks meet futuristic Dubai sights in a guided half-day loop with Mosque time, creek abra ride, and heritage house tea.
“Tour was great, and the guide was Hossamer was really kind”
Feel Dubai speed from the water on a RIB tour. Choose 60 or 90 minutes, with an English guide, landmark photo stops, and water.
“Very fun fast ride around the palm. Makes fun. However the last part driving through the palm takes a bit long because of speed limit and there is not much to see. But overall an experience that could be recommended.”
5-hour Dubai highlights by luxury car with a pro English guide, hotel pickup, old souks, Creek, Dubai Frame, Palm, Marina, and iconic photo stops.
“Excellent tour! Couldn’t possibly have seen all the sights on our own in the time we had! Basheer was very informative! Highly recommended!”
Full-day Abu Dhabi guided tour from Dubai with hotel pickup, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dates Market, Corniche drive-by, and Ferrari World photo stop.
“Great experience. Enough time to enjoy each place we visited. Our tour guide Bilal was very knowledgeable and shared good information with us during the entire tour.”
Old Dubai on foot with a licensed guide, souks and Al Seef, Al Fahidi heritage, spice tastings, and an abra boat ride.
“A interesting and exotic experience, for knowing the traditions and the culture of this wonderful place. It is a must see experience. The tourist guide Mustafa, was very kind and explained us everything excellent.”
