UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The best of the UAE.
The 15 most popular city tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
Ride Dubai’s Red and Blue HOHO buses for 24–72 hours plus a Sunset and Night Tour, with 11-language audio and easy stops.
“Not all the audio guide on bus were working. Do we dipped out if not working and no other available seats to try. There were a lot not working.”
Full-day Abu Dhabi from Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Founders Memorial, Corniche views, Louvre photo stop, and a quick Ferrari World moment.
“Everything was great , fantastic trip with city tour, a lot of stops for photos, our gide gave a lot of detail about The moschee, The building and The Arabian s life.”
Half-day Dubai old and modern tour with Blue Mosque, Museum of the Future, souks by abra, and an Emirati heritage house visit.
“It was a good tour of both the Old and New Dubai. Our guide, Iqbal, was very knowledgeable. The Blue Mosque, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and the Abra boat ride on the Dubai Creek were my favourite highlights of the tour. Highly recommend it if you need an introduction to Dubai!”
Small-group Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai with hotel pickup, Sheikh Zayed Mosque entry, Date Market sights, and Ferrari World time.
“The Grand Mosque is breathtaking:) Visiting the other places are very good as well . The heritage village is interesting . And also the Emirates palace is another amazing place :)”
A guided 5-hour Dubai mix of Burj Al Arab photos, Blue Mosque entry, Museum of the Future access, Creek abra, and souks.
“ADNAN was such an amazing guide. The tour was amazing also with a lot of fun and adventure.”
Dubai Gold Souk half-day tour with creek abra, Deira spice and gold markets, Jumeirah skyline photos, and Downtown drive-bys for $16.
“Excellent City tour. Hammad was a great tour guide. He was so informative and engaging. We saw a lot for a half day tour. Enjoyed the ABra boat ride and Gold souk. Take this tour! Hussein the driver was also very prompt and informative. We had a great time-thank you! Maria and joe”
Half-day tour mixing Dubai’s modern icons with Old Dubai souks, an abra ride, and heritage stops—good value with hotel pickup.
“See everything worth seeing ...but no shopping or seeing inside of sites...would take hours. LOVED Whiskey, our guide! I feel I know everything I need to know about Dubia. Fantastic price...kept everyone on time! Exhausted at the end.”
See Abu Dhabi’s icons in 5 hours: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market, Yas and Saadiyat drives, Corniche views.
“Excellent tour that covered all the key highlights of Abu Dhabi. The guide provided clear explanations with a great overview of the city’s history and culture. Comfortable car drive passing all major attractions, with enough time to fully enjoy the Dates Market, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Heritage Village. A really enjoyable experience —…”
Abu Dhabi highlights from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World photo stops with tickets included.
“Driver took us to surprised Rug shopping , spent 45 mins at gas station to gas up. Didn't take us to palace. Waited over 1 hour at mosque to gather other teams . What a wasted of whole day trip”
2.5-hour Dubai photo stop tour with air-conditioned comfort, covering Burj Khalifa, Palm/Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, and Old Deira.
“Our experience was fantastic from start to finish. Covered everywhere we wanted to see. Our tour guide was exceptional. So attentive and informative. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you”
Private DXB to Dubai City transfer with real-time flight tracking, 24/7 pickup, and door-to-door sedan or minivan. Extra beyond 17 km.
“Don't bother. Despite being a private transfer it felt like a group transfer. Despite being the first in the 'group" to arrive in was last to depart. They charge you if your late but no consequence for them being late. Took nearly 2 hours to get my ride. Driver started reversing iRead more”
Full-day Abu Dhabi sights from Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, heritage stops, and BAPS Mandir on most days. Pickup and fees included.
“The museum was interesting and an unexpected bait and switch. Did not expect a sales presentation. Farrarri tour was a waste of time. It was very congested with buses and cars for a brief stop. Lunch stop was just ok. Never made it to Mariner Mall.”
A 4-hour Dubai by night loop with photo stops at Jumeirah Beach and Dubai Canal, plus Madinat Jumeirah and Downtown lights from $30.
“Perfect! I really enjoy it 😍 The guide was so polite, always helpful and not angry because we come a liiiittle bit to late 😅 If I would have more time in Dubai I would do it twice 😍”
Abu Dhabi highlights from Dubai in one day, including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, plus Corniche views and Ferrari World.
“Bus très inconfortable, programme non respecté et le guide ZAHIR est HORRIBLE (irrespectueux, menteur et agressif). Choisissez une autre compagnie si vous souhaitez passer une bonne journée.”
Private Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai for up to 6 with a guide: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace and more for $200.
“Our experience was most unprofessional. The tour guide waited until 9.30 pm the night before the tour for confirmation which in my Viator years of experience is very late and I missed the What’s App only notice. We were notified the morning Read more”
