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Great tour
Very professional driver, excellent tour guide who gave us all the interesting historic facts about Dubai, good advice about buying in the market, fun and interesting but professional.
Private Half Day Dubai City Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- CS, DE, FI, KO
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Top 10 Dubai Tours
Description
We begin the Private Dubai city tour with a photo stop at the Dubai Creek, the lifeblood of Dubai. Then we will drive through the Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, Ruler's Court, Old Mosque, Textile Street, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Heritage Village, spice and gold souqs. Proceeding towards Jumeirah Road, passing by the Dry Docks Dubai and the Historical Union House with photo stops at the beautiful and famous Jumeirah Mosque, the Burj Al Arab (the world's biggest 7-star hotel in the world), and the Burj Khalifa. The Dubai city tour is the best and one of our cheapest excursions in Dubai.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 10–80)
- $49
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $40
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Dubai Museum and encounter colorful dioramas and enlightening historic exhibits. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest existing building in Dubai Dubai Fort is situated at the south of Dubai Creek, at the Al Souk Al Kabir area which teems with vigorous trade and is close to the Ruler's Court
Gold Souk
A trip to Dubai isn't complete without a trip to the famous Gold Souk, one of the oldest & fascinating traditional market for gold jewellery & gemstones
Dubai Creek
Drive through Deira Dubai. The center of the City
Mall of the Emirates
This massive mall has a mix of luxury labels like Christian Louboutin and midscale brands like DKNY. It’s also home to hotels, restaurants, theaters, and the indoor ski resort Ski Dubai.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Admire the old Dubai visiting AlFahidi Neighborhood
On iconic Palm Jumeirah island in the Arabian Gulf, this posh resort is 14 km from Wild Wadi Water Park and 15 km from the upscale shops in the Mall of the Emirates.
Palm Islands
The tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island is known for glitzy hotels, posh apartment towers and upmarket global restaurants. Food trucks offering snacks like shawarma dot the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, popular for its views of the Dubai coastline and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel.
Palm Jumeirah
Jumeirah Public Beach
The public beach at Jumeirah boasts clean, white sand and crystal seawater, making it a popular destination with area hotel and resort guests.
Burj Al Arab
View of the 7 star hotel from Burj Al Arab Beach. Set on an island in a striking sail-shaped building, this luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from Wild Wadi Water Park and 4 km from Mall of the Emirates.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off by English speaking driver/guide
Extensive tour of the city. Both old and new Dubai
Transfers on PRIVATE basis
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities l Tips
Entry Tickets and Passes
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick from Dubai Hotels only. Pick-up from other states is not possible Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Contact your local tour operator at least 24hrs for the exact pick-up timing.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.5
6 reviews
How it compares in Dubai
- Starting price $79 is close to the typical $87 for tours of similar length in Dubai
Excurgo comparison of 7,847 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Half Day Dubai City Tour take?
Private Half Day Dubai City Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Private Half Day Dubai City Tour cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Dubai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Half Day Dubai City Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Private Half Day Dubai City Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $40, adults from $49. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Half Day Dubai City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick from Dubai Hotels only. Pick-up from other states is not possible Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Contact your local tour operator at least 24hrs for the exact pick-up timing. Pickup points include Le Wana Hotel, Sapphire Hotel Apartments.
What languages is Private Half Day Dubai City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in CS, DE, FI, KO, CMN, FIL, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Half Day Dubai City Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Top 10 Dubai Tours.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Disappointed
First of all the driver/tour guide was 1 hour late. Then the van was dirty. Driver/tour guide was not dressed.professionally. He was knowledgeable, courteous and knew all the answers to our questions. A stop to a rug place was unnecessary. Then we stopped by this restaurant where he got coffee, Dirty place. We did not see the tallest building - Kalifa, All in all for the price is just ok. You would be better off doing the hop on hop off buses.
Operator response
Hi, You were informed of the pick up time which wat 3:00 to 3:15. The driver arrived at your hotel at 3:35 pm. That was not 1 hour late. All the information regarding the timing adjustment was sent and informed to your in advance and you have acknowledge it. Thanks!
J
Disappointed
No memorable parts. Driver did not take us to shopping mall, mosque, souk Commentary was minimal - no history, enthusiasm. Driver spoke on his phone and text on more than one occasion . Only stop that was interesting tried to sell us things.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. Your reviews is important to us. Moreover, this is not a shopping tour and there’s no shopping malls in the itinerary . For some instances that there are vendors trying to sell you can always say NO. And you were looking out for malls but when someone tries to sell things you felt it was not appropriate. Regard
V
Don't book with this company
We booked private half day sightseeing tour of Dubai in February this year. The driver was late. He did apologize but then he said he will be our tour guide. Well, he wasn't a guide at all, his English wasn't good enough and all he could do is naming the sights. I ended up reading information from my guide book to my party. It was a rip off, don't book with this company.
Operator response
Hi Vavilon, We’re so sorry that your experience did not match your expectations. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed the mark. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us
S
It exceeded my expectations.
I booked while I was in Oman, but they were very responsive and picked me up without worry. It was a very satisfying half-day, taking in some of the promise from the tour.
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Operator response
Hi Shoichi, Thank you for your feedback on our Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride and Sand boarding Dubai: Morning Desert Safari We appreciate you for providing us the opportunity to serve you and we promise to make sure every experience we provide is a satisfying and enticing journey. Hope you enjoyed the camel ride and sand boarding on top the amazing dune bashing that we provided. Thank you for the word of recommendation. Have a great time!
T
Comprehensive but not rushed
Took private tour, so only six of us, offered by Orient Tours. Full half day. Saw almost everything there was to see (except Miracle Gardens). Included a trip to the top of Burj Khalifa, photo stop at Burj Al arab Hotel, walk around Dubai museum/fort, short lunch break with local food, walk through spice and gold souks, stop to photo main mosque, walked into Mall of Dubai, and loads of info. Guide's English perfect and understandable. Driver very skilled. All in all....a good intro to Dubai and then you can visit longer to those places which seemed of most interest.
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Operator response
Hi Theodore R, We are so grateful for your 5-star review regarding our Private Half Day Dubai City Tour. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and for others others. It’s much appreciated! Next time you return, try one our best selling Abu Dhabi Tour with Louvre Museum Tickets from Dubai!! Top 10 Dubai Tours is thrilled to hear such amazing feedback, and we’re proud for our excellent service We hope to see you again soon!
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