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The 15 Best Dubai City Tours

46 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Old Dubai and new Dubai are twenty minutes and about a century apart. These 15 compare the half-day runs, the full days that add Abu Dhabi and the evening tours, with prices and which entry tickets are bundled in.

Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour - The red route through old Dubai
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Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

1.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,442 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $54Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to explore Dubai’s red historic route and blue Marina route. Hop off near souks, museums, beaches, malls, and the Palm, then join a two-hour sunset and night circuit. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, and buses accept mobile or printed vouchers.

“Loved how comprehensive the tours were. The buses are not easy to find from the Dubai Mall metro or centre. Better signposting would help.”

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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit - A quick look at the Museum of the Future
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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

2.Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,624 reviews · from $40Top rated

This 4 to 5-hour Dubai tour pairs modern photo stops with Old Dubai traditions. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, ride an abra across Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and enjoy coffee, dates, and rugag bread at Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides such as Ibrahim, Iqbal, Zee, and Mostafa are noted for clear local insight.

“This half day tour of Dubai old and new town was a very nice tour. Our guide Ibrahim from Oceanair Travel did an excellent job with the 15 guests. We were driven around in a comfortable mini van and had no issues going from site to site. My only issue was the communicatioRead more”

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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Heritage Village and a quick look at old Abu Dhabi
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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

3.Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,331 reviews · from $35

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a climate-controlled SUV with a guide and a group capped at 15. The main event is a two-hour visit inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with stops that may include Heritage Village, the Date Market, Ferrari World, Emirates Palace, and a mall. Guides have included Malik, Anwar, Wasim, Syed, and Mr. Khan.

“Tour great, driver/tour guide superb. But tour happened day after heaviest rain in 75 years and most streets and roads flooded. Had it not been for our excellent driver we would have been stranded in the dark in the middle of dubai. Trip took extra 4 hours to try and get everyone home safe. Trip should not have occurred.”

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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Ferrari World is a picture stop, not a theme-park visit
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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

4.Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,277 reviews · from $27

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Khalil, Adnan, Abdul, or Zahir, depending on the departure. You’ll visit the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, Miraj Museum, dates market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Expect about eight hours, shared transport, bottled water, and a fast-moving schedule.

“Excellent tour and will def come back to Abu Dhabi. The mosque was breathtaking our guide was informative and hilarious!”

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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks - The Museum of the Future from the outside
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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

5.Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,059 reviews · 5 hours · from $49

In five hours, you’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Jumeirah Beach and the Museum of the Future to the Blue Mosque, Gold and Spice Souks, Al Fahidi, Dubai Creek, and Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides such as Iqbal, Zeeshan, Hossam, and Abdul are praised for clear stories, shopping tips, and great photos.

“Hossam was an outstanding guide. Got to see several amazing locations. Excellent use of time.”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - Ferrari World and the scale of Yas Island
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

6.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of 15 or fewer, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a local guide, and bottled water. The two-hour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit is the main event. You will also see Heritage Village, the Corniche, Qasr Al Watan, Yas Island, an Islamic art center, and the dates market. Lunch is extra, and some stops are brief photo visits.

“Everything was on time and one of the best 1 day tour with nice group of 7. Abdullah was our tour guide had excellent job to explain and gave us clear directions throughout the entire day. Highly recommend to every ages. Wonderful memories in Dubai, will come back in the near future. From Hawaii”

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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus - Zabeel Palace and Dubai Frame
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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

7.Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,632 reviews · from $72

See Dubai from an open-top double-decker bus, using red and blue routes to reach Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, the Gold Souk, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or five-day pass. All options include a one-hour dhow cruise, while longer passes add Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and a desert sunset tour.

“This was an ideal way to see all of Dubai, and the recorded information we listened to through provided earlplugs was very informative. Give yourself enough time, though. The traffic in Dubai was insane at some points, and the whole circuit took longer than our concierge had indicated. Highly recommend, though.”

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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat - Dubai Marina and the Yacht Club
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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

8.Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,914 reviews · 30 - 99 minutes · from $26

Join The Yellow Boats for a fast, open-air tour from Dubai Marina. Your English-speaking guide points out Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Madinat Jumeirah while the skipper adds bursts of speed. Choose a 30, 75, or 99-minute route, with photo stops, bottled water, and a light life vest included.

“Excellent city views and our guide (Pri) gave great in-depth history of the Dubai Marina!”

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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk - Jumeirah begins with a mosque and a famous hotel
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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

9.Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,741 reviews · from $16Best value

This four-hour shared tour pairs Dubai’s modern icons with Old Dubai’s creek, Al Seef quarter, Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach or minivan, cross Dubai Creek by abra, visit Al Farooq Mosque, and drive past Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future. Guides such as Hammad and Nitin are known for clear, engaging commentary.

“Great experience. Tourguide Hammad is an awesome man with a good sense of humor. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel on time.”

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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks - Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab
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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

10.Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · from $37

See Dubai in one busy half-day, from Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab to the Gold and Spice Souks. You’ll ride an abra across Dubai Creek, visit Al Shindagha, enter the Blue Mosque when open, and hear practical history from guides such as Liz and Whiskey. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and drop-off are included.

“It was fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind, and funny. This tour was several hours, which was good because we saw and visited many things and places. There is a bit of walking though so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre - Heritage Village and the Corniche add local context
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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

11.Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · from $75

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Louvre Abu Dhabi, a date market and Ferrari World for photos. Guides such as Ali, Khalil and Usman have been praised for clear explanations and patient service, though the packed schedule can run long.

“Our Day tour to Abu Dhabi was great! Our host, Khalil, was punctual. He was very thoughtful and accommodating and patiently kept us on track. He provided a wealth of knowledge on the various sites we visited and tried to make sure everyRead more”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Emirates Palace and the Corniche are mainly photo stops
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

12.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Spend about 11 hours seeing Abu Dhabi from Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Heritage Village, Qasr Al Hosn, Yas Island, and the Corniche, with photo stops at Emirates Palace and Ferrari World. Guides have included Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal. Lunch is not included.

“This was a great way to see so many different attractions in a very efficient manner. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because there were a couple of venues that were closed ( due to Ramadan) and we did not go into the Emirates Palace, but they compensated by making other stops. This is a great tour with friendly tour guides.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque - Qasr Al Watan gives the day real weight
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

13.Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · from $58

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 14, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Marina Mall, and Yas Island. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have earned praise for keeping the day moving, though some schedules feel rushed.

“Great experience because the guide, Mr Khan did his best and went beyond expectations. Wonderful way to spend time.”

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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi - Heritage Village gives you a quick cultural introduction
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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

14.Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews

Travel from Dubai or Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Yasir, Malik, or Mr. Khan. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Marina Mall, and the Dates Market, with a Ferrari World photo stop. The itinerary can be adjusted, but guide quality and English fluency may vary.

“Great experience. Thx to our chauffeur and tour guide Malik for answering all of our questions, the explanations and flexibility with the itinerary! Had a great time!”

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Dubai: Top 15 Must-See Dubai Sightseeing Tour in a SUV/VAN - Start in the old city at Bur Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Top 15 Must-See Dubai Sightseeing Tour in a SUV/VAN

15.Top 15 Must-See Dubai Sightseeing Tour in a SUV/VAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 814 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

See Dubai’s headline sights and older creekside districts in an air-conditioned SUV or van with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop for Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, the souks, Zabeel Palace, and Downtown, with shawarma, a soft drink, water, and a shared abra ride included. Guides such as Uday, Santhu, and Haseeb are praised for local insight and good photos.

“The tour guide Mr Uday was great. He was very knowledgable and also helped us with shopping at places like Gold Souk and Spice Souk. We will definitely recommend people this tour with an excellent tour guide like Mr Uday”

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