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Top 15 Private Car Days in the Middle East

24 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Good private car days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp - Optional quad bikes and dune buggies
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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

1.Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,365 reviews · from $79Our pick

Travel from Dubai or Sharjah to Lahbab in a 4x4 for dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, and optional quad biking. At Noble Camp, enjoy tea, sweets, camels, henna, a BBQ buffet, nine performances, and a fire show. Guides such as Saif, Farrukh, Aman, and Mohammed Ali are known for attentive service and skilled driving.

“Our driver Ranna was the best, amazing show too, food was good, must do for everyone !! Great times👌”

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Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

2.Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,571 reviews · from $70

Spend about seven hours traveling from Dubai to the red dunes of Al Lahbab in a shared Land Cruiser. You’ll ride over the dunes, stop for sunset photos, try sandboarding and a short camel ride, then eat at a desert camp with Arabic coffee, henna, buffet food, Tanoura, belly dance, and fire shows. Guides such as Akbar, Jay, Sameer, and Syed Tariq have earned special praise.

“Loved the whole experience including an excellent dinner. Very good driver who checked on how we were doing along the way.”

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Burj Khalifa Ticket with 1-Way Transfer - Hotel pickup and ticket handover
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Burj Khalifa Ticket with 1-Way Transfer

3.Burj Khalifa Ticket with 1-Way Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,322 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Ride the fast elevator to Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor observatory, explore multimedia displays, use optional telescopes, and take in 360-degree Dubai views. Your package includes hotel pickup, ticket handover, and one-way transport to the tower. Plan about two hours, and book early for sunset or other popular time slots.

“Great experience. Glad we booked in advance as it was full on the day we visited.”

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Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer - What happens after your flight lands
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Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer

4.Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · from $19

Arrange a private Dubai airport pickup or departure ride with Rimo Tours, available 24/7. A sedan carries up to three people, while a minivan carries up to five. Meet a representative at the airport, then ride to your hotel or residence. Confirm your destination carefully, since Marina, Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, and Jebel Ali cost extra.

“Riyaz Khan was very nice and professional. Our driver, Mr.Aziz (i don't remember full name) was also very nice and professional. Good experience.”

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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City - The Ride to Your Hotel or Residence
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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

5.Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 978 reviews · from $12Best value

You’ll be met at Dubai International Airport and driven to your Dubai hotel or residence in a private air-conditioned sedan for up to three people or minivan for up to five. Rimo Tours offers flight tracking, complimentary waiting time, 24-hour service, and WhatsApp coordination, but confirm any distance surcharge beyond 17 kilometers before paying.

“Reps were waiting for us and welcomed us at arrival as expected. They guided us to the parking lot and accommodated us into the vehicle. Then, the driver finally brought us to the hotel. We are very satisfied.”

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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

6.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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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - What the car and driver provide
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

7.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours

Book a private air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver for 5 to 10 hours in Dubai. You choose the stops, from major sights to shopping and photo breaks, while drivers such as Vicky Ali, Fahad, Yasir, and Ghulam Ali handle the roads, waiting time, and route. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and private transport are included.

“My driver was great he took us from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to see the grand mosque and anywhere we asked him to go he was very accommodating .”

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Dubai: Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer - Hotel pickup: the part that saves the most effort
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Dubai: Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer

8.Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 833 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $57

Ride from your Dubai hotel to Miracle Garden with a shared or private transfer, then explore at your own pace. See the floral Airbus A380, Floating Lady, Smurfs Village, Lake Park, butterfly garden, umbrella tunnel, and floral clock. Drivers such as Fazal, Shiraz, and Manjinder are praised for punctual service and useful Dubai tips.

“Excellent trip with everything on time as planned. Excellent service from our driver Shiraz. On time pick up and great communication keeping us informed at all times. Thoroughly recommend this trip. M”

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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City - From the terminal to your hotel door
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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

9.Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · from $13

Rimo Tours provides a private, 24-hour transfer between Dubai International Airport and your Dubai hotel or residence. You’ll ride in a sedan for up to three people or a minivan for up to five, with an English-speaking professional driver, air conditioning, GPS tracking, and insured passengers and luggage. Confirm any possible extra charges before travel.

“The man who fetched me from the terminal to the car was a super gentleman. He was very kind. The driver too was such an amazing person. Together, they managed to give me an amazing experience. 💚”

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Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer - Sealine Beach, camels, and the first taste of sand
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Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer

10.Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · from $50

This four-hour night safari takes you from Doha to Sealine Beach for a short camel ride and dune bashing in a certified 4x4, then on to Khor Al Udaid, the Inland Sea beside Saudi Arabia. Private and shared options are available, with guides such as Mujahid, Sayed, Bilal, and Javid often praised for safe driving and helpful photography.

“The guide Bilal is very good and he is so patient enough to show places and safe in his driving . He speaks english well . Flexible enough to manage trip .”

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Dubai Private Arrival Airport Transfer to Any Hotels in UAE - The ride from Dubai Airport to your hotel
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Dubai Private Arrival Airport Transfer to Any Hotels in UAE

11.Dubai Private Arrival Airport Transfer to Any Hotels in UAE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · from $36

Prebook a private airport ride with Orient Tours LLC and meet a representative outside Dubai International Airport. A chauffeur helps with luggage and drives you to hotels in Dubai, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Sharjah, Jebel Ali, Dubai port, and selected UAE destinations. Vehicles suit groups, with service available around the clock.

“Booking and organisation of the meeting point was seamless and the what’s app messengers confirming pick up and location both in the lead up and at the time was a big help and very reassuring. Thank you Mohammed for making mine annd my young daughter’s arrival in Dubai so easy and friendly. Would highly recommend this company for any airport transfers.”

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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ - Snoopy Island: the likely first look underwater
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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

12.Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Yulia, Julia, or another instructor can help beginners feel at ease while you look for turtles, colorful fish, rays, squid, and small reef sharks. The day also includes a BBQ lunch, hotel transfers, and stops at Al Bidya Mosque, Khorfakkan Waterfall, and the amphitheatre.

“We liked how relaxed and friendly the day was. The team just wanted us to enjoy our day whatever we wanted to do.”

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Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer - Al Jaddaf and Dubai’s dhow-building past
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Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

13.Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · from $69

Board a traditional dhow at Dubai Festival City for a relaxed evening on Dubai Water Canal. You’ll see Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, Al Jaddaf, and the illuminated waterfall bridge while enjoying a buffet, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and live music. Hotel transfers, upper-deck seating, and selected alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“A stunning, relaxing evening with great service and wonderful views. The live saxophonist was a lovely added touch.”

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Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer - The drive to Lahbab and the first desert stop
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Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer

14.Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $27

Trade Dubai’s city streets for red dunes, a licensed 4x4 driver, sunset photo stops, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. The evening ends at a desert camp with henna, barbecue and continental buffet, belly dance, Tanura, and fire shows. Shared pickup, drinks, and hotel drop-off are included. Quad bikes and premium seating cost extra.

“The 4x4 ride on the dunes and the dinner and show was great fun! Food delicious and plenty of it. The show was amazing! Belly dancers and fire eaters lol. Even had a camel ride (that went for about 35 seconds) but it was really an upsell for the photos they take of you. Good for the price.”

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Dubai: City Highlights Private Layover Tour with Transfer - Start with Dubai Frame and Zabeel Palace
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Dubai: City Highlights Private Layover Tour with Transfer

15.City Highlights Private Layover Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 3 - 8 hours

Use 3 to 8 hours between flights to see Dubai with a private guide and driver. Walk the Spice and Gold Souks, cross Dubai Creek by abra, then visit the Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Museum of the Future. Guides including Malik, Adnan, and Rehan tailor stops to your flight and interests.

“Our Dubai City Tour with Adnan was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we were picked up, Adnan made us feel comfortable and welcomed. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Dubai. His storytelling made every stop more meaningful, and he was always ready to answer our questions with a smile. The tour was perfectly paced, and we never felt rushed. Thanks to Adnan, we got to see the best of Dubai in one unforgettable day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city!”

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