Dubai Layover Tour: Explore Old and New Dubai

Maximize your Dubai layover with a private tour. Explore Burj Khalifa, Spice Souks, Jumeirah Beach, and more. Tailored to your schedule.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bur Dubai Abra Station - A traditional way to explore Dubai’s old town, the Bur Dubai Abra Boat Station offers visitors a chance to cruise along Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden boat called an abra. The ride allows passengers to soak in the sights and sounds of old Dubai.
  • Meena Bazaar - One of Dubai’s oldest markets, Meena Bazar is known…
What's Included
  • Water Bottle
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Cover both Old & Modern Dubai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
  • Customizable tour options
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Dinner Expense
Additional Information

Maximize your Dubai layover with a private tour led by a licensed guide. Choose from 4, 6, 8, or 10-hour durations to suit your schedule. Explore both Old and New Dubai, from the iconic Burj Khalifa to the enchanting Spice and Gold Souks. Bask in the sun at Jumeirah Beach, wander through the vibrant Souk Madinat, and capture the modern skyline at Dubai…

Location
Bur Dubai Abra Station
32 3 A St, Al Fahidi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Victoria_m
Nov 22, 2025
Javed was very lovely. He... - Javed was very lovely. He picked us up from the hotel and asked what we'd like to see. He then planned the afternoon accordingly to take into account the traffic. We saw many of the highlights of old and new Dubai and it gave us a great overview of the city. Javed was very attentive and knowledgeable. We would recommend this tour.
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Ada_r
Nov 8, 2025
Great Experience - We had a great experience traveling through Dubai and learning about the culture. We hit a lot of the main attractions and BinYamin took us to some great spots for pictures. I would definitely recommend if you have a few hours to kill in Dubai.
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Toni_c
Sep 2, 2025
Bigger Better Best with Benjamin Mohammad - Mohammad (Benjamin) was knowledgeable, friendly and such a pleasure. We learned the history of Dubai, rode the water taxi and experienced the majesty from a native. Just splendid.
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Mohdmuzaffara2025
Aug 26, 2025
I had an amazing experience with Dubai Tourism Services during my 11-hour layover, thanks to our wonderful guide, Mr. Javed Anwa - I had an amazing experience with Dubai Tourism Services during my 11-hour layover, thanks to our wonderful guide, Mr. Javed Anwar. He was extremely polite, kind, and patient throughout the entire tour. His time management was excellent, and in such a short time, he managed to show me almost the whole city of Dubai. Mr. Javed explained everything in detail — from roads and monuments to local culture, bargaining tips, and more. He even waited patiently multiple times while I finished my shopping, which I truly appreciated. His professionalism, knowledge, and sweet nature made the trip unforgettable. Highly recommend Dubai Tourism Services, especially with Mr. Javed Anwar as your guide. Truly a 5-star experience! I wish I could’ve have given him more than 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Silvia_b
Aug 24, 2025
Great experience - We went on a Sunday morning tour with Javed. He was very good and super prepared and professional. He picked us up without any problems even though we changed the meeting point at the last minute. He gave us a detailed tour of all of Dubai, leaving us free to choose how long to stay in each stage. We did the tour on Sunday so unfortunately the souks were closed but the road was perfect. Despite this Javed was great at making it very interesting! Recommended if you have a few hours stopover in Dubai.
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Tamas_r
Aug 2, 2025
Dubai 6 hours layover tour - This tour was really amazing!!! BinYamin is really the most professional guide who I ever met with in my life! He told me about everything important information, we could see the most popular sights that we could in 6 hours. We went with a car really comfortable, with great a/c and took me back to the airport in time. Thank you very much for this tour, I can only recommend it to everyone! Thomas Hungary
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Cherry_c
Jul 28, 2025
Glad with choice - We had an incredible experience with Asim! He tailored our trip perfectly to our preferences, making every moment enjoyable. It was amazing how effortlessly we connected with him, and we’re excited to share how impressive he is with our friends and family.
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Andrei_s
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing guide - highly recommended - Our guide was amazing…he spoke fantastic English, was extremely polite, and was very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the history, culture and life in Dubai. We had such a great time thanks to him.
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Karen_h
Sep 30, 2025
Short tour of Dubai. - Great choice if you have a 8 hour lay over at Dubai airport, we took the 4hour tour. Enthusiastic guide who was able to show us lots of Dubai in a short time (4hours). He was very knowledgeable with great English and the tour was tailored to our requirements. Water and a comfortable van with good AC was provided. Pickup was slightly confusing as the pickup location Carrefour is visible as you exit the baggage hall of terminal 3 but then you have to walk in a circle to arrive at the seats specified. Driver was slightly late.
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Lindy_m
Nov 2, 2025
Quick car tour of all of Dubai’s architectural highlights. - Good tour if you want to get to all the usual photo stops at Dubai landmarks quickly. Javed provides an overview of when they were built and finished. He had a lot of knowledge about the UAE and its development since the 7 states united. We did an early morning tour so were unable to visit any open souks. All souks and shops not open until 10am. If booking the tour thinking it is flexible timing. It is a default 4 hour tour. I think we could have extended it but we were not enjoying it enough to do so. Perhaps we were tired after an overnight flight.
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).