Private Tour: Explore Dubai's Iconic Landmarks During Your Layover

Make the most of your layover in Dubai with a private tour of the city’s iconic landmarks. Explore the Burj Al-Arab, Burj Khalifa, and more in just 4 or 8 hours, with airport transfers included.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Airport Terminal 3 - Start your layover tour with a pickup from Dubai International Airport at a time that suits your flight arrival. Hop inside your air-conditioned private vehicle and set off on your tour of Dubai’s highlights. Chat to your guide about any sights you want to see more or less of — as this a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored around you. 
As you travel, hear fascinating facts about Dubai and its incredible transformation from a fishing port to the city it is today, all since the discovery of oil in the mid-20th century.

  • Tryp Advisor - Snap photos of the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab, one of the world’s tallest hotels, and catch glimpses of the soaring 2,716-foot (828 meter) Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building. Continue into Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s upmarket residential areas, and admire Jumeirah Mosque before driving to the Al Bastakiya quarter, home to a cluster of restored courtyard houses with traditional wind-towers. Stretch your legs around the narrow lanes as your guide explains how the towers capture and circulate cool breezes, and hear how the area was first settled by pearl and textile merchants in the 1900s. Next, board a traditional abra water taxi to sail across Dubai Creek, the central waterway, to the Deira district. Absorb the city views from the water and breathe in the heady aromas around the colorful spice and herb stalls of the traditional Spice Souk. Then, when the time comes, your tour ends with a drop-off at Dubai International Airport.

What's Included
  • Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Mosque
  • Guided by Private Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • Explore Gold Souq and Spice Souq
  • Traditional Abra Water Taxi Ride across the Creek
  • Private Airport Pickup and Drop-off Included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Have some time to spare during your stopover at Dubai airport? Embark on a private 4-hour or 8-hour (depending on your choice) tour of Dubai’s key attractions, complete with to-and-from airport transportation. Cruise around in your own vehicle accompanied by a guide, and gaze at prominent landmarks such as the iconic Burj Al-Arab and the towering Burj Khalifa. Moreover, get a glimpse of the traditional wind-tower architecture, hop on an \’abra\’ for a creek crossing, and explore the aromatic Spice and Gold Souks. With a tailor-made itinerary and the city center just a short distance of five miles (3 km) from the airport, it’s the perfect way to utilize your layover time.

  • Itinerary may be altered due to layover time in Dubai.Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
  • Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
  • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
  • Please note, the tour duration subject to change depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
  • If you required a different start time which is not mentioned in the website, please update in the remarks.
  • Please inform us in advance if you have oversize or excess luggage, so a suitable vehicle may be arranged with supplement charges.
  • Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
Location
Airport Terminal 3
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Finally_the_guests
Sep 23, 2024
Dubai Layover Tour - My husband and I spent the evening touring around Dubai with Faisal during our layover. We were able to see SO much and learn so much about the city and culture. Faisal was full of information and we really enjoyed his company. We had an 11 hour layover and the tour took about 4.5 hours with multiple stops for photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to get out of the airport during a Dubai layover
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Amy_f
Jul 10, 2024
Exceeded expectations! - I wasn't sure what to expect for our layover in Dubai- this tour exceeded our expectations! After 2 weeks in Africa we were ready to be home! We had 2 teenagers in tow- both of who also had a fantastic time on our tour of Dubai. Our guide was amazing- showed us all the sites we wanted to see and more! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Would highly recommend!
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Stevewilliams
Feb 21, 2024
A wonderful contrast of the old and new Dubai - Our guide was fabulous, he was very informative and tailored the tour to cater for our limited mobility. Great communication before the tour. A very enjoyable and educational experience.
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Arvinran_r
Dec 25, 2023
Excellent 4hr layover tour - Had an extremely knowledgeable and excellent tour guide, Anees! As I was on a 9hr transit, he tailored the 4hr tour to fit in the tourist areas of my interest (history, culture, modern architecture) well within the time for me to return to the airport and answered all my (rather challenging) questions on these topics - highly recommended. Orient Tours were very responsive as I booked the tour 2 nights before Christmas, and they arranged accordingly. Do note that it can take some time to pass immigration - provision 1-1.5hrs (unless you’re fast tracked) if you’re entering the UAE for the first time.
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Rhonda_l
Dec 15, 2023
Not a LONG time but an UNBELIEVABLE time! - We had an AMAZING DAY in Dubai thanks to Tahir and our driver! We are seasoned travelers who specialize in doing A LOT with LITTLE time and Tahir was up for the task. We saw ALL of the places we asked for and more. With his depth of knowledge, photography skills, and our style of humor, we all had the absolute best time! Leaving was hard, but it didn't feel like goodbye. That's the sign of an exceptional experience with an experienced professional. THANKS SO MUCH❤️ - Rhonda and Marjorie - Celebrating a 50th Birthday in style We would do it all over again in a heartbeat. He is an AWESOME photographer as well- he captured moments that we could never have gotten on our own.
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Elena_h
Dec 15, 2023
I took a 4 hour Dubai... - I took a 4 hour Dubai sightseeing tour with Tahir. This guide was super knowledgeable, accommodative, and reasonable. We packed a lot in the four hours time frame. I wish I had more time to continue on, I had such a good time. Pick up and drop off were very convenient and on time which is very important for layover passengers like me. I would highly recommend this tour option and shall I be back in Dubai, I’ll reach out this operator to go and see Abu Dabi or do a safari and dinner deal. Thanks Tahir!
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Slemilie
Sep 11, 2023
Knowledgeable guide and great tour - Loved it! Perfect way to spend a long layover getting to know the city instead of stuck in the airport. Faisal was excellent and very knowledgeable on the history of Dubai.
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Ally_johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Great stopover tour with Chamil and Hussain - We had a fantastic stopover tour with Chamil (tour guide) and Hussain (driver). Chamil was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about Dubai and the UAE more broadly. Hussain was a great, safe driver. They were both easygoing and professional, and everything about the tour was smooth from start to finish. Also, the car was comfortable and kept very cool which was deeply appreciated on a hot summer day. I would 10/10 recommend Orient Tours. We are so happy we didn't decide to spend our long layover in the airport!
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Kerthanaa_k
Jun 19, 2023
Great city tour! - We loved our tour with tour guide Chamil & driver Santhosh. They tried to give us the best experience and helped us get a good insight into Dubai life. Would reccommend this tour to anyone who has a layover of 10+ hours.
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Leanne_c
Aug 29, 2023
Great Dubai taster - This tour was perfect to give you a taste of Dubai when you have limited transit time. My tour guide Saqib was very informative and helpful. he even got to the pickup earlier for me as my flight arrived early. Saved me hanging around as I was on my own. Would recommend this tour to anyone who has some time to fill during transit. Will definitely be returning to Dubai for a longer stay!
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