Dubai

Private Tour: Dubai Layover & Stopover Sightseeing Tour

Name: Private Tour: Dubai Layover & Stopover Sightseeing Tour
Brand: Orient Tours
SKU: 2168PRTDXBLAY
Price: 101.60 USD
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)

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Private Tour Dubai Layover Sightseeing Tour with Round Trip Airport Transfers

From $101.60

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don't spend your Dubai layover sitting around the terminal. Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the emirate instead. Explore Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with a personal guide, taking in heritage landmarks like the Bastakiya Historic District and the dazzling display of towering structures—such as Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest artificial structure—and visiting souks selling everything from spices to gemstones. Peruse the Dubai Museum, board a traditional 'abra' for a ride across Dubai Creek and simply marvel at the jaw-dropping (and ever-growing) skyline. This tour includes round-trip airport transfer.

4.5-hour private layover sightseeing tour of Dubai
See top Dubai attractions such as the Burj Al-Arab, Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Mosque
Ride an abra across Dubai Creek and admire the city's old wind-tower houses
Explore the Spice Souk and stroll and shop at the glittering Gold Souk
Delve into the city’s history and culture at Dubai Museum
Relax with a pickup and drop-off at Dubai International Airport
Enjoy a flexible itinerary and in-depth attention from a private guide

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour includes select ticket prices, so you don’t have to fish for dirhams at some stops.

What's Included

Private professional English speaking guide
Airport pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
Abra ride across the Creek ( Traditional water taxi)
Photo Stop from outside Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Mosque
Visit Gold Souq and Spice Souq

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private pick up from Dubai Airport Terminal 1, 2 , 3 or Dubai Cruise Terminal ( port Rashid or Harbour) Private pick up and drop of can be arranged from Dubai City - Deira / Bur Dubai / Marina / Downtown / Al Barsha / Jumeirah / Palm Jumeirah hotel also. >> Departure time : - As per guest selection

What To Expect

Airport Terminal 3

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tryp Advisor

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Most travelers can participate
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

30 reviews

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A wonderful contrast of the old and new Dubai

SteveWilliams, Feb 2024

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.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear SteveWilliams, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Saqib as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us. Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Excellent 4hr layover tour

Arvinran_R, Dec 2023

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.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Arvinran_R, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Anees as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us. Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Not a LONG time but an UNBELIEVABLE time!

Rhonda_L, Dec 2023

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.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Rhonda_L, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Tahir as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us, and we want to wish you a happy 50th birthday! Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

I took a 4 hour Dubai...

elena_h, Dec 2023

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!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear elena_h, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Tahir as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us, and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly-rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Knowledgeable guide and great tour

slemilie, Sep 2023

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.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear slemilie, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Faisal as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us, and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly-rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Great Dubai taster

Leanne_C, Aug 2023

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!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Leanne_C, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and fully licensed guides/drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We will be sure to share your review with our guide Saqib as this would help him validate his efforts. We love to read about the experience you have had with us, and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly-rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Mr. Hammad Ul Hassan Abbasi Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Great city tour!

Kerthanaa_K, Jun 2023

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Kerthanaa_K, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Dubai Layover City Tour. We are glad to read about your experience. Our team of highly experienced and full licensed guides / drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We love to read about the experience you have had with us, and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Mr. Hammad Ul Hassan Abbasi Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC

Worth the expense during a layover!

Alexandra_S, May 2023

The tour is a bit expensive, but I definitely think it's worth it. In 4h we were able to see Dubai's top locations not only by car, but with several stops to enjoy and see it properly and take great photos. Which was perfect for our 9h layover. We know some other people who had the same layover that went on their own to explore and weren't able to see 1/3 of what we saw. So if you really want to make the best of the layover and truly see Dubai, I would recommend this tour, as we saw both the new and modern side, as well as the old side with the souk and more traditional part, and even had time to get on a taxi boat. Plus our tour guide Nimesh Kumara was extremely friendly and so knowledgeable of Dubai's history and facts. We left not only with a sense of seeing several top spots, but also with a better idea of what Dubai is all about.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Alexandra_S, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Layover City Tour. Our team of highly experienced and full licensed guides / drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We love to read about the experience you have had with us and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Jam packed Dubai layover tour

Mekka_W, Mar 2023

We had a 13 hour layover in Dubai and decided to spend some of that touring since we had never been. Diana and Kishore picked us up from the airport and gave us an amazing experience. The tour is organized in such a way that you get some of everything. Very efficient. We experienced both old (Al Fahidi) and new (Palms) Dubai. One of my favorite experiences was riding the Abra over to the souks to shop for spices. Diana is so incredibly knowledgeable of Dubai and UAE both historically and culturally. She is also an amazing photographer who made sure we got great pics for our memories. I learned a ton and plan to come back to Dubai to visit based on this tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Mekka_W, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Layover City Tour. Our team of highly experienced and full licensed guides / drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We love to read about the experience you have had with us and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

A must for layovers!!!

Jonathan_S, Dec 2022

Had an amazing experience. The driver knew so much history about old and new Dubai we felt as if were were there for 2-3 days not 7 hours. Would highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Jonatha…, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Layover City Tour. Our team of highly experienced and full licensed guides / drivers use their years of experience to flawlessly execute this tour. We love to read about the experience you have had with us and we hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Beautiful tour

Antonio_P, Oct 2022

The tour guide and the driver were excellent. He was very knowledgeable and took us on an amazing tour of Dubai

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Antonio…, Thank you for leaving this review of our Dubai City Tour. Our expert drivers and fully licensed guides make it the entire operation look flawless. With years of experience under their belt, our guides use their experience of living in the U.A.E. to give accurate information and share knowledge on a daily basis. We love to hear about the wonderful experience you have had with us and we hope to see you return so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

10/10 loved it so much!

Michelle_v, Sep 2022

The absolute BEST tour by Waseem & Kishor! The add said 4,5 hrs hrs, however, it took over well and truly 5+ hrs. They take you to so many places including the Burj Khalifa, spice and gold souk, boat ride, the Kings palace, traditional UAE houses and multiple restaurants, the famous palm tree island and so many more stops! We even dressed up in traditional clothes, just for free. We had a 9 hr layover and were travelling with 3 kids, and this tour was the best we could have imagined. My family loved every bit! Thank you Washeem & Kishor.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Michell…, Thank you for an amazing review on our Dubai City Tour. Our specially designed itinerary offers a visit to almost all of the places of interest in Dubai. This allows our guests to later visit their choice of attraction. Our city tours are one of the best ways to get familiar to this city. We love reading about your experience with us and we hope to see you return soon to try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Excellent opportunity to explore Dubai in one day

Vladimir_Y, Jul 2022

The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore Dubai in one day. Our guide Mehul was very knowledgeable and polite. He took us to the best points to take pictures of the main attractions and customized the trip in accordance to our requirements. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Dafne_B, Thank you for the amazing review of our Dubai City Tour. Our team of licensed and experienced Guides/Drivers help us conduct our city tours flawlessly and are always willing to go the extra mile. We love reading about the delightful experience you have had with us and we hope to see you come back to the U.A.E soon. We have shared your feedback with our guide Diana to motivate her to extending the same level of service to her future clients. Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Dubia tour

Margaret_F, Mar 2020

Our driver and tour guide were wonderful .Very knowledgeable and respectful of our time commitment. Would strongly recommend the Orient tour

Dubai half a day tour

Prakash_P, Feb 2020

Vehicle was very roomy and comfortable Driver and guide were very helpful, knowledgeable and flexible

Perfect Laytover Time Filler

Jennifer_M, Oct 2019

This was the perfect solution for a long layover. It gives you the opportunity to see and learn about the amazing city of Dubai and its evolution.

Excellent overview tour of Dubais...

LAURENCE K, Apr 2018

Excellent overview tour of Dubais main attractions. A few extras were thrown in because we had time it was Saturday and traffic was relatively light. Regina was iformative, congenial, accommodating and efficient. The driver ?Habib was also effective and timely. I was picked up at my hotel right on schedule, and dropped off at the airport with plenty of time to catch my flight. Overall, a memorable experience.

Not enough time to see everything. Too...

JOSEPH M, Jan 2018

Not enough time to see everything. Too many lines to get to see all the main events.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Dear JOSEPH, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We have forwarded your feedback to the concerned department for corrective action. Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Accommodating, pleasant and caters to...

Randy F, Jul 2016

Accommodating, pleasant and caters to our needs. Highly recommended.

Our tour guide was absolutely the...

Susan H, Mar 2016

Our tour guide was absolutely the best! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone! There was a contact person holding up a sign at the airport with our name on it. He connected us with our tour guide and driver. The van was nice and had air conditioning. Our guide listened to our requests and did his best to accommodate our requests! This tour was fantastic!