10 Walking Tours in Dubai That You Shouldn't Miss

January 31, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. If you’re looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah.
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1. Royal Private Desert Safari - Exclusive SUV

Royal Mirage Tourism
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"An exclusive desert safari tour over the red golden desert of Dubai that showcase not only the magical beauty of the desert but also displays genuine Arab hospitality, culture and heritage that brings the most enjoyment to our valued guests.”

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Beverages, Sumptous Dinner Buffer, BBQ, Arabic and international with Vegetable and Non Vegetable options, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Camel riding, Arabic Entertainment: Belly Dance, Tanoura Show & Fire Dance Show, Falcon for Photography (Tips may be required), Dune Bashing for more than 30 mins or as long as you like, Licensed Safari Guides with more than 10 years desert safari driving experience in Dubai

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Quad can be made available with additional charge , Buggy can be made available with additional charge , Licensed Tour Guide with Foreign Language can be made available with additional charge

Reviewed By saimula

I’ve been to desert few times but this company is definitely number one. Best service, food, activities, program, ambience.I had such a great time with my friends and I truly recommend this company those who prefer quality spend time at authentic and luxurious place as Sahara desert camp offers. I highlight buffet 5 star dining from the Marriot hotel, various tasty meals to choose.

2. Morning Private Desert Safari Dubai

Dubai Explorers
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Explore the vast acres of the Desert in UAE. The Morning Safari in Dubai is conducted in the morning as you are picked up from your location in a 4×4 Land Cruiser on which we take you towards the Desert to start with a session of Dune Bashing which will last for 45 Minutes on beautiful high dunes of the Dubai Desert. When you have experienced the roller coaster ride in the Desert Dubai you are given a chance to ski the Dunes with Sand Boards. Sand Skiing is an unusual sport entertaining for speed-loving people also you will get the chance to ride on Camel for Camel riding in Red Desert Of Dubai which is an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Pick from your Apartment, Hotel, Residence, Villa or Near Airport, Professional English Tour Guide , Pick by Toyota Suv 4x4 Land Cruiser Desert Safari License driver, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Adventurous drive to reaching the high Dune for photo stop, See Beautiful Sun Rising Scene & Capture Moments, Sand Boarding slide experience from high dunes, 40 to 45 Minutes Dune Bashing at Red Dunes Desert, 10 Minutes Camel Trekking , Cold Drink, Water Bottle, Soft Juice Refreshment, Thrill & fun drive from desert to reaching road, Drive Through Camel Farm , Drive back to dubai & drop back your location

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Reviewed By mihaelab825

Every was better than expected, a good guide and excellent desert driver Noor, he exlained everythinng to us, pushed us politelly to experience everythinng, great and comfortable jeep, he was allways there for us and taking care, at both places, normal and clean toilettes. Everythinng waa great as service, experience, and spirit, mihaela Barada

3. Original Street Food Tour of Dubai: Private Tour

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Al Seef Area Opposite Dubai Museum - شارع الفهيدي - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates KEY 2 DESTINATIONS
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This Original Dubai Street food tour will make you feel the diversity of Dubai. have a taste of Dubai food which locals enjoy everyday.

Inclusions: Professional Guide Fried puff-pastry balls filled with spiced mashed potato, spiced water, and tamarind juice. Afghani Bread Falafel Sandwich ( fried balls made from chickpeas) Chicken Shawarma Local Masala Tea Water Bottle Kunafa - Kanafeh is a traditional Palestinian dessert made with cheese pastry soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup., Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ZEElena

Our tour guide Waseem gave us an in-depth tour of the old town, the spice, gold and fabric markets and the history of Dubai. He spent a lot of time with us showing us the heritage town and the history. We took the boat across to the market and he walked us through the intricate mazes and shared the great shopping spots. He went beyond the 1.5 hour tour. A very kind, patient and attentive tour guide. He was so patient with all our questions and provided us a glimpse in the life of the Dubai citizen. Thank you Waseem!

4. Ancient Old Dubai Walking Tour

Al Fahidi Metro Station, Dubai - United Arab Emirates Explore Dubai with Jose Gomez ( private tour)
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An authentic walking experience of old Dubai to see the culture ,heritage and understand the "Real Dubai ".

Inclusions: Dubai museum, Abra ride, Coffee museum

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Reviewed By Ritchie G

I have been to Dubai twice before the last time 4 years ago and was amazed at the changes. Jose was an excellent guide. He tailored the tour completely to our requests. He was always on time and we spent the whole day seeing the sites. We flew into Abu Dhabi because the fare was a lot lower than flying into Dubai, check on that. He picked us up at our hotel for one day and then 3 days from our cruise ship.

5. Private Full Day Old (Heritage) & Modern Dubai City Tour

Navita tours
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On an Dubai city tour with Navita Tours, know how the second biggest city of the United Arab Emirates incredibly merges its rich ancient heritage with the most modern contemporary life. We’ve crafted this tour package with cautiously picked highlights of Dubai in order to ensure that you don’t miss out to take in its significant sights. So be prepared to behold some of the most majestic landmarks of the UAE, as we pick you up from your hotel or preferred location in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Inclusions: Lunch, Parking Fees, Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast, Dinner

Reviewed By charlp2021

Deset safari was among the best tourist site i had, a must try. The food was good and the driver was always on time to pick us up. Thumbs up

6. 1.5-Hours Dubai Historic Old Town Private Walking Tour

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Al Seef Area Opposite Dubai Museum - شارع الفهيدي - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates KEY 2 DESTINATIONS
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It’s fascinating to explore historic Old Town of Dubai —a real gem and place where Dubai was actually born—but it’s easy to lose your way in the area’s maze-like, narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you don’t miss key highlights, join a guide with deep knowledge of local culture. It’s fully personalized to your preferences, whether you’re shopping for local textiles, interested in history, or learning about our Culture and food.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By marcus c

This was a great experience and I learned so much about the food, culture and history of Dubai. Waseem was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the entire tour. Never a dull moment and the food was great. My favorite was the Samosa. I highly recommend this tour with Waseem for future travelers.

7. Dubai Virtual City Tour With Live Video Chat Commentary

Dubai - United Arab Emirates Travtur
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Good introduction of Dubai before you physically visiting us . Get tips and recommendations for your next trip and learn where to go and what to do. Interact online in a live video audio chat with your licensed tour guide as you will be able to speak freely and discover the contrasts of the city on a combination of tradition and modernity. Join us into this ultimate virtual tour experience of Dubai and enjoy this guided tour to explore the city of superlatives. Visit virtually the world's tallest building, see the fascinating Palm Island, and enjoy the flair of Dubai at a traditional gold and spice market. During this virtual tour you will admire the unique architecture and the skyline of Dubai including its historical sites and you will learn about the city of Dubai from a local perspective .

Inclusions: This is a virtual tour completed online, Virtual Guided tour of the most interesting places in Dubai ., Interaction with the guide: you will be able to speak with the guide throughout the tour., Small Group Virtual tour that ensures personalized attention from your guide, The virtual tour will be held by our professional licensed tour guide., You will learn about where to go in Dubai ,places of interest and plan you next physical visit., After your booking you will receive a link on how to easily join your virtual tour ., Just in case of internet disconnection you have the option to reschedule the tour or get refunded.

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Reviewed By AtomSon88

Mounir organised a really enjoyable and memorable day trip for us. The Arabian Wildlife Centre in Sharjah is a hidden gem. Snorkelling, a boat trip and then chilling with cocktails by the pool in Fujairah was the perfect way to spend Sunday afternoon. We cannot praise Mounir highly enough! Thank you!

8. Dubai Red Dune Safari with Quad Bike, Sandboard & Camel Ride

Dream Journey
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Experience a scenic 4-hours morning desert safari tour for an exciting set of activities including an exhilarating 30-45 minutes of dune-bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, and a chance to see the magnificent views of the Arabian desert.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Dune-bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, Picture stop in the desert, Sandboarding, Camel Rides (short 2-3min)

Exclusions: 35-minutes quad bike (if option selected)

Reviewed By TonyvG6203YW

I went on the morning tour with 4 others who were couples, me being the solo got the front row passenger seat. Overall the trip was 4-5 hours which was perfect since my itinerary was pretty full for that day. We got to ride a camel, a 4 wheeler atv in the open dessert, and after we got back in the car for the dune bashing portion of the tour which was also enjoyable. We all received private photoshoots by our tour guide who takes exceptional photos. After the photo shoot came the sand boarding experience which didn't go as planned. DO NOT GO SANDBOARDING WITH SANDALS OR OPEN TOED SHOES! One of the other couples and i couldn't enjoy sandboarding fully because of how HOT the sand was! The other second couple wore sneakers and the instructor wore boots so I highly recommend you wear what they wore for a more pleasant experience; your feet will thank you. Aside from that mishap this tour was most definitely worth it! Our tour conductor Ali made the experience super memorable and he was knowledgeable about everything Dubai one of my favorite parts of the tour was hearing his responses to my questions and learning from them. If you get Ali as your tour guide you'll be in good hands for sure. Thanks for reading -Tony

9. Private Ultimate Layover Tour of Dubai

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See all the best sites of Dubai on this 5-hour, private tour by air-conditioned car. Your personal driver and a private guide will lead you to iconic landmarks as well as show you some of the local lifestyle. Visit the Al Fahidi area to see the Coffee Museum, visit the Sheik Saeed al Maktoum house, and see the Burj Khalifa.

Inclusions: Private guide, Private driver, Transport by air-conditioned car, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Arabian ice cream, Traditional Arabian snack, Bottled water

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Lauren R

We spent the day with Gomez having designed for us a custom itinerary. It was a great way to see the city in a short time, as we are only in town for a few days. Gomez met us at our hotel a few minutes earlier than our meeting time, with his driver and a clean, spacious and air conditioned car. We did a great tour around the city, stopping to take pictures at all of the must see spots and with Gomez explaining the history of each of the places along the way. We had a great day with Gomez and I would highly recommend him for your next visit to Dubai! Thank you Gomez!!

10. Explore the Backstreets of Old Dubai with an Insider

Al Ras Metro Station 1, DeiraAl Ras - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Wander with Nada
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Dubai’s historic and humble beginnings tell a story like no other. We’ll start the day by marching the streets of old Dubai stopping by several enchanting sights and witnessing the city’s dynamic history woven by its people. My goal is to take you through a journey of tales and show you just how the small Arab village became a top destination throughout the sands of time. We'll learn about the emirate’s incredible leadership, people, and local traditions. We’ll wander the souqs, meet the owners, and learn the secrets behind some of the world’s most expensive traded items. We'll hop on a traditional wooden abra boat (think Arabian gondola minus the singing) and cross over the magnificent Dubai Creek. Once we’ve explored the historic neighborhoods in Al Fahidi and their unique architecture, I guarantee our stomachs will be grumbling loud enough to guide us themselves to one of Dubai’s best eats where we can break bread, drink tea, and be merry.

Inclusions: Meal as per itinerary and bottled water in restaurant

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By MoccasinsDirect

I'm a single dad traveling with my 2 young kids for Spring Break. Nada was very helpful in helping us plan for this trip. Her tour of old Dubai was excellent. We were able to see the typical tourist spots as well as some places that we would not have experienced on our own. Nada was great at keeping my youngest engaged throughout the entire tour. We highly recommend her. Thank you Nada for making this a tour my kids won't forget for a long time.

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