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The 15 Best City Tours in the UAE

69 tours  ·  from $16 a head

A city tour here is mostly a way of covering enormous distances without renting a car. The 15 below compare the hop-on buses, the half-day drives and the private cars on route, price and how many stops you actually get out at.

Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour - Red Route: Creek, souks, and old Dubai
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Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

1.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,442 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $54Our pick

Explore Dubai at your own pace on two hop-on hop-off routes covering Burj Khalifa, Al Fahidi, the souks, Dubai Marina, and Atlantis The Palm. Your pass includes multilingual audio commentary, onboard water, and a two-hour Sunset and Night Tour. Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket to fit sightseeing around your own plans.

“The Hop On Hop Off buses arrived on time, getting a free bottle of water on board was wonderful as Dubai is very hot.”

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Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm - Check-in at Atlantis The Palm
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Dubai: Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

2.Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,109 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $195

Take off beside Atlantis The Palm with an English-speaking pilot pointing out Dubai’s major sights. Choose a 12, 15, 17, or 25-minute route, with views of Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, World Islands, Dubai Marina, and more. Helicopters seat six, with three window seats, and private flights are available.

“It was good actually, it was a fun experience. We feel like 12 minutes is not enough, we should definitely get those 30 mins I think.”

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Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour - Starting behind Al Rahim Mosque at Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

3.1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,747 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Set out from behind Al Rahim Mosque for a 90-minute English-guided speedboat ride past Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and royal palaces. Expect photo pauses, bottled water, landmark facts, and bursts of speed. Guides such as Roshan, Roshen, and Ameer have been praised for friendly service and taking photos with your phone.

“Very good experience, guide was knowledgeable & took photo’s of all places we wanted,bottle of water half way very good value, thanks again👌”

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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit - Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach photo stop
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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

4.Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,624 reviews · from $40Top rated

This 4 to 5-hour Dubai tour links modern icons with older neighborhoods. You’ll stop at Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future, visit the 21-domed Blue Mosque, cross Dubai Creek by abra, browse the Gold and Spice Souks, and enjoy coffee, dates, and rugag bread at Al Khayma Heritage House. Pickup, transport, guide, and entry costs are included.

“A great way to get to know Dubai. Our tour guide Mohammad Iqbal is very knowledgeable, guided us on culture and even gave us tips on shopping smart as he took us to the souks. The highlight of this tour for us was the beautiful Blue Mosque and being served coffee at a house/restaurant in the old part of town. Definitely an interesting experience.”

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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Two hours inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

5.Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,331 reviews · from $35

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned SUV with a driver-guide, hotel, residence, or cruise-terminal pickup, and a maximum of 15 people. The main stop is a two-hour visit inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with sightseeing around Heritage Village, Ferrari World, malls, the Date Market, and other city highlights.

“The tour guide is great. We were picked from our hotel on time. The tour guide then drive us with the whole tour in 12pax total. Have enough time for us to visit the Giant Mosque. In the mosque, we no need to wait for long queue. Because the time is quite good to get access.”

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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Riding in an SUV from Dubai
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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

6.Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,277 reviews · from $27

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, bottled water, and a full day of major sights. Expect the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, Miraj Museum, dates market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Guides such as Khalil, Adnan, Abdul, and Yasir have earned strong praise, though some stops are brief.

“Excellent day with Khalil exploring all the top attractions of Abu Dhabi. SUV was great and the day was amazing!”

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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks - Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab photo stop
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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

7.Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,059 reviews · 5 hours · from $49

You’ll tour Dubai in a small group or private vehicle with a guide such as Iqbal, Ziad, or Abdul. Expect photo stops at Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future, a mosque visit, Old Dubai souks, an abra crossing, and Arabic coffee and dates at Al Khayma Heritage House.

“Great tour with our guide Riz covering all the highlights of Dubai in a short amount of time. Smooth and effective planning throughout and charming experiences learning about spices and teas at the Spice Souk, enjoying Arabic coffee and dates, etc.”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - From Dubai to Abu Dhabi by SUV
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

8.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small, air-conditioned group of 15 or fewer. You’ll spend two hours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then see Heritage Village, Corniche Beach, Qasr Al Watan, Ferrari World, Miraj Islamic Art Centre, and the Dates Market. Guides such as Khalil, Sunny, Abdullah, and Yasser have been praised for friendly, clear help, though some shopping stops can feel sales-focused.

“This tour is really good... but it is VERY LONG. Please have a good sleep the night b4 and full breakfast and comfortable shoes because it's alot of walking. Also if entering the mosque, consider purchasing the Arabic dress from b4, as they are more expensive to buy there. Our tour guide (Sunny) was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, taking pics of us along the way at different stops. The tour was very thorough and would most definitely recommend it.”

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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus - Red route: from Burj Khalifa to the Creek
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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

9.Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,632 reviews · from $72

Use a 24-hour, 48-hour, or five-day Big Bus Dubai pass to explore Old Dubai, Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Ride with six-language audio commentary, hop off for souks and museums, and add a traditional dhow cruise. Longer passes include extras such as Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and a desert sunset tour.

“Day 1 - Red line ran smoothly . Buses all arrived in time & the itinerary was good. Highlights of the line for us were the gold & spice souk along with the douw cruise . The pizzas provided on the cruise were very good . We were not expecting much so we’re very surprised at Read more”

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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat - Picking the 30, 75, or 99-minute route
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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

10.Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,914 reviews · 30 - 99 minutes · from $26

Set out from Dubai Marina on a fast RIB boat with an English-speaking guide and captain. Choose a 30, 75, or 99-minute route, then pass Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Madinat Jumeirah. Guides such as John, Gian, and Ruben are known for useful commentary and taking excellent photos.

“the guide was excellent very informative at every step of the activity.”

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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk - Jumeirah begins with a mosque and a famous sail
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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

11.Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,741 reviews · from $16Best value

See Dubai’s old and new sides in about four hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a licensed guide. Stop at Jumeirah Mosque, Al Seef, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and pass Palm Jumeirah, the Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, and Burj Khalifa.

“We went on our trip Thursday, it was a lovely trip. The guide had a wealth of knowledge and was very kind, always checking if we were well hydrated and even holding all my shopping bags when we visited the souk.. The trip is well planned out and such great value for money.”

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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks - The Blue Mosque offers the tour’s most personal stop
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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

12.Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,420 reviews · from $37

This 5.5-hour guided tour links Dubai’s headline sights with its older quarters. Ride an abra across Dubai Creek, visit the Gold and Spice Souks, enter the Blue Mosque when open, and stop at Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, and Al Shindagha. Guides such as Liz and Whiskey are known for clear, friendly explanations.

“Liz was amazing. Very knowledgeable. Will definitely use Viator again. It was a overview of old and the new Dubai.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre - Entering Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

13.Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · from $75

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and return included. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, the dates market, and Louvre Abu Dhabi, with photo stops at Ferrari World and Yas Island. Guides such as Ali, Khalil, Usman, and Inam are praised for clear explanations and patient service, though timing can vary.

“This was an amazing tour! Our personal guide was absolutely amazing, informative, and hospitable. Thank you”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Emirates Palace and the Corniche: Grand Views, Short Stops
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

14.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Yas Island, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, and BAPS Hindu Mandir when open. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned strong praise, but the packed schedule can feel rushed.

“The guide Adil was very knowledgeable and friendly. Ferrari world visit was a surprise as it was not part of the original itinerary. Well managed trip and worth the money spent.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque - The Miraj Museum and the dates market
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

15.Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · from $58

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 14, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Corniche, dates market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have earned praise for friendly service, though the packed schedule can feel rushed.

“Tour spettacolare a partire dalla splendida moschea. Notevoli anche il Qasr Al Watan e l'Emirates Palace che ci hanno regalato sensazioni bellissime. Un plauso alla nostra guida Yasir, simpatico preparato e disponibile. I tempi dedicati alle varie tappe sono stati ben calibrati e più che sufficienti per farsi un'idea della splendida Abu Dhabi.”

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