The UAE · PRIVATE

15 Private Tours in the UAE to Build a Day Around

46 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in a couple of minutes and get back to the fun part.

Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard - From Dubai pickup to the red dunes
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Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

1.Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,488 reviews Our pick

Start before sunrise and ride from Dubai to Lahbab in a private, air-conditioned 4x4. Your driver-guide, such as Shaban, Ahsan, Hussein, or Atif, handles pickup, dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, photos, and return transport. Quad biking costs extra. The tour lasts about four hours and suits families and small groups of up to six.

“Salim, our tour guide, was excellent. He was early for pickup, the ride was comfortable. He took amazing pictures and he kept us engaged. Our pickup was at 5am and we made it to the desert in good time to catch the sunrise, which was amazing. We did dune bashiRead more”

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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding - Private Experience - One hour across the dunes
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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

2.3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,486 reviews · from $388

Take the wheel of an individual 3,000cc V6 dune buggy for one hour across Dubai’s desert, following a convoy leader and backup vehicle. Hotel pickup, water, Arabic coffee, dates, safety equipment, and sandboarding are included. Guides such as Jay and Sultan add local stories and practical help along the way.

“Adrenaline rush as you drive, then pro photographs taken in the desert about you & the car. Great experience”

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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City - How long the airport ride takes
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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

3.Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 978 reviews · from $12Best value

Book a private transfer from Dubai International Airport to your Dubai hotel or residence. Rimo Tours provides terminal pickup, flight tracking, complimentary waiting time, air-conditioned sedans for up to three people, or minivans for up to five. WhatsApp coordination and drivers such as Riyaz help you find the meeting point quickly.

“The company was conveniently located, which was a big plus after a long journey. I recommend providing clear information about vehicle capacity upfront. I traveled with my family and had quite a few bags, and unfortunately, the car couldn’t accommodate all of us together, Read more”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option - Palm Jumeirah and the Atlantis Photo Stop
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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

4.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews

Board a private yacht at Dubai Marina for three hours with up to 10 people. A red carpet welcome, crew service, soft drinks, water, and landmark views are included. Cruise past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, with an optional one-hour Jet Ski ride for anyone aged 16 or older.

“This was an amazing experience. When we arrived, check in process was easy. Everything we had added such as balloons and BBQ lunch was all ready and presented as promised. The crew on the yatch was exceptional Suchin being one of them. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi - Heritage Village gives the day some local context
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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

5.Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews

Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Yasir, Malik, or Ghulam Ali. You can adjust the route, spend longer at the Grand Mosque, and add stops such as the Dates Market or Ferrari World. The tour suits families and groups of up to six, but guide quality and English ability can vary.

“Ghulam Ali was our tour guide and he was amazing. Not only was he on time, but he was early! Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the sites. We were able to customize our tour to skip a few things and spend more time in others. Despite going over our time with him, he knew I wanted Dubai Chocolate, so he made a special stop to make sure I got some in Abu Dhabi. My husband and I truly enjoyed his company and his professionalism. This company is very lucky to have him as a guide.”

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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - Starting at your hotel with pickup made simple
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

6.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours

Hire a private car and English-speaking driver for 5 to 10 hours in Dubai. You choose the stops, while drivers such as Vicky Ali, Fahad, Yasir, and Umair handle the roads, wait during visits, and share local tips. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and private transport are included. A guide and attraction tickets are not.

“Our driver Zeeshan was absolutely fantastic nothing was to much trouble and such a nice person. Thank you Zeeshan for all your help”

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Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding - A short camel ride with a cultural purpose
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Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

7.Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews

Spend about six hours with a private 4x4 guide in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert. Expect red-dune dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, falcon pictures, and a camp dinner with henna, Arabic dress, belly dancing, Tanura, and fire shows. Guides such as Noori, Haider, Yousaf, and Adnan are often praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“we had a great tour together wirh our fantastic guide Mr.Haider an incredible guy who knew everything”

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Dubai: Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing - Leaving Dubai Marina near Pier 7
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Dubai: Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing

8.Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 801 reviews · 80 minutes - 2 hours

Take a private English-guided motorboat from Dubai Marina for 80, 100, or 120 minutes. See Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Royal Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab, depending on your route. Guides such as Jitu, Raj, and Muhammad are known for landmark commentary and taking family photos. You can also connect your phone to the boat’s sound system.

“Our guide was absolutely fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend.”

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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City - Why private service can be worth the price
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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

9.Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · from $13

Book a private airport transfer between Dubai International Airport and your Dubai hotel or residence. A professional driver meets you at the terminal, then takes up to three people in a sedan or five in a minivan. Service runs 24 hours a day, with air conditioning, GPS tracking, and baggage insurance included.

“The man who fetched me from the terminal to the car was a super gentleman. He was very kind. The driver too was such an amazing person. Together, they managed to give me an amazing experience. 💚”

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Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - A short camel ride with useful expectations
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Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

10.Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews

Ride from Dubai or Sharjah to Lahbab’s red dunes in a private 4x4 with guides such as Rashid, Salim, or Khalid. Expect about 35 minutes of dune bashing, sunset photos, a 10-minute camel ride, henna, Arabian coffee, dates, BBQ, belly dance, Tanura, and a fire show.

“Nice excursion to the sand dunes. Booking was easy. Communication with agency and driver via Whatsapp worked well, and pick-up in private vehicle was on time. We loved the drive in the sand dunes (over one hour in the dunes, activities, photo stops). Rashid is a good aRead more”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht - The Burj Al Arab looks best from offshore
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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

11.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot yacht around Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and Ain Dubai. Your English-speaking crew handles the route, photos, drinks, and safety briefing, while you can bring food and meat for the onboard electric BBQ. Choose a 2 to 8 hour cruise, with sunset and evening departures especially appealing.

“They were so lovely and welcoming!!!! Will definitely book with them again!”

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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers - Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai
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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

12.Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 712 reviews · from $125

Use a Dubai layover for a private city tour with airport pickup and drop-off. Your guide may be Sarfaraz, Mohammed, Furqan, Tamour, or another local guide, depending on availability. Choose a quick two-hour overview or spend up to 10 hours visiting souks, Dubai Creek, Burj Khalifa, beaches, and modern waterfront districts.

“just a great way to get see Dubai when you dont have time .. anyone with a layover in Dubai dont miss this tour”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option - Heritage Village offers a short look at old Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option

13.Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews

Ride from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned 4WD with a driver-guide. You’ll visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Corniche, Emirates Palace, Dates Market, and selected Yas Island or palace sights. Guides such as Sadik, Rana, Mazhar, and Major have earned praise for local insight and flexible service.

“Mazhar was a well experienced and humble tour guide. We couldn't have asked for a better person to take us. The Mosque's architecture was worth witnessing in person to completely take in the handiwork and craftsmanship involved in Read more”

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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour - Emirates Palace brings the polished side of Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

14.Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned 4WD for up to six people. Your driver-guide takes you to the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Corniche, Dates Market, Marina Mall, and optional Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Guides such as Naik, Alyas, Rahman, and Muhammad are noted for flexibility and local insight.

“Our Abu Dhabi Private City Tour was amazing! Muhammad was our driver. He was very knowledgeable and fun during our tour. He was on time and drove well. The tour was worth the time and money.”

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Dubai: Private Sea Escape Cruise - Swim, Tan & Sightsee - Choosing one, two, or three hours
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Dubai: Private Sea Escape Cruise – Swim, Tan & Sightsee

15.Private Sea Escape Cruise – Swim, Tan & Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 660 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Take a private Beneteau boat from Dubai Marina past JBR, Dubai Eye, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose one, two, or three hours, connect your music, bring food, and swim during the longer trips. Captains such as Santhosh, Sharafi, Sarath, and Thiago may provide sightseeing commentary and help with photos.

“This cruise was an amazing. Santhosh was a great guide and provided lots of great facts as we passed them on boat. She took great photos and was overall a great time”

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