Private: Best of Dubai Layover Tour

Enjoy the best of Dubai on this 5-hour private layover tour by car with your personal driver and a private guide. Visit iconic landmarks and see the local lifestyle. Experience the charm of Dubai on this amazing & private experience. Personal local stories included! Get the best out of Dubai on this 5 hours car tour and get a taste of the traditional and modern side of this city. Join your private guide and learn all about the city’s history. See futuristic buildings, browse the stores for gold & spices, plus enjoy other cool things to do! Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal and hop inside your private vehicle. Begin your journey with a warm welcome from your local host and get ready for an experience to remember. Your first stop is the Al Fahidi area, with its fascinating old wind-towered houses built by wealthy merchants. Here you’ll pass by the Coffee Museum where your private guide will tell you all about the origins of their local coffee and the rituals behind how they drink it. After getting insights about the coffee origins, head to the Al Shindagha historical area and visit the Sheik Saeed al Maktoum house. Now a museum, the house used to be the former home of the ruling Al Maktoum family. The museum displays a big and rare collection of historic and official documents concerning the emirate of Dubai. Your private guide will explain all about Dubai’s history while you check out this incredible museum. Then your journey continues by abra - a traditional boat - to cross the Creek towards the Spice and Gold Souk. Breathe in the aromas from the spice souk and browse for gemstones and jewelry made from precious metals in Gold Souk. Once the shopping is done, it’s time to visit the Mosque al-Farooq Omar Bin al-Khattab, where your local host will tell you about the values of Islamic and Arabic civilization. After visiting the mosque, get ready for a ride to Dubai Marina a nice & lively area. Walk along to see the stunning yachts, elegant restaurants, and architectural wonders. Your personal driver is waiting for you to bring you to your next amazing stop. Stop at the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping, entertainment, and leisure destination. From here you can see a part of the Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and be amazed by what you see: the largest suspended aquarium in the world with over 140 species of fishes. Before ending your tour, take in the amazing view of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It is definitely worth a picture! Finish your tour with helpful recommendations from your local host of more amazing things to do in Dubai. At the end of the tour, your private guide will drop you off at your hotel or cruise terminal and it will be time to say: Until next time!