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The 15 Private Tours in the UAE That Justify a Morning Out

353 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The 15 private tours below are the ones we would put on a first Emirates itinerary, with the price per head, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard - Private pickup and the ride from Dubai
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Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding - Private Experience - Getting ready with helmets, goggles, and instructions
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3000cc Dune Buggy & Sandboarding – Private Experience

Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer - Arrival at Dubai Airport: where the handoff happens
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Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer

Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City - What happens from landing to hotel door
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Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Dubai City

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

Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace and the polished face of Abu Dhabi
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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - Starting at your Dubai hotel
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

7.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $108

Hire a private Dubai car and driver for 5 to 10 hours, with hotel pickup, flexible sightseeing, air conditioning, and room for six.

“Uzman was a fantastic driver, professional, respectful and knowledgeable. Thank you for making our trip to Abu Dhabi stress free and enjoyable!!”

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Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding - What 35 minutes of dune bashing feels like
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Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · from $275

Review of Dubai’s private Lahbab desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, BBQ dinner, shows, and private pickup.

“Our guide Yousaf was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He is definitely the best dune driver. We really enjoyed both the desert safari and Yousafs commentary. We highly recommend Yousaf and this tour”

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

9.Marina Private Boat Tour & Palm Jumeirah Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 801 reviews · 80 minutes - 2 hours · from $184

Cruise Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah on a private boat tour with skyline views, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, music, photos, and flexible durations.

“Raj was really friendly and helpful on the tour. He explained all the key locations that we went past. Allowed us to put on our own music and took pictures of us at each photo opportunity. Would recommend.”

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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City - What happens at pickup
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Private Dubai Airport Arrival/Departure Transfer to Dubai City

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

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

Review of Rimo Tours’ private Dubai airport transfer, covering vehicles, pricing, pickup, comfort, value, and important booking tips.

“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 - Dune bashing and the sunset stop
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Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

11.Private Evening Red Sand Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · from $250

Review of Dubai’s private Lahbab red dune safari with dune bashing, camel ride, henna, sunset, BBQ dinner, shows, and private pickup.

“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 - Starting in Dubai Marina
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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers - Two hours is a quick taste, not a full tour
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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

13.Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

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

Use a Dubai layover wisely with private airport transfers, Old Dubai, Burj Khalifa views, souks, beaches, and a flexible 2 to 10-hour tour.

“We signed up for a 2 hour. it is not enough time and Viator should not offer it. It ended up simply as a long and expensive ride ($210) from the airport to our hotel. Of the sights listed on the website, we saw 2 the Royal Palace which you simply drive by and we stood in the public beach for 10 min. While our guide was nice and knew Dubai, the car’s AC was poor for the middle of the day and there was no cold bottled water, if I had to do over again I would get a cab for 1/5th the price and use the savings to…”

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

Abu Dhabi Private City Tour - Emirates Palace offers a one-hour look at royal-style luxury
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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

15.Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $210

Review of a private Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai with mosque, palace, Heritage Village, Louvre option, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Initial guide showed up ill. We asked for a replacement and the company accommodated us. The Grand Mosque and Presidential Palace were quite impressive. But the guide was just a driver, so we didn’t get any explanations.”

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