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City tour · Private 4x4 SUV · Half or full day

Dubai City Tour by private SUV

Old Dubai and new Dubai in one day with your own driver-guide. The creek, the souks, the Palm, the Marina and Burj Khalifa, at your pace in a private 4x4 SUV. Half day from AED 400 per car, full day AED 650.

G 4.9 ★★★★★ 501+ Google reviews·DET licensed since 2010
Private SUV · half dayAED 400 / car
Full day · 8–10 hours
AED 650 / car
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4–5 or 8–10 hoursHalf day or full day
Private 4x4 SUVJust your group, up to 7
Pay on the dayNo card needed to book
Free cancellationUp to 24h before pickup
At a glance

The tour in one table.

TourPrivate Dubai city tour, just your group
DurationHalf day 4–5 hours · Full day 8–10 hours
PriceAED 400 half day · AED 650 full day, per car
Per personFor 4 guests: about AED 100 each (half day) or AED 163 each (full day)
Group size1 to 7 guests per SUV, second car for bigger groups
PickupAny hotel or address in Dubai or Sharjah, at the time you choose
Car and guidePrivate air-conditioned 4x4 SUV with an English-speaking driver-guide
IncludedFuel, parking, tolls and bottled water
Not includedAttraction tickets, abra fare, meals
PaymentNothing upfront. Pay your driver on the day, cash or card (+5%)
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before pickup
OperatorDubai Desert Ventures, DET-licensed since 2010, 4.9 from 501+ Google reviews

Prices, opening times and fees checked 17 October 2026.

Choose your day

Half day or full day, one car price.

Half day4–5 hours

The new-Dubai highlights: Burj Al Arab, the Palm, the Marina and Downtown.

AED 400 / car
Full day8–10 hours

Everything in the half day, plus Old Dubai: Al Fahidi, an abra across the creek, the souks and the Museum of the Future.

AED 650 / car
Half dayFull day
Duration4–5 hours8–10 hours
Price per carAED 400AED 650
Stops610
CoversNew Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown and Burj KhalifaEverything in the half day, plus Old Dubai: Al Fahidi, an abra across Dubai Creek, the Gold and Spice Souks and the Museum of the Future
Best forShort stays, young kids, pairing with an evening desert safariFirst-time visitors who want both old and new Dubai
The route

Your day, stop by stop.

10 stops · 8–10 hours

  1. Hotel pickup
    Start

    Your driver-guide meets you in the lobby. Private 4x4 SUV, cold water on board.

  2. Al Fahidi Historical DistrictFull day
    Visit

    Old Dubai’s wind-tower lanes, the way the city looked before the skyline.

  3. Abra ride across Dubai CreekFull day
    Visit

    The wooden water-taxi crossing to Deira, a few dirhams paid on the boat.

  4. Gold & Spice SouksFull day
    Visit

    Walk the spice stalls and the gold lanes. Time to browse or bargain.

  5. Jumeirah Mosque
    Drive past

    One of the city’s most photographed mosques, on the way to the coast.

  6. Burj Al Arab
    Photo stop

    The sail-shaped hotel from the beach or Madinat Jumeirah.

  1. Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis
    Photo stop

    Drive the trunk of the Palm out to Atlantis for the classic photo.

  2. Dubai Marina
    Photo stop

    Towers, yachts and the marina walk.

  3. Sheikh Zayed Road
    Drive past

    The skyline drive between the Marina and Downtown.

  4. Museum of the FutureFull day
    Photo stop

    The silver ring covered in Arabic calligraphy. Entry is not included.

  5. Downtown, Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall
    Visit

    Burj Khalifa from below, then time in Dubai Mall. At the Top tickets are optional.

  6. Drop-off at your hotel
    Finish

    Same car and driver, back to your door.

Order can change with traffic and opening times. It’s your car, so ask your driver-guide to skip, swap or stay longer.

Sample schedule

A typical full day, hour by hour.

  1. Hotel pickupYour driver-guide meets you in the lobby.
  2. Al Fahidi Historical DistrictWind-tower lanes and courtyard houses of old Dubai.
  3. Abra and the souksCross Dubai Creek by abra, then walk the Spice and Gold Souks.
  4. Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al ArabPast the mosque to the beach for the Burj Al Arab photo.
  5. Lunch breakYour choice of place, not included in the price.
  6. Palm Jumeirah and AtlantisOut along the trunk of the Palm to Atlantis.
  7. Dubai MarinaTowers, yachts and the marina walk.
  8. Sheikh Zayed Road and Museum of the FutureThe skyline drive and a photo stop at the museum.
  9. Downtown, Burj Khalifa and Dubai MallBurj Khalifa from below and time in the mall.
  10. Back at your hotelSame car and driver, back to your door.

Times are a guide. Your driver-guide adjusts for traffic, ticket slots and your pace. The half day runs as a morning (about 9:00 to 13:30) or an afternoon (about 14:00 to 18:30) and covers the new-Dubai stops.

What’s included

One car price, no surprises.

  • Private 4x4 SUVAir-conditioned, just your group
  • Driver-guideEnglish-speaking, knows the photo spots
  • Hotel pickup and drop-offAnywhere in Dubai or Sharjah
  • Bottled waterCold water in the car
  • Fuel, parking and tollsNo extras on the road

Not included

  • Attraction tickets (Burj Khalifa At the Top, Museum of the Future)
  • Abra fare (a few dirhams, paid on the boat)
  • Meals and drinks
Good to know

Before you go.

Half day or full day?

Half day covers new Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the Palm, the Marina, Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown. Full day adds Old Dubai, which is where most of the character is: the wind-tower lanes of Al Fahidi, an abra across the creek and the gold and spice souks.

Pickup time

Pick the time that suits you when you book. Most full days start around 9 AM. Half days run as a morning or an afternoon.

Changing the route

It’s your car. Skip a stop, stay longer somewhere, or swap in a place you want to see. Tell your driver-guide on the day.

What to wear
  • Comfortable shoes, there’s walking in the souks and Al Fahidi.
  • Light, modest clothes cover you for every stop.
  • Sunglasses and a hat for the photo stops.
Payment and cancellation

Nothing to pay when you book. Pay your driver on the day, cash or card (card +5%). Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Questions

Dubai city tour, answered.

Updated 17 October 2026.

How long is the Dubai city tour?

The half day takes 4–5 hours and the full day 8–10 hours, counted from hotel pickup to drop-off.

How much does a private Dubai city tour cost?

A private Dubai city tour with DDV costs AED 400 for the half day or AED 650 for the full day. That is the price for the whole car, up to 7 guests. For 4 people it works out at about AED 100 each for the half day or AED 163 each for the full day.

Is the price per person or per car?

Per car. AED 400 for the half day and AED 650 for the full day, for your whole group in a private 4x4 SUV.

What do you see on a Dubai city tour?

The half day covers new Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, Dubai Marina, Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. The full day adds Old Dubai: Al Fahidi Historical District, an abra ride across Dubai Creek, the Gold and Spice Souks and the Museum of the Future.

Should I book the half day or the full day?

Book the full day if it’s your first time in Dubai and you want both the old town and the skyline. Book the half day if you’re short on time, travelling with young kids, or pairing it with an evening desert safari on the same day.

How many people fit in the SUV?

Up to 7 guests. For bigger groups, message us on WhatsApp and we’ll send a second car.

Are attraction tickets included?

No. The price covers the car, driver-guide, fuel, parking, tolls and water. Tickets such as Burj Khalifa At the Top or the Museum of the Future are optional, and your guide can point you to the right entrance.

Can we go up the Burj Khalifa during the tour?

Yes. Buy At the Top tickets for a time slot that fits your tour and tell us when you book. Your driver-guide plans the route around that slot and waits while you go up.

Can we change the stops?

Yes. It’s a private tour, so you can skip, add or stay longer anywhere along the route. Just keep within your half-day or full-day hours.

What is the best time to do a Dubai city tour?

October to April is the most comfortable, and mornings are cooler than afternoons. In summer, start early or choose the afternoon half day, which ends in air-conditioned Downtown and Dubai Mall. The car is air-conditioned all day.

Can we combine it with a desert safari?

Yes. Book the half-day city tour as a morning and the evening desert safari for the same afternoon. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll time the pickups.

Where do you pick up from?

Any hotel or address in Dubai or Sharjah, at the time you choose.

How do I pay?

Pay your driver on the day, cash or card (card +5%). Nothing is charged when you book, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.

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