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The 15 Sharpest City Tours in the Middle East

236 tours  ·  from $16

Good city tours fill up well before you land and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour - Red Route: from Dubai Mall to 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

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus pass to see Dubai’s major sights across two routes. Hop off at souks, museums, beaches, Dubai Frame, Atlantis, and Mall of the Emirates, then join a two-hour sunset and night ride. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with cold water onboard.

“It was a great way to orientate our way around Dubai. For that reason, I'd recommend doing the bus tour on your first day.”

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

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

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

This 4 to 5-hour shared tour links Dubai’s grand and traditional sides. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, stop at Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future, cross Dubai Creek by abra, browse the Gold and Spice Souks, and enjoy coffee, dates, and rugag bread at Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides may include Ibrahim, Iqbal, Zee, Noor, or Mostafa.

“This tour, (and tour guide especially) was the highlight of my time in Dubai. Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable about sharing the history and culture of Dubai and the UAE. I was facinated by hearing his shared knowledge. I cant belivve I only paid 3500 or whatever I paid, well worth it, It was worth theree times as much!”

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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque deserves the long stop
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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

3.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 SUV with a driver-guide and a group capped at 15 people. The main stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with time for Heritage Village, the Date Market, Ferrari World, Emirates Palace, and a mall depending on the day’s schedule. Hotel, residence, and cruise-terminal pickup in Dubai is offered.

“The Grand Mosque is breathtaking:) Visiting the other places are very good as well . The heritage village is interesting . And also the Emirates palace is another amazing place :)”

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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: allow time for the details
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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

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

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

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Khalil, Ghulum, Zahir, or Adnan, stopping at the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, dates market, and Ferrari World. Expect a packed day, brief visits, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, and lunch at your own expense.

“It was great !! Sajid was out guide, we had so much fun at the dune bashing, he helped us take good photos and videos with the sunset at the desert. Food was good, and the shows, specially the fire one.”

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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

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

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

This five-hour Dubai tour pairs modern landmarks with Old Dubai. Expect hotel pickup, a photo stop at Burj Al Arab, Museum of the Future access, the Blue Mosque, Gold and Spice Souks, an abra ride, Al Fahidi, and Arabic coffee at Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides such as Iqbal, Zeeshan, and Abdul are often praised for clear explanations and helpful shopping advice.

“Amin our tour guide was so sweet and considerate and with a lot of knowledge. Thanks so much Amin for your warm welcoming tour! Wish you all the best!”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - Dubai pickup and the road to Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

6.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 group of 15 or fewer, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide. The two-hour Grand Mosque visit is the main event, while Heritage Village, the Corniche, Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan, Miraj Islamic Art Centre, and the dates market fill out a busy nine-hour day.

“The tour is very comfortable and the tour guide is very nice and friendly. I recommend this tour a 100 percent.”

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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus - The red route: Downtown, Old Dubai, and Dubai Creek
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Big Bus Dubai Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

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

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

See Dubai from an open-top double-decker bus, moving between Downtown, Old Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and the souks. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day pass, with a one-hour dhow cruise included on every ticket. Longer passes add Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and a desert sunset tour.

“Don’t book this. We waited at Emirates Mall at 11:30 am for the bus. No signs, no help from their app. The bus did not arrive, it is said to arrive every 30 minutes but no exact times. I contacted Viator operator, who tried to reach them but she couldn’t because her call was diRead more”

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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat - Choosing between 30, 75, and 99 minutes
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Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

8.Dubai Marina: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Speedboat

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

Join The Yellow Boats for a 30 to 99-minute RIB speedboat ride from Dubai Marina. Your English-speaking guide points out Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Madinat Jumeirah while the skipper adds bursts of speed. Guides such as John, Gian, and Rubin have been praised for useful commentary and taking excellent photos.

“This is really awsome and impressing experience. thanks guider John and captain Winsdom， they are really warm and thoughtful.”

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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk - From modern Dubai to Al Seef and Al Bastakiya
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Dubai Half-Day City Tour with Visit to Dubai Gold Souk

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

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

Start with hotel pickup and see Dubai’s old and new sides in one morning. Your guide leads you through Jumeirah, Al Seef, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk, with an abra crossing of Dubai Creek and drive-by views of Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future. Most stops are brief, so expect a fast overview rather than deep sightseeing.

“Great pick up and drop off at hotel..nice bus ride ,good guide and easy day.i recommend to people early on their holidays”

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Doha: Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup - The dhow harbor and Doha Bay views
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Doha: Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup

10.Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,585 reviews · from $55

See Doha’s essential sights in 3 to 4 hours with a driver-guide and pickup from your hotel or the airport. Expect the National Museum, Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, the dhow harbor, Corniche, and The Pearl. Guides such as Yasir, Imran, Tariq, and Nomi are praised for clear explanations and helpful local advice.

“Usman was very personable and knowledgeable about the area. He took us to places that were off the beaten path and we were able to get some good pictures.”

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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks - Burj Khalifa, Downtown, and the Museum of the Future
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Dubai City Tour: Old & New Dubai Abra Ride, Palm Island, Souks

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

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

You’ll tour Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, stopping at Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, Zabeel Palace, Burj Khalifa, and the Museum of the Future. Enter the Blue Mosque, cross Dubai Creek by abra, visit Al Shindagha heritage homes, and walk through the Gold and Spice Souks with an English-speaking guide.

“This experience was quite educational as I got a full history of not only Dubai but the entire United Arab Emirates. My tour guide, Whiskey, went way above the call of duty to ensure we all had a memorable time and our driver, Mr. Naheem, was Read more”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre - The Louvre Abu Dhabi needs more than a rushed hour
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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

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

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

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and admission to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Visit the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Corniche, dates market, and Ferrari World photo stop. Guides such as Ali, Khalil, Usman, and Afzan are often praised for clear explanations and patient service.

“Very comprehensive tour. Malik our driver was excellent and very kind. I would recommend to spend more time at the Louvre though.”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Pickup from Dubai and the long road south
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

13.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, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Ferrari World, and Marina Mall. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned praise, but schedules can feel rushed and some stops are brief.

“Great tour a few too many stops in my opinion but well worth it once you get to the Mosque”

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Doha City Tour | Souq Waqif | Courniche | The Pearl | Katara etc - Pearl Island: polished streets and a Riviera-style setting
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Doha City Tour | Souq Waqif | Courniche | The Pearl | Katara etc

14.Doha City Tour | Souq Waqif | Courniche | The Pearl | Katara etc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 946 reviews · from $58

This four-hour Doha tour links the city’s polished Pearl Island and Katara Cultural Village with the dhow harbour, Souq Waqif, and National Museum of Qatar. Guides such as Yasir, Imran, Adil, Nomii, Zia, and Abdullah have led recent departures. You get air-conditioned transport, water, tea or coffee, and room to adjust the pace.

“Did the city tour tonight was really nice time. Abdullah was very hospitable and kind tour guide. Showed us all the different sites. I definitely would recommend taking tour.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque - The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
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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

See Abu Dhabi’s grandest sights on an eight-hour small-group trip from Dubai. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan, stop at Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Heritage Village, and the dates market, then pause for lunch at Marina Mall. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have earned praise for being helpful and organized.

“Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. I had a good time. All the stops were given enough time. Car is comfortable”

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