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Private Drivers in the Middle East: 15 Car-and-Driver Days

24 tours  ·  from $21

Hiring a car with a driver for the day is standard practice across the Gulf and Jordan, and often costs less than two people on a group tour. These 15 are priced by the day, with the routes and the waiting time each one includes.

Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - Why the private car can save your day
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

1.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

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

Book a private Dubai car and driver for 5 to 10 hours, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and room for up to six people. Your English-speaking driver can wait while you visit attractions and adjust the route during the day. Drivers such as Vicky Ali, Yasir, Umair, and Mannan have been praised for clear communication and helpful local tips, though this is not a guided tour by default.

“Our driver provided clear communication before and during the trip. Very willing to please and was very obliging. We were able to visit venues and he was happy to wait and arrange a pick up.”

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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers - From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Mall
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Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

2.Dubai Layover Stopover & Transit Tour with Private Transfers

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

Use your Dubai connection for a private city tour lasting 2 to 10 hours. Your guide meets you at the airport, then adjusts the route to fit your time, from Old Dubai and an abra ride to Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, and the Dubai Frame. Guides such as Tamour, Furqan, and Mohammed are praised for clear commentary and flexible touring.

“My tour guide was efficient and knowledgeable and his car was nice. We saw all the big sights and he got me back to the airport in time for my connection.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: allow your best hour here
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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle, Dubai Pickup Option

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 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, Heritage Village, Corniche, Emirates Palace, Dates Market, Ferrari World, and Qasr Al Watan. Lunch and optional attraction tickets cost extra. Guides may include Sadik, Mazhar, Rana, Major, or Sonu.

“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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Premium Abu Dhabi Full-day City Tour in A 4x4 Private Vehicle - Emirates Palace and Abu Dhabi’s polished waterfront
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Premium Abu Dhabi Full-day City Tour in A 4×4 Private Vehicle

4.Premium Abu Dhabi Full-day City Tour in A 4×4 Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private 4x4 for about eight hours, with a driver-guide such as Major, Yusuf, or Sameer. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Corniche, and the date market. Ferrari World is a photo stop only, with no theme-park entry included.

“Amazing day trip with transport to Abu Dhabi we visited the Grand Mosque and Ferrari world . Special thanks to Ahmet and Sultana for organising everything.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle - Heritage Village offers a compact look at older Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

5.Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned 4x4 for a full day of major sights. Your driver-guide may be Ahmad, Sadik, Rana, or another member of the team. Expect the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Qasr Al Watan, the Corniche, Dates Market, and a Ferrari World photo stop, with lunch arranged at a restaurant you choose.

“We thank Ahmad for giving us an outstanding trip to Abu Dhabi!He is a very patient and helpfull all the way to provide information during the entire trip!”

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Dubai Personalised Sightseeing Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle - Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah coast
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Dubai Personalised Sightseeing Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

6.Dubai Personalised Sightseeing Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews

Explore Dubai in a private 4x4 for about four hours, with pickup and room for up to six people. Your guide may tailor the route around landmarks such as Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, the gold and spice souks, and Burj Khalifa. Guides including Sadik, Farhan, Rana, Ashrat, and Sonu have led this tour.

“Bellissimo tour...SONU molto disponibile ci ha portato dappertutto anche in tappe non da programma. Consigliato poiché le distanze sono lunghe e vedre tutto in taxi o fai da te diventa difficile!”

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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - Why the private car can save your day
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

7.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $195

Spend about eight hours exploring Dubai in a private, air-conditioned car with a professional driver. Start with pickup in Dubai, set your own route, and return to your hotel at day’s end. Drivers such as Ali Raza, Shamriaz, Yassir, Aleem, and Maqsood have earned praise for punctual service, local advice, and helpful suggestions.

“Ali Raza our driver was amazing, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Dubai. A good tourist guide very respectable. We enjoyed the whole of Dubai in these 8 hours! He had a good car too. Would recommend!!”

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Private Car with Driver at Disposal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi - Planning a Dubai day from old city to modern icons
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Private Car with Driver at Disposal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

8.Private Car with Driver at Disposal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · from $80

Hire a private air-conditioned car and professional chauffeur for 5 to 10 hours in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Set your own route, stop for photos, shopping, landmarks, or a layover tour. Drivers such as Jay and Gireesh are praised for flexibility, local knowledge, and careful service. Attraction tickets and guides cost extra.

“He took me to various wonderful places in AbuDhabi. So kindness and quick action is very comfortable for me. My first trip to AbuDhabi was excellent for great support by him. It is best choice to take it⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Joyful Roads Private Car Service - Meeting Mohammad at the airport or hotel
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Joyful Roads Private Car Service

9.Joyful Roads Private Car Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews

Book Mohammad Hmaidan or his team for private transport across Jordan, from Queen Alia Airport to Amman, Petra, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, or Wadi Rum. You get an air-conditioned car, Wi-Fi, water, snacks on request, and a driver who can suggest scenic stops, meals, and practical travel tips.

“Mohammed was a great introduction to Jordan. He was on time and we ended up doing a 1/2 day tour (I believe!). His car was nice and clean and his conversation was friendly and informative. I appreciated him showing me around to the sites off the beaten path. As a solo female traveler, he made me feel very safe and comfortable. If I ever come back to Jordan, I would book him again!”

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Dubai City Sightseeing Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle - Gold Souk and Zabeel Palace: two very different sides of Dubai
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Dubai City Sightseeing Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

10.Dubai City Sightseeing Tour in 4×4 Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews

See Dubai’s main sights in a private 4x4 for up to six people, with pickup, air conditioning, and a guide such as Major or Raj. Visit the Gold Souk, Al Seef, Burj Al Arab, Souk Madinat, Atlantis, and Dubai Marina. The four-hour route favors photos and broad city coverage over long indoor visits.

“Major was great. This is great for those who mainly want to the sights of Dubai and take pictures without much commentary.”

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Jordan Tour: Private Driver - Luxurious car - Jerash and the Amman Citadel in one day
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Jordan Tour: Private Driver – Luxurious car

11.Jordan Tour: Private Driver – Luxurious car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Travel Jordan with Ali Salameen or another assigned driver in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Arrange airport transfers, Petra runs, Dead Sea trips, or custom routes from Amman. Wi-Fi, water, juice, USB chargers, and hotel-to-hotel pickup are included.

“I went everywhere I wanted and Bashir was very professional. Pick-up was smooth. I would book this again. This was my first time using Viator.”

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Atmosphere Burj Khalifa High Tea Experience with Private Transfer - Getting to At.Mosphere through the Armani Hotel
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Atmosphere Burj Khalifa High Tea Experience with Private Transfer

12.Atmosphere Burj Khalifa High Tea Experience with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $333

Ride from your central Dubai hotel to At.Mosphere on Burj Khalifa’s 122nd floor. Enjoy reserved seating, sweet and savory high tea, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and views from the city to the desert. The private tour lasts about three hours, including transfers, and suits couples, families with children over 10, and special celebrations.

“Setting spectacular. Food excellent. Service outstanding. General atmosphere incredible. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

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Atlantis Water Park Admission Pass With Private Transfers - What the admission includes
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Atlantis Water Park Admission Pass With Private Transfers

13.Atlantis Water Park Admission Pass With Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $195

Spend a full day at Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark with admission and private transfers arranged for you. Expect major slides, child-friendly play areas, lazy rivers, and access to Adventure Beach. Booking staff such as Tina, Kashika, Anam, and Usha have helped customers organize tickets and transport, while driver Hamid Ahmad earned praise for reliable service.

“Had an amazing experience with agent from Travel Saga Mr Kalees who helped us in booking all activities and tickets.”

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Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer - The 90-minute waiting window
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Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels – Private Transfer

14.Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · from $42

Prebook a private transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to any Tel Aviv address. Your driver meets you with a sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in a sedan, minivan, or minibus. The service includes 90 minutes of free waiting time for flight delays, WhatsApp contact in many cases, and 24/7 customer support.

“The phone number for local contact was a non working number. Our efforts to get a reliable phone number have failed. We did eventually find out driver.”

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Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations - The ride to Amman: the easiest first step
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Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations

15.Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $24

Prebook a private transfer between Queen Alia International Airport and Amman, Petra, Aqaba, or the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in a clean vehicle with Wi-Fi. Drivers such as Mahmoud, Munir, Ramzi, and Abdo have also shared local tips along the way.

“Arranged a QAIA (Amman) airport pick up for two. The driver contacted me a couple days earlier to confirm details. We arrived 30 min early and he was already waiting. Spoke perfect English and was a very professional driver. Might be a bit more expensive than local taxi or UBER but with the added convenience. Recommend.”

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