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Abu Dhabi Private Day Trip: Discover Highlights and Culture with Local Guide
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88 Ratings
Dubai
Discover the highlights and culture of Abu Dhabi on a private day trip with a local guide. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, and Dhow Harbour for a unique perspective on this vibrant city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dubai - Your host will pick you up at your hotel in Dubai and you will start your journey toward Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - Visit the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, the most stunning Mosque in all the Emirates
- Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - Check out the Emirates Palace and take in the posh vibes of this place
- Abu Dhabi - Get to know some of the less walked paths in Abu Dhabi with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about
What's Included
- Private guide
- Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned car
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch (optional on guest expenses)
Additional Information
Just like no two snowflakes are alike, no two cities are identical, even in the same country. If Dubai is your current location and you wish to explore more, consider a venture to Abu Dhabi, as recommended by the natives.
Experience the distinct charm of Abu Dhabi in a single day, visiting famous attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, and Dhow Harbour from the perspective of a local.
Your local guide will help you gain insights into the history, customs, and traditions of Abu Dhabi. Gift yourself the opportunity to discover more of the United Arab Emirates and its cultural treasures that are rich with stories.
Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is among the signature tours offered by Withlocals in key cities around the world. We’re in partnership with fervent local guides who earn a fair wage. Our focus lies in bolstering local economies by promoting local products alongside preventing over-tourism by organizing small, non-disruptive groups. We offer carbon-neutral tours that steer clear from traditional tourist circuits.
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kingtude
Jul 14, 2024
My First Visitto Dubai - I had two days free and scheduled a tour to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, old and new, with Sandy. I had an excellent tour of both cities. Sandy was very knowledgeable about the history of Dubai. He was flexible with the time and the locations we visited. After the first day's tour to Abu Dhabi, Sandy recommended that I see the mall and Burj Khalifa that evening. The next day, Sandy asked me if I had made it to the mall and the Burj Khalifa. I told him I was too tired that evening. To my surprise, at the end of the second-day tour, Sandy told me to visit the mall, the Burj Khalifa, and several other locations instead of dropping me off at my hotel. He went the extra mile to ensure I had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend using them as your tour guide while in Dubai.
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Jen10854
Jun 18, 2024
Simply the best Tour at Night for a layover in Dubai, it is worth it!! - Everything from start to finish was wonderful. Sandy met us at the Airport with a fantastic smile right on time. We were taken to a brand-new Toyota which was luxurious, met the driver who was wonderful the whole tour.
We not only saw the old and new of Dubai, but we also had a boat trip across to the canal. Before the boat ride he introduced us to a "not so spicy" kebab, which was delicious. The number of photos we got was incredible as the driver kept stopping at all the top spots. We encourage to book Sandy & Jose for a tour especially a "Night Tour", best way to see Dubai. We had a 11-and-a-half-hour layover, it certainly made the time go by having this tour. Thank You both again.
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Allisons634
Apr 12, 2024
BEST layover tour of Dubai - My work friend and I made a fairly last-minute decision to put our 12+hour layover in Dubai to good use. The algorithm brought me to Withlocals and to Sandy, and I am so very happy it did!! Sandy met us upon arrival at DBX and we were whisked away to Old Dubai and pretty quickly found ourselves immersed in the old souks of Dubai. This tour was incredibly thoughtfully laid out and a perfect combination of history, food sampling, shopping opportunity, culture, and architecture. We had the most amazing experience and felt comfortable and safe the entire time. Now, we have had the whirlwind tour, we want to come back for a longer trip. Thank you so much Sandy for being a remarkable human! Please continue this fantastic tour!
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Deidreleanne
Feb 14, 2024
Guided tour of Dubai hits all the highlights - We thoroughly enjoyed our one day tour of Dubai with Sandy as our guide and his skilled driver. They proudly showed us the Jems of the city while giving us the background and some depth of understanding. He was open to adjusting the itinerary, kept a close eye on our wandering troupe, and showed us some spots we wouldn’t have found on our own. The restaurant he selected for us for lunch was in a beautiful patio over the “creek” and served local food at reasonable prices. If you want to go inside the frame, Burj tower, water park, Museum of the future etc, get your tickets well ahead of time and go on your own as you wouldn’t need a guide and there still will be line ups. But to get around the city and see landmarks and great markets etc, these guides are amazing. Nice van too with AC.
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Beverleyo511
Feb 10, 2024
SUperb Guide and Driver! - I cannot thank these guys enough! I came over with my elderly mother and I worked out an itinerary with them beforehand. Sandy and Ranju arrived promptly each day and couldn't have been more helpful. My Mum struggled to get into their car but by the time we had visited the Mosque (the first stop, on the first day), Ranju had got a step to help her get in and out. What service! Nothing was too much trouble. Ranju was the calmest and smoothest driver and what Sandy didn't know about Abu Dhabi wasn't worth knowing! I would not hesitate to recommend these guys and will certainly be contacting them if we travel to the UAE again.
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Inspiration466737
Jan 29, 2024
Dubai in 4 hours - We had a wonderful city tour with our guide Khan. He picked the group of 4 ladies up on time and then took us on a guided tour of the key sights of Dubai. He was informative yet took the time to answer our questions patiently. We would highly recommend Khan for this tour. Thank you.
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Nixont786
Jan 14, 2024
Awesome!!! - Sandy is well-versed & knows the place very well. He surely is an amazing tour guide, explaining to us every detail of the place we visited. The driver is very courteous and also knows the place, like a walking/driving map; no need to rely on google maps/waze apps.
The experience we had with the 2 guide (Sandy & Driver) you provided is very well-appreciated, a job well-done.
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965dustinb
Dec 14, 2023
Amazing Experience - Sandy and Jose lead my wife and I on an amazing late night tour of Dubai. They were extremely knowledgeable and flexible. Would highly recommend if you have a late night layover like we did. Great way to get a taste of Dubai!
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Vacationer85792
Oct 23, 2023
Dubai (UAE) Four Hour Primer - My wife and I booked the tour the day before and had to make some last minute adjustments and yet Jose and Sandy accommodated us happily. The tour and cultural context were excellent and very enjoyable. We were able to see and experience all the major tourists spots within the four hour tour. This was perfect as a UAE primer and has made us more excited to come back again for a longer stay. We really liked these guys and would strongly recommend them.
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Aigarsf2022
Jul 11, 2023
Fantastic individual tour of Dubai at the night - We arrived in Dubai at night and in order not to wait for the next flight at the airport, we booked an individual Dubai excursion with Jose Gomez and Sandy Nat. We were met at the airport and were given a wonderful tour of Dubai in 4 hours, we also went on a fishing boat.
Many thanks to Jose Gomez and Sandy Nat for a great experience.
I definitely recommend this excursion to other travelers who have time between flights.
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