Excellent tour both days. 4 wheel drive into the desert was exhilarating to say the least. The Bedouin dinner banquet and dancing at night was wonderful._br/_ Good to see different areas of the city and earn about Mosque life and customs.
Review by: mirna.mladic, January 2018
We asked for tour to start at 11 am usually it satrts on 10, it is supposed to be 4,5 hrs tour, but it lasted only for 3,5 hrs. Our guide was all the time in a hurry, asked us to hurry, we actualy had no time to see anything of spice and gold markets souks, he just took us to the first shop to buy some spices for souvenirs-very expensive shop, of course. Also, the heritage village is nothing to see, they show you some carpets and then expect you to buy them, souvenirs are 5 times more expensive in the village then anywhere else. I was disappointed
Review by: Bernadette G, October 2017
Not that many things to see the guide kept saying why did you book on a Friday IWell heres a thought why didnt you refuse the booking if it was too much of an effort. I was unaware never having been to Dubai that Friday was like the sabbath and most shops were either not open or only opened after 1pm. Tour pick up was originally 9am. Company changed it till 12noon after we rang to confirm pick up time .most of the time was spent driving around and we would get somewhere and then get 10 minutes to take a photo of a hotel . Boring
Review by: Laurie D, September 2017
In addition to the Emirate Meal this is a tour that should be taken at the start of one's vacation. It provides a good introduction to the city itself and some of the historical background. Having talked to other people who took a group tour, I would highly recommend taking this private tour, as it gives more time at each stop and is also more flexible for any personal interests.
Review by: Warren D, August 2017
We were really tired from flight but these guys did a good job. The prices at the Souk are a rip off. Don't buy there.
Review by: Robert F, June 2017
We booked the tour on-line which was easy to do and offered what we were looking for. We were picked up on-time from our hotel by our guide who was also driving our private vehicle which was comfortable and fully air conditioned. From start to finish he was friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable giving us great information about Dubai and the places we visited._br/_ We never felt rushed, we were given time to explore the places we visited on our own, but had been given all the information we needed ahead of each stop. The tour we had, took just over 4 hours but we could have taken longer if needed._br/_ I would thoroughly recommend anybody who wants to learn a bit more about Dubai to take this tour and I would certainly look to use Viator again in other places we may visit in the future.
Review by: Joanna K, February 2017
We were picked up from our hotel in a people carrier and it was just the 4 of us with a driver and a very knowledgeable guide. We were taken out to the beach and saw the sail shaped Burj hotel, then to the old town where we visited a mosque. From there we were taken on a ferry across the river to the gold market and had a chance to walk through and look at the spice shops and the intricate gold work._br/_ Meanwhile the driver had driven round to pick us up when we were ready. We then finished by going to an old fort which had been restored and made into a museum. Our guide was very attentive and informative. We were then dropped back at our hotel. A really interesting day.
Review by: Lesley N, January 2017
Great tour. Amazing insights into historic Dubai. Well balanced - old and new
Review by: Dean K, October 2016
Really informative and very accommodating guide and driver, the only thing that we would have preferred not to have done was visit the gallery which consisted of a hard sale after being shown around.
Review by: Gail P, October 2016
Our guide showed us all the sites, on our own schedule...best way to see the city!
Review by: Janrobnairn, September 2016
Great way to get an overview of the city! Our guide was friendly, professional and informative. In hindsight, the only thing I would leave out of the tour would be the carpet 'museum' which was more of a hard sell on Persian carpets, jewellery, etc at exorbitant prices. Overall, it was very good and well worth having a private guide.
Review by: macdood, September 2016
Guide was personable and helpful. Good cross section of activities and information on Dubai and its development.
Review by: Kaneloc, September 2016
Tour was great. The guide was very knowledgable and accommodating. He made suggestions as to what we should see and alsoasked if we had anything in mind. Great day overall, even had water in the car for my family and I. Great tour, highly recommended
Review by: Bet, July 2016
We did this tour with Mehel as our guide and found him very knowledgable. He knew the history of Dubai and the UAE and we found it most interesting. He also went out if his way to make sure my 80 year old mother was as comfortable as could be in 45 degree heat. The only _br/_ down side was that the museum was closed when we arrived - not Viator's fault. It would have been good if museum personnel had informed the tour company of this change. Overall a worthwhile tour._br/_ Thank you Viator!!
Review by: Bet, July 2016
We did this tour with Mehel as our guide and found him very knowledgable. He knew the history of Dubai and the UAE and we found it most interesting. He also went out if his way to make sure my 80 year old mother was as comfortable as could be in 45 degree heat. The only _br/_ down side was that the museum was closed when we arrived - not Viator's fault. It would have been good if museum personnel had informed the tour company of this change. Overall a worthwhile tour._br/_ Thank you Viator!!
Review by: Jacko, July 2016
Absolutely awesome tour of the city. Considering we didn't book till the night before and our guide was here with his driver promptly st 8.30am. We were taken to sell the highlights of Dubai and much more. Where the best position for a photo. As we had done the Burj zkhslifia the day before so that was crossed off the list. My husband mentioned where was May Dan racetrack and our guide added that into the tour. It was the absolute highlight for my husband and one he will remember. If you want to see Dubsi and learn the history then this tour is the one for you. Highly recommend any visitors book this tour with s knowledgable guide snd a great driver.
Review by: Sharon W, July 2016
Our tour guide was excellent, but it was during Ramadan so things were closing down or were closed as we got to them. But we learned a lot about Dubai and the UAE. Very good tour.
Review by: Herbert L, July 2016
great
Review by: Anu, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: jdf31899, June 2016
Best tour! Both my guide and my driver were so knowledgeable about all facets of Dubai! They talked about the geopolitics of Dubai like experts and even threw in how religion and history shaped the city! Would give a 15/10! Mohammed Sammi was the best!
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