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As the sun sets, Dubai lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Dubai.

Destination

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Hindi, Tamil

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport
• 1 Local Drink and Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 11 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Baskin Robbins - Dubai to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Illuminated Highlights

   With daylight coming to an end, Dubai lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on its main highlights, check out how different Dubai Opera, JBR Beach and more look from day to night offering another perspective of Dubai

4. Take it Easy

   As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, Dubai it’s for you, and the locals

5. The Grand Finale

   For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of Dubai with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for some tabouleh, your tour will end on a high note!

6. Where the Locals Go

   Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in Dubai at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Elissa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sruthy)

5 November 2024

I didn’t get who I asked for, so I’m leaving feedback for Sandy. He was very informative and lovely. He could speak a little louder when in noisy environments. The tour itself was not as good as I was expecting TBH. I thought we’d visit a few more places of significance.Review

Charlene 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali Abbas )

14 September 2023

I choose Ali based on the previous reviews and he lived up to the hype. He picked us up on time(early) and was very informative. He answered questions and joked with us alot. My group of 16 was very pleased with his service. Hands down the best tour guide ever. His driver was awesome too. We love you Ali!!!!Awesome time with Ali

Joel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali Abbas )

15 September 2022

I can’t speak highly enough of Ali and the tour we had with him. He is a delightful person with a passion for sharing his city, and was super attentive to our needs in the short time we had. Whether it was a great shopping experience (with beautiful pashminas!) or some delicious shawarma, or a “touristy” thing like the Dubai Mall, Ali had us covered. If you have some time while in Dubai, please make Ali your first call. He will deliver. Fantastic - highly highly recommended

Jacqueline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Melwyn )

23 August 2022

I told my guide I had done a lot of walking that day and didn’t want to walk much on the tour, and he said our trip wouldn’t involve much walking. However, he took me not to see Dubai but to a shopping mall of all things where we walked for almost 2 hours. The mall was closing when we got there, so no water show, no open stores, nothing, just walking. There was no included snack or water bottle, no driving around to see the city as he had promised. After 2 hours, I was exhausted and asked to be take back to my hotel. I live where there are plenty of shopping malls, and I never go because I dislike shopping malls. I had no interest in seeing a shopping mall for 2 hours. I finally asked to get something to eat, which was not included, but I never got the snack or water so I had to insist. I really wanted to see Dubai but that never happened. All I saw was the inside of a shopping mall in the process of closing up, a mall no different from the ones where I live. Terrible waste of time and money. Not as advertised

fz42mmmrk5🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Melwyn )

8 May 2022

We hebben echt een super leuke avond tour gehad. Melwyn heeft ons echt alles in de Dubai Mall laten zien, de fonteinenshow en de lichtshow bij de Burj Kalifa, de Burj al Arab, de Boulevard, de waterval van de brug. Ontzettend veel informatie en leuke gespreksstof. We konden elke vraag stellen die we wilden en zijn echt wijzer geworden over het leven in Dubai. Bedankt Welwyn!!Dubai by night

Marius

(About local Melwyn )

25 February 2021

If there were any possible way to rate Melwyn with seven Stars, I’d definitely do that because being Guided by him is way beyond satisfaction, Not only his Kindness and deep knowledge of Dubai, His ability to provide you with any information one may need, Makes him the Perfect Guide, I’d Strongly RecommendPerfect Guide

Zarny🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

29 February 2020

As a woman traveling alone i highly recommend Gomez. He was very friendly and informative. I felt very comfortable and got all the information i needed from him. Worth it

Lesley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

5 February 2020

We loved our tour with Gomez while on a layover in Dubai. He was very knowledgeable about the city and took us to as many places as he could in our short time frame. I wouldn’t hesitate to book a tour with Gomez again if we came back to Dubai. I 100% recommend booking your tour with Gomez to get the best out of your time in Dubai!Excellent Layover Tour!

Judi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

29 December 2019

Our Dubai tour with Jose Gomez was the best! He not only was knowledgeable, courteous and spoke impeccable English, but he went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience! I wish we had booked him for everything in Dubai and Abu Dhabi! He has our very highest recommendation! Book him early! If he is booked, his wife (same last name) is also an experienced guide.Great time with Jose Gomez!!

Graham🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Kasim)

16 October 2019

This evening walking tour was booked for a small group of four to help enhance our knowledge and experience of Dubai. We could not have found a better companion than Kasim, who is an excellent communicator with a real passion for Dubai with the knowledge and experience to add value tailored to a group’s particular requirements. I can’t think how the tour could have been better thanks to Kasim’s attentiveness and determination to ensure that every opportunity to add value was provided so far as humanly possible. The time flew past and we were sad to say goodbye to Kasim, and would not hesitate to recommend his services.A real education

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabbie)

20 September 2019

Gabbie never showed up to our tour. I tried messaging her multiple times prior to our trip & got no response. Figured it was just a fluke. Tried calling the number that was given once we got into Dubai, it went straight to voicemail each time. Once we arrived at the restaurant we waited for 20-30 minutes and after she never showed up we were forced to give ourselves our own tour. Highly do NOT recommend & would like my money back. Non-existent

Trevor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

15 September 2019

Gomez did an amazing job at touring my wife and I during our layover in Dubai. He responded quickly via messaging us for guidance in the airport, did an amazing job of covering so much of Dubai in our couple hours there, and seeing so many places. Highly recommend this gentleman as a tour guide with how much information he gives and places he takes. He even took photos for us to fill memories. Amazing tour filled with knowledge!

Valérie🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

7 September 2019

Nous avons visité Dubaï avec José pour le tour « The magic of Dubaï at night ». José est un vrai dubaïote amoureux de sa ville et appréciant partager ses connaissances. Il s’adapte aux visiteurs et personnalise la visite en fonction des envies de chacun. Nous avons adoré faire sa connaissance car il est très chaleureux et a beaucoup d’humour, nous n’avons jamais eu un guide aussi génial jusqu’à ce jour! Nous vous le recommandons vivement si vous vous rendez à Dubaï! Incroyable expérience

Krisstina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sruthy)

8 August 2019

I had an awesome tour with Sruthy! What an amazing city & amazing tour! Sruthy did a wonderful job showing me around the city & we visited soo many of the sights Dubai has to offer to a layover traveller like me. I will certainly return next time!Wonderful

Federica

(About local Sruthy)

25 July 2019

We were led on our tour by a most delightful Tour leader, Sruthy who included young and old in every aspect of the description of her delightful City. Our group of seven was astounded with the Vision of the designers of the buildings and layout of Dubai have had and have for the future. Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge and description of Dubai. Federica & Josh Old Dubai Food Walk

Frank🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Suqlain A)

18 June 2019

My wife and I were extremely pleased with our guided tour of the old town. He was passionate, considerate and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Frank and KimSuqlain the Awesome

Lisa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

18 June 2019

Simpson

(About local Sruthy)

6 June 2019

Happy Happy Happy!Happy!

Tomasz🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

9 April 2019

Jose Gomez was very carrying and knowledgeable guide. For me and my sister it was a first time in Dubai and Jose gave us amazing tour! Because of his extremely enjoyable tour we will come back to Dubai again!!!We will come back

Mary 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Melwyn )

5 February 2019

Highly recommend this tour and host! We started our trip with it and it couldn't have gone better. Dubai is a beautiful city and Melwyn was incredibly knowledgeable and pointed out things we could not have know on our own :-)Night Tour with Melwyn

Erin

(About local Melwyn )

5 February 2019

Melwyn was a great host. He took us to the best location to see the fountain at the Dubai Mall and told us all about the culture and area. It was a great learning experience and there was so much that we got to see in the time that we toured with him. Definitely worth it!Great tour of Dubai

Maria 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Melwyn )

4 February 2019

Melwyn was a great guide! We did this tour our first night in Dubai and it was perfect. We learned so much during this tour, the information he provided us with helped with other tours as well. Melwyn was able to answer our questions and provide us with ample amount of information about Dubai's history, sights, and traditions. I would recommend Melwyn as a guide! 10/10 Amazing Tour!

Dorothy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Melwyn )

30 December 2018

A great evening was spent with Melwyn. We had expected to have to walk around and use Public transport to see the various sights, so it was a nice surprise when he turned up in a comfortable car and drove us around. It was also National day and everywhere was really busy, but Melwyn managed to adapt our route and activities to avoid the worst of the crowds and traffic. We got to see more than we would have managed by ourselves as well as learning lots about life in Dubai. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening in the company of Melwyn. Would recommend this tour for entertainment and easy orientation in the city.An entertaining and enjoyable evening

Rikke Skou🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Gabbie)

30 December 2018

Wonderful experience. Gabbie was the perfect guide. Dubai by night

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Melwyn )

25 November 2018

We had a long layover in Dubai and we contacted Melwyn for a Dubai overview tour during our layover from 9pm - midnight. Melwyn was totally flexible and gave us a great overview tour, just like we asked. He was friendly and informative.A great customized tour with Melwyn.

TK

(About local Melwyn )

24 November 2018

We had a long layover in Dubai and Melwyn gave an informative and interesting tour of the city. We appreciated his knowledge of the different locations and provided good recommendations. If you need a good tour guide, we recommend Melwyn.Very informative and accoutable

Wijnand🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Melwyn )

15 November 2018

Een superleuke tour door Dubai, met Melwyn. Melwyn liet op enthousiaste manier het moderne bling deel en het historisch deel zien. Super veel details. Met andere woorden: Complimenten voor de Tour en Melwyn.Magical Dubai

Victoria

(About local Suqlain A)

8 September 2018

Suqlain was an amazing guide! He had so much knowledge of the history of Dubai and current information as well. We drove around, we walked a bit and he even took us on a boat! We were able to try food, have coffee and so much more! He was so kind and even offered us the full amount of time even though we landed in Dubai late and he had to wait for us. I would HIGHLY recommend letting him take you around Dubai! Suqlain is Awesome

Larry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Melwyn )

2 September 2018

I am not sure where you found him but he is outstanding! I got way more than I bargained for with a 12 hour layover. You need to clone him or better yet let him teach others. He is amazing! The Best

Cecy Quijano

(About local Suqlain A)

6 March 2018

He is an experienced guide that will show you Dubai with all the information needed. He knows the best spots and goes all the way to make a pleasant tour. Super recommended Amazing and you will fully know Dubai

FRANCISCO JAVIER🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Athina)

14 December 2017

Excelente primera toma de contacto con la asombrosa ciudad de Dubai. Athina es una persona muy agradable y simpática. Nos mostró los mejores rincones para disfrutar de la noche dubaití, y nos situó perfectamente para poder continuar nuestra estancia mucho mejor ubicados. El tour se inicia en la Opera de Dubai para poder disfrutar del espectáculo de las fuentes en el Dubai Mall. Proseguimos a la Marina de Dubai donde disfrutamos de un fantástico paseo junto a este lago rodeado de rascacielos y lleno de actividad nocturna. Gracias Athina por una noche para el recuerdo. Thanks Athina for this memorable night tour! Agradable paseo nocturno

Alexia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Suqlain A)

10 December 2017

Would have never toured old Dubai were it not for this tour! It was a great experience, Suqlain did a great job showing me around and talking about the history. Definitely recommend :-)Great tour!

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Suqlain A)

4 December 2017

Thank you Suqlain for the nice evening in Dubai! One night in Dubai

Manos🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Athina)

3 December 2017

Athina is a very warm, sincere, unassuming and knowledgeable tour guide with a particular human touch. I have had a wonderful overview of the Dubai evening-scene thanks to her. She provided lots of local insider tips during our quite interesting three hours together and I wish I have met her at the beginning of my visit to Dubai rather than the end. She’s highly personable but discrete, providing insights & information but not overwhelming, and shares her knowledge and experience in a subtle non-lecturing manner. She is highly recommended to anyone who wishes an enjoyable tour with a serious under the skin look IF necessary. Manos Dubai, December 2, 2017A winderful evening

Romina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Suqlain A)

22 September 2017

Excellent tour guide recommended for all ages learnt alot of new information about dubaiNight tour

DUCROS🇫🇷 France

(About local Suqlain A)

16 August 2017

Very good tour in dubai by night !Very good experience in dubai

Daniela🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Athina)

10 June 2017

We did the Dubai by night tour with Athina. As it was a fabulous guide. Her local knowledge was excellent and she was incredibly helpful in assisting us with our itinerary. This was our first-time Withlocals and we would highly recommend this type of tour, personalised and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks AthinaDubai by Night Tour: A Magical Experience

sherman🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sarah )

30 April 2017

Sarah was wonderful. Her English was a superb. Our 2 hour city tour was just what we wanted after a 15 hour flight. I would highly recommend her.Evening layover in Dubai

Marco🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Athina)

12 April 2017

Nice round through the Night of Dubai. Athina auf has selected cool Locations and many tips. Thank you!!!Awsome evening in Dubai

Raissa🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Dean )

6 April 2017

We had an amazing time touring the city with Dean. He was Knowledgeable and very approachable and easy to get along with. Would definitely recommend him!Dubai by Night Tour: A Magical Experience

Floris

(About local Dean )

6 April 2017

Dean is simply the best! When you visit Dubai, make sure you will contact this guy! He is super knowledgeable and funny and has a talent in photography. You wont only get a friendly guide but an amazing friend as well! 10 stars for you Dean!Dubai by Night Tour: A Magical Experience

Kim

(About local Sarah )

6 March 2017

Sarah is an amazing guide. I loved every moment we spent on the tour. She is very knowledgeable and explained a lot about local culture and customs. What else, we had a fun time exploring the night life of the city. Recommended! Arabian nights

Patrick

(About local Dean )

6 March 2017

Dean is super crazy! It is so fun with him and he is the best guide which I could wish in Dubai! I hope to see you again and you are always welcome to my country! Cheers :)Arabian nights

godyte🇹🇷 Turkey

(About local Suqlain A)

6 March 2017

I really enjoyed the night tour with Suqlain. He showed us very different parts of the city from fountain show, to modern Dubai Marina and local JBR beach where the locals go out. It was interesting to see the dynamics of the city and all the stories that Suqlain shared with us. Recommend it for all ages and interests, the tour is very interesting and helps you understand how the city lives better!Arabian nights

Liam

(About local Vibeke)

2 March 2017

Amazing night tour: great fountain show, delicious food tasting and wow what a nightlife! Thank you Vibeke for all your local tips - we had a blast!Arabian nights

Stavros

(About local Athina)

1 March 2017

Athina was a great plus on my trip and because she was working for many years in Time Out Dubai and she knew the best spots in the town.Arabian nights

Wendy

(About local Mustafa)

27 February 2017

It was an amazing tour. We were satisfied beyond our expectations. Special thanks to Mustafa - our tour guide. We highly recommend this tour if planning your stay in Dubai.Arabian nights

Michael

(About local Dean )

17 February 2017

Dean is a great guide and very welcoming. He showed us different places of Dubai. We deffinetely recommend him! Arabian nights

Wenda🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Kasim)

1 March 2025

Kasim was nice, patient and kind. We enjoyed the walked in the souks. The only reason why i didn't give it a 10 is because Kasim was quite late and the itinerary involves a bit much coffee drinking at the beginning and the kids got a bit impatient. Other than that, we enjoyed very much the afternoon out. Thank you very much! Very nice walk with a knowledgable guide

Peter

(About local Ikram)

15 February 2025

Ikram met us on time and as planned, and took us on a fascinating tour as described. It was a great mixture of national and local history, and an introduction to his own life and the souks. Thank you for your time Ikram!Excellent