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Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in the architectural gems & Burj Khalifa? Let a local show you around! On this private day trip, experience Architectural gems & Burj Khalifa from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make these places a must-visit while in Dubai.

Destination

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Category

Day Trips

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Hindi, Tamil

Included

• Private Guide
• Tickets for Burj Khalifa
• A/C Car
• Guest pick up and drop off
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Extra costs Burj Khalifa tickets 4-7 PM

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 13 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

   You will be picked up anywhere in Dubai. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

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. From Dubai to Architectural gems & Burj Khalifa

   Meet your host and get ready to hit the road. Whether it is by car or public transportation, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience

4. Architectural gems & Burj Khalifa Exploring

   Let your local host show you around architectural gems & Burj Khalifa. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way

5. Architectural gems & Burj Khalifa Off the Beaten Path

   The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience architectural gems & Burj Khalifa from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local

6. Ask Away!

   Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring architectural gems & Burj Khalifa. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Architectural gems & Burj Khalifa

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

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali Abbas )

10 December 2023

It was easy to work with Ali in terms of booking and planning a day of sightseeing. He was very accommodating, flexible, and helpful with our last minute decision to book a tour. He picked us up on time, and was very willing to work with our schedule. Ali was very engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly loved showing off the Dubai. In addition to the sites we asked to see, he also took us to numerous other sites, and told us about everything we passed on the way during our 11 hour tour. We are grateful to have connected with him, and benefited greatly from his knowledge. We enjoyed our time with him, and highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn more about Dubai.

Johanna🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Vibha)

23 November 2022

Die Tour mit Vibha war super Sie spricht ausgezeichnet deutsch und ist sehr sympathisch. Es war sehr interessant und unterhaltsam mit Vibha. Eine Tour mit Vibha kann man empfehlen. Eine tolle Frau

Manfred🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Vibha)

21 November 2022

die Tour mit Vibha war spitzeTour

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Suqlain A)

10 November 2022

If you really want to understand and experience Dubai in a local way, Suklain is by far the man. He is efficient and kind, and packs as much information into your experience as you want, answering any and all questions. Incredibly dedicated to customer experience and satisfaction. Don’t think twice about hiring him for your Dubai tour as you will not be disappointed. The price/value rating for him is off the charts! Suqlain is the best!

yuki🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Suqlain A)

13 August 2022

Squlain was very friendly and organized our tour just like we wanted! we had only half a day in Dubai in the middle of summer so I was afraid of being sick outside with my kids. but the way he brought us around was very organized so we could enjoy the new part of the city, old dubai, and interesting food, too! We fully enjoyed the tour!

Keane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vibha)

25 May 2022

We were a group of five with limited time in dubai, this experience was absolutely amazing. Our guide was fantastic, it was tailored to what we needed, and we truly felt like we got a flavor of Dubai. Thank you, V! Absolutely Amazing!

Katrin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Vibha)

10 April 2022

Wir waren gestern mit Vibha lange unterwegs und haben Dubai auf vielfältige Art und Weise erlebt - neben all den architektonischen Sehenswürdigkeiten haben wir die Souks hautnah erlebt, nach dem Sonnenuntergang leckere lokale Speisen probiert, viel Spaß bei einem Gewürzhändler gehabt und traditionelle Riten miterlebt. Einfach fantastisch und persönlich!!! Der krönende Abschluss waren die Wasserspiele und die Fahrt auf den Burj Khalifa bei Nacht! Vibha spricht sehr gut Deutsch und geht auf die Wünsche jedes Einzelnen ein. Es war einfach perfekt! Vielen Dank, Vibha! Dubai individuell mit allen Sinnen genossen!

Leon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Suqlain A)

24 February 2022

Did an afternoon city tour and enjoyed it. Recommended!City and architecture tour

Jeroen🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Melwyn )

15 November 2021

Very satisfied

Janet

(About local Melwyn )

25 August 2021

We have been to Dubai many times - but spending the afternoon with Melwyn touring the most recent architectural developments has made it to our top 5 list of all time! Melwyn prepared a well planned tour, provides a great deal of information about each site and the history of Dubai. He clearly enjoys this City and all it has to offer. Many thanks Melwyn!!Best afternoon in Dubai

Anke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Melwyn )

25 January 2020

Melwyn did a great job! He showed us his Dabai with the highlights, humureous und with a lot of competence. He also showed us the best views and made a lot of very good fotos of us with various backgrounds. Old and new Dubai.?we are very impressed and it

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Suqlain A)

7 November 2019

Suqlain was everything you want in a guide, and more. Professional, knowledgable, accomodating. But most of all he was friendly & kind. He went above and beyond trying to make sure I enjoyed my visit to Dubai.Only way to see Dubai !

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anand)

3 February 2019

Highly recommend a private tour. It can be customized to your needs and Anand did not disappoint! We thoroughly enjoyed it and bonus- he’s an excellent photographer as well:)!City Tour

Jo Anne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Vibha)

25 January 2019

We had an absolutely incredible time with Vibha! She is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, easy going, reliable and definitely an expert! We HIGHLY recommend her as your choice for a guide and we were so glad we choice “With Locals”. Amazing!

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucy)

22 December 2018

Lucy was great, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour! She made it extra convenient by hiring a driver. This made the tour so much easier because she could focus on talking to us while we were driving to different sights in the city. Also when we got somewhere, we didn’t have to waste time looking for parking! Lucy gave us a bunch of options of sights we could see and let us customize our tour. Lucy is very knowledgeable about the history and sights in Dubai. She is friendly and fun, we would highly recommend Lucy for a tour in Dubai!Dubai City Tour

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

Janani

(About local Tamour Ali)

14 February 2025

Ina

(About local Fawad )

9 February 2025

We really enjoyed the tour! Fawad was a great tour guide - he told us interesting facts about the individual buildings during the trip. The visit to the mosque was very exciting and everything went smoothly! Highly recommended :)We really enjoyed the tour , fawad was great tour guide

Herman🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Suqlain A)

8 February 2025

Het was top!

Natascha🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ali Abbas )

6 February 2025

Ali is a great guide. He came prepared and had a water bottle for each of us. He knows a lot about Dubais history and could answer all our questions. He also gave us food and sightseeing recs which was very appreciated. I would recommend him and even book him again. Ali is very knowledgeable

Riley

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

4 February 2025

We had the best experience with Sandy and Jose!!!!!!! Sandy was so knowledgeable and made everything run so smoothly with our layover! They went above and beyond for us and were up for anything ! We wanted dinner last minute and to see a specific building last minute and adjusted the schedule easily ! Thanks for the best time !! We highly recommend this tour !!! Anazing experience !

Menachem🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Tamour Ali)

2 February 2025

Tamour giuded us on a 4 day trip to abu dabi and dubai. He worked hard to plan well ahead together with us. He purchased the tikets to all attractions without fail. During the trip he was personally nice and easy to get along with. He was punctual at all times Delivered on every promise while being very knowledgble. We feel he made our trip an excellent experience TKS TAMOUR Very good experince

Oliver

(About local Fawad )

31 January 2025

Abu Dhabi top, guide Fawad was top... Very helpful and good photographer. It's worth 5 stars but I only put 4 because the stops at Ferrari world and the Louvre were really not useful Abudhbai top , guide fawad was top

Dhanashree

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

30 January 2025

My husband and I had a lovely experience with Sandy. We had great food and soo much food we were stuffed. My husband is vegetarian and his dietary needs were met at all spots. Sandy was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Dubai which made the tour very interesting. I would highly recommend making this a part of your Duabi trip. Amazing Adventure

Lila

(About local Ikram)

28 January 2025

I had an awesome time exploring Dubai's old quarter with Ikram as my guide! He's seriously passionate about what he does -you can feel it in every story he tells and every spot he points out. His explanations really brought the history and culture tolife. Plus, he's super chill and goes with the flow, making sure everyone's having a great time, Thanks to Ikram, I'm already planning my next visit to explore even more. Big shoutout to him for making the tour unforgettable! I highly, highly recommend his tours to anyone looking for an amazing Dubai experience!Go ahead with your eyes closed !

Mohammad

(About local Fawad )

21 January 2025

Fawad was an excellent tour guide Thank you to Fawad for being an excellent tour guide on our trip to Sharjah. Fawad was very kind, patient and helpful. He explained and told us about Sharjah's history and heritage which was super interesting. We visited the Cultural Square / Quran Roundabout, Sharjah museum of Islamic Civilisation, Bait Al Naboodah, King Faisal Masjid, Blue Souk and Souk Al Jubail- all of which were really nice to visit.Fawad was an excellent tour guide

emjay1968

(About local Melwyn )

19 January 2025

Melwyn was a fantastic guide, so full of knowledge and insights throughout our tour with him. The Al Fahidi district is a must-see when visiting Dubai, and with a well-informed guide like Melwyn, it becomes accessible and so much more than its alleyways and souks. The only downside for us was that Melwyn was very late, we had to ring him to find out where he was. We had booked the tour the previous day online but he hadn’t checked his emails! Despite this, we would confidently recommend Melwyn - with perhaps a suggestion that you message or ring to confirm if booking at short notice.Fabulous insight into Dubai’s story

Sheila

(About local Ikram)

17 January 2025

This was such an interesting and informative tour. Ikram answered all sorts of questions in addition to his clear explanations, to help us understand dubai and its history. It was relaxed and enjoyable. He gave us tips on all sorts of products and we did not get hassled walking with him. Crossing on the abra Was fun, and then we learnt about spices. I had hoped walking with a local would give us some insights. It did!We would absolutely recommend ikram's tour

REYES

(About local Fawad )

13 January 2025

Everything was great, we had Fawad Faisal as our guide who gave us all the necessary details for our visit, the time to take pictures was perfect and he was very attentive to our group, I recommend him!Everything was great , we had fawad faisal as our guide

Andrea🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Melwyn )

13 January 2025

I am a solo traveller and I spent half a day with Melwyn walking through the traditional Highlights of the old city & my experience was fascinating and delightful. Melwyn is so profoundly knowledgeable about Dubai's city and UAE’s history, and he is passionate about sharing this information with great enthusiasm. He is by far the best guide I have ever experienced in my travels across the world. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the vibrant beauty of Dubai with a fantastic guide Melwyn. Thank you very much Melwyn.Highly recommended Guide

Ivy

(About local Fawad )

8 January 2025

Fawad is very knowledgeable, down to earth , friendly and easy to talk to. He understand all customer's concern and attend to their need as soon as they need. Would definitely recommend others to hire him as the local guide if ever come to Dubai.Fawad is very knowledgeable

Maciej

(About local Ikram)

8 January 2025

Smooth ride on all the top places, tour guide will answee all your questions (shout out to Ikram). Overall great experience,Excelent tour

Lindy

(About local Ikram)

7 January 2025

I booked this tour because 1 had a long wait between landing and hotel check-in and it was the best decision ever! It was such a great way to see parts of the city and the tour guide lkram was so knowledgeable and accomodating. He really knows his stuff and was even willing to drop us off where we needed to be which saved us so much time. I was also able to ask him anything and he provided great tips for my stay in Dubai. Would highly recommend!Dubai tour

Linda

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

4 January 2025

We did the streetfood tour with Sandy and a had a great time. The communication was good and Sandy gave us good explanation about the meeting point, as well as the traffic at this time. The range of food was excellent and we visited restaurants, which we would never had found on our own as tourists. Sandy is a great tour guide and we got special prices at the spice market as the sellers know him. He made our trip to Dubai very special as we love to experiance local food on our vacations. I would highly recommend this tour with him! Thank you very much for everything!! Wonderful food tour

Elma🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat)

27 December 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Sandy! He was very accommodating to our requests. We went to see the Mosque in Abu Dhabi and some sights in Dubai including the miracle garden. He was very knowledgeable and engaging, we really enjoyed our tour and would book again!Great tour of Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Udani

(About local Ikram)

25 December 2024

lkram was an amazing guide and Rehan WaS a very efficient driver. Got to see all the best of Dubai while staying cool. Highly recommend their serviceBest experience 10/10 would recommend

Joshua

(About local Mansoor Ali)

24 December 2024

Great guide Mansoor Ali showed us across all the places, very informative and very detailed. Highly recommend for anyone looking to see the intricacies and delicacies of the city away from the main tourist spots.Dubai Food Tour with Mansoor Ali

GrandTour56482710513

(About local Ikram)

21 December 2024

Ikraam was a fantastic host. We had a 9 hour layover in Dubai flying back to New Zealand and found this tour on his website. I was with my four kids (14-20) and Ikraam picked us up at 2:30am (! and he was wide awake and full of energy! We toured around Dubai together to old parts, new parts and him and his driver were fantastic hosts. He told us many stories about the history of Dubai and he is a very passionate and fantastic story teller. He showed us many videos of what life is like in Dubai while we were driving. We saw so many incredible landmarks and fell in love with all the amazing sites in Dubai. A perfect length of time and break before the 17 hour flight home. Thank you ikraam for a fantastic experience!Fantastic Dubai tour!

Olga

(About local Fawad )

20 December 2024

The trip to Abu Dhabi was the best thing in Dubai. Faisal, our guide gave us an insight info the mosque. The mosque is beauriful and its definitely Worth seeing.Fawad Faisal was an excellent tour guide

Shanay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kasim)

20 December 2024

We had Melwyn as our guide and it was an amazing experience. He was very knowledgeable about the city and surrounding areas so we learned a lot along with some delicious food. We’ve done food tours in many countries and this one was among one of the best . Great food tour

M.de

(About local Ikram)

20 December 2024

The tour with Ikram was amazing. He is very knowledgeable. A nice man who likes to answer all your questions. Ask for Ikram and go with Ikram. You won't regret it.Best tourguide in Dubai

Xta

(About local Mansoor Ali)

16 December 2024

1. Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic "Our guide was amazing! He knew so much about each landmark, sharing fascinating stories and history that brought everything to life. His passion for the area was contagious, and we learned so much. Highly recommend for anyone who loves history and culture!" 2. Friendly and Personable "We couldn’t have asked for a better guide! From the moment we met, he was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel like family. He took the time to get to know us and tailored parts of the tour to our interests. It was a fantastic experience!" 3. Went Above and Beyond "The best tour guide we’ve ever had! He went out of his way to ensure we had a memorable experience, even recommending hidden spots and the best places for photos. His extra effort made the tour unforgettable." 4. Professional and Adaptable "Our guide was very professional and adapted to our group’s needs perfectly. When one of us needed a break, they adjusted the pace without missing a beat. We really appreciated his flexibility and attention to detail!" 5. Knowledgeable and Organized "Our tour guide was outstandingly organized. He kept the tour flowing smoothly, balancing time at each location perfectly and sharing insightful information that we wouldn’t have known otherwise. We felt we were in great hands the entire time." 6. Created a Lasting Memory "Our guide truly made this trip unforgettable.His warmth, expertise, and attention to detail left us with memories we’ll cherish forever. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!"Best Tour Guide Ever – A Truly Unforgettable Experience!"

Claire

(About local Orlina)

15 December 2024

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Orlina was a wonderful guide and my mother had a fabulous time. She was incredibly knowledgeable and made her feel very comfortable from the start. Would definitely recommend again!Wonderful guided visit with my mother

Komalpreet

(About local Fawad )

12 December 2024

Overall worth of money you paid, my guide fawad Faisal was very kind and respectful, he answered all my questions about places, thank youOverall worth of money you paid ,

Marieclaude

(About local Mansoor Ali)

12 December 2024

This tour was a very convenient Visit for 3 adults with a baby Our guide mansoor was very kind and knowledgable. Very good Time.Sunday Morning In old dubai

NigeandAli

(About local Ali)

10 December 2024

Ali is a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. We visited a lot of very different places that we probably wouldn't have done if we were solo. We tasted 14 different things not just the 10 advertised. It's certainly a very filling trip and not solely based around food. Well worth it. Make sure you are hungry when you go you will be full at the end without doubt.A filling tour

Alison🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Kasim)

9 December 2024

Kasim was not available so Melwyn showed us around. It was a really interesting and yummy tour. In addition to trying some delicious food, and telling us about the history of Dubai, we got an in depth understanding of life as an immigrant to this crazy city. He’s certainly not a newcomer, having been here for more than 20 years, but the gap between the Emiratis and all the others who make the economy and society run is very real. We ate traditional Lebanese in one of the oldest buildings in the city, chicken and shrimp by the water, and camel burgers in a family home turned restaurant. They were distinct experiences and getting from one to another was where the experience was. We had a limited time in Dubai and this was a terrific way to get a totally different experience of the city. Would highly recommend!Fascinating tour with Melwyn

NPKing

(About local Tamour Ali)

9 December 2024

Tamour was an exceptional guide, so knowledgeable of the culture, history and surroundings. We got to see all the quick spots and highlights and had a great time. My favorite part was that Tamour knew all the good spots for getting the best photos. We unfortunately only had 4 hours to spend in this city but we did get a good understanding of its history and flavors. Many thanks to my wife for booking this!Layover jaunt through Dubai

Sharon

(About local Mansoor Ali)

9 December 2024

Mansoor was a wonderful host and guide. He took us to several excellent food places and we tried many delicious things. He is charming and very kind. He told us a lot about the culture and history and it was very informative. We had a delightful time. I would recommend this tour. Bring an appetiteExcellent evening