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The Ultimate architectural gems & Burj Khalifa Day Trip
1452 reviews
5 hours | day trips | Dubai
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.
Want to see the best of Dubai? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Historic Dubai!
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.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Dubai have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Abu Dhabi and be back in Dubai the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Discover the local way of Dubai in 24 hours! From starting with a traditional “machboos” breakfast curry in the spice souk and finishing with a romantic dinner beneath the Burj Khalifa, you’ll be keen to experience all the top-notch things there are to do in Dubai in a day! Below you can discover our top ideas for what to do in Dubai in a day to make the best local discoveries. Morning: Breakfast in the old city Lose yourself in the aromatic spice souk, where your senses can discover the delicious flavors and subtle fragrances that make Arabian cuisine so amazing. Take a stroll through the amazing gold souk, the biggest gold market in the world, or venture through colorful Dubai Creek Harbor to hear stories of the ancient way of life. Round off your morning in Old Dubai with a relaxing cruise across Dubai Creek on a traditional “abra boat.” Afternoon: Lunch in the new city Grab a taxi and take a drive through central Dubai to see the amazing transformation of what was once, and not too long ago, a struggling desert state into what is now one of the world’s most fascinating commercial cities. Stop for a light lunch of tabbouleh with olives, Arabian bread, and tahini in the world’s largest man-made Marina, then spend the afternoon at the adrenalin-fuelled water parks or simply kick back on the beach to soak up the endless Arabian sunshine. Evening: Dinner at the top of the world Feeling completely relaxed, head to Dubai Mall to admire the enormous aquarium in the atrium. You may like to do some high-end shopping before riding the elevator to the top of the Burj Khalifa. Have a sundowner at the top f the world with sweeping views of the city below then round off your night with a delicious dinner beside the famous fountains. Try the saffron ice-cream for a true Arabian treat!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Ray
About local
19 January 2025
Great tour of Dubai!
My wife and I took a layover tour with Sandy Nat on 18 January 2025. Sandy was very good in communicating with us prior to arriving. He monitored our arrival and met us at a convenient airport location.
Having arranged it ahead of time, they were prepared to accommodate our luggage in their vehicle as we toured the city. They then dropped us at our departing terminal with ample time to check-in and pass thru security.
Sandy was an excellent tour guide. He was patient with our questions and extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. We saw all the sights advertised and had several short walking tours. He purchased some local light street food for us to try and it was excellent.
While Sandy was our tour guide, he had another partner who drove the vehicle, allowing us to walk areas and get picked up later. This maximized our time by not worrying about parking and back-tracking to the vehicle.
We would highly recommend Sandy as your Dubai tour guide.
Dubai in a Day - Ancient & Modern city experience
Melissa
About local
12 January 2025
Best Tour in Dubai
Sandy and Jose were fantastic tour guides taking us around to the best locations in Dubai on our 4 hour personalised tour. Sandy was extremely knowledgable and gave us heaps of information about DUbai history. We had such a great morning visiting the famouse locations, gold and spice souks and Mosques.
Highly recommend!
Dubai Private Layover Tour & Transfers
Shanay
About local
Great food tour
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
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The 10 Tastings of Dubai: Street Food
Alison
About local
Fascinating tour with Melwyn
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!
