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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.
There are so many amazing things to do in Dubai today! From impressive skyscrapers to traditional architecture, dancing fountains, souks or adventures in the desert, explore Dubai today for an unforgettable experience. Below you can find exactly what to do in Dubai today to have a memorable trip. Bastakiya Quarter Dubai is famous for the stunning skyline, but don’t miss out on exploring the historic district. Check out the traditional architecture and how the houses were built with perfect ventilation systems. A former fishermen village, Bastakiya is now a place to experience the local culture. Go to the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and learn more about the Emirati history and traditions, enjoy a delicious cup of tea with dates, or grab some flavorful local snacks. You can also hop on a boat across the Dubai Creek and go to a local market for some fresh treats and lavish Arabian perfumes. Burj Khalifa Situated next to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world! Walk around and do some shopping or window shopping in the mall, one of the biggest in the world! Fancy brands, traditional items, anything you can think of you can find here. Plan your trip to the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa around sunset for some amazing views over the Gulf. Don’t forget to stop at the world’s greatest dancing fountains in the evening. There’s a show starting every 30 minutes, and don’t worry there are about 6 shows rotating so you can hang around and catch them all! Gold and spice souks Check out one of the most famous gold jewelry trading centers in the world, the Gold Souk in Dubai. More than 300 retailers, amazing necklaces, detailed bracelets, lots and lots of gold and precious stones will make your jaw drop. If gold is not your cup of tea, on the other side of the creek you can get lost in the Spice Souk. Put your bargaining skills to a test and get some saffron as a souvenir, because this is the cheapest you will ever get it. Even if you don’t want to buy anything, walking around these souks is a mandatory cultural experience! Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Escape the bustling city life of Dubai on a trip to the desert. It’s adventure time! The dunes are amazing and the sunsets are unforgettable. Try sandboarding, dune bashing, get friendly with a hawk or a camel, and sip on traditional tea accompanied by some delicious sweet treats! You can also spend the night in a camping site for one of the most amazing clear skies you’ll ever see.
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!
