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Dubai with Withlocals

"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!"

"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 . "

"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!"

"We learned a lot of new things, e.g. that there are 99 different types of dates in Dubai, that Dubai used to be a resting place for pilgrims to Mecca, that the Persians brought spices to the Arabian Peninsula and that despite different cultures we can laugh about so many things together. Sandy stepped in for Scruthy as she had just had a baby but it was a perfect handover. Sandy is a fun, spirited and expert guy full of authentic stories about life in Dubai and lots of helpful tips about how to navigate the city. We enjoyed every minute with him! Thank you so much Sandy🥰"

"I had a wonderful private tour with Sandy. He was very punctual and sent several messages on What’s App prior to our meeting at the airport. I was a solo traveler so the price was high, but totally worth every dollar. He gave a great tour of the top sights in Dubai. And due to this, I want to return to spend a lot more time there! Really glad that I discovered them via Trip Advisor reviews. Definitely recommend them for a layover tour of Dubai! Do the night tour! "

"This was a fabulous tour for my family (my husband and I and 3 adult sons)! We were very stressed arriving to the tour because our Taxi driver took the wrong way, got stuck in traffic and tried dropping us off where we weren’t supposed to be. I communicated this to Sandy and he was very happy, understanding and energetic despite us being 15 min late. We tried so many foods and snacks. Loved Sandy’s enthusiasm for food and culture and the 3 he tour flew by! Thanks for a wonderful time!!"

"We booked a tour with Melwyn and was really impressed. His knowledge of Dubai was excellent and was a really lovely person. Melwyn really took the time to explain about Dubai and its history and we learnt a lot. There's a lot more to Dubai than the hotels and beaches. I would throughly reccomend Melwyn and this tour if you want to know more about Dubai with a fantastic tour guide. Thanks Melwyn! From Vanessa and Andy "

"had a great few days with ali in dubai and abu dhabi. informal and laid-back style, and extremely informative."

"Ali is a very friendly guide who knows a lot about the history of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. He was on time at the at the meeting point. The tour through the souks of Dubai was really interesting and included visiting a coffee museum, having bites of local food at the market and going to a spice shop. We would fully recommend Ali."

"We enjoyed a few hours with Sandy experiencing the sights, sounds and tastes of Old Dubai. The spice and gold markets were really interesting. Sandy was able to help us navigate the gold trade in a way that we could never have done on our own. The water taxi was a unique experience as well. I’m so glued we met Sandy and got to see Old Dubai. It’s a must visit if you’re spending a few days in Dubai. "