Explore the must-sees like the towering Burj Khalifa, the upscale Dubai Marina, and the enormous Dubai Mall on a private city highlights tour. Personalize your plan with your favorite local and enjoy Dubai the right way, the local way!
Explore the must-sees like the towering Burj Khalifa, the upscale Dubai Marina, and the enormous Dubai Mall on a private city highlights tour. Personalize your plan with your favorite local and enjoy Dubai the right way, the local way!
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Historic Dubai
385 reviews
3 hours | City highlight tours | 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!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Dubai, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Dubai.
Welcome to Dubai! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Dubai to start your city trip on the right foot.
"Today we had a great tour with our tour guide Ikram.
We already have been in Dubai once, but wanted to experience more and dig a bit deeper into the city. So our tour guide adapted the tour to our needs. He picked us up at our cruise ship and showed us old Dubai with its souks, traditional houses and the Creek and explained us a lot of the history and the “birth” of Dubai and the VAE 🇦🇪.
After that, we went to new Dubai (after a short stop at the kings palace) and all the “crazy” highlights the city has to offer.
We also tasted a small snack called shuwarma. It tasted wonderful. 🤤
And not to forget our comfy transportation and its good driver.
All in all, our host made this tour really memorable and if you ever come to Dubai, we recommend you to book this tour with Ikram 🤩
PS: he is also a very good photographer ☺️"
"Mansour was an excellent guide; and what very flexible with our last minute requests. It was a great opportunity to visit the older part of Dubai and learn about the state. Thanks Mansoor!"
StijnAbout local Mansoor AliDubai, November 5, 2025
5.0
Dont hesitate!! Book the tour!!
"Just finished a fantastic tour with Ikram. So knowledgeable and charming.
As always with locals didn’t let us down. "
"Ikram is very pleasant and knowledgeable about Dubai. This was my first time in Dubai and he made me feel very welcome and I came away knowing a lot about the city. I highly recommend doing this tour with Ikram."
"wow! what an amazing experience! Suglain is a wonderful host and an even better photographer!! he knew all the best spots for pictures !! he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect english. we saw so much and he was very accommodating. We didn’t want to stop for shopping so he was kind enough to skip that part. We liked him so much that we booked 2 other tours with him !!! I love that we were able to do what WE wanted to do and that we weren’t with a group ! i highly recommend this tour but please request Suglain !! he’s the best !! "
"We did the City Kick-start Tour with Ikram.
I would love to give more than Ten stars if it was possible.
This was an amazing tour.
Ikram is very knowledgeable and proud of Dubai and its History and takes you on this journey with enthusiasm and passion but also adds moments of fun, humour and many interesting facts.
Ikrams tour opened our eyes and we discovered so much more about Dubai.
We didn't want it to end.
We highly recommend Ikram.
Thank you Ikram for giving us such an incredible tour and great memories.
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"Due to the fact that I made the reservation at the last minute, I took the tour with Michael and not with Orlina. Thank you Orlina to find Michael!
Everything was perfect: the walking tour, the stories about Dubai, about history, about social life and old and new town. A very good guide with care about what we want to see and understand. We recommend him! "
"Ikram was charming and very knowledgeable. We walked around areas of old Dubai we wouldn’t have discovered without Ikram’s guidance. The three hours went by very quickly. We started our tour at 9:30am which was ideal. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Dubai."
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Private & personalized city tours in Dubai with a local
Discover Dubai like never before with a private city tours led by a local guide. These tours are tailored just for you, with no fixed routes or crowds. Whether you’re into history, hidden alleys, iconic landmarks, or everyday local life, your guide will customize the experience to match your interests.
Walk through Dubai with someone who truly knows the city, hear the stories behind the sights, and uncover corners most tourists miss. Want to focus on art, neighborhoods, or cultural quirks? It’s your tour, your pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our personalized city tours help you connect with Dubai in a meaningful way.
Say goodbye to generic tours and hello to a one-of-a-kind local experience in Dubai.
City Tours in Dubai
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
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