Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai worth booking?
Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai is a 8-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $102 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (8)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $102 per person
Enjoy a great day out, passing fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery enroute to the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh K
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Buffet Lunch or Set menu
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji & Al Jahili Fort
- Private professional English speaking guide
- Camel Market & Al Ain Oasis visit
About this experience
Enjoy a great day out, passing fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery enroute to the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Afterwards, head to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide informs you about the ancient Falaj, an underground irrigation system. Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch. Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Buffet Lunch or Set menu
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji & Al Jahili Fort
- Private professional English speaking guide
- Camel Market & Al Ain Oasis visit
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Al Ain
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned coach. Then, sit back and absorb the desert views as you head to Al Ain. Dubbed the Garden City for its green parks, this attractive city is fringed by the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border.
120 minutes here
Al Jahili Fort
After approximately 1.5 hours on the road, head for Al Jahili Fort, one of the UAE’s oldest buildings. Head inside to explore this postcard-pretty fort and learn how it was built in 1891 to protect the city’s palm groves.
60 minutes here
Next, stretch your legs around Al Ain oasis to see the simple-but-ingenious falaj channels. Snaking overground between the palms, take a closer look at the channels and learn they have been used to irrigate local plantations for thousands for years.
60 minutes here
Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch at a 4 star hotel
120 minutes here
Jebel Hafeet
Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Odyssey DMC
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Day trip to Al Ain and the camel market
Our guide Muhammad waseem abbas was just great! We altered the pickup time so we could do the trip from our cruise ship. Al Ain and the many interesting historic sites was just as described. Learning the history of the UAE was great. The car for 3 was very comfortable and the interesting comments made by our guide were perfect. Loved the camel market and found it one of the highlights of the excursion. I have mobility issues and Muhammad was very accommodating! The day was very long but definitely worth it especially if you like history.
Response from the operator: Dear Marlene_D, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Al Ain City Tour that you have recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us. We will surely be doing something with your feedback. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services executive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Viator
Good trip with some limitations
In itself a good day trip. The date plantation is large, but there wasn't much of an "oasis" to be seen. This should be improved. It's also a shame that there was no water to be seen at the hot spring. An alternative should be looked for in this case.
Response from the operator: Dear Traveler01791583565, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Al Ain City Tour that you have recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us. We will surely be doing something with your feedback. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services executive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Best tour of Al Ain ever!
Ram and Durgesh, the dynamic duo of tourism! Today was an amazing day and we owe it all to these two! Our drive was smooth and free of any issues and our guide maintained a truly amazing conversation with my family, answering all our many many questions and sharing with us his vast wealth of information about the UAE and its history. They were prompt, courteous, and attentive to our needs in a way you rarely see! 6 out of 5 stars!!!
Response from the operator: Dear A4801UPjamesp, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Al Ain City Tour that you have recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us and of course reading the very much positive experience. Great that you were satisfied. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services executive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Mr Mathew Shaw
Great day from start to finish, prompt pick up time from hotel in Dubai, safely driven to Al Ain, had plenty of time at each sightseeing spot, expertly guided by the the very knowledgable ‘Snezhana’ Thank you for a memorable day.
Response from the operator: Dear Mat S, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Al Ain City Tour that you have recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us and of course reading your so positive experience. Great that you were satisfied from start to finish with "prompt pick-up", "safe drive", "plenty of time at each sight" and our "knowledgeable guide Snezhana". We have forwarded your praises to her to keep her motivated to improve her skills for future guests. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Good trip spoiled by a huge sand storm
We took a trip out to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi and whilst it promised to be an enjoyable day, unfortunately there was a sand storm and viewing was very hampered. (Obviously not the tour operator's fault....) A number of places were interesting including the Camel Souk and Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE. Pity we couldn't see far enough in to the distance to enjoy the view. The Al Ain Museum and Fort were ok too but a long way to travel when you get a bad weather day.
Response from the operator: Dear RAHFamily, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Al Ain City Tour that you have recently joined with us. We regret reading that your day in Al Ain was unfortunately a sandstorm day making your experience a bit less enjoyable as it should have been. However, as you say, unfortunately we are unable to predict or change the weather and we always see the positive things in life :) We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $102 to $742
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Odyssey DMC, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 46.1.
See everything Odyssey DMC runsWhy this scores 61
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Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai cost?
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Prices start at $102 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour : Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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