PRIVATE UAE TOUR TRANSPORT · MINIMUM 7 PASSENGERS

UAE City Tours

If your group wants to explore more than one UAE city, tell us which emirates matter and how many days you have. We provide the private van, minibus or coach with a professional driver and build the vehicle duty around the real route—not a generic 'seven emirates' sightseeing promise. You can book Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah as a focused city day, combine nearby destinations sensibly, or create a multi-day UAE programme. Minimum booking is 7 passengers. Attraction tickets and paid activities are separate, and a licensed tour guide must be requested in advance and is charged separately.

Minimum 7 passengersSingle-emirate · two-emirate · multi-dayPrivate van / minibus / coach + driverTickets & licensed guide charged separately
Best starting fleet for 7+
12–15 seat passenger van
Focused city tour
About 5 hours
Full single / nearby two-emirate day
About 8–10 hours
Long inter-emirate day
About 10–12 hours
Private bus and van rental for UAE city tours across all seven emirates
Existing fleet image used as a safe placeholder; replace later with approved multi-emirate UAE tour photography if preferred.
Choose the route first, then choose the vehicle
7–12 passengers
12–15 seat Hiace / Urvan-style van

Best normal starting point for a private UAE city tour; practical for day bags and multiple stops.

13–20 passengers
Coaster / 20–24 seat minibus

Strong all-day choice for families, company groups and multi-emirate visitors.

18–28 passengers
30–35 seat bus

Good for schools, corporate groups and organised city-tour programmes.

30–45 passengers
49–55 seat touring coach

Best for large groups and long inter-emirate days when attraction/coach access is confirmed.

Do not book the smallest possible vehicle for a multi-day UAE programme. Checked luggage, hotel changes, shopping and long highway sectors can make extra capacity more valuable than extra seats.

SEE THE UAE IN A ROUTE THAT ACTUALLY MAKES SENSE

UAE City Tours Itinerary & Main Stops

You do not need to visit every emirate on the same day. Pick the cities and experiences your group genuinely wants, and we will sequence the private vehicle around geography, ticket times and your required return.

Suggested Tour Route

For a first UAE programme, use one major destination per day or combine nearby emirates. Dubai and Sharjah can share a day when the stops are selective; Sharjah and Ajman combine naturally; Ajman and Umm Al Quwain can work together; Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Fujairah or Ras Al Khaimah is better treated as a dedicated full day. For a 3–5 day programme, keep the same group in one appropriately sized vehicle and build each day around a clear geographic zone.

A good UAE tour is not the number of emirates you can claim in one day. For meaningful sightseeing, use one major emirate per day or combine geographically close cities with a controlled stop list.

Dubai — Al Fahidi, Creek & Souks

1.5–3 hrs

Bur Dubai / Deira

Use Old Dubai when your group wants the trading and heritage side of the city rather than only skyscrapers. Al Fahidi's restored wind-tower houses, Dubai Creek and the Gold/Spice Souk area work naturally together. We can drop the group on one side of the Creek and collect after an abra/souk walk rather than making a large coach chase passengers through narrow historic streets.

Public abra fare, museums and paid heritage products are separate from the private vehicle.

Dubai — Palm Jumeirah, Marina & Downtown

2–4+ hrs

Palm Jumeirah / Dubai Marina / Downtown

Choose this modern-Dubai route for Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis exterior/viewpoint, Dubai Marina/JBR and Downtown Dubai. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, The View or other paid attractions need their own ticket window, so tell us if the group is entering rather than only stopping for photographs.

Attraction tickets and parking are separate unless the written quote says otherwise.

Abu Dhabi — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

75–120 min

Abu Dhabi

Make the Grand Mosque one of the first timed stops on an Abu Dhabi day. It is one of the capital's defining landmarks and official Abu Dhabi itineraries recommend giving it real time rather than using it as a quick exterior photograph. Dress and Friday visitor timings should be checked before departure.

Current official visitor entry is free. Modest clothing is required, and women need a headscarf.

Abu Dhabi — Qasr Al Watan, Corniche & Saadiyat

2–5+ hrs depending entry

Al Ras Al Akhdar / Corniche / Saadiyat

Use Qasr Al Watan for palace architecture and UAE governance/history, then combine the Corniche or Emirates Palace area before heading to Saadiyat for Louvre Abu Dhabi if your group wants an indoor cultural attraction. Official Abu Dhabi itineraries themselves treat these as substantial stops, not quick drive-bys.

Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi require paid admission. Tickets are separate and should be timed before the route is finalised.

Sharjah — Heart of Sharjah

60–120 min

Sharjah Corniche / heritage district

Heart of Sharjah is the strongest starting point for a culture-focused Sharjah day. The restored merchant district includes coral-walled houses, traditional lanes, museums, galleries, souks and heritage architecture. It works particularly well for schools, cultural visitors and groups that want a walking component rather than only bus sightseeing.

Individual museum/gallery admissions are separate where applicable; large buses need an agreed collection point.

Sharjah — Museum of Islamic Civilization & Al Noor Mosque

1.5–3 hrs

Corniche / Khalid Lagoon

The Museum of Islamic Civilization contains more than 5,000 historical artifacts across seven galleries, while Al Noor Mosque gives the group an Ottoman-inspired landmark on Khalid Lagoon. Non-Muslim visitors can join the mosque's public guided-visit programme when current timings allow, making this a meaningful cultural pairing rather than a generic photo circuit.

Museum and mosque visitor programme/ticket arrangements should be checked in advance; any paid admission is separate from transport.

Ajman — Ajman Museum

45–90 min

Ajman City / near Corniche

Ajman Museum is a strong compact heritage stop because it sits in the city centre beside the traditional souq area and within walking distance of the Corniche. The museum covers traditional architecture, archaeological finds and historical collections, so it gives the group context before a relaxed waterfront stop.

Current official opening hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM daily. Any museum admission is separate.

Ajman — Corniche & Al Zorah Mangroves

1–3+ hrs

Ajman Corniche / Al Zorah

Ajman Corniche is a four-kilometre waterfront with beach, cafés and restaurants, while Al Zorah Nature Reserve protects roughly one million square metres of mangrove forest and supports around 58 bird species. Choose the Corniche for an easy family break; choose Al Zorah when the group wants kayaking/nature.

Kayaking, golf, beach-club or other Al Zorah products are separately booked and charged.

Umm Al Quwain — Fort / National Museum

45–90 min

Old Umm Al Quwain

The UAQ Fort/National Museum is one of the emirate's main heritage anchors. The fort dates to 1768 and later became a museum, with maritime tools, traditional jewellery, documents, weapons and exhibits explaining older coastal life. It is a useful cultural stop for groups continuing between Ajman and the northern emirates.

Check current museum opening/admission before travel; any ticket is separate from the vehicle.

Umm Al Quwain — Mangroves, Islands & Dreamland

1–4+ hrs

UAQ coast / Al Sinniya area / Dreamland

UAQ is strongest when you use its quiet coastal character instead of trying to imitate Dubai. The emirate has extensive mangroves and offshore islands including Al Sinniya, while Dreamland Aqua Park is a major family attraction. A nature/heritage stop can combine with Ajman; a water-park visit needs a much longer waiting block.

Boat, kayak, water-park and other recreational products are separately charged.

Ras Al Khaimah — Jebel Jais

2–4+ hrs

Hajar Mountains

Jebel Jais is the UAE's highest peak at about 1,934 metres and should be the main anchor of a mountain-focused RAK day. A scenic viewing stop is different from a Jais Flight or other timed adventure activity, so tell us whether your group is sightseeing or actually participating before we price the vehicle waiting.

Jebel Jais paid activities are separate. Activity eligibility and current operating status should be checked before booking.

Ras Al Khaimah — Dhayah Fort & Al Jazeera Al Hamra

1.5–3 hrs

Dhayah / Al Jazirah Al Hamra

Use Dhayah Fort for mountain/coastal history and panoramic views, then choose Al Jazeera Al Hamra for a preserved former pearling and fishing settlement. The two sites are in different parts of the emirate, so they fit best on a heritage-led RAK day rather than being added after a long Jebel Jais activity.

Dhayah includes a stair climb; consider heat and mobility before assigning it to every group.

Fujairah — Fort, Museum & Sheikh Zayed Mosque

2–3.5 hrs

Fujairah City

A focused Fujairah City route should begin with the fort and museum for heritage context, then add Sheikh Zayed Mosque as the major modern religious/architectural landmark. This combination gives the group more substance than simply driving to the east coast for a beach photograph.

Museum or other paid entries are separate where charged; mosque dress and visitor rules should be respected.

Fujairah — Al Bidyah Mosque & Al Aqah

2–4+ hrs

Northern Fujairah coast

Al Bidyah Mosque, dating to around 1599 in current Fujairah Tourism information, gives the group one of the emirate's strongest historic stops. Al Aqah adds the beach/resort and marine side of the east coast. Because both are north of Fujairah City, treat them as a deliberate extension and reduce other city stops.

Resort day passes, diving, snorkelling and marine activities are separate from the vehicle rental.

Optional / Custom Stops

Your group can also build the programme around nature, mountains, culture, beaches or corporate hospitality. Tell us the non-negotiable stops first, then we will add nearby places that fit the driving direction. Long detours such as Al Ain, Hatta, Khorfakkan, Dibba or Jebel Jais should be treated as route anchors rather than small add-ons.

  • Al Ain Oasis + Al Jahili Fort + Jebel Hafit
  • Hatta Dam + Heritage Village + Wadi Hub
  • Khorfakkan Amphitheatre / Waterfall + Al Rafisah Dam
  • Dibba / Al Aqah marine day
  • Saadiyat cultural day
  • Yas Island theme-park or event day
  • Sharjah museums / arts-focused day
  • Ajman + Umm Al Quwain heritage/coast day
  • RAK desert / resort programme
  • Corporate meeting or exhibition combined with sightseeing

Paid attractions, activities, meals and guide services should be booked or confirmed before the transport itinerary is locked.

ONE CITY, TWO EMIRATES OR MULTI-DAY?

Tour Duration, Pickup & Return Timing

The route should match the hours. We will tell you when the requested itinerary is too ambitious instead of selling you a timetable that forces the group to rush every stop.

Half-Day, Full-Day & Custom Tour Duration

Use about 5 hours for one focused city such as central Dubai, central Sharjah or Ajman. Use 8–10 hours for a proper single-emirate day or nearby pairing such as Sharjah + Ajman. Use around 10–12 hours for long inter-emirate days such as Dubai→Abu Dhabi, Dubai→Fujairah or Dubai→RAK. If you want several emirates with proper attraction entry, use a 2–5 day programme.

Focused city highlights ≈5 hours
Full single-emirate day ≈8–10 hours
Nearby two-emirate day ≈8–10 hours
Long inter-emirate day ≈10–12 hours
Three or more meaningful emirates Multi-day recommended

Hotel Pickup, Start Time & Return Planning

Pickup can start from hotels, residences, offices, airports or cruise terminals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah or UAQ subject to vehicle availability. Tell us the actual first hotel and final overnight location. If you are changing hotels between emirates, luggage changes the vehicle requirement and should be declared before booking.

  • Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah hotel pickup
  • Ajman / RAK / Fujairah resort pickup
  • UAQ residence / hotel pickup
  • DXB / DWC / AUH / SHJ airport-connected programme
  • Port Rashid / Dubai Harbour / Abu Dhabi cruise groups
  • Multiple nearby hotels by prior arrangement
  • Hotel change with checked luggage
  • Fixed dinner / attraction / event finish time
2026 WHOLE-VEHICLE PLANNING

UAE City Tours Price & Quote Factors

Local rates vary by emirate, and multi-emirate touring adds mileage and duty time. We show realistic planning bands but your Smart Group written quote is the final commercial price.

Private Group Tour Pricing

Current 2026 public local 10-hour planning varies across the UAE. For a 12–15-seat passenger van, public ranges are roughly AED 650–950 in Dubai, AED 600–850 in Sharjah, AED 550–800 in Ajman, AED 800–1,000 in Abu Dhabi, AED 650–950 in UAQ, AED 800–1,150 in RAK and AED 850–1,200 in Fujairah. For a 30-seat bus, current local planning is roughly AED 850–1,450 depending on emirate. For a 50-seat coach it is roughly AED 1,050–1,900. These are local/day-rate benchmarks; long inter-emirate touring should be quoted route-by-route.

Emirate / local 10h planning12–15 seat van30-seat bus50-seat coach
Dubai≈AED 650–950≈AED 950–1,250≈AED 1,200–1,600
Abu Dhabi≈AED 800–1,000≈AED 1,300–1,450≈AED 1,600–1,900
Sharjah≈AED 600–850≈AED 900–1,150≈AED 1,100–1,500
Ajman≈AED 550–800≈AED 850–1,100≈AED 1,050–1,450
Umm Al Quwain≈AED 650–950≈AED 950–1,200≈AED 1,200–1,550
Ras Al Khaimah≈AED 800–1,150≈AED 1,050–1,350≈AED 1,400–1,800
Fujairah≈AED 850–1,200≈AED 1,100–1,400≈AED 1,500–1,900

External 2026 market-planning references only. Multi-emirate mileage, pickup origin, hours, tolls/parking, waiting and vehicle availability can move the final quote materially.

Extra Hours / Extra Stops

The cheapest-looking day rate can become the wrong comparison if your itinerary uses 12 hours, crosses several emirates or waits at paid attractions. Current public extra-hour planning commonly starts around AED 70–100 for vans/minibuses and can run around AED 100–200 for larger/premium coaches depending on fleet class. We quote the exact overtime rate in writing before the tour.

  • Inter-emirate highway mileage
  • Extra hotel pickups
  • Timed attraction waiting
  • Airport / cruise terminal parking
  • Salik / Darb / road charges where applicable
  • Jebel Jais / Hatta / mountain route time
  • Late hotel return
  • Coach parking / event access
  • Second or additional tour day
  • Overtime beyond the confirmed duty

For multi-day programmes, request one itinerary quote rather than multiplying a local day rate yourself.

THE FLEET SHOULD FIT THE WHOLE PROGRAMME

Best Bus or Van for the Tour

Choose around passengers, luggage, road time and coach access. The vehicle that fits a five-hour city tour may not be the best vehicle for a four-day UAE itinerary.

7–15 Seater MPV / Van for Small Private Groups

Our minimum booking is 7 passengers. For seven to twelve touring guests, a 12–15-seat Toyota Hiace / Nissan Urvan-style van is normally the strongest starting point because it leaves space for day bags and gives easier access in historic districts. A Kia Carnival-class MPV can work for a lighter executive/family group when passenger and luggage fit is genuinely comfortable.

15–84 Seater Minibus / Bus for Medium and Large Groups

For 13–20 guests, use a Coaster/20–24-seat minibus. For roughly 18–28 guests, a 30–35-seat bus works well for organised tours. For around 30–45 guests, a 49–55-seat touring coach provides better long-distance comfort and luggage storage. A 60–67-seat staff-style bus can carry more people but is not automatically the best tourism choice where luggage, reclining comfort or heritage-site access matters.

YOUR GROUP, YOUR UAE ROUTE

Private & Custom Tour Options

You are not buying seats on a fixed coach loop. The private vehicle follows the confirmed itinerary for your group and can be structured as a single day, repeated day trips or a multi-day programme.

Private Vehicle and Driver for Your Group Only

The van, minibus or coach is reserved for your group during the confirmed duty. Your professional driver manages the road movement, legal loading and drop points and the agreed schedule. You do not share the vehicle with unrelated tourists. For multi-day programmes, tell us where the group sleeps each night so positioning and driver duty can be priced correctly.

  • Private vehicle for your group
  • Professional driver
  • No unrelated shared passengers
  • Confirmed daily pickup and return
  • Agreed stop sequence
  • Multi-day hotel changes by prior plan
  • Driver duty/positioning included in the quotation structure

Custom Stops, Pickup Points & Itinerary Order

We can build culture, architecture, mountains, beaches, nature, family attractions or corporate hospitality into the programme. The important part is to tell us every fixed reservation first. A 10:00 AM mosque visit, 2:00 PM museum ticket, 5:00 PM Jebel Jais activity or airport arrival controls the route more than a wish list of twenty attractions.

  • Dubai + Sharjah culture day
  • Sharjah + Ajman heritage/coast day
  • Ajman + UAQ nature/heritage day
  • Dedicated Abu Dhabi / Yas day
  • Dedicated RAK / Jebel Jais day
  • Dedicated Fujairah / Al Aqah day
  • Al Ain extension
  • Hatta / Khorfakkan mountain day
  • Corporate meeting + sightseeing
  • 2–5 day UAE visitor programme
PRIVATE TOURING FOR DIFFERENT GROUP TYPES

Who This Tour Is Best For

The same private-rental model can support families, companies, schools and organised visitors, but the vehicle and itinerary should change with the group.

Families, Visitors & Small Private Groups

Families and visiting friends can keep everyone together instead of organising taxis in every emirate. One van is especially useful when the group has children, elderly guests, shopping or hotel changes. You can spend longer in the places you enjoy and skip locations that do not interest the group without waiting for unrelated passengers.

  • Families and visiting relatives
  • Friends travelling together
  • Multi-generation groups
  • Hotel guests
  • Stopover / cruise visitors with enough time
  • Multi-day private UAE visitors

Corporate, School & Large Group Tours

Companies can create visiting-client, incentive, staff-outing and conference programmes across multiple emirates. Schools and universities can build heritage, geography, culture or environmental trips around Sharjah, Hatta, Fujairah, RAK, Al Ain or other destinations. Provide supervisors, final headcount, required accessibility and equipment before the bus is assigned.

  • Corporate delegates
  • Incentive / staff groups
  • Conference / exhibition visitors
  • School and university tours
  • Hotel / DMC organised groups
  • Community and sports groups
  • Multi-day educational programmes
KEEP TRANSPORT, TICKETS AND GUIDE FEES CLEAR

What Is Included — Driver, Parking, Tickets & Guide

Your transport quote and tourism products are separate unless the final written quotation specifically combines them.

Transport, Driver, Fuel & Agreed Waiting Time

The core Smart Group product is the private vehicle and professional driver for the confirmed route and operating hours. Your written quote should state how fuel, Salik/Darb or other road charges, parking, attraction/coach access, waiting, overnight vehicle positioning and overtime are handled. A local Ajman day, a Dubai→Abu Dhabi day and a five-day UAE circuit should never be assumed to use the same inclusions.

  • Private vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Confirmed pickup / final drop
  • Agreed route and hours
  • Fuel treatment stated in quote
  • Tolls / parking / coach access stated in quote
  • Waiting / overtime stated in quote
  • Multi-day positioning where applicable

Attraction Tickets, Meals & Tour Guide — Confirm Separately

Paid museums, palaces, theme parks, mountain activities, kayak trips, resort passes, boat trips, meals and public-transport experiences are not automatically included in the bus or van rental. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque currently has free visitor entry, but Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi are paid; Jebel Jais activities, Al Zorah kayaking, Dreamland, Hatta activities and Fujairah resort/marine products are also separate. If you want a licensed guide, request the language and daily hours before the programme; guide availability must be confirmed and the guide is charged separately.

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: current visitor entry free
  • Qasr Al Watan / Louvre Abu Dhabi: paid tickets separate
  • Dubai paid attractions: separately booked
  • Sharjah / Ajman / UAQ museum admissions: separate where applicable
  • Jebel Jais / Hatta paid activities: separate
  • Al Zorah kayak / Dreamland / marine activities: separate
  • Meals / resort / beach-club products: separate
  • Licensed tour guide: advance request + separate charge
  • Guide language and hours must be confirmed before travel

Your professional driver provides transport. A licensed sightseeing guide is a separate tourism service.

SEND US THE EMIRATES AND THE NIGHTS

How to Book UAE City Tours

The most useful enquiry tells us where the group starts, which cities matter and whether the vehicle is needed for one day or several days.

Tour Quote Details

Send the date(s), passenger count, first pickup, overnight hotels if multi-day, luggage, the emirates/cities you want to visit, must-see attractions, fixed ticket/activity times and required daily finish. If you want a licensed guide, include the preferred language and required guide hours so the separate guide charge can be checked before confirmation.

  • Minimum 7 passengers
  • Tour date(s)
  • First pickup location
  • Passenger + child count
  • Luggage / strollers / equipment
  • Emirates / cities required
  • Must-see attractions
  • Timed tickets / activities
  • Overnight hotels for multi-day programmes
  • Guide language + hours if required

Itinerary / Vehicle Confirmation

Before travel, confirm the vehicle class, practical passenger/luggage capacity, daily reporting point, driver/operations contact, route order, timed attractions, hotel changes, final return, toll/parking treatment and overtime. If the itinerary changes from a local city day to another emirate, re-confirm the price because distance and duty can change materially.

  • Vehicle class
  • Practical passenger/luggage fit
  • Driver/operations contact
  • Daily pickup/reporting point
  • Route order
  • Ticket/activity times
  • Hotel changes
  • Guide confirmation if requested
  • Tolls / parking / overtime
  • Route-change approval
Request UAE City Tours Vehicle Quote

Minimum 7 passengers. Include the emirates, pickup, number of days, luggage, must-see stops, ticket times and optional licensed guide request.

Licensed guide: optional and charged separately. Add the preferred language and guide requirement in your tour details.
UAE CITY TOUR FAQS

UAE City Tours FAQs

Direct answers about multi-emirate pricing, inclusions, timing, licensed guides and vehicle choice.

How much does UAE City Tours cost for a group?

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There is no responsible single price for 'UAE City Tours' because a local Ajman day, an Abu Dhabi city day and a Dubai-to-Fujairah inter-emirate tour use very different mileage and vehicle hours. Current 2026 public 10-hour local planning for a 12–15-seat van is roughly AED 650–950 in Dubai, AED 600–850 in Sharjah, AED 550–800 in Ajman, AED 800–1,000 in Abu Dhabi, AED 650–950 in Umm Al Quwain, AED 800–1,150 in Ras Al Khaimah and AED 850–1,200 in Fujairah. Current 50-seat local coach planning is roughly AED 1,050–1,900 depending on emirate. Multi-emirate days are quoted from the actual pickup, route, hours, stops and return because inter-city mileage and driver duty are added.

What is included in UAE City Tours?

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Your core Smart Group service is the private vehicle with professional driver for the confirmed pickup, itinerary and operating window. The final written quote should state how fuel, Salik/Darb or other road charges, parking, coach access, waiting and overtime are handled. Attraction tickets, paid activities, meals, resort/day-pass products, public abra or ferry fares and a licensed tour guide are separate unless explicitly included in the written quotation.

How long does UAE City Tours take?

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A focused single-city tour can work in about 5 hours, while a proper single-emirate or nearby two-city day usually needs 8–10 hours. Dubai plus Abu Dhabi, Dubai plus Fujairah, Dubai plus Ras Al Khaimah or other long inter-emirate combinations normally need about 10–12 hours if you want meaningful stops. We do not recommend trying to properly tour all seven emirates in one day; use a multi-day programme if you want real sightseeing rather than coach-window photography.

Does the tour include a driver or guide?

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The private vehicle includes a professional driver for the booked duty. The driver is not automatically a licensed sightseeing guide. If you want a guide to travel with the group and explain UAE history, culture and landmarks, request the preferred language and hours before the tour. Guide availability must be confirmed in advance and the guide is charged separately from the van, minibus or coach.

Which vehicle size is recommended?

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The minimum booking is 7 passengers. For 7–12 guests, we normally start with a 12–15-seat Hiace/Urvan-style passenger van. For 13–20 guests, a Coaster/20–24-seat minibus gives better all-day comfort. For around 18–28 guests, a 30–35-seat bus is practical, while roughly 30–45 guests normally suit a 49–55-seat touring coach. If the itinerary includes hotel checkout, airport luggage, shopping, beach equipment or several days on the road, practical luggage space can require a larger vehicle.
PRIVATE UAE TOUR TRANSPORT FOR 7+ PASSENGERS
Tell us which emirates matter and how many days you actually have.

We will recommend the practical van, minibus or coach, build a route that makes geographic sense and keep attraction tickets, activities and optional guide charges clear and separate.

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