Explore the UAE with verified local guides
Private and small-group tours across all seven Emirates, led by licensed locals. Book in minutes, pay securely, cancel free up to 48 hours before.
- Every guide licence-checked
- Free cancellation up to 48h
- Pay securely in AED
Seven Emirates, one booking
From desert dunes and mountain wadis to souks and skyscrapers — pick a place and meet the locals who know it best.
The UAE’s icons, explained by locals
In-depth guides with the best times to go, insider tips and what to pair them with.
Meet your local guides
Every guide holds a valid UAE tour guide licence and has been verified by our team.
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Become a founding guideHow we verify every guide
Anyone can say they are a guide. On Gulf Tourism, nobody goes live until our team has checked who they are and that they are licensed to guide in the UAE.
How it works- Identity checkEmirates ID and a live selfie, reviewed by our team.
- Licence checkA valid tour guide licence from the UAE tourism authority, with expiry tracked.
- Profile reviewClear tours, honest prices and real photos before anything is published.
- Ongoing qualityReviews only from completed tours; guides who fall short are paused.
Itineraries from our local guides
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Fujairah and the East Coast in a Day
A day on the UAE’s east coast: the oldest mosque in the UAE, Fujairah Fort, snorkelling and fresh seafood.
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Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain: A Northern Emirates Day Trip
Three Emirates in one day: Sharjah’s museums, Ajman’s fort and corniche, and the quiet old town of Umm Al Quwain.
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Hatta Day Trip from Dubai: Mountains, Kayaks and Heritage
Escape the city for a day in Hatta: kayaking on the dam, the heritage village and mountain trails.
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