Private shopping tour · Dubai
Private Shopping Tour
Six hours across Dubai's malls, outlets and souks with a guide who knows where to look.
Few cities shop quite like Dubai, where flagship boutiques, vast outlets and historic souks sit within easy reach of one another. Over six hours a personal shopping guide steers you between them, smooths the tax-free process and helps you navigate the larger malls with ease. Made for those who treat shopping as part of the pleasure of travel.
- The finest malls, outlets and souks
- Guidance through tax-free refunds
- A personal shopping companion
- Purchases sent ahead to your hotel
- Morning or afternoon start
- 01
Planning and budget
Your guide discusses what you are looking for and the budget in mind, then plans the day around it.
- 02
The Dubai Mall
Begin at the city's grandest retail destination, where the flagships and luxury halls reward a knowledgeable companion.
- 03
Outlets or Mall of the Emirates
Move on to outlet value or another marquee mall, depending on the labels and bargains you are after.
- 04
Gold and spice souks
Finish in the historic souks, where gold, spice and the art of negotiation give the day a different texture.
- Return transfer from your hotel
- A personal shopping guide for the day
- Climate-controlled private vehicle
- Help with tax-free refunds and mall navigation
- Chilled water throughout
Not included
- Your purchases and personal spending
- Meals and beverages
- Optional gratuity
- A personal styling service
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included across Dubai
- Guides available in Russian, English and Arabic
- Private for one to six guests in your group only
- Depart at 09:00 or 14:00, with purchases returned to your hotel
Can the guide help me claim tax-free refunds?
Yes. Your guide walks you through the tax-free process at the point of purchase and at the refund desk so nothing is missed.
What happens to everything I buy during the day?
Bags can be carried in the car and delivered to your hotel, so you continue shopping without your hands full.
Which malls and markets does the tour cover?
The day blends a flagship mall, outlet or designer shopping and the historic gold and spice souks, arranged around your interests.
Does the shopping guide speak Russian, and what is the booking process?
Yes, guides working the malls and souks speak Russian and English as standard, with Arabic available if you mention it beforehand. To book, message the WhatsApp button or submit the enquiry form on this page and expect a direct reply confirming your 09:00 or 14:00 start.
Where does the shopping day begin, is pickup from the hotel included?
Yes, your guide and driver collect you from your hotel or villa ahead of the 09:00 or 14:00 start, so bags from earlier stops travel in the car rather than with you. The same vehicle brings you home once the six hours, and the purchases, are done.
What our travellers say
Real impressions from guests on our private UAE tours.
Guests consistently give us top marks for the private format and the care of their guide.
We covered Burj Khalifa, the Marina and Old Dubai in one relaxed day, no queues because our guide timed every stop.
Our driver knew shortcuts through the souks and got us home before the afternoon heat, real local knowledge.
A perfect mix of shopping, architecture and history, all explained without ever feeling like a rehearsed script.
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