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Wander with Nada
Wander with Nada
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Historical Tours
4 hours
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5–6 hours
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4–5 hours
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Mil B
Boston, MA3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Our experience walking the streets of old Dubai with Nada was unforgettable. Nada is a pleasure to be around (really nice and interesting) and is also incredibly knowledgeable of the city and the history of Dubai. And she is truly passionate about sharing that knowledge.
Nada is also very professional and pays close attention to detail in order to provide the best possible tour experience. We booked our tour on a very last minute basis as we had some change of plans. Nada quickly confirmed that the tour could take place and provided all of the information needed to prepare for the tour, including important information about COVID precautions during our tour (as this was a top priority during our trip, one of the main reasons why we opted for reserving the tour with Nada was because she provides a lot of essential COVID precautions information on her website...in addition to other type of very useful info).
Exploring the old city with Nada was the best decision as we got to see, experience (and taste) a lot of things and places we would not otherwise have seen during our visit. The tour ended with a delicious lunch that we were able to enjoy while Nada continued to provide information on the background and history of the neighborhood and recommendations on other things we can do during our visit.
Overall, touring with Nada is highly recommended and in fact, she should be your top choice if you’re looking for any tours in Dubai.
Nada is also very professional and pays close attention to detail in order to provide the best possible tour experience. We booked our tour on a very last minute basis as we had some change of plans. Nada quickly confirmed that the tour could take place and provided all of the information needed to prepare for the tour, including important information about COVID precautions during our tour (as this was a top priority during our trip, one of the main reasons why we opted for reserving the tour with Nada was because she provides a lot of essential COVID precautions information on her website...in addition to other type of very useful info).
Exploring the old city with Nada was the best decision as we got to see, experience (and taste) a lot of things and places we would not otherwise have seen during our visit. The tour ended with a delicious lunch that we were able to enjoy while Nada continued to provide information on the background and history of the neighborhood and recommendations on other things we can do during our visit.
Overall, touring with Nada is highly recommended and in fact, she should be your top choice if you’re looking for any tours in Dubai.
Written December 4, 2020
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Dear Mildred,
Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on the experience and your kind words! I am incredibly grateful and much appreciate the effort.
Secondly, I am thrilled to hear that you found the experience to be unforgettable and the COVID precautions useful. It was an absolute pleasure sharing my city with you both and I am so happy you got to experience and taste all those things.
I sincerely hope you enjoyed your overall visit to Dubai and make a return trip in the not too distant future. Once again, thanks for your lovely words and recommendation!
Best,
Nada
Written December 17, 2020
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Zuzana F
Prague, Czech Republic1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Family
This was such an amazing experience, beautiful walk through old Dubai, even with two small kids (4 and 7 years). Nada made it exceptional for all of us, she made the tour interesting for kids and "educational" for me and my husband at the same time. Also she improvised promptly which is something very crucial when you are travelling with kids :-) We loved it and highly recommend!
Written December 20, 2021
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Dear Zuzana,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so thrilled to hear that the tour was exceptional for all of you, adults and kids alike :). It was my absolute pleasure to show you around and I hope I'm lucky to do so again in the near future. Thank you and your entire lovely family for wandering with me.
Warm regards.
Written December 30, 2021
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Laura W
Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
Dec 2020
I joined Nada for a tour of the Etihad Museum in Dubai on the UAE National Day - 2 December.
Nada was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing information about the formation of the UAE and the signing of the declaration between the 7 emirates.
I really learnt a lot about the museum and Nada had even brought extra information which further enhanced the experience.
I would not hesitate to book onto another of Nada's tours as I think I gained more from the experience than if I had wandered around the museum on my own.
Thanks Nada for a great tour!
Nada was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing information about the formation of the UAE and the signing of the declaration between the 7 emirates.
I really learnt a lot about the museum and Nada had even brought extra information which further enhanced the experience.
I would not hesitate to book onto another of Nada's tours as I think I gained more from the experience than if I had wandered around the museum on my own.
Thanks Nada for a great tour!
Written December 7, 2020
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Dear Laura,
Thank you SO much for your kind review. I am thrilled to hear that you learned a lot about the museum and the formation of the UAE. I would love to have you join another of the tours I offer. I much enjoyed your company and look forward to hopefully seeing you on another tour soon!
Best,
Nada
Written December 16, 2020
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Dan I
New York3 contributions
Jan 2022
Not sure when, but during my next visit to Dubai, Nada will guide me for at least another two tours. Last month I had the fortune to spend a wonderful four plus hours with Nada on the Old Dubai walking tour. Nada is the quintessential tour guide AND more. Even before getting to Dubai, Nada shared via her website and email her knowledge of Dubai and UAE with valuable tips and dos and don’ts. Super knowledgable, well organized and punctual, great personality and enthusiasm, funny, all that made the four hours fly by so pleasantly, always a smile in her face and eager to help with non-tour related issues if needed. The pace was moderate, easy for anyone regardless of age.
Knowledgeable in the culture, history, politics and current happenings in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East. Nada showed us the best spice, perfume, fabric and jewelry souks. Museums, art, historic district, Dubai creek and abra crossings, all went by smoothly during the tour. To end the tour Nada took us for a traditional Arab lunch in the historical district. The way she arranged it, our lunch was all set just waiting for us to get down on the floor and dig in.
Nada also found time during the tour to personally get to know us as well as share with us parts of her interesting life. I told her of my other plans while in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and she quickly gave me some very good advice especially in dealing with the new Covid protocol needed for Abu Dhabi and returning to the US. She also arranged for transportation to Abu Dhabi making it very easy for me to get there without any hassles. Both cars provided were punctual and professional and priced right. She didn’t have to do these two things for me, but she did and I am thankful.
Dubai is a very interesting city with so much to offer. Things that only a local would know, and her name is Nada. She has on her tour list other Dubai tours that would be terrific to do. Next time in Dubai I’ll make sure I’ll be part of her tour.
Thank you Nada!
Knowledgeable in the culture, history, politics and current happenings in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East. Nada showed us the best spice, perfume, fabric and jewelry souks. Museums, art, historic district, Dubai creek and abra crossings, all went by smoothly during the tour. To end the tour Nada took us for a traditional Arab lunch in the historical district. The way she arranged it, our lunch was all set just waiting for us to get down on the floor and dig in.
Nada also found time during the tour to personally get to know us as well as share with us parts of her interesting life. I told her of my other plans while in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and she quickly gave me some very good advice especially in dealing with the new Covid protocol needed for Abu Dhabi and returning to the US. She also arranged for transportation to Abu Dhabi making it very easy for me to get there without any hassles. Both cars provided were punctual and professional and priced right. She didn’t have to do these two things for me, but she did and I am thankful.
Dubai is a very interesting city with so much to offer. Things that only a local would know, and her name is Nada. She has on her tour list other Dubai tours that would be terrific to do. Next time in Dubai I’ll make sure I’ll be part of her tour.
Thank you Nada!
Written February 1, 2022
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Dear Dan,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I would be honored to guide you again for at least another 2 hours. It was so lovely meeting you and showing you around the old city. I am also glad that you enjoyed your visit to Abu Dhabi.
I sincerely hope that we wander again soon in the near future. Once again, thank you so much for taking the thoughtful time to share your experience.
Until the next time!
Nada
Written March 1, 2022
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bryanbW7396YN
Asheville, NC1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
I’m a single dad traveling with my kids for Spring break and Nada was the perfect choice for a tour guide. She was punctual and kept the kids engaged while giving us a history lesson at the same time . Well remember this tour for a long time.
Written April 10, 2021
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Dear Bryan,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you'll all remember the tour for a long time. That's exactly what I hope for. It was my sincere pleasure showing you all around and I hope you enjoyed a fantastic spring break vacation in Dubai.
Until the next time!
Written April 12, 2021
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kaibee
Dubai, UAE22 contributions
Apr 2021
We are longtime (27 years!) residents of Dubai, but decided to take the tour to see if we could discover anything new. Nada was fantastic, from her very clear pre-tour communication onwards. Although the areas were well known to us, Nada brought to it another level of detail, with snippits of information that gave the familiar a whole new dimension! She has so much to share regarding the areas we visited, that we came away seeing things from a fresh perspective. I would definitely recommend her for her knowledge, friendliness and also for the follow-up regarding where one can source certain products, etc. Most newcomers to Dubai only see the new, shiny side of it - would strongly suggest they take a tour of old Dubai with Nada.
Written April 3, 2021
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Dear kaibee,
Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic review. I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you found it to be a fantastic tour, particularly as longtime residents. It was an honor showing you all around and I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful recommendation and hope to wander with you again soon.
Until the next time!
Written April 12, 2021
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theefpees
Birmingham, UK5 contributions
Sep 2022
My husband and I were both so happy we decided to book this tour with Nada. We had read all the great reviews and now we are happy to add ours too.
Nada is such a lovely, friendly, professional and relatable person and so easy to spend time with. She is a wealth of knowledge!
I can not believe the tour is 4 hours, it all went by so quickly. Nada has achieved the perfect balance of packing so much in yet we never felt rushed or tired. The pace and amount of information, ground and sites covered were all just perfectly combined.
Nada brought all the museum information to alive to us and she keeps her guests interacted too.
She was so lovely to talk to during dinner over a great choice of restaurant.
We plan to visit Dubai again in the future and I know Nada offers other tours on her site too so we will definitely be booking again with her!
Andreia & Wayne
Nada is such a lovely, friendly, professional and relatable person and so easy to spend time with. She is a wealth of knowledge!
I can not believe the tour is 4 hours, it all went by so quickly. Nada has achieved the perfect balance of packing so much in yet we never felt rushed or tired. The pace and amount of information, ground and sites covered were all just perfectly combined.
Nada brought all the museum information to alive to us and she keeps her guests interacted too.
She was so lovely to talk to during dinner over a great choice of restaurant.
We plan to visit Dubai again in the future and I know Nada offers other tours on her site too so we will definitely be booking again with her!
Andreia & Wayne
Written October 7, 2022
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Dear Wayne,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed our time together. I agree, the 4 hours pass super quickly. It was an absolute pleasure wandering with you both and I sincerely hope I am so lucky to do so again in the near future.
Until the next time.
Nada
Written December 4, 2022
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Suzanne M
43 contributions
Nov 2021
Nada is nothing short of amazing. The tour was perfectly timed, she's mastered the art of teaching and explaining. She has also paced the tour to be the exact amount of speed and slowing down to relax in the heat. She's thought of everything. She is also charging too little for the tour. I'd also recommend her for business travel or team activities.
Written November 8, 2021
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Dear Suzanne,
Thank you SO much for your kind words. I am incredibly touched and so glad to hear that you enjoyed our experience together. It was an absolute pleasure showing you both around and I sincerely hope you had a perfect vacation here in Dubai.
Until we wander again, my warmest regards.
Nada
Written November 28, 2021
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Sara F.
West Linn, OR7 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We went on the Old Dubai Walking tour with Nada. We have 4 kids ages (15, 15, 12 & 7). She started by taking us to two museums and helping us to understand the history of Dubai. She has everything prearranged, so you don't have to wait to go into the museums and then when you take a boat across the creek to the Herb and Gold Markets you don't have to wait in line for a boat either, which is nice since it's very hot! She takes you into one of the stalls in the herb souk so you can taste and smell some of the local flavors. Lastly, she organized an amazing lunch at a local restaurant. During the lunch she lets you ask any questions you have about Dubai. Additionally, before our trip, Nada helped me with picking out hotel reservations and also organized a driver for us to go to Abu Dhabi for the day. She is very knowledgable and so so so helpful.
Written April 2, 2022
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Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am thrilled to hear that you and your wonderful family enjoyed our time together. It was an absolute pleasure showing you all around and I sincerely hope I am so lucky to do so again.
Warm regards.
Written April 13, 2022
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Serina A
15 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This tour was amazing! I grew up in Dubai but this tour was such an eye opening experience about the history of Dubai and traditional Emirati culture. Nada is a great tour guide - very engaging and really knows her stuff! She keeps her tour groups small which was really good. It meant we got personalised attention and she was able to answer any questions we had. It really was like walking through Dubai with a friend. I learned a lot about the history of Dubai and the significance of the creek, both to the region as well as to global empires over the years. She also gave us insight into traditional Emirati customs and culture- something that you don't get access to as a normal tourist or a non-Emirati. I am really into food so did not have high hopes for the meal at the end. I thought it would likely be a tourist trap for large tour groups. I was very wrong! The restaurant was so good! Recently listed on the Michelin guide, there were lots of locals eating at the restaurant too, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend Nada's tours to everyone.
Written January 2, 2023
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Dear Serina,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am thrilled to hear that this was an amazing eye opening experience, especially as a Dubai old time. It was my sincere pleasure and I hope to be so lucky to wander with you again. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and your lovely recommendation.
Until the next time,
N
Written March 20, 2023
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Hi Nada, you available for a private tour tomorrow ?
Written September 28, 2023
honeymanmargaret
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Hi, What is the cost of this tour for a family of 5, the kids are teenagers
Written October 17, 2016
Hello! The tour price per person is 365 Dirhams. Children 11 years and below are on the house (free of charge). Pls visit my page for more details.
Thanks!
Written October 17, 2016
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