Review · DUBAI BUS TOURS

Private Tour with Car and Bus

★ 5.0 · 2 reviews Operated by Baisan Travel · Bookable on Viator
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Dubai is easiest to see when you can set the pace, and this private car and bus service gives your group its own vehicle for roughly 11 hours. Baisan Travel can supply anything from a Toyota Previa or Innova to a 14-seat coaster or 51-seat bus, so the setup works for a couple, a family, or a larger party.

I like the door-to-door pickup and the freedom to build a Dubai or Abu Dhabi day around your own plans. I also like that bottled water, air conditioning, private transportation, and taxes are included rather than added as small surprises later.

The main caution is that this is a transport service more than a fixed sightseeing program. The stops, guiding, entrance tickets, meal arrangements, and exact route are not clearly set out, and the advertised start time of 12:30 am needs confirming before you pay.

Key points to know before booking

Private Tour with Car and Bus - Key points to know before booking

  • Choose from several vehicle sizes: Options include Toyota Previa and Innova cars, 14-seat high-roof vehicles, 14- and 30-seat coaster buses, and a 51-seat bus.
  • Pickup covers Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off are offered for places in both emirates.
  • Your group stays together: This is a private activity, with no unrelated passengers joining your vehicle.
  • The day is flexible: The service can be used for city touring, airport-style transfers, or a custom outing, but the exact sightseeing plan must be agreed in advance.
  • Comfort is a priority: Vehicles are air-conditioned, serviced regularly, and supplied with bottled water.
  • Food is on you: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and alcohol are not included.

A private Dubai day instead of a fixed route

Private Tour with Car and Bus - A private Dubai day instead of a fixed route

This experience is best understood as a private vehicle with a driver, not as a standard hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. You book the vehicle for about 11 hours, then use it for a Dubai or Abu Dhabi plan that suits your group.

That difference matters. A fixed tour usually tells you which landmarks you will see and how long you will stay. Here, the attraction list is less clear, but you have more control. If your family wants a slower day, or your group needs room for shopping bags, a private vehicle can be far less tiring than moving on a crowded schedule.

I would confirm the intended route before booking. Ask which attractions are planned, how long the driver waits at each stop, and whether entry tickets are included. The supplied details name pickup, transportation, water, and taxes as inclusions, but they do not promise attraction admissions or a licensed sightseeing guide.

Picking the right vehicle for your group

Private Tour with Car and Bus - Picking the right vehicle for your group

The available fleet is the most distinctive part of the service. The choices include:

  • Toyota Previa vehicles for around seven people
  • Toyota Innova vehicles
  • Three-seat? No, the published vehicle list refers to 14-seat high-roof vehicles
  • 14-seat coaster buses
  • 30-seat coaster buses
  • A 51-seat big bus
  • Mercedes vehicles for luxury trips and some desert safari services

The vehicle list contains repeated and slightly uneven wording, so do not treat every number as perfectly clear. If you are booking for six people, ask whether luggage, child seats, or large shopping bags will reduce the practical seating capacity.

For a small group, a Toyota Previa or Innova should be the natural choice if available. You avoid paying for a large bus and keep the outing more compact. For a school, wedding party, extended family, or company group, a coaster or larger bus makes more sense.

The description also refers to Mercedes vehicles for luxury trips. That does not mean a Mercedes is automatically assigned to every booking. Request the exact model and vehicle class if comfort or presentation matters to you.

Comfort for an 11-hour day

Eleven hours is a long stretch in a vehicle, especially in Dubai’s heat. Air conditioning is included, and the operator says the vehicles receive regular service. It also mentions soft, smooth seat covers and an effort to keep the ride comfortable.

Those details are useful, but I would still ask about the exact vehicle before confirming. Comfort varies sharply between a private Toyota, a high-roof minibus, and a 51-seat bus. A larger bus may be ideal for a group, but it will not feel as personal as a smaller car.

Bottled water is included. That is a small but practical benefit, since you will likely spend several hours getting between parts of the city. Food is not supplied, so plan your own stops or ask the driver where your group can take a meal break.

The service does not include breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, or alcoholic drinks. This gives you flexibility, but it also means the advertised price is not the final cost of a full day out. Add meals and any attraction admissions to your budget.

What your sightseeing day might include

Private Tour with Car and Bus - What your sightseeing day might include

No fixed itinerary is supplied, so you should think of the booking as a blank frame. You can use it for a city tour, a family day, an attraction visit, or transport between several places, subject to the route you arrange with Baisan Travel.

One specific example connected with the service is a final Dubai day built around Wild Wadi Water Park and Global Village. Those two names show how a private vehicle can be useful when your group wants to combine an attraction with a large evening destination. They should not be treated as guaranteed stops for every booking.

Wild Wadi Water Park means you may need to plan around changing clothes, towels, and time in the water. The details supplied do not say that admission is included, so ask directly before setting the budget.

Global Village is also mentioned as part of a Dubai outing. Since it can be a substantial stop, confirm whether your driver will wait while you visit and whether the 11-hour period covers the entire visit or only the driving time.

You can also arrange pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi, according to the service details. That is useful if your group wants a cross-emirate day, but the distance and traffic can make the schedule tight. Confirm the pickup point, return point, and planned stop length before you commit to several attractions.

Same city, a different seat on a different deck:

Pickup, timing, and the unusual start hour

Pickup and drop-off are offered throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The exact meeting point is not specified, so provide a full hotel, residence, or landmark address when booking and confirm the driver’s arrival details.

The stated start time is 12:30 am. That means 12:30 in the morning, not midday. It may be correct for an overnight transfer or a special itinerary, but it is an unusual starting point for a normal city sightseeing day.

I would make this the first question you ask. If you intend to start at 12:30 pm, do not assume the operator will interpret the time correctly. Confirm the local time, the pickup location, and whether the 11-hour duration begins when the driver arrives.

The service is listed as mobile-ticket enabled, and booking confirmation is issued at the time of booking. Keep the confirmation available on your phone, but also make sure it shows the correct date and pickup hour.

What the price means for a group of six

Private Tour with Car and Bus - What the price means for a group of six

The price is $188 per group of up to six people, not $188 per person. At the maximum group size, that works out to about $31.33 per person before meals and any attraction tickets.

That is a reasonable structure for a group that values privacy and door-to-door transport. Six people sharing one private vehicle can pay less than booking several taxis, while also avoiding the hassle of coordinating separate cars.

The value is less convincing for one or two people unless you strongly prefer a private driver. A smaller party pays the same group price, so the per-person cost rises quickly.

The vehicle size also affects the value. If your six-person party receives a suitable Toyota, the price looks attractive. If you are expecting a luxury Mercedes or a much larger bus, get that confirmed in writing. The general description covers several vehicle types, but it does not say which one is guaranteed at the advertised rate.

All fees and taxes are included. That helps with budgeting, though it does not settle the question of attraction admissions. Treat tickets, meals, and drinks as separate expenses unless Baisan Travel confirms otherwise.

The driver and the human side of the service

Private Tour with Car and Bus - The driver and the human side of the service

One driver is named directly: Mohammed Shafique Malik. He drove a Dubai outing that included Wild Wadi Water Park and Global Village, and the feedback connected with that outing praised his service.

A separate note about a honeymoon in Dubai describes Baisan Travel as taking good care of the couple. That is the clearest positive theme in the available feedback: personal attention and dependable care, rather than a detailed account of a landmark-by-landmark tour.

The feedback base is small, with two reviews and an overall rating shown as 5. I would take that as encouraging but not conclusive. There is not enough detail to judge how well the company handles complex itineraries, very large groups, late changes, or specific sightseeing commentary.

If you want Mohammed Shafique Malik, request him by name, but do not assume he will be available. Ask who the assigned driver will be and whether the driver is acting only as a chauffeur or also as a guide.

Who should book this service

Private Tour with Car and Bus - Who should book this service

This private tour suits families, honeymoon couples, friends, and groups that want the vehicle to themselves. It is especially useful when your party has different needs, such as children, older relatives, shopping bags, or a long list of stops.

It also suits people who have already chosen their attractions and simply need reliable transportation between them. You can use the vehicle for a final Dubai day, a custom Abu Dhabi outing, or a plan that does not fit a standard group tour.

I would be more cautious if you want a polished sightseeing program with a written itinerary, guaranteed attraction tickets, detailed historical commentary, or a clearly defined meal plan. None of those features is confirmed here.

Large groups should pay close attention to vehicle assignment. A 14-seat coaster and a 51-seat bus are very different experiences, even if both solve the basic problem of moving people together.

Booking questions worth asking first

Before you reserve, send Baisan Travel a short list of precise questions:

  • Is the start time 12:30 am or 12:30 pm?
  • Which vehicle will be assigned to my group?
  • Is the quoted price the same for a Toyota, coaster, and larger bus?
  • Are attraction tickets included, or only transportation, water, fees, and taxes?
  • Can you confirm the exact pickup and drop-off address?
  • Will the driver wait during visits to attractions?
  • Is Mohammed Shafique Malik available for this date?
  • Does the 11-hour period include waiting time?

These questions are not fussiness. They fill in the gaps between a flexible private transfer and a fully guided day tour.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and late cancellations are not refunded. The operator also says poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund.

Should you book the private car and bus tour?

Book it if your priority is a private vehicle, flexible routing, and pickup anywhere in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. For six people, the $188 group rate can be good value, especially when you want one driver and one vehicle for a long day.

I would book only after confirming the start time, vehicle type, route, and ticket arrangements. If you want a ready-made sightseeing tour with guaranteed stops and a guide’s commentary, choose a more structured product. If you already know where you want to go and mainly need comfortable private transport, Baisan Travel offers a practical option, with Mohammed Shafique Malik worth requesting if he is available.

FAQ

How much does the private tour cost?

The price is $188 per group of up to six people.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 11 hours.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered for places in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

What vehicles may be available?

The vehicle options include Toyota Previa cars, Toyota Innova vehicles, 14-seat high-roof vehicles, 14-seat and 30-seat coaster buses, and a 51-seat big bus. Mercedes vehicles are also mentioned for luxury trips.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Is bottled water provided?

Yes. Bottled water is included.

Are meals included?

No. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and tea are not included.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 12:30 am. Confirm this with Baisan Travel, especially if you intend to begin at 12:30 pm.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded.

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