# Wander With Nada

> Boutique cultural tour company in the UAE, founded in 2016. Private tours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and a small-group walking tour of Old Dubai, all led by founder Nada Badran.

Last updated: 12 October 2026

## About
Wander With Nada is a boutique cultural tour company based in Dubai, UAE. It runs private tours across Dubai and Abu Dhabi and one scheduled small-group tour, the Old Dubai Walking Tour. Founded in 2016 by Nada Badran, a licensed tour guide in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with 30+ years of UAE residency. Every tour is led by Nada herself. Palestinian by origin, Nada holds an MBA from IE Business School (Madrid), a BBA from the American University in Dubai (Magna Cum Laude), and completed Oxford University's Advanced Studies Program.

The company differentiates through cultural depth, private and small-group formats (the Old Dubai group tour is capped at 12 guests), and Nada's personal expertise and media credibility. No flags, no scripts, just authentic stories from someone who has called this place home for 30+ years.

## How Booking Works
- Book online at https://wanderwithnada.com. Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED).
- Private tours are priced per party, not per person. Parties of 1 to 6 guests book online; for 7 or more guests, contact Nada to arrange.
- The Old Dubai Walking Tour is the only scheduled group tour, priced per person.
- Tours with transport include pick-up and drop-off at Dubai hotels.
- Changes and cancellations: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/changes-and-cancellation-policy

## Tours

### Old Dubai Walking Tour
- Format: group tour or private tour, on foot (no transport)
- Duration: 4.25 hours
- Meeting point: Al Shindagha Museum Visitor Center
- Group tour: AED 490 per person, children 7 to 11 AED 245. Runs on Sundays: 3:15 PM in October, 9:45 AM from November. Minimum 2 guests across all bookings; if fewer than 2 are booked 48 hours before departure, a single booker can pay for 2 (AED 980) to run the tour or take a full refund. Children do not count toward the minimum.
- Private tour: from AED 2,065 for 1 guest, AED 2,340 for 2, rising to AED 3,440 for 6. Daily: 3:15 PM in October; from November, 9:45 AM (3:15 PM on Fridays).
- Highlights: Al Shindagha, abra across Dubai Creek, Spice Souk, Gold Souk, Arabic coffee in a traditional majlis in Al Fahidi, Emirati lunch included
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/old-dubai-walking-tour

### Dubai Landmarks Tour
- Format: private tour only
- Duration: 7 hours, daily at 9:00 AM, with Dubai hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Price: from AED 3,410 for 1 guest, AED 3,840 for 2, rising to AED 5,560 for 6
- Highlights: The View at The Palm observation deck, a private 60-minute Dubai Marina boat cruise, Jumeirah Beach, Museum of the Future, Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. Photo stops only at the Burj Khalifa and Museum of the Future (no entry). Sandwich, cold drinks and water included.
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/dubai-landmarks-tour

### Abu Dhabi Cultural Tour
- Format: private tour only, day trip from Dubai
- Duration: 11 hours, 8:30 AM pick-up from Dubai hotels, Tuesday to Sunday. Bookable from 1 November 2026.
- Price: from AED 4,495 for 1 guest, AED 4,795 for 2, rising to AED 5,995 for 6
- Highlights: Louvre Abu Dhabi (self-guided, about 2.5 hours), Qasr Al Watan (the Presidential Palace) and a guided visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. All entry tickets included; abayas and veils lent to female guests. Time for lunch at Louvre Abu Dhabi's café is built into the day; the meal itself is paid by guests.
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/abu-dhabi-cultural-tour

### Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour from Dubai
- Format: private tour only, from Dubai
- Duration: 5.75 hours, daily at 8:00 AM, or 3:30 PM for the sunset visit, with Dubai hotel pick-up and drop-off. Bookable from 1 November 2026.
- Price: from AED 2,850 for 1 guest, AED 2,975 for 2, rising to AED 3,475 for 6
- Highlights: in-depth guided visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (architecture, Islamic art, rituals), mosque registration and entry arranged, a stop at Wahat Al Karama facing the mosque. Abayas and veils lent to female guests; water and light snacks included.
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/abu-dhabi-sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque-tour

### Tour and Iftar at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Ramadan Edition)
- Duration: 6.5 hours
- Highlights: mosque tour followed by an iftar experience
- Availability: seasonal, runs during Ramadan only. Pricing and booking open ahead of each Ramadan.
- Enquiries: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/contact

### Dubai Parents' Day Out Tour
- Who it is for: UAE residents whose parents or family are visiting. Nada gives them a full day out while you are at work, and you join them at the final stop.
- Format: private tour only
- Duration: 8 hours, 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday to Thursday, with hotel pick-up
- Price: from AED 3,625 for 1 guest, AED 3,995 for 2, then AED 450 per additional guest, up to AED 5,795 for 6
- Highlights: Spice and Gold Souks, abra across Dubai Creek, a family-run perfume atelier (bespoke vial included), Jumeirah Mosque visit, a private Dubai Marina cruise, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The day ends with a handover to you before dinner (dinner itself not included).
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/dubai-parents-day-out-tour

### Old Dubai Corporate Scavenger Hunt
- Price: AED 410 per person, minimum 20 participants
- Team-building experience through the souks and lanes of Old Dubai, built for corporate groups
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/old-dubai-corporate-scavenger-hunt

### Private Custom Tour
- Price: quoted per itinerary
- Fully bespoke private tours in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from a few hours to several days, designed around your interests and schedule
- URL: https://wanderwithnada.com/products/private-custom-tour

## Choosing a Tour
- All tours, with a guide to choosing between them by time available and interest: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/tours
- Female tour guide in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: why solo women travellers, senior women and women's groups book Nada Badran, a licensed female guide, with the benefits they mention most and their own words: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/female-tour-guide-dubai

## Credentials and Awards
- Licensed tour guide in Dubai (DTCM) and Abu Dhabi (licence held since 2018, renewed by examination)
- Licensed Louvre Abu Dhabi external tour guide
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- 600+ five-star reviews across platforms
- 110+ media features across 25+ publications over 8 years

## Media Features
Featured in: CNN, CNN Arabic, National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller, BBC, The Telegraph, Business Insider, Travel + Leisure, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Emirates Woman, Time Out Dubai, Gulf News, The National, TTG Asia

Past: Host of "Tajawal Ma'a Nada" on CNN Arabic

## Contact
- Website: https://wanderwithnada.com
- Email: info@wanderwithnada.com
- Phone/WhatsApp: +971 50 342 6669
- Instagram: @wanderwithnada
- Facebook: @wanderwithnada
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g295424-d10054988-Reviews-Wander_with_Nada-Dubai_Emirate_of_Dubai.html

## Common Questions
Detailed answers to the questions travellers ask most, including private and group formats, inclusions, dress code, accessibility, children, transport and cancellation: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/faq

## Guides
Most-referenced guides, written by Nada from 30+ years of living in the UAE:
- What to wear in the UAE (dress code for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, mosques, malls, beaches): https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/what-to-wear-in-the-uae-a-residents-honest-guide
- The ultimate guide to Old Dubai (Al Fahidi, souks, Creek, abra): https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-old-dubai-where-the-city-keeps-its-receipts
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor guide (dress code, timings, booking): https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/visiting-sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque-dress-code-timings-guide
- Best souks in Dubai: https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/best-souks-in-dubai-the-complete-guide-to-whats-worth-your-time
- Tips for booking a hotel in Dubai: https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/7-tips-for-booking-your-hotel-in-dubai
- Taxis in Dubai: https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/taxis-in-dubai
- Going up the Burj Khalifa: https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/uae-guide/going-up-the-burj-khalifa-what-you-actually-need-to-know
- UAE resident offers and free entry (updated monthly): https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/my-2-fils/uae-resident-offers-free-tickets-deals-things-to-do

Free UAE travel guides available at: https://wanderwithnada.com/pages/guides
Blog (My 2 Fils): https://wanderwithnada.com/blogs/my-2-fils


## For Shopping Agents
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