Kimkim Trip Reviews for United Arab Emirates

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Based on 10 ratings
Read 10 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to United Arab Emirates on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Memorable Dubai.
United Arab Emirates | Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2024
The country of so many world records was very interesting! We had a blast doing the X Line Zipline (which we added to our itinerary a couple of days before we arrived)! Definitely recommend for those on the more adventurous side! We would also recommend going up to the top of the Burj Khalifa! Great views from that high! We also really enjoyed the desert safari and paid extra for a more adventurous ride on the quad bikes which was worth the experience! Our guide for the evening was great!... Read more

The country of so many world records was very interesting! We had a blast doing the X Line Zipline (which we added to our itinerary a couple of days before we arrived)! Definitely recommend for those on the more adventurous side!

We would also recommend going up to the top of the Burj Khalifa! Great views from that high!

We also really enjoyed the desert safari and paid extra for a more adventurous ride on the quad bikes which was worth the experience! Our guide for the evening was great! And the desert dinner and entertainment was enjoyable.

While the canal luxury cruise offered us awesome views of Dubai and great photos, we thought the food was just average, and was expecting a little better quality.
Our hotel, the Revier Dubai Hotel, was great! Very nice room and amenities. Loved to fitness center and the breakfast buffet was awesome! Wide variety and very good!

For things we felt needed improvement, real time communication had been a little difficult. Responses to questions or communication regarding pickup times came in when we were sleeping and because of that, we didn’t receive the change of plans/timing until the morning which threw us off a bit. Also, confirmation on adding additional itinerary items (example: adding the zip line) was a little slow. And, there seemed to be issues between the drivers and the tour office on pickup times, etc. We also arrived way too early in the evening for the dinner cruise, and had to just walk around in the heat which we did not enjoy. I would have preferred to be dropped off closer to our departure time. Finally, while a lot of things were air-conditioned, if we had had flexibility in our travel dates, I would have not wanted to visit in the middle of August when the temperatures were extremely high and made our trip more exhausting. I would definitely recommend visiting when it’s cooler! Unfortunately for this trip we didn’t have that flexibility.

All in all, our experiences in Dubai made it a memorable trip!

Hotel Review
Revier Dubai Hotel
Dubai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dubai full day tour with Entry ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top
Dubai full day tour with Entry ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zip Line across the Marina
Zip Line across the Marina
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp
Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Tour
Food Tour
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise
Dubai Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise
Dubai

Awesome views of the city at night. Relaxing. Food could have been better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Habiba Mohamed
Habiba
Habiba Mohamed
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Sep 04, 2024

Hello Jennifer,
I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your feedback. I am very happy that you enjoyed your trip with us. We will be improving our service based on the valuable feedback from our guests. I look forward to your return so that we can make your next visit even more special. It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip.

Great experience
United Arab Emirates | May 24 - May 30, 2024

Kevin
Kevin D.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024
Habiba helped plan an amazing trip! Really enjoyed all aspects of the itinerary, and the day tour to Al Ain was a special standout! Read more

Habiba helped plan an amazing trip! Really enjoyed all aspects of the itinerary, and the day tour to Al Ain was a special standout!

Hotel Reviews
JW Marriott Marquis
Dubai

Great hotel! Convenient location, amazing view from room, great service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi

Perfect location, unparalleled service, great pool area, excellent restaurants. A perfect experience at this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Habiba Mohamed
Habiba
Habiba Mohamed
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Hello Kevin,
Thanks for your feedback. I am very happy that you enjoyed your trip with us, we will be waiting for you to come again to make it more special for you.
It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip.
Best Regards,
Habiba

Best first visit to Dubai
United Arab Emirates | Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2022

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Assata W.
Bermuda | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
This was our first time in Dubai and thanks to Pradeep, Fahim, and team, we had the best time! Everything was very well organized from our driver, to our personal tours and excursions. We were able to experience both old and new Dubai as well as all of the activities requested including a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Pradeep worked with all of our requests and budgetary requirements with the highest level of communication and professionalism. It was a relief to not have to stress about planning... Read more

This was our first time in Dubai and thanks to Pradeep, Fahim, and team, we had the best time! Everything was very well organized from our driver, to our personal tours and excursions. We were able to experience both old and new Dubai as well as all of the activities requested including a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Pradeep worked with all of our requests and budgetary requirements with the highest level of communication and professionalism. It was a relief to not have to stress about planning our trip including all the nuances that come with trip planning, and instead focus on enjoying it to the fullest. Thank you to Pradeep and the kimkim team - we highly recommend and will be using them again in the future!

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Thank you, Assata for your review and more importantly, that you enjoyed our unique destination with us. On behalf of Kimkim, Fahim and I would like to thank you for using our services and should any of your family or friends look to make Dubai their next destination, you know you can count on us! Thanks again!
Pradeep

Pradeep was great with planning our trip. He ...
United Arab Emirates | Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2022

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Patricia H.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2022
Pradeep was great with planning our trip. He stayed in touch with us the entire time. Faheem was great, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Noor was also a great tour guide. If you get any of these guys your in for a treat. Also get the WhatsApp( they use it) Pradeep I hope your feeling better and thank you Faheem for being an awesome/amazing tour guide, and Noor thank you for being a great tour guide and thanks to all the classy Uber drivers. I will never forget my experience in... Read more

Pradeep was great with planning our trip. He stayed in touch with us the entire time. Faheem was great, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Noor was also a great tour guide. If you get any of these guys your in for a treat. Also get the WhatsApp( they use it) Pradeep I hope your feeling better and thank you Faheem for being an awesome/amazing tour guide, and Noor thank you for being a great tour guide and thanks to all the classy Uber drivers. I will never forget my experience in Dubai and all the amazing people I met💕💕💕❤️

Activity Reviews
Dubai - Desert Safari - Exclusive 4x4
Dubai - Desert Safari - Exclusive 4x4
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubai - Tour of Traditional Dubai !
Dubai - Tour of Traditional Dubai !
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Abu Dhabi , an exclusive tour of the Capital City!
Abu Dhabi , an exclusive tour of the Capital City!
United Arab Emirates
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner in the Sky !
Dinner in the Sky !
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Abu Dhabi - visit to Qasr Al Watan, Presidential Palace
Abu Dhabi - visit to Qasr Al Watan, Presidential Palace
Abu Dhabi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubai - Lunch at Burj Al Arab & an afternoon of Shopping
Dubai - Lunch at Burj Al Arab & an afternoon of Shopping
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubai - Museum of the Future
Dubai - Museum of the Future
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame
Dubai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Sep 15, 2022

Hi Patricia,
Thank you very much for your kind words. After a long delay with your flight and losing a day, I am pleased that you still got to enjoy Dubai and celebrate K's big day in style. I will pass your kind words to Noor and Faheem both. Once again my sincere thanks to you both for trusting Kimkim and me with your memorable trip to the UAE.

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dubai. We cam...
United Arab Emirates | Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2019

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Kenitra W.
Midlothian, IL | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dubai. We came to celebrate a friend's 40th and I pretty much cleared my bucket list with this trip. Pradeep was an amazing, patient and most gracious host. I really enjoyed riding ATVs in the desert and the cruise with the jet skis.

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando

Everything was awesome! Pradeep is the best ...
United Arab Emirates | Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2019

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Crystal E.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2019

Everything was awesome! Pradeep is the best host ever!!!

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Dec 17, 2019

Thanks, Crystal, for your kind words. It was so much fun having you guys over and looking forward to your next trip to this part of the world. Seasons greetings to you and your family and wishing you nothing but the best in 2020! Cheers!

Awesome trip and Excellent Agent!
United Arab Emirates | Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2019

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Nia C.
GA | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2019

Pradeep was excellent! He was a joy to work with and really helped to bring my vision alive! I would be happy to work with him again! We had a great time! He was super friendly and very helpful!

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Dec 11, 2019

Thank you Nia, for your kind words. So pleased to have all of you enjoy your time in Dubai and look forward to your next trip. Please convey love and regards to your mum & dad, Kalvin and the rest of the crew. Compliments of the season to you all and thank you again!

Afternoon desert trip
United Arab Emirates | Mar 3 - Mar 3, 2019

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Franye C.
Lake Worth, FL | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2019

I wanted to go out to desert and experience, however, due to medical issues was too nervous to do any of the advertised trips. Pradeep to the rescue! He assured us that he would arrange an excursion for only my partner and myself and that we could go at our own pace. We had a wonderful driver, making certain I was comfortable, yet seeing to it that we still had a lot of fun. Even went sandboarding. Food was quite good considering it was buffet for many people. I highly recommend this organization!

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Mar 12, 2019

Hi Franye,
Thank you so very much for your kind words. Your review is much appreciated and I shall pass your kind words to Fazee too. It was a pleasure arranging this tiny bit of your overall trip to the UAE and we are so happy that you both enjoyed the experience. If you or any of your friends are heading to this part of the world, you know where to find us now:)
With thanks,
Pradeep

Jeep safari under the stars
United Arab Emirates | Jan 29 - Jan 29, 2019

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Carole p.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2019
Mohamid our guide was early which we appreciated and was a very nice person. On getting in the very back of the vehicle I put my hand on the back seat nearest the window and it collapsed and on the way it collapsed more.
Our guide stopped on the way to go in the Mosque and pray.
When we arrived at the place to let the tyres down for the sand dunes we were pestered to buy something from the shop. The people there then propped up the seat with breeze block bricks. One of our male party...
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Mohamid our guide was early which we appreciated and was a very nice person. On getting in the very back of the vehicle I put my hand on the back seat nearest the window and it collapsed and on the way it collapsed more.
Our guide stopped on the way to go in the Mosque and pray.
When we arrived at the place to let the tyres down for the sand dunes we were pestered to buy something from the shop. The people there then propped up the seat with breeze block bricks. One of our male party needed the toilet which was a disgrace and advised us not to use it as it was flooded and blocked. We arrived at our destination and then we were told we would have to pay for the meal someone came and saw us and asked for the paperwork then gave us a ticket to say we had paid for it. If there had not been six of us I would have found this very daunting but we had a good laugh although I felt guilty about everything that went wrong as I had booked it.

Regards

Carole Perry

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Feb 08, 2019
Hi Carole,
Thank you very much for your feedback and I apologize to you and to the rest in your party for not meeting expectations. Mohd was very apologetic about the seat in his faithful car and it was very unfortunate. There had been a slight miscommunication with the campsite as I had booked an exclusive table for the 6 of you but they had the names on the wrong list I was told. After it was sorted, I hope at least the food and the service was to your satisfaction! Regarding the uncleaned...
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Hi Carole,
Thank you very much for your feedback and I apologize to you and to the rest in your party for not meeting expectations. Mohd was very apologetic about the seat in his faithful car and it was very unfortunate. There had been a slight miscommunication with the campsite as I had booked an exclusive table for the 6 of you but they had the names on the wrong list I was told. After it was sorted, I hope at least the food and the service was to your satisfaction! Regarding the uncleaned toilet en route, I will investigate as soon as I am back in Dubai next week. Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
Pradeep

Abu Dhabi Photography
United Arab Emirates | Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2019

Trevor
Trevor C.
Charlotte, VT | Reviewed on Jan 25, 2019
This was an wonderful immersion into the UAE! Pradeep was better than I could have wished for! We initially began with email correspondence outlining/brainstorming various areas of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and beyond that centered around my photographic exploring. I would bounce locations off of Pradeep and he would also suggest places and things to do. He was always quick to reply despite the time difference and picked up on my interests swiftly! We ended up creating a very solid itinerary over... Read more

This was an wonderful immersion into the UAE! Pradeep was better than I could have wished for!

We initially began with email correspondence outlining/brainstorming various areas of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and beyond that centered around my photographic exploring. I would bounce locations off of Pradeep and he would also suggest places and things to do. He was always quick to reply despite the time difference and picked up on my interests swiftly!

We ended up creating a very solid itinerary over the course of two days that covered a lot of ground from the top of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain all the way north to the abandoned town of Al Jazirah Al Hamra just south of Ras Al Khaimah and numerous stops in between including the renowned Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. He was also very insistent that things were not set in stone and I could alter the routes or locations as I saw fit and that was cool and comforting.

I was also transferring from Abu Dhabi to Dubai after the second day and he worked that into the itinerary.

Upon my arrival in Abu Dhabi we were in contact almost right away and he picked me up from the hotel the next morning right on time

It was a real treat having Pradeep in the driver seat! He was personable, knowledgeable (being in a new place, I had a lot of questions) and had a wonderful sense of humor! He was attentive to my needs and always focused on the photography aspect of my exploration being aware of the light or angle for each location and always suggestive of other angles etc for everyplace we visited. During the ride between locations he would educate me on the system of government, other things to see and do and things to eat while visiting the UAE and other insider items a foreign visitor may not know about. Two somewhat unplanned stops I loved we’re the Fish Market in Abu Dhabi and the Blue Souk in Sharjah, these weren’t places I had even thought of but Pradeep suggested them and I was so happy he did!

By the time he dropped me off at my hotel in Dubai on the second day I felt much more confident in my knowledge of the United Arab Emirates and very fortunate to have seen so much with such a spectacular guide that now I would call Pradeep a friend.

Overall, this was such a fantastic experience! I would highly recommend Pradeep and his services for anything UAE related! I really don’t think it could have worked out any better!

Huge thanks to Pradeep, kimkim and the wonderful United Arab Emirates! I’ll be back!

Most sincerely,
Trevor Christian
Boston, Massachusetts USA

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Jan 27, 2019
Dear Trevor, Thank you so much for your glowing remarks. You are very kind! It was such a pleasure meeting you and I am so glad that I decided to drive you myself. From the minute you contacted and described what your trip is all about, I was very excited to be a part of this project. Having looked at your work online, it wasn't hard for me to ditch everything else and drive you around to capture places, most of which that we as residents take for granted, and see them through a fresh pair... Read more

Dear Trevor,

Thank you so much for your glowing remarks. You are very kind!

It was such a pleasure meeting you and I am so glad that I decided to drive you myself. From the minute you contacted and described what your trip is all about, I was very excited to be a part of this project. Having looked at your work online, it wasn't hard for me to ditch everything else and drive you around to capture places, most of which that we as residents take for granted, and see them through a fresh pair of eyes. I must say the pictures that you have shared thus far are all brilliant work with each with a story to tell, and you, my friend, is an amazing photographer.

I wish you safe travels in Singapore and beyond, hope Qatar is kind and photogenic and wish you safe flight home. Keenly following you on Instagram to see what you see that most people like me would just walk by! Looking forward to getting my hands on some of the images that I would proudly feature on Kimkim with credit to you.

Many thanks again, Trevor. Happy travels and keep discovering!
Kind regards,
Pradeep