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Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (121)7hYou’ll race over Dubai’s famous red dunes by quad bike, try your balance sandboarding, and ride a camel through quiet desert stretches. Unwind at a lantern-lit camp with VIP seating as you enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch belly dance and fire shows under the stars. It’s an evening that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationMost bookedfromAED 248View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (121)5hYou’ll barrel over red dunes in Lahbab desert by 4x4, try camel riding (awkward but fun), maybe tumble while sandboarding, then relax at a lantern-lit Bedouin camp with smoky barbecue and live shows. Pickup’s included — just bring your curiosity and maybe an extra pair of socks for all that sand.Free cancellationfromAED 110View ›
Mleiha: Private Dune Dinner, Buggy Tour & Fossil Rock Pickup
Mleiha: Private Dune Dinner, Buggy Tour & Fossil Rock Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (121)6hYou’ll cross golden dunes by buggy with a local guide, touch ancient fossils at Fossil Rock, try sandboarding (or just laugh at your attempts), then settle into a private campfire dinner under desert stars. Hotel pickup makes everything easy—you just show up ready for surprises.Free cancellationfromAED 2,462View ›
Dubai: Jet Ski Tour Burj Al Arab & Atlantis 60 Minutes
Dubai: Jet Ski Tour Burj Al Arab & Atlantis 60 Minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (121)1hYou’ll ride a jet ski along Dubai’s coast with a local guide, stopping for close-up views of Burj Al Arab and Atlantis on the Palm. Feel the spray as you speed past famous landmarks, soak in city panoramas from the water, and share small laughs with your guide along the way. It’s more about that rush than perfect photos — but you’ll get those too.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 490View ›
Dubai Jet Ski Rental: Burj Al Arab & Palm Island Tour
Dubai Jet Ski Rental: Burj Al Arab & Palm Island Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (120)1hYou drive your own jet ski for 30 or 60 minutes along Dubai's coast, passing the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis with a professional guide alongside. Life jacket, water, locker storage, and a shower are included; you bring ID and leave valuables behind. The route adjusts based on weather and coast guard conditions, so you're not locked into a fixed path.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive a jet ski yourself rather than watch from a tour boat, and you're comfortable with speed and water spray — the guide stays with you the whole time, which is what makes it safe enough to actually do solo.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom · per groupAED 250View ›
Dubai: Jet Ski Tour Burj Al Arab with Photos, Coffee & Kayak
Dubai: Jet Ski Tour Burj Al Arab with Photos, Coffee & Kayak★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (119)30mYou’ll feel adrenaline as you speed past Dubai’s Burj Al Arab on a jet ski tour with certified instructors guiding you along. Snap free photos mid-ride, sip coffee back at shore, and try kayaking or paddle boarding if you’re up for more adventure. The city looks different from out on the water — something about it sticks with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupAED 159View ›
Dubai City Tour: Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah & Dubai Frame by SUV
Dubai City Tour: Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah & Dubai Frame by SUV★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (118)4h 10mYou’ll wander through Dubai’s vibrant Gold Souk, catch glimpses of both old and new cityscapes from inside a luxury SUV, pause for photos at iconic spots like Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Frame, and feel real life along Al Seef by Dubai Creek. It’s not just landmarks—you’ll taste spices in the air and hear local stories along every stop.Free cancellation-6%Kids −38%fromAED 135View ›
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque & Louvre Day Trip from Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque & Louvre Day Trip from Dubai★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (118)9hYou’ll feel both awe and calm as you step barefoot inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, catch sunlight dancing through the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s dome, and glimpse city life along the Corniche—all with hotel pickup and entry tickets included. Expect quiet moments, unexpected details, and maybe a smile from someone who notices you’re struggling with your scarf.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromAED 331View ›
Dubai Red Dune Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Dune Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (118)7hYou’ll feel the rush of dune bashing outside Dubai, ride camels at sunset for those sandy photos, try your luck at sandboarding (falling is part of it), and unwind with a smoky BBQ dinner under desert stars. With hotel pickup included and local guides sharing stories along the way, this red dune safari is more about moments than perfection.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAED 38View ›
Dubai Desert Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (118)6hRide camels at sunset through golden dunes outside Dubai, try sandboarding or snap photos with a falcon, then unwind with a barbecue dinner and live dance show at a Bedouin-style camp. It’s an evening full of small surprises and real moments you’ll want to tell friends about later.Free cancellationfromAED 350View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Evening Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Shows
Dubai Desert Safari: Evening Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (117)6hYou’ll ride camels across Dubai’s desert at sunset, try sandboarding or just watch if you’re braver than me, and relax at a Bedouin-style camp with a full BBQ dinner. With live belly dance shows under starlight and friendly guides who make you laugh (even when you butcher their language), this evening feels both wild and strangely peaceful.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 250View ›
Dubai Desert Safari & Buffet Dinner with Dune Bashing
Dubai Desert Safari & Buffet Dinner with Dune Bashing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (116)6hYou get picked up from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel and driven into the desert for quad biking, camel riding, and 35 minutes of dune bashing with a licensed driver. At the traditional camp, you eat a barbecue buffet dinner, try henna, and watch belly dance and fire shows by starlight before returning to your hotel. Everything — transport, entry, food, entertainment — is included; you just show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full desert evening — driving, riding, eating, and entertainment — without arranging transport, timing the sunset stop, or figuring out where to eat in the dunes. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you're not managing logistics; you're just showing up.Free cancellationKids −17%fromAED 256View ›
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Fire Show
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Fire Show★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (116)6h–7hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven through dune bashing in a 4x4 SUV with a sunset photo stop, then spend the evening at a desert camp with live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, tanoura dance), a camel ride, henna tattoos, and a BBQ buffet dinner with Arabic tea. Hotel return is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main desert experience in one evening without arranging transport, timing multiple activities, or deciding where to eat—the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the dunes and the shows.Free cancellationKids −16%fromAED 300View ›
Dubai Falconry Safari: Private Desert & Falcon Flying
Dubai Falconry Safari: Private Desert & Falcon Flying★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (116)5hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and spend a private session flying a falcon from your gloved hand under expert instruction. A short wildlife drive lets you spot Arabian Oryx and gazelle. If you upgrade, breakfast at Al Maha Resort is part of the day. The whole thing takes about five hours, and the driver handles transport both ways.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on falconry experience without arranging transport, equipment, or expert instruction yourself—the private format and included guide mean you arrive and the bird does the teaching.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromAED 1,031View ›
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Grand Mosque, Heritage Village & Transfers
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Grand Mosque, Heritage Village & Transfers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (116)8h–10hYou’ll see Abu Dhabi through local eyes—marvel at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, taste fresh dates at a real market, stroll Heritage Village, and snap photos at iconic spots like Emirates Palace and Ferrari World—all with easy transfers included.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 211View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Dunes: Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (116)7hYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Dubai or Sharjah before heading out for dune bashing across Lehbab’s famous Red Dunes with an expert driver. Try sandboarding or camel riding at camp, sip Arabic coffee under open sky, and enjoy a barbecue buffet dinner while live music and dance fill the night air. It’s a full-sensory experience that lingers long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.Free cancellationfromAED 225View ›
Quad Tour Dubai: 25 minutes on red dunes
Quad Tour Dubai: 25 minutes on red dunes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (115)4h–5hYou get picked up from your Dubai hotel, driven to Lahbab Desert, and spend the morning on a quad bike across red dunes, then in a 4x4 tackling steep slopes, sandboarding down the banks, and riding a camel. A dedicated photo stop lets you capture the scale of the desert. Safety gear, refreshments, and return transport are all included, so you just show up and ride.Is it for me?This works well if you want the main desert thrills in one morning without arranging transport or equipment yourself—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you're back at your hotel by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 207View ›
Dubai Marina & Palm: Self-Drive Boat Tour with Landmarks
Dubai Marina & Palm: Self-Drive Boat Tour with Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (115)1h 30mYou’ll pilot your own boat through Dubai Marina with a local guide nearby, passing iconic sights like Burj Al Arab and Atlantis up close. Expect laughter (especially if you try some Arabic), bottled water to keep cool, and time to soak in views most people only see from shore. It’s personal, lively, and just a bit unpredictable—in a good way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 350View ›
Global Village Dubai tour: 50 million flowers, then shopping
Global Village Dubai tour: 50 million flowers, then shopping★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (114)5h–6hYou spend your evening walking through the world's largest flower garden, then move to a multi-country shopping and entertainment complex with live shows and dining. Hotel pickup and entry to both attractions are included, with water provided throughout. Expect to be out for five to six hours and to do a fair amount of walking in warm conditions, even as the sun sets.Is it for me?Right for families or pairs wanting to see both the Miracle Garden and Global Village in one evening without arranging transport or buying separate tickets. The five to six hours and amount of walking mean you'll be on your feet, but that's what lets you cover both attractions in a single outing.Free cancellationfromAED 339View ›
Dubai Morning Desert Safari: 4x4 Dune Bashing & Camel Ride
Dubai Morning Desert Safari: 4x4 Dune Bashing & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (114)4h 30mYou're picked up from your Dubai hotel or home, driven into the red dunes for 4x4 dune bashing that tilts the vehicle at angles that feel impossible, then ride a camel the way people did centuries ago, and sand board down the big dunes with your camera ready. The whole morning finishes before the heat sets in, and the driver brings you back to your door.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core desert experience — dune bashing, camels, sand boarding — without arranging transport or timing it yourself; the early pickup means you avoid the midday heat and crowds, which is what makes a few hours in the dunes actually enjoyable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 94View ›
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