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Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque & Beach Half-Day Tour
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque & Beach Half-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (91)4hYou get hotel pickup, a licensed English-speaking guide, and stops at Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Beach, Palm Island, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa in around four hours. The tour includes bottled water and photo time at each location, with drop-off back at your hotel when it's finished. Book the shared option if you're flexible on pickup timing, or upgrade to private if you want a fixed schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Dubai for a short stay and want to see the main landmarks without arranging transport, timing each stop yourself, or committing to a full-day tour — the four-hour window hits the essentials and gets you back in time for lunch or an afternoon activity.Free cancellationKids −22%fromAED 339View ›
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour & Desert with Pickup
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour & Desert with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (90)4h–5hYou're collected from your hotel before dawn, driven to the desert launch site, and flown 30 to 60 minutes over the red dunes as the sun rises. Breakfast, a flight certificate, and refreshments are included; VIP options add dune bashing, a camel ride and a falcon photo. The whole outing takes five hours door-to-door, and you're back at your hotel by mid-morning.Is it for me?Right for anyone staying in Dubai who wants to see the desert from above without arranging their own transport or timing — the early start and fixed schedule are what make the sunrise flight possible and keep the whole thing contained in one morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 960View ›
Dubai Lahbab Red Dunes: Private 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
Dubai Lahbab Red Dunes: Private 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride & Sandboarding★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (90)4hYou’ll start your morning with a private 4x4 pickup in Dubai, heading straight for the vivid Lahbab Red Dunes. Ride camels across soft sands, feel your heart race during dune bashing, then try sandboarding before relaxing on your drive back. Every moment is paced for you — no crowds or waiting around — just time to soak up those wild desert colors and little surprises along the way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 749View ›
Dubai Desert: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboard Sunset Tour
Dubai Desert: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboard Sunset Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (90)4hYou’ll feel Dubai’s desert under your skin on this half-day tour — from dune bashing in a 4x4 to riding your own quad bike across golden sands, trying sandboarding (wiping out is part of the fun), then slowing down atop a camel as sunset colors spread everywhere. Hotel pickup makes it all easy.Free cancellationKids −24%fromAED 373View ›
Dubai Private 4x4 City Tour: Gold & Spice Souks, Marina Stops
Dubai Private 4x4 City Tour: Gold & Spice Souks, Marina Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (90)4hYou’ll ride through Dubai in a private 4x4 with a local guide—snapping photos at Burj Al-Arab, wandering the fragrant Spice Souk, marveling at gold displays, and soaking up marina views. Expect real conversations and plenty of sensory moments along the way—you might even surprise yourself with what sticks in your memory.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 847View ›
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Presidential Palace
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Presidential Palace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (90)9hYou'll spend the day moving through Abu Dhabi's landmarks — the Grand Mosque, Presidential Palace (with guided interior access), Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, and the Corniche — with lunch at Marina Mall and browsing time at the Dates and Carpet Markets. A guide manages the route and timing, so you get the main sights without arranging transport or tickets yourself. The drive from Dubai is about 1 hour 45 minutes each way.Is it for me?Book this if you want Abu Dhabi's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, entry tickets, or timing — the fixed itinerary and guide handle all of that, which is what makes a full city tour possible in a single departure from Dubai.Free cancellationfromAED 200View ›
Dubai Desert: ATV or Buggy Self-Drive, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert: ATV or Buggy Self-Drive, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (89)7hYou’ll get your hands sandy driving an ATV or buggy across Dubai’s red dunes before unwinding at a desert camp with camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, and a barbecue buffet dinner. Expect laughter (and maybe some sand in your shoes), local guides who keep things light, and moments where everything goes quiet except for the desert wind.Free cancellationfromAED 109View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Overnight Camel Caravan & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Dunes: Overnight Camel Caravan & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (89)16hYou’ll ride camels through Dubai’s Red Dunes at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a Bedouin-style camp after a BBQ dinner with live shows, wake up to fresh Arabic coffee and breakfast, and watch desert colors change around you. It’s not just about photos — you’ll feel part of something older than any city lights.Free cancellationfromAED 376View ›
Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise: 1-Hour Heritage & Modern Views
Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise: 1-Hour Heritage & Modern Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.49 (88)1hYou board a traditional wooden dhow at Al Seef and spend an hour cruising Dubai Creek, passing the Burj Khalifa, Infinity Bridge, and heritage landmarks while sipping unlimited soft drinks and listening to audio commentary about the city's history. The boat returns to Al Seef at the end, leaving you with a perspective on Dubai that most visitors miss — the one from the water, where the old and new still share the same space.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dubai's contrast between heritage and modern architecture without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed 1-hour departure means you step on, sit back, and let the creek show you what makes the city work.Free cancellationKids −25%fromAED 90View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Dune Bash & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Dune Bash & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (88)6h–7hYou’ll ride a quad bike across Dubai’s red dunes with a local guide cheering you on, then bounce through dune bashing in a 4x4 before relaxing at camp with shisha and BBQ dinner. Expect live dance shows under desert stars and small moments that stick with you long after you’ve brushed off the last bit of sand.Free cancellationKids −15%fromAED 489View ›
Dubai City Tour: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah & Souk with Pickup
Dubai City Tour: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah & Souk with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (88)5hYou’ll ride through Dubai’s wild mix of modern icons and old traditions—snap photos at Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, wander through spice-scented souks, and catch glimpses of daily life along Dubai Creek. With private transport and hotel pickup included, you get to focus on soaking it all in—and maybe laugh at yourself trying to pronounce “Jumeirah.”Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 750View ›
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Heritage Sights
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Heritage Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (88)7h–8hYou’ll walk barefoot across handwoven carpets in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, sip gold-flecked coffee inside Emirates Palace, watch city life drift by on the Corniche, and meet locals sharing their crafts in Heritage Village. This Abu Dhabi city tour isn’t just sights — it’s small moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Dubai.Free cancellationKids −19%fromAED 226View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboard & BBQ Dinner Shows
Dubai Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboard & BBQ Dinner Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (88)6hYou’ll feel Dubai’s desert come alive: crunching red sand underfoot, camel rides at sunset, wild dune bashing with a local guide, and evenings filled with music, dance shows, and fresh BBQ dinner beneath wide-open stars. Expect laughter (and maybe a sandy tumble), real flavors, and small moments that linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 245View ›
Dubai Old Town Walking Tour: Abra, Souks & Al Fahidi
Dubai Old Town Walking Tour: Abra, Souks & Al Fahidi★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (88)2hA two-hour walking tour of Dubai's oldest neighborhoods — Al Fahidi Historical District, Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks — led by a local guide in English. You walk through wind-tower houses made from gypsum and coral, ride a traditional wooden abra across the creek, and explore two of the city's most vibrant markets. Coffee, tea, water and snacks are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and history without translation delays. If you move slowly or need to sit down, the narrow alleys and souk crowds mean you can step aside and rejoin at your own pace — the group stays flexible and the two-hour frame doesn't rush you.Free cancellationKids −44%fromAED 145View ›
Dubai Desert: Morning Buggy Tour, Sandboarding & Camel Ride
Dubai Desert: Morning Buggy Tour, Sandboarding & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (88)3h–4hYou’ll trade skyscrapers for soft desert silence on this Dubai morning tour: driving your own buggy across rolling dunes, trying sandboarding (expect a little sand in unexpected places), and riding a camel with guidance from local handlers. Private pickup keeps things easy—just bring curiosity and maybe a spare pair of socks for later.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 1,800View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (88)6hYou’ll feel the rush of dune bashing in Lahbab before sunset, try a wobbly camel ride across glowing sands, and end up sharing barbecue under lanterns at an Al Aweer camp. With live shows, henna painting and sandboarding all included—and someone always ready with tea or a joke—it’s not just another evening out; it’s one you’ll remember when you need a bit of quiet magic.Free cancellationfromAED 87View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Buffet Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Buffet Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (87)7h 30mYou’ll ride over golden dunes in a 4x4 outside Dubai, try camel riding and sandboarding at sunset, then relax at a Bedouin camp with henna painting and shisha before enjoying a buffet dinner with live entertainment. Expect laughter, good food, and moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −100%fromAED 255View ›
Dubai: City Tour with Frame, Souks, Blue Mosque & Abra Ride
Dubai: City Tour with Frame, Souks, Blue Mosque & Abra Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (86)5h–6hYou’ll jump from old-world souks full of spice scents to futuristic icons like Dubai Frame—all in one day trip from your hotel in Dubai. Expect moments of laughter with your guide, stories behind landmarks like Burj Al Arab and Blue Mosque, plus a peaceful abra ride across Dubai Creek before heading back full of new impressions.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromAED 267View ›
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Heritage Village Day Trip
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Heritage Village Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (86)8h–10hYou’ll feel Abu Dhabi’s contrasts up close: grand marble mosques, lively markets with sweet dates, stories from local guides, and quick glimpses of modern icons like Ferrari World—all with hotel pickup and entry fees included. Expect moments of awe and quiet reflection mixed with laughter over coffee or a new taste you didn’t see coming.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 245View ›
Dubai: Morning City Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Photo Stops
Dubai: Morning City Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (86)5hYou’ll start your morning exploring Al Seef’s historic lanes before gliding across Dubai Creek by traditional abra boat. Dive into the lively Gold Souk and snap photos at Burj Al Arab and Dubai Frame—each stop showing you another side of Dubai’s energy and contrasts. Expect sensory surprises, small moments with locals, and plenty of stories to take home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAED 85View ›
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