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Dubai Balloon Ride & Atlantis Views with Guide
Dubai Balloon Ride & Atlantis Views with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (11)10mThis is your chance to float above Atlantis & Palm Jumeirah on a guided Dubai balloon ride—see iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai up close, with a professional pilot keeping things light (and safe). Includes your ticket and flight experience—plus those moments of quiet awe you’ll remember long after landing.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 203View ›
Ski Dubai: Indoor Slopes & Snow Rides with Equipment
Ski Dubai: Indoor Slopes & Snow Rides with Equipment★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (11)5h–6hYou enter a -1°C indoor ski resort in Dubai's mall, get dressed in thermal gear and snow boots, then ride the chairlift to the top of the slope. Your day includes unlimited access to Mountain Thriller, Snow Bullet zipline, Snow Park rides, and two hours on the slopes if you ski; beginners can take lessons. Equipment, locker, and hotel pickup are included, so you arrive ready to go and leave without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day of winter activities without arranging gear, transport, or lessons separately — everything arrives with you at the door, and the unlimited access to rides and the slope means you're not watching the clock or paying extra for each attraction.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 376View ›
Ski Dubai: Indoor Snow Park & 5 Slopes with Fast Entry
Ski Dubai: Indoor Snow Park & 5 Slopes with Fast Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (11)2hYou get fast-track entry to Ski Dubai's indoor snow park with all gear included, unlimited access to five slopes and snow activities like bobsled and tubing, and a chairlift ride. The whole experience happens inside the Mall of Emirates, so you're never far from shops, food, or air conditioning if you need a break.Is it for me?Book this if you want to escape Dubai's heat for a few hours without the hassle of buying tickets at the door or renting gear separately — the direct entry and included equipment mean you walk in ready to go.Instant confirmationInfants freefromAED 273View ›
Khasab Dhow Cruise from Dubai: Dolphins, Snorkeling & Lunch
Khasab Dhow Cruise from Dubai: Dolphins, Snorkeling & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (11)10hYou board a traditional dhow at Khasab and spend the day sailing past fjords and white sand beaches, watching dolphins surface naturally, snorkeling at Telegraphic Island in clear water, and swimming at Seebi Island. A buffet lunch with coffee and fresh fruit is served on board; snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided. Hotel pickup and return transport from Dubai are included, making it a full-day experience without arranging your own logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Khasab experience without arranging transport, timing multiple stops, or renting snorkeling gear yourself — the dhow's pace and included transfers mean you show up at your hotel and the rest unfolds on schedule.Free cancellationKids −18%fromAED 602View ›
Ain Dubai: 250m Ferris Wheel with Skip-the-Line Entry
Ain Dubai: 250m Ferris Wheel with Skip-the-Line Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)40m–50mYou skip the entry line and board an air-conditioned cabin for a 38-minute ride on the world's tallest observation wheel. From 250 meters up, you get unobstructed 360° views of Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, and the Arabian Gulf — ideal for photos at any time of day. Bluewaters Island has cafés and shops nearby if you want to extend the visit. Book your time slot in advance and arrive 15 minutes early.Is it for me?Book this if you want a quick, high-impact view of Dubai's layout and landmarks without arranging transport or navigating a crowded entry line — the skip-the-line access and fixed time slot remove both the wait and the guesswork.Free cancellationKids −15%fromAED 195View ›
Dubai Helicopter Ride: Burj Khalifa, Palm & Burj Al Arab Views
Dubai Helicopter Ride: Burj Khalifa, Palm & Burj Al Arab Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (10)12mYou’ll see Dubai’s icons—Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab—from angles most people never will. If you want a fresh look at the city (and some brag-worthy photos), this is it.Free cancellationfromAED 998View ›
Kayaking in Dubai: Learn to paddle Palm Jumeirah
Kayaking in Dubai: Learn to paddle Palm Jumeirah★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (10)1hA one-hour kayaking lesson in Dubai where you learn to paddle and navigate a kayak on the waters around Palm Jumeirah with a live English-speaking instructor. The lesson covers paddle technique, body weight control and essential safety skills like how to right a capsized kayak. Professional safety gear is provided, and the activity suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 8.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to paddle and handle a kayak in calm water with an instructor watching—the one-hour frame and small-group setup mean you get real feedback without feeling rushed or lost in a crowd.Free cancellationfromAED 177View ›
Dubai Full Day Tour: Abra Ride, Monorail & Top Sights
Dubai Full Day Tour: Abra Ride, Monorail & Top Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (10)8h–10hYou’ll get to see both sides of Dubai—from royal palaces to buzzing souks—all packed into one day with local stories and hands-on experiences like an abra ride across Dubai Creek and a monorail trip out to Atlantis on Palm Jumeirah.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 188View ›
The Green Planet Dubai Indoor Rainforest Tour with 3000 Animals
The Green Planet Dubai Indoor Rainforest Tour with 3000 Animals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (10)5h–6hThe Green Planet is an indoor rainforest biodome in Dubai where you explore four levels of tropical habitat — Flooded Rainforest, Forest Floor, Midstory and Canopy — with a trained guide, encountering over 3,000 plants and animals including free-flying birds, sloths, reptiles and insects. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes full park access, a guide in English, and 4 hours of free parking at CityWalk; hotel transfer is available as an add-on option.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Dubai and want to spend it indoors exploring a real rainforest ecosystem without the heat or the flight — the guide handles the education and the animal interactions, so you just move through the levels and watch what's there. Add the hotel transfer if you'd rather not navigate parking or arrange a taxi from your hotel.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 162View ›
Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium
Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark & Lost Chambers Aquarium★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (10)8h–12hYou get entry to over 30 waterpark slides, the beach, and — if you upgrade — access to the Lost Chambers Aquarium with 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits and a Touch Tank. Your e-ticket arrives by email and works on your phone. Bring a valid ID and plan for a full day.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting a full water-and-marine day in one location without arranging separate attractions — the combination ticket saves you the planning and the second entry fee, and the e-ticket system means you skip the ticket window entirely.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 542View ›
Ski Dubai Tickets: Skip the Line & Unlimited Snow Activities
Ski Dubai Tickets: Skip the Line & Unlimited Snow Activities★★★★★★★★★★ 4.10 (10)3h–6hYou skip the entry queue with fast-track tickets and get winter gear included — jacket, boots, gloves, helmet. Your day includes unlimited access to the snow cavern, tobogganing, bumper cars, and tube run, plus your choice of slope time or zipline rides depending on your ticket level. Everything happens indoors in Mall of Emirates, so you're not affected by Dubai's heat outside.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to experience snow in Dubai without arranging rental gear or spending your morning in an entry line — the skip-the-line ticket and included winter equipment mean you walk in and start playing within minutes of arrival.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 270View ›
Jet Car Ride Dubai: 20-Minute Burj Al Arab Water Adventure
Jet Car Ride Dubai: 20-Minute Burj Al Arab Water Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)20mA jet car ride on Dubai's water where you pilot a 1800cc watercraft with 200 horsepower past the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, guided by a certified captain who rides alongside on a separate jet ski and captures free photos and videos of your run. You choose between 20, 30 or 60 minutes and a 2-seat or 4-seat vehicle; the ride includes a safety briefing, life jacket, locker access and a shower facility on the pontoon.Is it for me?Pick the 20-minute option if you want a quick thrill and a taste of the water without a long time commitment; choose 30 or 60 minutes if you're comfortable on the throttle and want to explore further out past both landmarks. The 2-seat and 4-seat vehicles let you ride solo or bring passengers along—same certified captain, same free photos either way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 680View ›
Dubai Mall Shopping Tour: 1,200 Outlets & Dining
Dubai Mall Shopping Tour: 1,200 Outlets & Dining★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)4hA 4-hour guided shopping tour of Dubai Mall takes you through over 1,200 retail outlets, two anchor department stores (Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale's), and more than 200 international dining venues, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your driver-guide provides shopping assistance and navigation through the mall's layout, so you spend time browsing instead of finding your way around.Is it for me?The four-hour window fits a focused shopping session with time to explore multiple stores and grab a meal, but leaves your afternoon or evening free for other activities. If you need a full day at the mall or want to browse at a slower pace, a longer independent visit would suit you better.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 376View ›
Ski Dubai: Full Day Admission & Snow Activities
Ski Dubai: Full Day Admission & Snow Activities★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (9)6h–10hYou spend a full day in a real indoor snow environment with access to a 400-meter ski slope, penguin viewing, chairlift rides, the Snow Bullet zipline, tube run, bumper cars, and tobogganing. Cafes and shops are on-site, and lessons are available if you want them. Admission is valid all day, so you move between activities as you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day of snow activities without arranging separate bookings for each attraction — everything is included in one ticket, and you move between the slope, the zipline, the penguin area, and the play zones at your own pace.Free cancellationfromAED 271View ›
Dubai: Museum of Illusions entry ticket with playroom
Dubai: Museum of Illusions entry ticket with playroom★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (9)1h 30m–2hYou’ll dive into Dubai’s Museum of Illusions with hands-on exhibits that twist your senses, from walking through a spinning vortex tunnel to puzzling over brain teasers. Snap surreal photos in gravity-defying rooms and laugh along with locals as you explore at your own pace — these playful moments will stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −25%fromAED 105View ›
Palm Jumeirah & The View at The Palm: 360° Dubai Tower Tour
Palm Jumeirah & The View at The Palm: 360° Dubai Tower Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (8)2h–3hYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Palm Tower, where you enter The View observation deck on level 52 and spend time on the open-air terrace taking in 360-degree views of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Marina, and distant landmarks like Burj Khalifa. A premium lounge is available indoors if you need a break from the heat. The tour includes bottled water, your entry ticket, and return transport to your hotel.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Palm Jumeirah's full shape and Dubai's skyline from the one vantage point that makes sense of both — the hotel pickup and included entry remove the logistics, leaving you free to spend your time actually looking.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 376View ›
LEGOLAND Dubai Theme Park: 40+ attractions, 60 million bricks
LEGOLAND Dubai Theme Park: 40+ attractions, 60 million bricks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (8)6h–8hLEGOLAND Dubai is a LEGO theme park in Dubai with over 40 attractions spread across six themed zones: LEGO City, Kingdoms, Imagination, Adventure, MINILAND and the Factory. Visitors fly planes, drive boats, build LEGO figures, race cars, ride submarines and search for treasure, with entrance to the park included and the option to add water park access at checkout.Is it for me?The park is designed for families with children and runs 6 to 8 hours, so it suits a full day where kids move between different kinds of play—building, riding, exploring—rather than sustained walking or physical intensity. Strollers work throughout, and the zones let you set your own pace between attractions.Travelers' pickfromAED 322View ›
IMG Worlds Adventure Dubai: Five Themed Zones Indoors
IMG Worlds Adventure Dubai: Five Themed Zones Indoors★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (8)3h–6hYou get entry to all five themed zones, unlimited rides throughout the day, and parking included in the price. Marvel, Cartoon Network, Lost Valley, and The Haunted Town are all accessible from a single ticket. Spend the afternoon moving between worlds without buying add-ons or worrying about time limits on individual attractions.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day of rides without managing separate tickets, queues, or FastPass upgrades — the indoor setting and unlimited access mean you move at your own pace between five different worlds without the heat or the nickel-and-diming.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromAED 360View ›
Dubai: ATV Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboarding at Sunset
Dubai: ATV Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboarding at Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (8)5hYou get picked up from your Dubai hotel, driven to the desert, and spend the afternoon on a quad bike riding dunes and sandboarding down them. The camel ride and sunset photos happen near the end, and you're back in the city before dark. Helmets, goggles, drinks and the guide are all included, so you show up ready to ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured desert afternoon without arranging your own transport, bike rental or timing—the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you just show up and ride.Free cancellationfromAED 113View ›
LEGOLAND Water Park Dubai: 20+ Slides & Wave Pool Entry
LEGOLAND Water Park Dubai: 20+ Slides & Wave Pool Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (8)4hYou get entry to all 20+ LEGO-themed water slides, the wave pool, DUPLO toddler zone, and the Build-A-Raft River in one ticket. Parking is free, all attractions are included, and the whole park is designed for kids aged 2–12 so nothing feels too big or too small. Bring sunscreen and a change of clothes, and plan to spend the full day.Is it for me?Right for families with kids aged 2–12 who want a full water park day without hunting for age-appropriate rides or paying extra for attractions—everything is in one ticket and designed around that age group.Free cancellationfromAED 295View ›
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