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Dubai Red Dunes: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Desert Safari
Dubai Red Dunes: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Desert Safari★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,830)6h–7hYou’ll race across Dubai’s red dunes by quad bike, try sandboarding or camel riding with a local guide, then settle into a premium camp for a BBQ dinner with live dance shows under desert skies. Expect laughter, new tastes, and moments that linger after you’re back in your hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAED 282View ›
Dubai: 90-Minute RIB Speedboat Tour & Palm Jumeirah
Dubai: 90-Minute RIB Speedboat Tour & Palm Jumeirah★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (1,811)1h 30mYou board a speedboat at Marina Mansion and spend 90 minutes circling Dubai's landmarks from the water: Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis resort, Dubai Marina's towers, and Burj Al Arab. A skipper provides live commentary while you photograph the skyline. Water and life jackets are included; you'll get splashed, so bring a change of clothes. Multiple departure times let you choose morning or afternoon, and you're back within two hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dubai's main waterfront landmarks — Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina — in one trip without renting a boat or spending a full day on the water. The fixed 90-minute schedule and included transport to the meeting point mean you can fit it between other plans.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromAED 136View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Self-Drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
Dubai Red Dunes: Self-Drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,624)4h 30mYou’ll race across Dubai’s Lehbab red dunes on your own quad bike, try your luck at sand boarding (expect sand everywhere), sip Arabic coffee with fresh sweets at an Arabian camp, and ride camels under wide desert skies. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading the way, it’s a day that sticks with you long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.Free cancellationfromAED 226View ›
Dubai Marina: Ain Dubai Boat Cruise with Live DJ & Snacks
Dubai Marina: Ain Dubai Boat Cruise with Live DJ & Snacks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,618)1hYou’ll watch Dubai’s skyline come alive from a boat on the marina, cruise past Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai with live music in your ears and city lights all around you. Enjoy tropical drinks, light snacks, and stories from your local guide before heading back ashore — probably wishing for one more lap.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 102View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & 5-Star Buffet
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & 5-Star Buffet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (1,571)7hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven into Al Lahbab's red dunes for 25–30 minutes of dune bashing, then spend the evening at a campsite doing camel rides, henna painting, and watching live entertainment (Tanura, belly dance, fire show). Dinner is an unlimited international buffet with both meat and vegetarian options, plus Arabic coffee and dates. The driver brings you back to your hotel when it's done.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Dubai desert experience — dune driving, camel riding, entertainment and a proper dinner — without arranging separate transport or negotiating prices at the gate; the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that.Free cancellationfromAED 264View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Dune Buggy Safari & Sandboarding Pickup
Dubai Red Dunes: Dune Buggy Safari & Sandboarding Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (1,550)6h 30mYou’ll feel the rush of driving your own dune buggy across Dubai’s red sands near Fossil Rock, try your luck at sandboarding (it’s trickier than it looks), and catch those wild desert colors as the sun shifts. With local guides looking out for you and pickup included, it’s less about perfection and more about just being part of that landscape for an afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromAED 495View ›
Dubai Dune Buggy & Sandboarding: Private 1-Hour Desert Adventure
Dubai Dune Buggy & Sandboarding: Private 1-Hour Desert Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (1,546)3h–4hYou drive a two-seater automatic dune buggy across Dubai's desert for one hour, with a safety convoy and professional guide handling the route. Sandboarding follows, then you return to your hotel. Arabic coffee and dates start your day in the guest lounge; all safety gear and insurance are included. No group waits, no transport to arrange.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to drive yourself across the dunes without arranging separate transport, hiring a guide, or timing sandboarding separately—the private setup and fixed itinerary handle all three in one outing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 1,111View ›
Dubai Airport Transfer DXB: Driver meets you at arrivals
Dubai Airport Transfer DXB: Driver meets you at arrivals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (1,539)1h–3hYou're picked up at the terminal by a professional driver in a private vehicle, tracked in real time so delays don't throw off the schedule, and driven directly to your hotel or residence without stops or detours. All fees are included upfront, and the service runs 24 hours, so arrival time doesn't matter. The fixed price and transparent booking mean you avoid the curb negotiation entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and curb negotiation entirely — the fixed price and real-time tracking mean you go straight from the terminal to your door without surprises or delays.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 62View ›
Dubai Superyacht Cruise: DJ, Swimming & Open Bar Experience
Dubai Superyacht Cruise: DJ, Swimming & Open Bar Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (1,517)3hYou’ll board a luxury superyacht in Dubai Harbour for a lively cruise with live DJ beats, premium open bar, and time to swim off deck. Sail past Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island while enjoying lunch or dinner onboard. Expect both upbeat party moments and quiet spaces to soak up city views — all with local guides making sure you’re looked after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%fromAED 474View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Quad Bike & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Quad Bike & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,498)6hYou’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing in Dubai’s Red Desert before slowing down with a gentle camel ride and fresh Arabic coffee at camp. Try quad biking across soft sands, taste smoky BBQ under lantern light, and watch live dance shows as evening falls. The mix of adrenaline and quiet moments will stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 264View ›
Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Burj Al Arab & BBQ
Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Burj Al Arab & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (1,498)2hYou board at Dubai Harbour, sail past Marina, the Ain Wheel, and Palm Jumeirah with recorded audio narration and tropical drinks included. On the 2-hour option, the boat reaches the Burj Al Arab and serves a live BBQ on deck. You choose between 1 or 2 hours depending on how much time you have and whether you want the meal included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Dubai's main waterfront landmarks without renting a boat or arranging your own transport — the yacht handles the route, timing, and food (if you choose the 2-hour option), which means you show up and sail.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 102View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Dunes: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,459)7hYou’ll feel Dubai’s red dunes under your feet as you try sandboarding and hold tight during dune bashing with your local guide. Ride camels at sunset while colors shift across Lahbab desert, then share stories over a Bedouin-style BBQ dinner with live music and dance shows under open sky. It’s lively but somehow peaceful too.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 301View ›
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers Day Trip
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (1,440)9h–10hYou’ll feel both cities shift around you on this day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi: step into the hush of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, pause at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s shimmering dome, stroll palace halls at Qasr Al Watan, and end high above it all at Etihad Towers. It’s more than just sights—it’s little moments you’ll carry home.Free cancellationKids −19%fromAED 414View ›
Dubai: Red Dune Safari, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows Pickup
Dubai: Red Dune Safari, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,420)7hYou’ll ride across Dubai’s red dunes in a 4x4 with your local guide before trying sandboarding and snapping photos at sunset. Afterward, relax at a desert camp with BBQ dinner and watch belly dancing, Tanoura spinning, and fire shows under lantern light. It’s lively but there are quieter moments too—like sharing tea or getting henna—before heading back to your hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromAED 182View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Red Dunes, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
Dubai Desert Safari: Red Dunes, Camel Ride & Sandboarding★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,384)4hYou’ll feel your heart race on wild dune bashing across Dubai’s Red Dunes before catching your breath on a gentle camel ride and trying sandboarding (don’t worry if you fall). With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading every step, it’s four hours of laughter, desert air, and those little moments that stick with you long after you’re back in the city.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 169View ›
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Louvre Day Trip
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & Louvre Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (1,327)8h–9hYou’ll walk barefoot across cool marble at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, catch glimpses of daily life along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, and watch sunlight dance through the Louvre’s dome. With included pickup and tickets plus a local guide who shares small stories along the way, this day trip brings together tradition and modern art in ways you’ll remember long after leaving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 282View ›
Dubai Red Sand Desert: ATV Quad, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Sand Desert: ATV Quad, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (1,321)6h 30mYou’ll ride through Dubai’s red sand desert in a 4x4 with a local guide, try your hand at ATV quad biking and camel riding, then relax with a BBQ buffet dinner as live shows light up the night. Expect laughter, real flavors and that feeling you only get watching sunset from a dune.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 147View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (1,320)6hYou’ll feel Dubai fade away as you ride into the Lahbab desert for quad biking, sandboarding and camel rides—with laughter echoing over red dunes and sunset photos you’ll keep forever. Enjoy a BBQ dinner under lanterns with live music and dance shows before heading back to your hotel with sand still in your shoes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 158View ›
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bash, Camel Ride & BBQ
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bash, Camel Ride & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,318)6hYou get picked up from your Dubai hotel and driven into the desert for dune bashing in a 4x4, then spend the afternoon at a Bedouin camp trying camel rides, sandboarding, henna, and Arabic coffee. Dinner is a full barbecue buffet with belly dancing and fire shows, and the driver returns you to your hotel as the night settles in.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main desert experience — dunes, camp, dinner, and shows — without arranging your own transport or timing multiple activities; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 83View ›
Dubai Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & Minivan 24/7
Dubai Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & Minivan 24/7★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (1,299)1m–1hA driver meets you at Dubai airport arrivals with your name, drives you directly to your hotel or residence in a new, air-conditioned vehicle, and drops you at the door. You avoid the taxi queue and meter negotiation, and the price is confirmed before you book. Sedan seats three; minivan seats five. Available 24/7, fully insured.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and meter negotiation — the driver waits at arrivals and the price is locked in, which is what makes a transfer from the airport stop being a hassle.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAED 49View ›
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