United Arab Emirates

Top Things to Do in United Arab Emirates

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Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sunset Dinner
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sunset Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (53)6h–7hYou're picked up from your hotel at 4:30pm and driven to the Lehbab Desert for 30–35 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4. Then you choose: camel ride, sand boarding, quad bike rental, or horse ride. At sunset, a buffet dinner arrives with live entertainment — Tanura, fire show, belly dance — while you get henna painted and a photo with a falcon. Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included throughout. Return is after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core desert experience — dune bashing, camel ride, entertainment, and dinner — without arranging transport or timing it yourself. The fixed 4:30pm pickup and included meal and activities mean you show up and the rest unfolds on schedule.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 297View ›
Dubai Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Meet-Greet
Dubai Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Meet-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (52)5m–2hYou're met at baggage claim by a uniformed representative, handed your destination envelope, and escorted to a private Mercedes waiting 50 meters away. The driver handles the route to any Dubai hotel — Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, or elsewhere — while you settle in. Pickup from your hotel works the same way, timed 3.5 hours before your flight so you're never cutting it close.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation entirely — the fixed price and prearranged pickup mean you go straight from baggage claim to your hotel without standing in a queue or wondering about the fare.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 420View ›
Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & Camel Ride
Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (52)4h–5hYou’ll get to ride quad bikes over red dunes, try sandboarding, snap photos with a falcon, and even meet camels—all before lunch. It’s an easy way to see another side of Dubai without losing your whole day.Is it for me?You're in the driver's seat—literally quad biking and sand boarding across the dunes yourself, with camel riding and dune bashing woven in, not just watching from a vehicle.Free cancellationfromAED 349View ›
Ras Al Khaimah Donut Ride: 15-Minute Towable Experience
Ras Al Khaimah Donut Ride: 15-Minute Towable Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (51)15mA private donut ride in Ras Al Khaimah is a 15-minute water sports activity where you hold on to an inflatable towable while a speedboat pulls you across the water at speed. The ride includes a life jacket and suits families and thrill seekers alike; it requires no prior experience and works for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want the pure sensation of speed and water without needing to learn a skill or follow a course — the donut does the work, and you hold on for the ride.Free cancellationBest valuefromAED 220View ›
Dubai Helicopter Tour: Burj Khalifa & Palm Jumeirah Views
Dubai Helicopter Tour: Burj Khalifa & Palm Jumeirah Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (51)12m–25mYou fly 12 to 25 minutes depending on the package, seeing the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Atlantis The Palm from directly above with in-flight narration explaining what's below. Hotel pickup is available as an add-on. Arrive 45 minutes early with your passport, and the helicopter does the rest.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dubai's most famous landmarks from a perspective you can't get any other way, and you'd rather have a pilot and narration handle the navigation than figure out the angles yourself from a boat or tall building.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 909View ›
Dubai Desert: Safari with BBQ Dinner & Camel Ride
Dubai Desert: Safari with BBQ Dinner & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (49)6hYou’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing in Dubai’s red sands before slowing down for sunset photos and a gentle camel ride. Taste local BBQ under desert stars, try on traditional dress, and watch fire dancers light up the night — all with hotel pickup included. It’s an evening you’ll remember long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 200View ›
Dubai Marina: Italian Sunset Cruise, 15 Guests & Drinks
Dubai Marina: Italian Sunset Cruise, 15 Guests & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (48)2hYou board a fifteen-person yacht with Captain Gianfranco, sail past Ain Dubai and The Palm for two hours as the sun sets, eat Italian food and drink included wine or spirits, and watch Burj Al Arab light up across the water. The VIP upgrade adds a private deck lounge and bubbly. You return as the city's lights come on.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Dubai Marina sunset without the crowd—fifteen guests instead of fifty means the crew actually knows you're there, and the Italian food and included drinks arrive while you're watching the skyline change color, not after you've already left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 199View ›
Private Dubai City Tour from Abu Dhabi: Abra ride and souks
Private Dubai City Tour from Abu Dhabi: Abra ride and souks★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (48)9hYour day includes hotel pickup from Abu Dhabi, a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, and stops at Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Mall, Bur Dubai, the Spice Souk, and the Gold Souk. An abra ride across the creek is included; bottled water is provided. Free time at Dubai Mall is yours to spend on lunch or shopping. The driver coordinates by WhatsApp before pickup and adjusts the route based on traffic and timing throughout the day.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're staying in Abu Dhabi and want to see Dubai's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the private vehicle and driver-guide handle all the logistics and route adjustments, so you just show up at your hotel.Free cancellationfromAED 508View ›
Private Dubai City Tour From Abu Dhabi: 8 Hours
Private Dubai City Tour From Abu Dhabi: 8 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (48)8hA private Dubai city tour departing from Abu Dhabi covers the Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Sheikh Zayed Road with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The itinerary runs eight hours and visits photo stops at Dubai Creek and the Atlantis hotel, ending at Dubai Mall; lunch is not included, but bottled water is provided throughout the day.Is it for me?Starting from Abu Dhabi, your guide handles the driving while you take in Dubai's evolution from the historic museum and souks to the modern skyline along Sheikh Zayed Road and Palm Jumeirah.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 1,205View ›
Abu Dhabi: Empty Quarter Desert Safari with Sunset Picnic
Abu Dhabi: Empty Quarter Desert Safari with Sunset Picnic★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (47)10hYou’ll ride through Rub Al Khali’s endless dunes with a local guide, climb Tal Moreb dune (or try to), visit a camel farm, and share a picnic lunch near an oasis. As sunset colors spill across the sand, you’ll feel both small and oddly peaceful—something you might carry home long after.Free cancellationfromAED 922View ›
Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Ferrari World
Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Ferrari World★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (47)8hYou're picked up from your Dubai hotel and driven to Abu Dhabi's main sights in a single loop: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with its crystal chandeliers and marble gardens, the Heritage Village's traditional souk, a lunch stop at Marina Mall, views of the Louvre and Saadiyat Island, and a quick stop at Ferrari World. The whole day takes about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport, dropping you back at your hotel by early evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Abu Dhabi's main landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport and tickets—the fixed pickup time and guided route handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sights.Free cancellationfromAED 155View ›
Private Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Live Shows
Private Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Live Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (47)3h–6hYou’ll get private transport, expert guides, dune bashing thrills, camel rides, sandboarding, and a full BBQ dinner under desert stars—with live shows and local touches all included.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 1,054View ›
Dubai Red Dunes: Private Desert Safari with Camel Ride
Dubai Red Dunes: Private Desert Safari with Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (45)4hYou’ll feel the rush of dune bashing in Lahbab’s red sands, try your balance at sandboarding, and slow down for a traditional camel ride led by a local guide. With private pickup from your Dubai hotel and plenty of chances for photos (including with a falcon), this morning desert safari leaves you with more than just sand in your shoes — maybe even a new story or two.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 715View ›
Abu Dhabi Private Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi Private Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Emirates Palace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (45)8hYou're picked up from your Dubai hotel and driven to Abu Dhabi for a private tour that hits the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then branches into your choice of Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan, Etihad Towers, the Heritage Village, the Louvre, or Ferrari World. Lunch happens at Marina Mall. Bottled water is included, and you return to Dubai in the evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Abu Dhabi's main sights without arranging your own transport or managing entry times—the private format means you skip the group-tour pace and pick what actually interests you.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 941View ›
Dubai Miracle Garden: 150M Flowers & Guinness Record Wall
Dubai Miracle Garden: 150M Flowers & Guinness Record Wall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.16 (45)3h–4hYou get entry to a 72,000-sqm garden holding over 150 million flowers, including the world's largest Guinness-record flower wall, a working floral clock, and a giant A380 made entirely of blooms. Winter season only. Upgrade available to visit the adjacent Butterfly Garden with 10,000+ live butterflies.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Dubai during winter who wants to see record-holding flower installations and themed gardens without arranging separate transport — the garden is a single, contained attraction with clear entry and exit.Free cancellationfromAED 136View ›
Dubai Airport DXB Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-Greet
Dubai Airport DXB Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.09 (45)15mYou're met at Dubai Airport arrivals with a sign bearing your name, then driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle directly to your accommodation. The service includes 45 minutes of free waiting time if your luggage or paperwork takes longer, and all fees are fixed upfront — no surge pricing, no hidden charges. Your driver has your hotel address and contact details before you land, so the handoff is smooth and you can focus on getting to your room.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare — the fixed price and pre-arranged driver mean your first hour in Dubai is already handled, leaving you free to rest or get settled.Free cancellationfromAED 145View ›
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island Dhow Cruise & Ferrari World Views
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island Dhow Cruise & Ferrari World Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (44)1hYou board a traditional dhow at Yas Marina and spend an hour cruising past Ferrari World, the F1 circuit, and the island's waterfront developments — some finished, some mid-construction. Soft drinks are included throughout. The pace is slow enough to take photos and point things out, fast enough to cover the highlights. No walking, no transfers between stops, no time pressure.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Yas Island's main landmarks from the water without spending a full day on organized activities — the one-hour format fits into a shorter itinerary, and the boat's accessibility means you're not limited by mobility or traveling with young children.Free cancellationKids −16%fromAED 94View ›
Abu Dhabi: 4-Hour Desert Safari & Dune Bashing with Camel Ride
Abu Dhabi: 4-Hour Desert Safari & Dune Bashing with Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (44)4hYou're driven into Al Khatim Desert, buckled in for dune bashing across rolling sand, stopped at a camel farm for a short ride, and given time to sandboard or photograph the landscape. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with water and all activities. The whole thing wraps in four hours, with morning and evening options, so you get the desert without the overnight commitment.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the core desert experience — dunes, animals, sand — without committing to a full-day camp tour with dinner and entertainment. Four hours means you fit it into an afternoon and still have your evening free.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 203View ›
Dubai to Fujairah: Snorkeling Gulf of Oman & Round-Trip Transfer
Dubai to Fujairah: Snorkeling Gulf of Oman & Round-Trip Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (44)8hYou get picked up from Dubai city center, driven to Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman coast, briefed on snorkeling gear, and spend the morning in the water with life jackets and unlimited drinks included. The boat moves between snorkeling spots along the east coast, and you shower and rest before the return drive to Dubai. Transport costs 160 AED extra, payable on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel without arranging your own transport from Dubai or figuring out which coast has the better visibility — the drive and the boat route are already planned around what's actually in the water that day.Free cancellationfromAED 270View ›
Abu Dhabi: Sunset Corniche Cruise & Qasr Al Watan
Abu Dhabi: Sunset Corniche Cruise & Qasr Al Watan★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (44)2hYou board at AlBateen Marina and spend two hours on the water passing Qasr Al Watan palace and Etihad Towers, with a stop at Dolphin Island timed for the sunset. Water and soft drinks are included, and the pace is slow enough to actually see the buildings instead of just pass them. The boat returns before dark.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Abu Dhabi's main landmarks from the water without arranging transport or timing multiple stops — the cruise departs at sunset and handles the whole experience in two hours, so you get the light and the views without the logistics.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 1,400View ›
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