Top Dubai Half-day Tours

Dubai is a sprawling city and getting around its sights takes careful planning. Make it easy on yourself and view the landmarks in one comfortable outing without worrying about buses, metro trains or cabs. After pickup, enjoy photo ops at the Atlantis and Burj Al Arab; ride an “abra” boat, visit Dubai Museum, and see other highlights such as souks, all with a guide to reveal their backstories and secrets.

A perfect pick for travelers with limited time to explore Dubai, this private half-day adventure helps to check off some of the city’s most recognizable places. Enjoy the freedom to choose a package to suit your needs, with upgraded options available that include Burj Khalifa tickets. Then, enjoy a tour that showcases views of the Burj Al Arab, the Palm Jumeirah, the Blue Mosque, and more.

Book this half-day tour of the Arabian Desert with convenient round-trip transport from your Dubai hotel for an exciting excursion. In addition to navigating, your guide offers a range of activities for all ages, including dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides plus the option to upgrade for an ATV tour.

Many experiences in Dubai take you into the desert in the afternoon or at nighttime, but this quad bike safari lets you explore the Dubai Desert at one of the most beautiful times of the day. You’ll get to see the sunrise over the dunes as you spend time doing outdoor activities such as dune bashing, quad biking, and sandboarding. Pickup and drop-off are available within Dubai city limits only.

Immerse yourself in the Dubai desert without worrying about driving yourself to the sands or the complexities of booking different activities. With this safari, you’ll experience the classic desert adventures and an evening at a Bedouin-inspired camp, all served up for you. Travel to the Lahbab desert, ride its red dunes by 4WD, camel, and sandboard; and then savor a barbecue-buffet dinner, live shows, and more at the camp as the sun sets.

Get an overview of old and modern Dubai on a tour that saves you the hassle of planning your own itinerary. Explore the Blue Mosque—modeled on Istanbul's famous namesake—and check off other attractions including the Burj Al Arab. Ride an abra water taxi to the gold and spice souks and experience Dubai's traditional culture at a Heritage House museum and restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off make everything extra-easy.

Drive an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at full throttle across the sands and enjoy an exciting program of other desert exploits in one fuss-free trip with this premium experience from Dubai. Hit the red dunes of the Lahbab desert, bump around a 60-minute ATV circuit, and relax Bedouin-style at the 5-star Al Khayma camp. Sip coffee, ride camels, and enjoy an Arabic-costume photoshoot, barbecue-buffet, dance shows, and stargazing before returning.

Seeing both the historic and modern sides of Dubai can be challenging if you're on a tight schedule, but this half-day sightseeing tour makes it easy with a carefully planned—and comprehensive—itinerary. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach as you visit key landmarks including Dubai Creek, the Al Bastakiya heritage district, and Al Fahidi Fort. Trace the city’s roots, then pass by the bustling Spice and Gold souks, before a panoramic drive past Dubai’s contemporary architectural icons, including the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, and the Museum of the Future.

Delve deeper into the sights and culture of traditional Dubai than you could do alone easily on this tour. Rather than spend hours researching what to see, do, and eat in old Dubai, rely on a guide to save time and ensure you don’t miss anything. Shop in souks with tips from your guide, cross the creek by “abra” water taxi, visit Dubai Museum, roam the Al Fahidi quarter, and if you've upgraded to the premium tour, enjoy street food, Arabic coffee and other tastings.

Short on time in Dubai or just fancy ticking through the city’s highlights? If so, this half-day tour is perfect. Ride an ‘abra’ boat on Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and admire the Atlantis, the Palm and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The towering Dubai Frame is one of Dubai’s most unique architectural landmarks and affords incredible views of the city from its top walkway. On this half-day tour, combine a self-guided visit to the Dubai Frame with a comprehensive city tour of Dubai. Ride a traditional abra water taxi across Dubai Creek, browse the Gold and Spice souks, and visit Al Fahidi Fort, and enjoy photo stops at the Blue Mosque and Burj Al Arab.

Explore Dubai’s old and modern sights on a half- or full-day private tour. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle between must-see attractions, such as Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al-Arab, ride a traditional ‘abra’ water taxi, and explore the souks with commentary from your guide. This tour is completely customized to your interests, allowing you to add-on tickets to top attractions or include a tasty lunch, without the hassle of planning.

Swap the Dubai restaurant scene for a magical evening in the Sahara Desert Fortress, where Bedouin-style seating meets modern luxury in a half-day tour. Indulge in a dinner banquet as belly dancers and fire performers light up the night in this unforgettable desert setting. To top it off, enjoy camel rides, henna painting, or even horseback riding for a truly immersive experience.

Throw yourself into outdoor desert adventures before Dubai’s temperatures reach their heights on this morning safari. Rather than committing most of the day to the desert, visit a region of high, red dunes soon after sunrise, and set off by 4WD for a dune bash before camel riding and sandboarding sessions. Your experience finishes with a late-morning hotel drop-off, leaving your afternoon and evening free for relaxation or further sightseeing.

Discover the main attractions of Dubai on this half-day guided tour of the city. Wander through the Gold Souk, see Dubai Creek, and admire the stunning 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel. Following that, stop at the Jumeirah Mosque before driving through the man-made Palm Island to the Atlantis the Palm hotel.

Enjoy an action-packed adventure out on Dubai’s red-dune desert, followed by a buffet dinner under the open sky, during this shared two-for-one tour. Highlights include quad bike rides, a camelback safari, and dune bashing, followed by an entertainment-filled evening in a traditional campsite. Hotel, port, or airport transfers are included.

Discover the magic of Lahbab Desert on your own terms and choose a tour length that suits your schedule. On the 4-hour tour, enjoy high-energy dune bashing, sandboarding, and a peaceful camel ride. Or, choose to extend your journey with the 7-hour experience, offering a delightful BBQ dinner beneath the stars, live performances, and a variety of desert camp activities, such as henna art and photo ops with falcons.

Combine dune-bashing and sandboarding on this morning safari from Dubai. Booking these activities separately may be time-consuming, but this tour combines them and takes care of all the details. Head out into the desert in a 4WD vehicle driven by an experienced guide, where you'll slide up and down the dunes on a wild ride. Switch to a sandboard to go flying down the tall dunes, take a ride on a camel, then follow up with some refreshing beverages before returning to the city.

Save hours planning your Dubai itinerary and let someone else do the hard work for you instead, with this comprehensive private half-day tour. You can avoid crowded public transport and instead ride with ease between top landmarks, such as the Blue Mosque, the Museum of the Future, the Dubai Frame, and the Burj Khalifa.

See Abu Dhabi's top attractions on this half-day guided tour from Dubai. As the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi features many cultural and historical sights including the popular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an excellent example of Islamic architecture. Also, stop at the Emirates Palace and the Etihad Towers for photos, and drive along Corniche Road.

Experience the majesty of Dubai’s desert at sunrise, with the chance to spot native wildlife, on this early-morning safari. Rather than settle for a typical afternoon-and-evening safari, rise before dawn and travel to the desert sands around the Al Qudra Lakes by chauffeured 4WD. Watch the sun ascend over the sands, enjoy a dune bash, savor a picnic breakfast, and explore the desert as daylight takes hold to look for indigenous herds of Arabian gazelle and oryx.

Even if you spend hours searching the Internet or reading guide books, you will never really know the lesser-known places of interest. A good guide can tell you all the best places frequented by the locals and how to experience your trip as a true insider.

With so many malls and markets on offer, finding Dubai's shopping gems can be stressful and time-consuming. This private tour includes hotel pickup and chauffeured transport with a driver-guide offering shopping and haggling tips. Roam old Dubai's Gold and Spice Souks, browse tucked-away textile and fake designer markets, and shop at high fashion and jewelry malls—all with a private vehicle to carry you and your bags back to base.