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Exploring Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque independently may leave you with only a superficial take on this vast place of worship—the UAE’s biggest. Get the most from a visit on this half-day tour from Dubai with a guide. Admire the interiors and learn the history behind the mosaics and calligraphy. An optional visit to the Zayed National Museum offers insight into the UAE’s heritage through engaging exhibits.

Spend a night out in Dubai with spectacular views from the water aboard a cruise. Explore the Dubai Marina and immerse yourself in Arabic culture by sailing on a wooden dhow that’s been upgraded with modern comforts. Your buffet dinner offers a mix of local cuisines for variety, and you’ll enjoy a traditional tanoura dance performance.

Embark on a thrilling half-day adventure to Dubai’s Red Dunes, starting with a 4x4 hotel pickup and a scenic drive to Lahbab’s golden sands. Enjoy adrenaline-pumping dune bashing, sandboarding, and optional quad biking, along with a short camel ride and photo opportunities atop the dunes. This immersive experience combines adventure, stunning desert landscapes, and a touch of Bedouin culture, with a portion of your booking supporting desert preservation.

Set sail on a luxury yacht from Dubai Marina and enjoy views of the city and landmarks at sunset. With a professional captain and crew to take care of everything, including photos, you can sit back and soak up the views. Enjoy complimentary snacks and bottled water, with alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

Embark on a comprehensive Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai and explore the capital’s iconic landmarks. Visit the world-renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and the luxurious Emirates Palace. Drive along the picturesque Corniche and Yas Island, home to Ferrari World. Stop for a photo op at Ferrari World and shop at the Dates and Carpet Markets. Experience the blend of modernity and tradition on this full-day tour, with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or residence.

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.

Dubai is full of fascinating landmarks, but they are spread out, which makes getting around a hassle without a car, especially on hot days. Ensure a seamless day of sightseeing on a group tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include modern attractions such as the Dubai, seeing the Dubai Frame, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, the souks of Old Dubai, and a ride on an "abra" (traditional wooden boat).

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.

Ensure you don’t lose out on the chance to visit the world’s tallest building by booking your ticket to the Burj Khalifa’s incredible Level 124 in advance. This experience gives you the opportunity to enjoy unrivaled panoramas of Dubai from one of the world’s highest outdoor observation decks. Ride a moving sidewalk and state-of-the-art elevator to the top and enjoy a visual presentation of the story behind the Burj Khalifa during the journey. Choose to visit ‘At The Top’ during the day or evening, depending on your preference. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry to into the Burj Khalifa At The Top Experience.

Visiting Dubai’s desert independently won’t unlock the dune sports or Bedouin-inspired entertainment offered by organized safaris. This premium experience delivers the works, with the added bonus of the red-dune Lahbab desert as a setting. After a 4WD dune bash, go sandboarding before camel rides, a gourmet barbecue buffet, shows, and stargazing.

Embark on a unique desert adventure and be immersed in the rich traditions of Bedouin life. From learning the art of falconry and Arabic coffee making to enjoying traditional performances and henna tattoos, this journey offers an authentic experience that goes beyond the ordinary desert safari. Travel through the vast desert in a 1950s Land Rover and view native wildlife and plants in a sustainable way.

Each season, as the weather begins to cool at the onset of winter, the gates reopen at Dubai Miracle Garden. With more than 150 million flowers in full bloom, this 72,000-sq-m paradise has flowered into one of the region’s most picturesque, sweet-scented destinations since it first opened nearly nine years ago – fittingly, on Valentine’s Day. Dubai Miracle Garden was awarded by the esteemed Guinness World Records panel for having the largest vertical garden, in 2013, as well as the planet’s largest floral sculpture forming the shape of an Airbus A380, in 2016. Two years later, we built the tallest topiary sculpture in the world; the 18-metre sculpture feature was Disney’s first character floral display in the Middle East – officially licenced – and was made with 100,000 plants and flowers, weighing in at nearly 35 tons.

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.

Dubai has traditions and history that are challenging to spot for newcomers, especially if they stick to the usual tourist circuit. On this small-group tour, see the “real” old Dubai starting from Al Fahidi historical neighborhood, which shows how the city appeared from about the mid-19th-century through the 1970s. Other highlights include visiting Al Seef, the Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort, and the Coins Museum. Finish your tour with a traditional boat ride to gold and spice markets.

See Dubai’s highlights in a short amount of time with this stress-free tour. Traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, visit the beachside Burj Al Arab hotel, the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, the vibrant Al Bastikiya neighborhood, the Dubai Museum, and more. End your tour by exploring the textile markets, and the Spice and Gold Souk.

Explore the waterways of Dubai Marina on this 2-hour, sightseeing dinner cruise. Climb aboard the ‘Dhow Alexandra,’ a wooden Arabic Ship that has been refurbished and renovated into a high-class floating restaurant operating in Dubai Marina. The Dhow Cruise Dinner has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Enjoy a buffet dinner plus entertainment and a spectacular view of the city skyline from the water.

Shift your Dubai vacation up a gear with an exciting afternoon and evening desert adventure. Leave Dubai by 4x4 with a professional driver, and travel to an area of high, golden dunes. Experience an exhilarating dune drive, stop for photos of a luminous sunset, and up the pace with an adrenaline-pumping sandboarding session. Later, enjoy a camel ride and other fun activities at a beautiful desert camp. If you've upgraded to a full evening tour, sit down to a barbecue dinner and shows from spinning tanoura dancers, belly dancers, and other artists.

Step aboard the luxury catamaran in Dubai Marina for an unforgettable dinner cruise experience. Enjoy a lavish international buffet catered by Millennium Copthorne Hotel, featuring a wide selection of Arabic, international, and vegetarian dishes with desserts. After welcome drinks and check-in, the crew will guide you to your reserved seat on the open-air Upper Deck or A/C Main Deck. Sail past stunning landmarks like Bluewater Island and Ain Dubai, enjoying live entertainment including a Tanura show, a Darbuka drum act, and soulful live singing, followed by the international DJ. Whether you're a couple, a family, or a group of friends, this premium experience offers luxury dining, entertainment, and breathtaking views in one perfect evening.

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.

Combine a fast-paced quad bike adventure in the desert with a Middle Eastern-style dinner and five live entertainment shows under the stars. Watch the sunset over sky-high sand dunes, hop on a camel for a scenic ride across the desert, and try local flavors at the dinner buffet. You won't have to worry about booking transportation with pickup and drop-off in Dubai included.

Palm Jumeirah is known for its glitzy and glamourous hotels and apartments, so it’s no wonder why this Dubai helicopter tour—a truly glamorous experience itself—takes off from the island. Soar over the city to see top attractions like the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa from the sky and bypass the crowds on land.

Duabi is a huge city packed with people every day. Avoid the hustle and bustle on land and go on this Duabi Speedboat Tour by RIB. This tour lets you cruise comfortably as you see spots like Atlantic, The Palm, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Marina. You’ll also cruise by Palm Jumeirah and take in views of the Dubai skyline. Bottled water is included for convenience.

Gaining insight into Dubai’s history and culture can be tricky in the modern metropolis. Learn about Dubai’s journey from traditional village to global city on a city tour, and discover landmarks including Burj al Arab, the Spice Souk, and Burj Khalifa with insights provided by a guide. Explore by foot, boat, and private vehicle for an immersive experience, and save time finding a meeting point with included pickup from your hotel.

Add an exciting ride on a rugged quad bike to the traditional Dubai desert experience. In addition to camel riding, sandboarding, and dune bashing, guests can enjoy a falcon photo opportunity and pilot a quad bike through the Lahbab Desert. Once you reach the desert camp, enjoy a barbecue buffet accompanied by live entertainment including belly dancing, Tanoura, Khaleeji, Dabka, and a fire show.