Top Activities on the Ground in Dubai - page 3

Skip the hassle of securing tickets on arrival and guarantee your visit to the Burj Khalifa's 124th-floor "At the Top" observation deck by booking in advance. Enjoy panoramic city views stretching over Dubai Marina and the Burj Al Arab, zoom in on landmarks with digital telescopes, and browse the gift shop before heading back down—an easy, stress-free way to experience Dubai’s most famous attraction.

Enjoy the beauty of the Lahbab desert in the early morning hours on an action-packed desert safari. First, enjoy dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle with a professional driver. After a photo stop at a high dune, try your hand at sandboarding or partake in a camel ride. You can also try quad biking (not included).

Enjoy a unique way to explore the hidden gems of Dubai when you hop on an e-scooter and join this small-group tour of the city's coolest spots. Travel like a local and uncover fascinating stories about Dubai Marina, including its rich history and cultural significance. From the world's tallest skyscrapers to Bluewaters Island, you'll cover it all. Along the way, your guide will reveal the best places to relax, eat, and have fun in the city.

The UAE is more than just Dubai – its capital city Abu Dhabi warrants a visit too. Embark on a full-day trip, with convenient hotel pickup included, and travel to the city’s must-see landmarks, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Marina Mall, Qasr Al Watan palace, and more.

Escape the city for a thrilling desert adventure on this afternoon tour from Dubai. Drive through the Dubai Desert in a 4x4, get your adrenaline pumping as you enjoy quad biking, and camel riding in the dunes, and experience Arabic culture with a delicious dinner and dance show at a traditional desert camp.

An ATV (quad bike) excursion is a thrilling way to explore the Dubai Desert and this tour lets you spend even longer behind the wheel. After your ATV tour, continue to a desert camp, where you can ride camels, enjoy belly dancing and tanoura performances, and refuel with a tasty buffet dinner.

Don't spend your Dubai layover sitting around the terminal. Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the emirate instead. Explore Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with a personal guide, taking in heritage landmarks like the Bastakiya Historic District and the dazzling display of towering structures—such as Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest artificial structure—and visiting souks selling everything from spices to gemstones. Peruse the Dubai Museum, board a traditional 'abra' for a ride across Dubai Creek and simply marvel at the jaw-dropping (and ever-growing) skyline. This tour includes round-trip airport transfer.

Discover the village of Hatta, tucked away in the Hajar Mountains, on this day trip from Dubai. Join a small group and venture into the desert to the village where you enjoy a guided tour of its highlights. Visit the Hatta Heritage Village, the water dam, Wadi Shawka, and enjoy panoramic views of the area from Hatta Hill Park.

Many desert safaris from Dubai only let you experience it in the evening or morning. An overnight option gives you the best of both worlds, letting you see sunrise and sunset in the desert. Partake in all the typical activities, such as dune bashing and sandboarding. You'll also learn about the Bedouin lifestyle through cultural shows, a delicious dinner, and sleeping in a traditional tent for the night.

Skip the Dubai party scene for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) desert experience with a barbecue dinner and live entertainment. Unlike similar desert outings, this experience allows travelers a full one hour for independent ATV sessions and includes three live performances: belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and a fire show. In addition, it includes a short camel ride, henna tattoo sessions, sandboarding, and a barbecue dinner.

This evening safari begins with dune bashing in the open desert near Lahbab and finishes with dinner accompanied by dancing and fire and light shows. In between, travelers can hop on all-terrain vehicles (ATV), ride camels, try sandboarding, don traditional Arabic clothing, get henna tattoos, and more. This experience includes round-trip transportation from anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah.

Start your morning off with an adrenaline-pumping experience with this desert safari just outside of Dubai. Venture into the Lahbab Desert in a 4x4 where you enjoy a thrilling dune bashing session. Then get on your quad bike for time to zip around the dunes before climbing atop a camel for a leisurely ride.

Start your morning off on a high note when you take to the Dubai Desert for a thrilling safari. Your tour begins with a thrilling dune-bashing tour through the dunes until you reach a desert camp. Then, climb atop a camel for a photo opportunity and a short ride across the dunes. End your safari with an exciting ride down the golden sands on a sandboard.

Experience a different side of Dubai and enjoy a wildlife drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a luxury Land Rover Defender with hotel pickup and drop-off. Spot Arabian oryx and gazelles while learning about the desert’s fragile ecosystem. Finish with a gourmet breakfast at a private camp, set in a sustainably-built oasis among the dunes.

Make the most of the outdoor adventures offered by Dubai’s dunes on a desert safari that tags a quad bike ride and dune bash onto an evening desert BBQ. Rather than book separate desert excursions, do everything in one outing: drive a quad across the sands, ride a 4x4 over dunes, try sandboarding and visit a desert camp. Here, enjoy activities such as camel riding and henna art before a starlit BBQ dinner and live entertainments.

Embark on an unforgettable desert adventure featuring thrilling dune bashing, sandboarding, and a quad bike ride through Dubai’s golden dunes. Enjoy camel rides, henna tattoos, and a stunning sunset before relaxing at a Bedouin-style camp with a barbecue buffet dinner and live entertainment, including belly dancing and Tanoura shows. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this experience offers the perfect blend of adventure and Arabian culture.

Enjoy four thrilling activities on this action-packed Dubai desert safari. Zip through the dunes on a dune-bashing tour, take the wheel for a fun self-drive quad bike circuit, enjoy a camel ride in the desert, and try sandboarding down the dunes. This morning tour includes convenient hotel pickup and returns you to the city in time for lunch, avoiding the hottest part of the day.

Seeing Dubai’s top waterfront landmarks on your own can mean sitting in traffic or paying for expensive private charters—but this high-speed RIB (rigid inflatable boat) cruise offers a faster, more cost-effective option. Departing from Dubai Marina, skim across the water for unobstructed views of the Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, the Burj Al Arab, and royal palaces—a vantage point most travelers miss out on.

Experience the beauty and thrill of the Dubai desert on this 4-hour morning safari, featuring dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, a scenic camel ride, and sandboarding on golden-red dunes. Upgrade your adventure with optional quad biking or dune buggy rides for an extra adrenaline rush. With hotel pickup, expert guides, and stunning desert landscapes, this tour is perfect for adventure seekers and first-time visitors alike.

Trade the bustling city of Dubai for the desert during this evening safari. Explore the golden sands on quad bikes, during a dune bashing session, and on a sandboard. Then, head to a desert camp to enjoy more activities, like a camel ride or henna painting, before tucking into a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. Watch a live show of belly and folk dancing before heading back to Dubai.

Escape Dubai's cityscape for a morning, by hitting the nearby sand dunes. This tour includes pickup from your hotel by Land Cruiser, to take you directly to the desert for a half-day adventure. An English-speaking guide leads you through the desert. Ride a camel in the golden morning light, take photos and sandboard before enjoying refreshments at the desert camp.

Most Dubai desert tours fill the afternoon and evening, and many charge extra for all-terrain vehicle rides. By contrast, this tour lets you enjoy the desert in cooler temperatures, leaves the rest of your day free, and includes an ATV trek. Hit the high dunes of the Lahbab Desert and enjoy a dune bash, sandboarding, an ATV ride, and a camel ride.

Save vacation money and time with this combo ticket to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo—two of Dubai’s must-visit attractions, and both located at the Dubai Mall. Prebook to secure your preferred visit times, and visit the Burj Khalifa’s ‘At the Top’ to admire the bird’s-eye views. Then, descend to Dubai Aquarium to explore its displays of undersea life. Upgrade for return transport from your hotel.

Get ready for a wild ride when you join this full-day desert excursion full of thrills in Dubai. Hop on a camel and sand board your way through the iconic red dunes of Al Lahab. And when the sun goes down, enjoy the sizzling barbecue dinner waiting for you. Whether you're a sand-surfer or a dune-basher, this evening desert safari is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make lasting memories.