Top United Arab Emirates Day Trips - page 2

Visiting two of Abu Dhabi’s cultural attractions—the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi—from Dubai independently means relying on buses or cabs. This small-group tour includes transport and entrance fees, leaving you to enjoy the sights. Admire the Louvre's art before discovering the Grand Mosque on a guided tour, all with the assurance your return transport is organized. Central hotel pickup and drop-off provide final, convenient touches.

Experience Dubai’s star attractions in one day on a tour from Abu Dhabi. The full-day trip starts with a drive to this glamorous neighboring emirate, famous for its futuristic skyscrapers, malls and entertainments. Enjoy photo stops at the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Mosque. Before returning to Abu Dhabi, enjoy an included lunch, see the Dubai Fountains, and marvel at the soaring Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building.

Oman’s Musandam Peninsula is within day-trip distance of Dubai but organising a visit and cruise trip while there is challenging, especially with border crossings involved. This full-day tour frees you from any planning or fuss, so you can simply soak up the experience. Sail by Musandam’s fjords on an Arabian ‘dhow,’ snorkel and swim, and enjoy lunch on board, all without worrying about transport, paperwork, or timings.

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.

Explore the palaces, sites, and culture of Abu Dhabi on this small-group tour that includes a whole afternoon at Ferrari World. Follow your guide through the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Emirates Palace, and take a scenic drive along the Corniche. Then, get a thrill on Ferrari-themed rides such as the Formula Rossa rollercoaster and driving simulators at Ferrari World, with no need to hurry.

Ferrari World is the world’s first Ferrari-themed amusement park, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. On this full-day tour from Dubai, spend the morning sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, then enjoy entrance to Ferrari World with unlimited rides in the afternoon. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque and Heritage Village, admire landmarks such as the Emirates Palace and Presidential Palace, and drive the scenic Corniche.

Take a day trip from Dubai to Oman for a cruise on the waters of Khasab aboard a traditional Omani dhow boat. Enjoy views of passing mountains, remote beaches, and frolicking dolphins while you sail through the fjords. Stop at a couple of islands where you can swim, snorkel, and sunbathe and feast on a delicious buffet lunch onboard complete with fresh fruits and non-alcoholic drinks.

Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai boasts impressive water rides and adventures fit for all ages. Avoid the disappointment of a sold-out day by prebooking your entry ticket. Enjoy the attractions as you wish: careen down corkscrew chutes, ride through shark tunnels, watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island area, and unwind on the lazy rivers. Stick to the waterpark or upgrade to include a visit to The Lost World, the Atlantis-themed aquarium.

Many Abu Dhabi tours hurry between destinations, hoping to pack in as much sightseeing as possible. This private tour takes a slower pace, visiting three of the capital city’s top attractions in one day: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace. Spend at least several hours at each location with hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Dubai.

While most desert safaris use Jeeps, this tour stands out by traveling in a vintage Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s and offering unique experiences. In addition to the compulsory camel rides and desert photo ops, take part in an Arabic coffee-making demonstration, traditional “makeovers” in Arabic attire, and a 3-course Bedouin dinner. Towards evening, your tour guide narrates typical Bedouin folktales over a desert campfire.

The UAE capital of Abu Dhabi is known for its magnificent architecture and world-class shopping. On this tour, travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and take in all the highlights of the modern city. Marvel at the luxurious Emirates Palace, visit the lavish Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and learn about Abu Dhabi’s Arabian heritage at Al Watan Palace (entry included, but a tour guide is not included in this experience).

Discover the Arabian desert without the hassle of organizing individual activities with this desert safari. Starting with pickup from your Dubai hotel, relax knowing your transportation and entertainment are all sorted. Choose from a number of packages that offer a different selection of activities to suit your preferences, including dune bashing, camel riding, quad biking, and more.

Enjoy a desert safari featuring 30–40 minutes of dune bashing, optional quad biking, and a visit to a premium desert camp. Experience camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, and traditional Arabic dress photo opportunities. Savor a BBQ buffet dinner with international dishes and unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee, while watching live shows including Tanura, belly, Khaleeji, Debke, and fire dances.

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.

Explore two highlights of Dubai at your own pace with this combination package. The first, Burj Khalifa, is the world’s tallest structure at an astounding 2,716 feet (828 meters). Visit At the Top, the highest observation deck in the world, for panoramic views of Dubai, the ocean, and the surrounding desert. Then tour the Dubai Aquarium where you can see thousands of sea creatures, including the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world.

Enjoy two of Dubai’s natural desert attractions—wildlife and falconry—without the bustle of a group tour, or the hassle of arranging logistics yourself, during this private experience. After a wildlife safari drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, enjoy a private falconry session: flying birds from your hand, watching demos, and gaining personal instruction from your own falconer.

There’s so much to see and do in Abu Dhabi, but shortlisting highlights can take some time. Free up your vacation rather than getting bogged down in research with this efficient full-day sightseeing tour from Dubai. Places to see along the way include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi Dates Market, and plenty of photo opps—such as outside Ferrari World, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

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.

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.

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.

Fly a falcon and enjoy a desert wildlife drive on this tour from Dubai. Board a 4x4 with hotel pickup and roam the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to watch for animals such as the rare Arabian oryx, hares, and more. Then, enjoy a thrilling, interactive group falconry experience. Learn to fly a falcon from your glove and see prized birds and training techniques in action.

Ideal for culture connoisseurs, this desert safari features a heart-pounding dune bashing session, a camel ride, live cultural performances including belly dancing, a photo shoot in Arabic costume, a BBQ buffet dinner, and an ATV upgrade. From Dubai, visit an oasis and a camel farm in the Arabian Desert before watching a magical sunset. Learn about Arabian culture at a desert camp inspired by a Bedouin village, try your hand at sandboarding, and let local artists decorate your hands and feet with henna. Dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off in central Dubai are included.

Discover the best of Old and New Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab; ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Visit the Deira Spice Souk and the brilliant Gold Souk, then end in Downtown Dubai to see the famous Burj Khalifa.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the Dubai Desert on this evening safari. Set out on a thrilling dune-bashing excursion through the dunes, watch the sunset over the desert, then visit a traditional Emirati Bedouin camp. Immerse yourself in local traditions as you enjoy a short camel ride through the desert, smoke a shisha, or receive a henna tattoo. End the night with a delicious BBQ dinner accompanied by Tanura and belly dancing shows.