Top United Arab Emirates Day Trips - page 2

Discover Dubai your way on a double-decker, open-top Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour. See highlights such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Old Dubai, with the freedom to hop on and off at key stops. Choose a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 5-day pass, with select tickets including extras like a Dubai Creek cruise and attraction admissions.

See Dubai's landmarks and beautiful coastline from the deck of a boat on the Persian Gulf. During this boat tour, available in the early morning and late evening to beat the desert heat, get views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina, and the Burj Al Arab. Bring your camera for photo ops and learn about the history and culture of Dubai through your guide's narration.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the thrills of the desert on an exciting desert safari from Dubai. Start your evening with a dune bashing session on your way to the Bedouin desert camp. Then enjoy several activities including a camel ride and sandboarding before sitting down for dinner. While you dine on a sumptuous barbecue dinner, watch live entertainment with belly dancers and a fire show.

Experience the romantic desert charm of Dubai on this 6-hour safari tour. In a vintage G 230 Mercedes, explore Al Marmoom Desert Reserve and traverse through the historic Bedouin Village. Them, climb aboard your trusty camel for a short ride over the dunes. Afterward, indulge in a delightful three-course meal served by the local Bedouins, followed by stargazing with telescopes at one of nature's most dazzling skylines—vast sand dunes.

A trip to Dubai isn’t really complete until you’ve been to the desert. This extreme safari will take you on an off-road 4x4 adventure to the highest sand dunes in Dubai. You’ll get the chance to stop at the top and admire the sweeping desert views. Afterwards, spend time at a Bedouin desert camp, learning about their traditional way of life and being entertained.

Head into the Dubai desert for an evening of dining, adventure, and entertainment—without having to plan several excursions. Climb aboard an ATV for an adrenaline-fueled adventure through the golden sands. Then, enjoy a dune bashing experience. At the Bedouin-style camp, participate in other activities such as sandboarding or camel riding, before sitting down to a full buffet dinner complete with traditional Arab music and dancing.

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.

Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off 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.

Spread your wings while in Dubai on a day trip to Abu Dhabi, including lunch. Explore the futuristic UAE capital, visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a masterwork of modern Islamic architecture, and the Heritage Village, an open-air replica of an oasis village. Other highlights include photo stops at the Yas Marina F1 circuit and the Ferrari World theme park. Your tour includes lunch in the city, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

Skip the hassle (and disappointment) of choosing between Arabian Desert experiences. This complete package includes pickup anywhere in Dubai/Sharjah, dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, camel riding, sunset photography, henna painting, shisha, unlimited refreshments, dinner buffet, live belly dancing and Tanura, and fire shows—all at one camp. No coordinating transport or paying for add-ons, just pure desert adventure without the logistics headache.

Join this tour for a magnificent full-day expedition through the stunning heart of Dubai. Embark on a journey of discovery and experience the beauty of this metropolis. In addition to visiting the incredible Palm Jumeirah, an entire island resort with the myth of Atlantis as its theme, you'll also marvel at the renowned Burj Al Arab—the epitome of opulence—and the towering Burj Khalifa which holds the title of the world's largest man-made structure.

Discover Abu Dhabi on this full-day tour from Dubai, blending cultural heritage with modern elegance. Highlights include an inside visit to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a stop at the newly opened BAPS Hindu Mandir, and scenic drives past landmarks like Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and Corniche Road. Hotel pickup from most major Dubai hotels makes this tour a seamless way to explore the UAE’s capital and its sights.

View the Palm Jumeirah and other Dubai landmarks from the water on a RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) cruise. Board a RIB with a skipper, and cruise Dubai’s coastline with a camera in hand to enjoy the sights. Speed around the outer edges of the Palm past the Atlantis, The Palm; take in the tower-lined Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah; and admire the Burj Al Arab.

Experience the best of Abu Dhabi on this full-day tour from Dubai, featuring cultural landmarks and modern marvels. Visit the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire the luxurious Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan from the outside, and enjoy a photo stop at Ferrari World. Immerse yourself in the UAE’s heritage at the Heritage Village, all while traveling in comfort with hotel transfers included.

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 a private tour of Dubai with your friends or family members and a knowledgeable guide. On this full day excursion, you will hit the most important landmarks and neighborhoods of the city, including Zabeel Palace, Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest structure), Dubai Mall, Ski Dubai, Palm Jumeira Island, Dubai Marina, and much more. Visit the Dubai Museum and the souk markets to test your haggling skills. Along the way, learn about the city's journey from quaint fishing village to international metropolis and take advantage of the many great photo opportunities.

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.

See the breathtaking sites of Dubai from the top of the world’s tallest building. Visit the observation deck 124th floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa. At 1,483 feet (452 meters) tall, this living wonder is the most popular attraction in Dubai. Choose from an indoor, floor-to-ceiling glass view or step outside into the open-air terrace. Then enjoy a 360-degree view of the city, desert and ocean below. Special telescopes provide a closer look at the sites. Also, enjoy a multimedia presentation of the history of Dubai and pick up a souvenir on the way back down.

Set out to explore the magnificent landscapes of the Dubai Desert on this action-packed half-day tour. Marvel at the dramatic scenery in the Red Dunes and enjoy three thrilling activities in one morning. Saddle up for a short camel ride, zip through the desert in a 4x4 on a 45-minute dune bashing safari, then get your adrenaline pumping as you try sandboarding down the dunes.

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.