Top United Arab Emirates Outdoor Activities - page 3

Experience Dubai’s iconic skyline from a unique vantage point on the water—something many travelers miss out on. This roughly one-hour yacht tour through Dubai Marina offers you an exclusive view of Ain Dubai, JBR, and Dubai Harbour from an open-air deck. Choose a departure time that suits your schedule, and enjoy refreshing tropical drinks while soaking in the city views. Relax, snap incredible photos, and experience Dubai’s skyline from a front-row seat.

Immerse yourself in the Abu Dhabi desert and savor a sunset barbecue on this half-day adventure. Venture into the desert around the city, and take a thrilling dune-bashing session, enjoy an optional camel ride, and continue to a desert camp in time for sundown. Try some sand boarding and perhaps get a henna tattoo. Watch a radiant desert sunset and finish with a succulent barbecue dinner and belly dancing show as dusk cloaks the dunes.

Explore Dubai's Red Dunes Desert on a quad bike adventure, where you’ll ride across rolling sand dunes after a quick guide-led intro. Then, head to a Bedouin-style camp for a barbecue dinner, complete with belly dancing, a vibrant Tanoura performance, and other traditional entertainment. It’s an unforgettable mix of thrill, flavor, and culture in one magical evening.

Our desert safari stands out by offering a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic local experience in the beautiful Abu Dhabi desert. Unlike standard tours, we focus on smaller groups, personalized service, and experienced professional drivers to ensure a safe and thrilling dune bashing experience. Guests enjoy a well-planned itinerary that includes top highlights such as dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, and a relaxing desert camp experience with BBQ dinner and live entertainment. We use well-maintained 4x4 vehicles and carefully selected desert locations like Al Khatim Desert, known for its stunning high dunes and less crowded environment. What truly sets us apart is our attention to detail—from timely pickups and friendly guides to quality food and a comfortable camp setup—ensuring every guest enjoys a smooth, memorable, and high-quality desert experience.

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.

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.

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.

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 charm of both old and new Dubai without having to worry about traveling in a large pack during this half- or full-day private tour. Start in the historic Al-Fahidi neighborhood and cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra water taxi to explore bustling souks. Visit landmarks such as the Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa, with the option to visit the observation decks.

Enjoy a mix of activities on one tour. Drive to the desert for dune bashing and sandboarding sessions, then take a short camel ride. Next, it’s time to unwind at a traditional Bedouin camp with henna painting, shisha smoking, refreshments, and more. A full buffet dinner is served while Nashaat show “group of ladies” dance and tanoura dancers entertain the crowd.

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.

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.

Enjoy a high-energy water adventure along Dubai’s coastline with this flyboarding experience at DUKES The Palm Royal Hideaway. Avoid the hassle of organizing equipment with an instructor-guided session that includes a full safety briefing and hands-on support throughout. Strap into a flyboard and let powerful water jets lift you high above the sea, allowing you to hover, dive, and glide with views over Palm Jumeirah.

Ideal for travelers looking to spend a morning in the desert, this safari visits the red dunes of Al Madam about one hour west of Dubai. You’ll be picked up from your Dubai hotel in a 4WD Land Cruiser and taken directly to the desert for sandboarding, dune bashing, and camel riding. Travelers can opt for a private safari or join a group tour.

Easily visit the neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi while you’re staying in Dubai on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel through the desert to the UAE’s capital, where you explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—with a provided abaya for the ladies—and Heritage Village, dip into the Dates Market, see the President’s Palace and Emirates Palace hotel, stop for photos of Ferrari World on Yas Island, and more.

Discover Dubai, the fastest-growing city in the world, from the air on this whirlwind helicopter tour. Beginning from Dubai Festival City and continuing along Dubai Creek through the suburbs, explore this fascinating city, with its impressive skyline and luxurious hotels. See the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, located next the one of the world's largest shopping malls. See the wind towers, beaches, golf courses and much more. Light refreshments and onboard commentary included.

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.

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 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.

Take a private cruise around Dubai in a mini yacht and take in the sights. Admire the Dubai skyline and see landmarks such as Dubai Marina JBR, and Burj Al Arab. Stop for a dip in the warm waters and listen to your favorite songs on board with a provided stereo system. This mini-yacht is suitable for up to six passengers and is inclusive of light refreshments.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Abu Dhabi, this half-day city tour covers the main attractions in a handful of hours. Travel comfortably by shared vehicle, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off offered from anywhere within the city, including airports and cruise ports. Highlights include get-down stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, souks, the Emirates Palace Hotel, and the waterfront corniche.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Abu Dhabi with the benefit of your own guide to provide the insights you want on this private half-day tour. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle and spend as much or as little time as you wish at highlights including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Corniche, and Heritage Village. Plus, select your departure time and add stops such as Yas Island for a tour that’s fully customized to your needs and interests.