Top United Arab Emirates Day Trips

Discover the traditional side of Dubai and ascend the spectacular Burj Khalifa on an 8-hour sightseeing tour. With an informative guide, explore the old Al Bastakiya quarter and ride an ‘abra’ boat across Dubai Creek. Visit Jumeirah Mosque and finish at the ‘At the Top’ viewpoint on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, marveling at the breathtaking views down over the city.

Get to see Abu Dhabi while you’re in Dubai on this small-group full-day tour. Travel through the desert to the UAE’s capital and discover its highlights as you learn about its history and culture. Explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 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. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get to know Abu Dhabi on a day trip from Dubai that lets you explore the largest emirate on a time budget. All transportation is included, saving you the hassle figuring out logistics, and a guide makes the most of your time by taking you straight to Abu Dhabi highlights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers, and more.

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 very most from a visit on this half-day tour from Dubai, with a guide to ensure you cover the highlights and discover important details. Admire the interiors, get to understand the mosaics and calligraphy; and delve deeper into the mosque’s history than you would alone.

Ideal for culture connoisseurs, this desert safari features a heart-pounding dune bashing session, a camel ride, live cultural performances including belly dancing, a photoshoot in Arabic costume, and a BBQ buffet dinner. 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.

Admire widescreen views of Dubai’s skyline from the water without an expensive private yacht charter on this shared cruise from Dubai Marina. Settle aboard a gleaming yacht with sunbathing and seating decks, and absorb the landmarks as you glide over the Persian Gulf, snapping photos of the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and other sights. Choose from various time slots and savor an on-board breakfast or barbecue depending on whether it’s a morning, lunch, afternoon, sunset, siesta, twilight, or moonlight cruise.

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.

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.

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.

Throw yourself into the action of Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai with an entrance-only, all-day ticket. Part of the Atlantis The Palm resort, the Aquaventure Dubai boasts impressive water rides and adventures fit for all ages. Enjoy the attractions as you wish: career down corkscrew chutes, ride through shark tunnels, watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island area, and unwind on the lazy rivers. Depending on the option you have chosen, enjoy admission to The Lost Chambers, the Atlantis-themed aquarium containing 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits.

Head into the desert outside Dubai for an evening of dining and entertainment. First, climb aboard your own quad bike for an adrenaline-fueled adventure through the golden sands. Then, head to a Bedouin-style camp to participate in other activities such as sandboarding or camel riding as you enjoy traditional Arab music and dancing. A full buffet dinner is served in addition to tea, coffee, and other refreshments.

Discover the capital city of the United Arab Emirates on this guided all-day tour from Dubai. Along the way, pass by the Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world. In Abu Dhabi, visit the Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village, and Emirates Palace. Stop at Marian Mall for lunch and browse the date and carpet markets. Tour also includes a stop at Ferrari World for photos.

Experience the ultimate wake-up on this adventure-filled safari tour. Beat the heat with an early-morning departure, and cruise to untrodden corners of the Lehbab desert in a comfortable Land Cruiser. Power across red sand dunes as you try your hand at dune bashing, following by sand boarding on your own. Tours also include a camelback ride, plus coffee, dates, and refreshments in a relaxing desert camp.

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.

Discover one of the gems of the UAE on this Dubai sightseeing day trip from Abu Dhabi. Travel by air-conditioned coach as your guide sheds light on the region’s rich history and culture. Admire top local attractions such as the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al-Arab and the breathtaking Burj Khalifah. Cruise across Dubai Creek on a wooden ‘abra’ taxi and shop till you drop in the bustling gold and spice souks. Learn of the city’s rise and rise at the Dubai Museum, and enjoy free time for lunch at Dubai Mall.

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.

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, watch for dolphins, and enjoy lunch on board, all without worrying about transport, paperwork, or timings.

Visiting Dubai’s desert independently won’t unlock the dune sports or Bedouin-inspired entertainments 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, Bedouin-style traditions, a gourmet barbecue buffet, shows, and stargazing beckon from the 5-star Al Khayma Camp. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are available (own expense) and 4WD transfers are included.

Discover the landmarks of Dubai old and new on a half-day guided city tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, get to know modern Dubai, seeing Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab, and meg-tall Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest tower. Plus, delve into historical Dubai with visits to Al Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, and the Gold and Spice Souks, plus an ‘abra’ water taxi ride on Dubai Creek. Hotel, port, and central pickup and drop-off included.

Hop aboard a tour bus for this half-day guided tour of Dubai. The itinerary highlights include stops at the Dubai Creek, Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. You’ll also be able to cross the creek by boat in an authentic motorized "abra.” The tour wraps up with a stop at the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, where you can travel up to the 124th floor.

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.

Venture through the desert by vintage Land Rover and enjoy Arabic entertainments and dinner on this full-day experience from Dubai. Board an open-top Land Rover with a driver, and watch for wildlife as you drive into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. See a falconry display and continue to a plush Bedouin-style camp within a royal residence. Here, experience traditional activities, including a camel ride and bread-making demonstration, and enjoy a delicious dinner, live music and dancing displays.

Experience a desert safari on this excursion from Dubai. Venture to a desert camp and after Arabic coffee and dates, take off on a thrilling quad bike ride across the sands. Enjoy a camel ride, see some sand art, get a henna tattoo, and finish with a starlit barbecue dinner back at the camp. As you feast on delicious Arabic dishes, watch a sequinned belly dancing show and hypnotic ‘tanoura’ performance, with dancers spinning in time to traditional Emirati music.