Top United Arab Emirates Kid-Friendly Tours

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.

Experience the majesty of the UAE’s falcons and desert on this 5-hour tour from Dubai. Visit a desert retreat for a spectacular falconry display and try flying a falcon yourself as you learn about this ancient Bedouin practice. Afterward, take a wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover. Look for rare Arabian oryx, gazelle and other species on route, and finish with snacks and a camel ride. Numbers are limited to 20 for a more personalized experience.

Get ahead with planning your Dubai vacation by reserving tickets for the city’s IMG Worlds of Adventure—the world’s biggest indoor theme park. Forget having to book on the day or during your vacation and visit the park knowing your entry is guaranteed. Then, dive into the amusement zones and enjoy their rides, attractions, virtual experiences, and dining and shopping at your own pace for the rest of the day.

Snorkel alongside an incredible 65,000 marine creatures on this Ultimate Snorkel experience at the Lost Chambers Aquarium in Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm. After an introductory briefing, don a supplied snorkel, mask and flotation vest, and enter the stunning Ambassador Lagoon. Then, float safely over the surface as you observe an awesome array of colorful aquatic life, from rays and shy reef sharks to huge, shimmying schools of exotic fish such as parrotfish and spotted snapper. Shorty wetsuits are also supplied for your snorkel. An ideal marine experience for families.

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.

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.

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.

See Dubai from a different perspective—from high above the water with up to three of your friends. On this exciting parasailing adventure, soar above the Arabian Gulf and enjoy views of Palm Island, Dubai Marina, and other incredible sights off the shoreline of this world-class city. This tour is for the adventurous only—you may rise to heights of up to 500 feet (152 meters) if the winds allow. Multiple departure times are available.

Getting to Abu Dhabi from Dubai and exploring its sights can be stressful if you're going by cab, self-drive or bus. Travel from site to site in your own chauffeured vehicle on this private day trip, and enjoy the advantage of a driver-guide who'll share background on each landmark. Admire the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—the eighth largest in the world—see the skyscraper-lined Corniche, visit the Heritage Village and Dates Market, and snap photos of Ferrari World.

Soar high above Dubai’s beautiful waterfront on this guided, 25-minute flyboard excursion. Jump up to 19 feet above the the blue sea of Dubai, propelled by the power of this water jet pack, providing a one-of-a-kind view of the Burj Al Arab and the surrounding area. Get personalized attention and professional instruction, then grab the throttle and ride the flow. It’s a thrilling experience unlike any other. Safety briefing and equipment included.

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.

Without a rental car, exploring Abu Dhabi from Dubai takes a combo of buses, cabs, and walking—the latter difficult in often-scorching heat. This full-day tour whisks you around the landmarks by comfortable, air-conditioned SUV, saving you the hassle of going independently. Plus, a guide provides a rundown of the sights and their history as you visit the Grand Mosque and Dates Market, see Ferrari World, and more.

Discover the beauty and customs of the desert on this Dubai desert safari. Leave Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 with a guide, and enjoy an exciting mix of traditional and modern desert adventures. Ride a camel, surf a sandboard down the Dubai sand dunes, and relax at a desert campsite as the sun sets. Get a henna tattoo, watch a ‘tanoura’ folk dance, and top off your trip with a delicious barbecue dinner, including shawrma station, and exotic belly dancing show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.

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. Live onboard commentary and choice of several departure times included.

Save vacation time in Dubai by prebooking admission to the Lost Chambers Aquarium at the Atlantis hotel. With your ticket secure, journey to the hotel and explore the aquarium, home to more than 65,000 creatures. Follow the tunnels past the tanks—filled with the mock ruins of lost Atlantis—and view everything from sharks and rays to seahorses. Upgrade for private round-trip transfers from your hotel for added convenience.

Discover a world of exotic marine life with an entrance ticket to The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm resort. Made up of chambers and lagoons themed around the legendary undersea city of Atlantis, the spectacular aquarium houses a world of tropical sea life. Explore at your own pace and see radiant reef fish, seahorses, rays, sharks and countless other creatures, including those in the vast Ambassadors Lagoon. Make the most of your time at the resort by upgrading to include same-day entrance to the Aquaventure Waterpark. Watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island with 7 brand new kid-friendly waterslides ranging from body slides, tube rides and a mammoth dry play-structure.

Spend a day exploring the five “epic zones” of the world’s largest indoor theme park. Imagine riding thrilling roller coasters and other themed rides, all in the comfort of a temperature-controlled stadium. Rides are based on characters from Marvel comics and the Cartoon Network, and there is also a retail and dining zone, a dinosaur-themed zone, and a state-of-the-art movie theater. 

Maximize your Dubai vacation time by buying skip-the-line entry for the ever-popular Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall. Prebook these fast-track tickets and pass any long lines to spend more time inside than outside. View the displays, including the enormous Aquarium tank, as you wish; admire140 marine species, see sharks close-up in the underwater tunnel, and observe the gigantic croc and other exotic creatures at the zoo.

Falcons play a big role in Emirati culture and this tour to the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi sheds light on the history. Join a small group and take a guided tour of the hospital, filled with falcons that are recovering from injuries. Learn about the relationship between the falcons and the Bedouins and visit the museum filled with old falconry equipment.

If you’re traveling to Dubai with children (or just love the water) this is a fun way to spend a day outside. Visit Legoland Dubai, the first Legoland park in the Middle East. Zip down water slides, relax in the pool, or float down a lazy river. Check out the many thrilling water rides and even build your own LEGO raft.

Enjoy a day-long dose of thrills with this Abu Dhabi ticket-and-transfer combo from Dubai. After hotel pickup, glide south to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s indoor-theme-park hub, and devote the morning to the world’s fastest coaster and high-speed attractions at Ferrari World. Then, catch the shuttle to WARNER BROS. WORLD™ to enjoy its dizzying rides, escapades, carousels, and more—all themed around its famous cartoon and movie characters—before returning to Dubai.

Enjoy the thrills and spills of Ferrari World, the Ferrari theme park, on this day trip from Dubai. Travel by coach to Abu Dhabi to visit the state-of-the-art, Ferrari-themed attraction — the world’s largest indoor theme park — to enjoy its rides and entertainments at leisure. Ride the hair-raising Formula Rossa coaster; speed around the go-karting track; take a virtual journey through the Ferrari factory; and enjoy an array of family-friendly rides and fun-sized kids’ attractions. The entrance fee to the park is included in this Ferrari World Dubai day trip.

Give yourself something to look forward to by prebooking tickets to Dubai’s IMG World of Adventure on a day of your choosing. Inside, you can explore themed zones, brave exhilarating thrill rides, and try out immersive attractions. As you’ll make your own way to and from the venue, you’ll have the freedom to come and go whenever you want.