Top Dubai Full-day Tours

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.

The UAE is about more than Dubai: its capital city, Abu Dhabi, warrants a visit, too. This full-day trip lets you see it with ease, and with just a small group. Traveling between the sights by air-conditioned minivan, it covers all the must-sees, with visits to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Photo stop at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and more. Entrance fees, plus pickup and drop-off at selected Dubai hotels and locations included.

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.

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.

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.

Dubai’s desert is a must-see for visitors, but experiencing its dunes, sports and Bedouin culture can take some organizing. Make it easy and enjoy all the essential activities in one trip. First, take a chauffeured 4x4 dune bash and a camel ride. Then, join in activities such as quad biking (additional expense) before sunset photo ops and a BBQ dinner and live dance shows are rolled out for you at a desert camp.

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 Zabeel Palace, the Spice Souk, and Burj Khalifa with insights provided by a local 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.

Enjoy a camel ride in Dubai and an Emirati dinner at a Bedouin-style camp on this desert adventure. Leave Dubai by air-conditioned minivan and head into the desert to meet a camel train. Then, take a camel ride to a royal desert retreat in the rolling dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy a falconry display, watch an Arabic bread-making demonstration, and get a henna tattoo. Finish with a 4-course dinner under the stars accompanied by Arabian dancing and music.

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.

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.

A good way to get the most out of one day in Abu Dhabi, this tour hits many of the city’s most popular sites and attractions. Travel on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Dubai, where you will explore the highlights of the city including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and more. There will also be a stop at a local date market and at Ferrari World for a photo opp.

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.

Explore the palaces, sites and culture of Abu Dhabi on this incredible tour that includes a stop at the world-famous Ferrari world. Follow your friendly and professional guide through Sheick Zayed Mosque, and wander the halls of one of the top car museums on earth.

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.

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 before sitting down to a barbecue dinner and shows from spinning tanoura dancers, belly dancers, and other artists.

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 Dubai Museum, and ride an ‘abra’ boat cross Dubai Creek. Visit Jumeirah Mosque, capture photos of the Burj Al Arab. Finish at the ‘At the Top’ viewpoint on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, marveling at the breathtaking views down over the city.

Head into the desert outside Dubai for an evening of dining and entertainment. First, enjoy a thrilling dune bashing ride with an experienced driver at the wheel, then climb aboard your own quad bike for an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Take part in other activities such as hookah or camel riding as you enjoy traditional Arab music and dancing at a Bedouin camp. A full buffet dinner is served in addition to tea, coffee and other refreshments.

Combine an adventure-filled safari in the deserts surrounding Dubai with a relaxing buffet dinner in a Bedouin style campsite during this full to half-day excursion. Try out dune bashing, sand boarding, and a camel ride, then unwind over a tasty BBQ spread. Dance performances are included, plus transfers from Dubai and Sharjah.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and it’s just over an hour from Dubai. This tour takes in all the highlights on a day trip, making it ideal for first-time visitors. Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, drive along the scenic Abu Dhabi Corniche, learn more about Bedouin culture and traditions at the Heritage Village, and cross over to Yas Island to see Ferrari world.

Enjoy an escape from bustling Dubai for time on the waters of the Arabian Sea during this day trip to Dibba, a small town in the Musandam area of Oman. Aboard a traditional-style dhow boat, travel past the fjord scenery, taking in views of cliffs and bays. Go swimming, and enjoy a provided buffet lunch.

Get to know the spirit of Sharjah City during this 4-hour tour from Dubai. With your guide and group, explore the highlights and landmarks of the city known as Pearl of the Gulf. Stop at landmarks such as the Al Arsa souk, the Heritage Museum and the King Faisal Mosque. Learn about the culture, traditions and history of the city from your guide. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dubai hotels are included.

Explore the capital of the United Arab Emirates during this full-day private tour from Dubai. Learn about the history, culture, and heritage of Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E. as you visit key landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, and the Dates Market as well as newer attractions including the Louvre Museum and Yas Island. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and round-trip hotel transfers.

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.

Experience a desert sunset just outside of Dubai during this exciting excursion. Join a small group and head to the Dubai desert for an evening of dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, and several cultural activities. You also feast on a sumptuous barbecue dinner at a desert camp and watch live entertainment that includes a fire show, Tanura dancing, and belly dancing.