Top Dubai Half-day Tours

Discover the best of 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, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; learn about local history at the Dubai Museum, ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk.

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.

No trip to Dubai is complete without an exciting trip into the desert. Spend an evening riding quad bikes, sandboarding down the dunes, and riding a camel like a Bedouin during this evening experience. After you’ve worked up your appetite, sit down for a delicious barbecue dinner accompanied by live belly dancing and traditional tanoura shows at an Arabian desert camp.

Take advantage of your morning on a half-day tour of the Arabian Desert with convenient round-trip transport from your Dubai hotel. In addition to navigating, your guide offers a range of activities for all ages, including dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides.

Short on time in Dubai or just fancy ticking through the city’s highlights? If so, this half-day tour is perfect. Ride an ‘abra’ boat on Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and admire the Atlantis, the Palm and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the highlights of modern and old Dubai on this half-day guided tour. Designed for travelers who want to see the top tourist attractions in a short amount of time, this tour includes entry into the Dubai Museum plus a traditional abra boat ride across the Dubai Creek. Also stroll through the popular gold and spice souks.

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.

See the city at night on this fantastic tour of Dubai that includes entrance into the world's tallest building. Travel with your expert guide through some of the city's top attractions, make stops for photos at major monuments, and learn about the culture and traditions of this popular UAE city. Check out the colorful Marina skyscrapers as you take in the city skyline and stop at Burj Al Arab and Atlantis as part of this evening tour.

Admire the glittering lights and sights of downtown Dubai on a 4-hour evening tour, with a local guide. Traveling between attractions by air-conditioned minibus, take a stroll around Madinat Jumeirah, where lantern-lit lanes, wind towers and waterways create a magical evening oasis. Soak up the buzz and skyscrapers on Dubai Marina Walk, and visit Burj Lake to admire the towering Burj Khalifa. Finish by watching a spectacular Dubai Fountain Show, as the lake’s illuminated jets dance beneath the world’s tallest building. Numbers are limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

Discover the main attractions of Dubai on this half-day guided tour of the city. First, wander through the Gold Souk, then take a traditional Abra boat ride across the Dubai Creek. Following that, stop at the Jumeirah Mosque before driving through the man-made Palm Island to the Atlantis the Palm hotel.

Experience Dubai’s old and modern highlights, including the Dubai Frame and Blue Mosque, in half a day on this small-group tour. Rather than planning your own sightseeing, save time and stress by pre-booking this tour, and getting the added benefit of a guide. Admire sights such as the Burj Al Arab, souks and more, ride an “abra” boat across Dubai Creek and visit the Dubai Frame and Blue Mosque.

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.

Explore Dubai’s old and newest sights on a half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, travel by air-conditioned minivan between the city’s must-see sights. Admire top Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic Burj Al-Arab and head inside Dubai Museum to trace the city’s history. Lastly, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional ‘abra’ water taxi, and explore the Spice and Gold souks as your guide provides commentary.

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.

Fill a morning in Dubai’s desert with sports and pursuits on this half-day activity-based tour. While many desert safaris run in the afternoons and evenings and culminate in dinner under the stars, this breaks the mold with a morning of physical adventure. After a longer-than-standard dune bash, ride a camel, try sandboarding, take off on a quad bike, and watch a falconry display. Sodas and water, plus 4x4 hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the less glitzy side of Dubai on this guided private walking tour of the city. First, wander around the Al Fahidi historical neighborhood, then head to the Coffee Museum to sample traditional Ethiopian or Turkish coffee. Following that, visit the Dubai Museum and explore the Al Shindagha neighborhood. You’ll end the tour with a ride in an abra across the Dubai Creek and a stop at the souks to shop.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the Dubai Desert on this evening safari. Set out on a thrilling dune-bashing excursion through the dunes, watch the sunset over the desert, then visit a traditional Emirati Bedouin camp. Immerse yourself in local traditions as you enjoy a short camel ride through the desert, smoke a shisha, or receive a henna tattoo. End the night with a delicious BBQ dinner accompanied by Tanura and belly dancing shows.

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.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the Dubai Desert on this evening desert safari. Head to a traditional camp in the heart of the desert, where you can enjoy activities including camel rides and sandboarding, try henna painting and sheesha, and watch the sunset on a thrilling dune-bashing safari. Finish the night with a delicious BBQ buffet dinner, accompanied by seven different live shows, including Tanura, belly dancing, and a fire show.

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.

Discover Dubai’s modern skyscrapers and historic landmarks from the comfort of a private 4WD. Enjoy the undivided attention of your driver-guide as you explore the old and new cities, and stop as often as you like to take photos of attractions like Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Marina. Your tour can be tailored to your preferences, so you could stop to browse the souks, visit Dubai Museum, or spend time at Dubai Mall.

Discover the ultra-modern architecture of Dubai’s city skyline on a half-day tour with a professional guide. Head downtown to ogle the views from Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper; browse high-end shops at the Dubai Mall; see the palatial Atlantis, the Palm on the Palm Jumeirah; and visit the Dubai Marina and more as you learn about each striking edifice.

Escape the city for a thrilling desert adventure on this afternoon tour from Dubai. Drive through the Dubai Desert in a 4x4, get your adrenaline pumping as you enjoy quad biking, sandboarding, and camel riding in the dunes, and experience Arabic culture with a delicious dinner and dance show at a traditional 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.