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The 15 Best Dubai Tours & Day Trips

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Dubai does the desert, the towers and the old creek, and they sit in three different parts of the map. These 15 build a first visit out of all three, with prices, pickup points and the departure times that decide whether you beat the heat.

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options - Level 124: the open-air view over Dubai
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options

1.Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43Our pick

Ride Dubai’s fast elevator to Burj Khalifa Levels 124 and 125 for 360-degree views over the city, desert, and Arabian Gulf. You’ll use viewing telescopes, visit the open-air terrace, and see the building’s engineering displays. Optional tickets add a café treat, souvenir, or Dubai Aquarium entry. Sunrise and early morning slots usually offer more space.

“What a beautiful experience we had at the Chopin recital. The pianist was truly gifted, the venue was lit with candles and was beautiful. Outside was a thick layer of snow and very cold, this added to the overall atmosphere, what a wonderful experience!”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp - The tyre-pressure stop is more useful than it sounds
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

2.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68,962 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $32

You’ll leave Dubai in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an English-speaking guide such as Farman, Shan, or Adeel Awan. Choose a 4-hour safari for dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, and optional quad biking, or take the 7-hour version for sunset, Al Khayma Camp, BBQ, henna, falcons, and evening shows.

“We had wonderful time with our guide Shan who gave us interesting insight on the desert, dubai itself, the animals around and much more. We got exactly what we paid for. Great way to spend your morning/noon☺️ Didn’t get bored even for a minute. Really recommend picking Shan as your guide.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding - The first stop: a short camel ride
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

3.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43,505 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Leave Dubai for Lahbab’s red dunes with hotel pickup, a short camel ride, sandboarding, photo stops, and roller-coaster-style dune bashing. Add a self-drive quad bike ride for extra cost. Guides such as Hassan, Yaqoob, Aziz, and Raziq are praised for safe driving, clear communication, and taking excellent photos.

“Our tour guide was Yaqoob. I would like to give him 10stars instead of 5. It was a great experience. 100% must go if you are in Dubai.”

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Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner - From Dubai hotel pickup to Lahbab’s open sand
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Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

4.Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33,424 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Leave Dubai for Lahbab’s red dunes with a 4WD guide such as Aftab, Farooq, or Choudhry Munawar. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, and an evening camp with BBQ, henna, shisha, and shows. Quad biking costs extra and carries personal risk.

“Sheby is a great driver and guide. He made us feel safe and comfortable and ensured that everyone has a nice time. He pays attention to every detail. Our quad tour was a lot of fun! For me personally driving in the desert was the most exciting experience and took beautiful photos. The camel riding and dinner was also special and we enjoyed the night show. We had an amazing day and can only recommend this tour!”

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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner - The desert station and the optional quad bikes
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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

5.Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32,185 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $29

Leave Dubai for the red sands of Lahbab with hotel pickup, a skilled English-speaking guide, dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and sunset photos. Add a 30-minute quad-bike session, or choose the seven-hour option for Arabic coffee, henna, live shows, and a BBQ dinner at the desert camp.

“We made our trip with Ammar Tours and Safari. It was excellent !!! We started by riding in the desert then took some photos on the dunes before going to the camp for dinner. Thank you for all !!! Our driver Said was wonderful and very helpful”

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Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets - Dune bashing and sandboarding in Lahbab
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Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

6.Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30,335 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Spend seven hours racing across Dubai’s red dunes, sandboarding, riding camels, and eating Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes at Al Khayma Camp. Your English-speaking guide, such as Azam, Ramzan, or Sultan Kayani, handles the driving and camp schedule. Evening departures add a sunset, fire show, and telescope stargazing.

“Totally recommend it! A big thank you to Faisal Butt, who took care of us today!”

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket - Starting at Dubai Mall and finding the right counter
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket

7.Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23,827 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $122

You’ll enter through the SKY Lounge, ride express elevators to level 148, and continue to levels 124 and 125. An English-speaking host leads the short introduction, while coffee, juice, dates, and snacks await upstairs. Choose your time carefully for sunset or the Dubai Fountain, then visit the ground-floor construction exhibition.

“What a wonderful experience, so glad we took this option with fast pass entry and exit, very little queuing up or down. The views were also so good as was the sunset”

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Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket - Arriving at The Palm Tower and exchanging your voucher
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Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

8.The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,529 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Visit The View at The Palm on level 52 of Palm Tower for 360-degree views of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Marina, and the city. Your ticket also includes The View Exhibition, which explains how the palm-shaped island was built. Choose standard entry, fast-track access, or a VIP option with level 54, a drink, and lounge access.

“Arrived at 9:30am and did not have a wait. The virtual story of the building of the Palm was well done and informative. This provided the best view of the Palm we saw. Highly recommended.”

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Dubai: Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream - Safety briefing before the throttle opens
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Dubai: Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream

9.Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22,260 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

You’ll ride a jet ski from Umm Suqeim Marina toward Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab with a certified captain nearby. Guides such as Rashid, Roshan, Fahad, Malik, and Chamindu are praised for clear instruction and excellent photos. The package includes safety gear, water, media, and ice cream or pizza at Lumiere Café.

“Shoaib was an amazing captain. We had so much fun and he took time to take our video and photos. Will definitely go back again.”

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

10.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Top rated

You’ll ride a quad bike for about an hour across Lahbab’s red dunes, try sandboarding, then spend three hours at Al Khayma Camp with camel rides, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a buffet BBQ, live shows, and evening stargazing. Pickup, helmets, fuel, drinks, and a guide are included.

“We loved the whole tour!! Anas picked us up on time and gave us an overview on the way. He guided us throughout the whole ATV session and took our pics. He was very accomodating and helpful!”

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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - Starting at Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

11.Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Best value

Cruise Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab aboard a shared yacht with an English guide. Choose a morning breakfast sailing or a longer BBQ cruise, enjoy indoor air-conditioning and an open upper deck, and arrive early for lounge access and free WiFi.

“We had the best time on this Luxury Yacht. The crew were so friendly. Offered to take pictures of me and my partner with beautiful scenes. We left a tip as they were so kind and friendly. They also told us some information about the buildings and the sky divers! So fun. Would defo recommend!”

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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket - A space-station opening
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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

12.Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21,464 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46

Spend about 90 minutes moving through Dubai’s Museum of the Future, from a space-station-style opening to exhibits on AI, robotics, climate, health, smart cities, and human augmentation. Choose a standard or skip-the-line ticket, then allow extra time for the viewing platform and children’s area.

“It was amazing😃 We loved 2 activities most in our 4 days Dubai trip; first one was the Desert Safari and second one was the Museum of Future..”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options - The 4x4 dune ride is the main event
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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

13.Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20,485 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Travel from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Al Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4. Expect 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, falcon photos, and optional quad biking. Choose the longer evening tour for a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, Arabic coffee, henna, shisha, and Tanoura, belly dance, and fire shows. Guides include Naseem, Ehsan, Rashid, and Noman.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience during the desert safari! Everything was perfectly organized from pickup to drop-off. The dune bashing was thrilling, the activities were fun, and the VIP dinner was delicious with a wonderful atmosphere at the camp. A very special thank you to our guide, Shaukat Hussain, who was extremely professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire experience. He made us feel completely safe during the dune bashing and was always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. His kindness, professionalism, and positive energy truly made this experience unforgettable. We highly recommend this safari to anyone visiting Dubai — it was definitely ...”

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Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy - The air-conditioned tent is a useful first stop
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Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy

14.Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19,221 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

You’ll ride from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Lahbab’s red dunes for 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, and refreshments in an air-conditioned tent. Add self-drive quad bikes or a dune buggy for more speed. Guides such as Farman, Farooq, Nadeem, and Salim are often praised for safe driving and friendly help.

“Mohmad sajid very good person well guided We really loved our tour and would always recommend anyone to him He was very helpful and a very kind person Thank you so much for making our time worth it!! i’m”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike - 4x4 dune bashing across the Red Dunes
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

15.Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17,223 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Leave Dubai’s towers behind for Red Dunes dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and optional quad biking. Guides such as Arif, Akbar, Ibrahim, and Basit are praised for careful driving, clear instructions, and helpful photos. Choose the quad option if you want more control and speed, but note that it carries personal risk.

“We enjoyed the activity, it was well organisms, comfortable. Our kids enjoyed (age 8 and 14).”

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