The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the UAE

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26,728 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $99Our pick

Review of Abu Dhabi’s full-day tour from Dubai, with the Grand Mosque, Etihad Towers, Qasr Al Watan, Corniche, and Louvre photo stop.

“we had a great time. Our guide Ahmad Hussain was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us make the most of the experience by sharing relevant tips and magic photo spots. would highly recommend this activity. the Palace, the mosque and the tower were exceptional.”

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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

2.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

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

See Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, and Burj Al Arab by yacht, with breakfast or BBQ, spacious seating, and free WiFi.

“Dumes bashing & camp was fun. Wisal, our guide was awesome. He advised & entertained us very well. Food was great.”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

3.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Cruise Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, and Burj Al Arab aboard a luxury yacht with drinks and optional BBQ.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Dubai: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab Speedboat Tour

4.Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,595 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Dubai speedboat review covering Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, photo stops, practical tips, and value at $25.

“excellent experience, good value for the price. 1,5 hours of speed boat riding enjoying the sunset”

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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

5.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18

Explore Old Dubai, Al Fahidi, Creek, souks, museums, Arabic coffee, street food, and an abra ride with a local guide for $18.

“This tour through old Dubai was a true highlight of our trip. Ramadan shared the culture and history with so much heart and deep knowledge, giving us insights you would never get on a typical tour. Very authentic, personal, and highly recommended. We would book it again anytime.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Guided Tour

6.Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,962 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $57

Review of a Dubai to Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque tour, with transport, dress advice, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Great trip. Noor was super knowledgable about the mosque and simple pick up instructions. Probably allocate around 6 hours.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

7.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9Best value

Explore Old Dubai for $9 with Al Fahidi lanes, Emirati snacks, souks, Arabic coffee, and a traditional abra ride across Dubai Creek.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour. It was well planned, engaging, and full of interesting insights from start to finish. Our guide, Mustafa, was incredibly informed and shared clear, thoughtful explanations about the UAE’s culture, traditions, beliefs, and everyday life, which made the whole experience much more meaningful. He also took photos for us during the Abra Boat Ride. I wish it would be longer.I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in discovering the cultural side and history of Dubai.”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

8.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,126 reviews · from $25Top rated

See Dubai’s skyline from a shared yacht, with Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm, Burj Al Arab, breakfast, BBQ, and sunset options.

“Family loved the trip with views and bbq food were tasty - smooth sailing helpful staff beautiful yacht”

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Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

9.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,442 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $54

See Dubai’s old quarters, modern icons, Palm Jumeirah, and skyline at night with flexible 24, 48, or 72-hour bus access.

“I did the red and blue routes. took about 5 hours in tota (i didnt hop off anywhere)l. Hop On / Hop Off is always a good way to see the main attractions, especially if time is fairly limited. I found the English commentary to be interesting and entertaining.”

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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

10.Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,980 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $49

See Dubai’s old and new sides on a 5 to 6 hour tour with the Blue Mosque, souks, abra ride, heritage house, and Dubai Frame.

“Ziad was our guide, he knows a lot to tell, he is kind, ideal guide! I will recommend everyone!”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

11.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Review of Dubai’s sunset yacht cruise, with Marina skyline views, BBQ, drinks, photo help, route details, value, and practical tips.

“Chill was amazing tour guide loved everything about her and the trip she made the whole trip fun and enjoyable I would definitely recommend this trip and her she is easy and nice too talk too the whole trip was amazing the sight seeing and chill was helping us taking photos she was very friendly - she talked us through everything and would definitely recommend her and this trip too friends and family”

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Dubai: Inside Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with Optional Extras

12.Inside Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,262 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $67

Tour Burj Al Arab’s opulent interiors, Royal Suite, atrium, and 25th-floor views, with optional gold cappuccino or sunset drink.

“Was a great visit. The hotel is impressive and extremely beautiful!!”

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Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings

13.Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,755 reviews · from $21

Walk Old Dubai for $21 with souks, creek views, an abra ride, museum, street food, Arabic coffee, and practical bargaining tips.

“I did the walking tour of old Dubai and the souqs two days ago and this may have been one of the best tours I’ve ever done. Not only is it professional and well organized, but my tour guide Hamza, made the tour incredible. Not only is he passionate and knowledgeable, but also hilarious and personable. It was highly entertaining. If you’re looking for a good way to immerse in Emirati culture for a few hours, this is the way. They will pick you up at your hotel and drop you back off as well. Value for money is exceptional. And I learned a thing or two about haggling for…”

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Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

14.1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,747 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Race from Dubai Marina around Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab on a fun 90-minute speedboat tour with photo stops.

“Loved everything about the speedboat tour. Very good knowledge from the guys who take you out. Amazing experience and would highly recommend always.”

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