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The speed of Dubai’s metamorphosis is unparalleled, creating a thriving metropolis in the heart of the desert in less than half a century. Many people are likely to be dazzled by the whiteness of the sand and the scale of the skyscrapers, but it’s also still possible to step back in time with a desert safari or boat trip on the creek.

Dubai vacations are even more memorable, when you are soaking up the sun on the beaches of Dubai or enjoying limitless culinary delights in award-winning Michelin starred restaurants, some with awe-inspiring iconic views of the city or watching your sporting heroes take part in some of the most prestigious international sporting events around the year. Alternatively, shop till you drop in any one of Dubai's 96 malls or souks. Be there in Dubai for the vacation of a lifetime.

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Emirates gateway: Dubai International Airport

Time zone: GMT + 3 hours

Currency: Emirati Dirham. Currency is easily exchangeable beforehand. ATMs are plentiful and credit cards widely accepted

Languages: Arabic, with English is widely spoken

Dialing code: +971

Religion: Islam

Plug sockets: 240 volts AC, 50Hz. British-style plugs with three pins are standard

Transfers from Dubai Airport to Dubai City: 20 to 30 minutes

Transfers from Dubai Airport to Jumeirah Beach/Jumeirah Beach Residence: 40 to 50 minutes

Transfers from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah, Jebel Ali or desert: 50 to 60 minutes

From beaches that fringe the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf bathed in year-round sunshine, to the architectural marvels that punctuate the skyline and define the destination, Dubai is irresistibly dynamic, with some of the world’s most unique and modern attractions.

• Wander the laneways of the atmospheric gold and spice souks of old Dubai, piled high with aromatic and glittering treats.
• Check out super-cool Kite Beach if you’re into watersports.
• Have hours of laughs and squeals while cooling down at Dubai’s water parks.
• Visit Downtown Dubai, packed with incredible sites, including an actual dinosaur skeleton inside a shopping mall and the highest building on the planet, Burj Khalifa.

Expect year-round sunshine – it’s just a case of exactly how hot you like it. October to April provides the most pleasant option (small potential of rain and wind in January and February), with temperatures around 25-28C. From May, these temperatures really rocket between June and September (upwards of 40C) but Dubai offers plenty of incentives to visit then, such as shopping festivals in air-conditioned malls, indoor attractions and fantastic value offers.

These high temperatures require light, breathable clothing, but always have a cover-up for when you hit the air conditioning. Whilst a liberal and popular holiday hotspot, it’s still good to bear in mind that Dubai is a Muslim destination, so dress respectfully outside of your resort (for example, women should wear clothing that covers the shoulders and the knees in shopping malls, and if entering a mosque, hair must be covered). Desert trips are best in comfortable safari-type clothing.

Palm Jumeirah

This ambitious artificial archipelago, created using land reclamation, was one of many projects that put Dubai on the map, with its crescent-like “fronds” extending out from a “trunk” that runs the length of the central section – all the way from the mainland up to Atlantis The Palm. The 5.4km Palm Jumeirah Monorail also runs from the Gateway Towers at the base to Atlantis The Palm and is home to many thousands of private homes, and numerous hotels by some of the world’s leading brands, such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Jumeirah, One&Only, Waldorf Astoria and Anantara.

Jumeirah Beach

One of the original homes of tourism here in the emirate, Dubai’s main beach area is washed by the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf and lined with excellent hotels, such as the iconic wave-like Jumeirah Beach. Also here is Wild Wadi WaterparkTM, which will keep everyone amused for hours, while Jumeirah beach park is a great public space that’s also popular with local families.

Downtown Dubai

The anchor of this futuristic district is the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, which took five years to build and opened in 2010, boasting a staggering 828 metres to its name; from the viewing area at its upper levels, other buildings below seem like crumbs. Inside the Burj Khalifa is the first-ever Armani hotel, while other attentiongrabbing attractions of this area include Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain - both the world’s biggest - where jets of water shoot up to 150 metres high, and seem to “dance” in time to music as they are illuminated by more than 6,000 lights.

Sitting on the south side of Dubai Creek, the oldest part of the city dates to the 1900s, with sandy-coloured buildings, museums and minarets. Here you’ll see Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood with its charming car-free, narrow streets and houses topped with wind towers, or barajeel. The area was previously known as Bastakiya after the Iranian town of Bastak, where the original Iranian settlers came from across the Gulf to take advantage of free land and low taxes. You can find out more about Dubai’s history with a look inside Dubai Museum or browse the rainbow of fabrics, clothes and slippers in the Textile Souk.

Sheikh Zayed Road

Named for the much-revered first president of UAE, this is where life has spread out to from the Creek, and has been the epicentre of development, amassing a collection of skyscrapers each more audacious than the next, such as Emirates Towers. Technically, it’s just part of the highway running across the whole of UAE, but it’s also where you’ll find many of the city’s hotels, restaurants and shops. For example, just some of the junctions off here will take you towards Mall of the Emirates, Gold & Diamond Park, Madinat Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi Water Park™, Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina.

Wander one of the city’s oldest districts, dating to around 1841. Once just a sleepy waterside village, Deira soon took over the original settlement of Bur Dubai in scale and is still a cornucopia of ethnicities mixed with tourists, here to check out the souks, where gold is among the cheapest in the world. You can cross Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai in an ‘abra’ (water taxi) for just AED2 (approximately 40p).

Dubai Marina

Sophisticated, skyscraping, and buzzing – Dubai Marina is designed to evoke Riviera-style living in a contemporary setting. This attractive and central place to play and stay in Dubai is a waterfront development built around a 3.5km canal. Along its banks are Dubai Marina Mall (with around 140 stores); The Address Dubai Marina hotel; Pier 7 Dubai Marina - which boasts seven restaurants, each on its own floor and with a unique atmosphere; and Dubai Marina Yacht Club.

Mall of the Emirates/Al Barsha

Now 11 years old, this place changed the face of shopping in Dubai forever. Billed as the world’s first shopping “resort”, it is a destination in its own right, home to Ski Dubai, hundreds of shops, two hotels including Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Magic Planet for family entertainment, a 14-screen VOX Cinema, Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre and more than 90 dining options. Al Barsha the residential area surrounding the mall offers affordable accommodation and local dining options close to many of Dubai’s key attractions.

No trip to Dubai would be complete without a desert safari. Hop into a 4x4 and leave the city behind as you head into the wilds of the desert - go dune ‘bashing’ or camel-riding before sunset, then enjoy remote Bedouin-style camps with fireside tales and delicious dinners, or even spend the night sleeping out in tents before returning to Dubai after breakfast.

Jumeirah Beach Residences

This area combines casual outdoor living with top-notch shops, restaurants and the beach. The Walk at JBR, which was Dubai’s first outdoor promenade, has a 1.7km stretch of shops and restaurants and more recently has also been joined by The Beach, with even more dining and leisure options formed around a pedestrian esplanade.

Jebel Ali is the thriving commercial port area of Dubai, around 35km southwest from the city, and given its historic establishment, can also boast one of the most longstanding and largest resorts in the emirate – the JA Jebel Ali Beach Resort, which has a lovely private beach, golf course and a myriad of other leisure attractions. Jebel Ali is also the new home of a dazzling new attraction - Dubai Parks & Resorts. This is the first integrated resort destination in the region, opening in late 2016, and home of LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Waterpark, motiongate™ Dubai and Bollywood Parks™, as well as Riverland™.

International restaurants and top global chefs are in abundance, but if you want to try Emirati cuisine, you’ll sense a range of regional influences. Most likely, you will find roast lamb with rice and nuts (ghuzi), stuffed vine leaves (warak enab), chickpea and sesame paste (hummus), bulghur wheat with mint and parsley (tabbouleh), spit-cooked meat in pitta bread with garlic sauce (shawama), cooked balls of chickpeas with herbs (falafel) and plenty of fish. Goat may also be on the menu, but no pork, in accordance with Muslim beliefs. Alcohol is tolerated and drinking is possible in the plentiful hotel bars and restaurants.

Culture in Dubai is rooted in Islamic traditions. Emirati men tend to dress in traditional dishdasha or khandura (long white shirt-dress), with ghutra (a white headdress) and agal (a rope worn to keep the ghutra in place), while women tend to wear an abaya (a long black cloak), with a sheyla or hijab (a scarf used to wrap around the face and head). The most religious time of the year is Ramadan, when Muslims fast for approximately a month and a festival atmosphere can be found in the evening when the locals break their fast. But as well as the minarets of mosques, you will also see temples and churches. A new opera house is also set to open this year.

Hares and lizards - such as the spiny-tailed lizard - may scamper around the desert but you would be hard pushed to see much natural wildlife in Dubai these days. However, there are many excellent reserves and conservation projects you can explore – which provide the thrill of seeing the iconic oryx, an Arabian leopard, mountain gazelle, sand gazelle or caracal. In the waters, you might have the chance of spotting the biggest fish of the ocean, a whale shark.

The human history of Dubai dates back to the bronze age (2500BC) when nomadic cattle herders are first thought to have settled in the area. A couple of millennia later and Dubai was still little more than a small fishing settlement until members of the Bani Yas tribe, led by the Maktoum Family, settled at the mouth of the creek in 1833. The creek was a natural harbour and Dubai soon became a centre for the fishing, pearling and sea trade. The population was later buoyed by the lure of tax-free living attracting traders from the Indian subcontinent. Oil was discovered in the 1950s and the first cargo left Dubai in 1969. In 1971, the six emirates agreed a Federal Constitution, gained independence from Britain becoming the United Arab Emirates, with Ras Al Khaimah joining the following year to form the UAE as it is today.

Aquaventure Waterpark

This adrenaline-pumping waterpark set within Atlantis The Palm includes the chance to take the Leap of Faith or zoom through the darkened tunnels of Shark Attack; as well as an invite to tackle Aquaconda, the world’s largest water slide. Or, perhaps you prefer to just sit and mind everyone’s towels as you relax on 700 metres of private beach. Ticket prices from E£ 1,253 per person.

At The Top, Burj Khalifa

This attraction is spread across levels 148 and 125 of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The experience starts with the lift up to level 125, where you can marvel at the view from the 380-degree enclosed observatory. Then it’s up a little more, to the 148th floor at 555 meters, where you step onto the world’s highest outdoor observation deck. After all that sightseeing, visit Level 122 which is home to the restaurant and bar, At.mosphere. Ticket prices from E£ 797 per person.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dubai’s first mega themed entertainment destination will be the largest temperature controlled indoor park in the world and will wow guests with its four epic adventure zones. Two are created with global adventure brands Cartoon Network and MARVEL, while IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure are original concepts from the IMG Group. Think rollercoasters, thrill rides and attractions – all based on popular characters and hair-raising dinosaurs. Combine with the amazing array of retail temptations and exclusive dining venues and you have a day of fun for the whole family.

The brilliant KidZania® is a super-interactive and educational attraction inside The Dubai Mall where children play grown-ups as they try on various careers for size. There are more than 80 roles to choose from including firefighters, radio hosts, jewellery designers and mechanics. Ticket prices from E£ 683 per person.

Wild Wadi Waterpark™

One of the best family days out in Dubai, Wild Wadi Waterpark™ is set in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, and offers 30 watery rides and attractions. Themed around the tale of Juha, a character from Arabian folklore, the rides range from sedate “lazy rivers” where you can bob along in a rubber ring, to the Jumeirah Sceirah, which has two tandem slides you zip down from a 32 metre high tower.

Dubai Aquarium

The 270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel takes you under one of the largest tanks in the world so you can see some of the 33,000 animals - representing more than 85 species including 400 sharks and rays. You can also just stroll past it from The Dubai Mall, with one of the world’s largest viewing panels to gaze through to the aquarium. Ticket prices from E£ 456 per person.

Seawings Seaplane Tours

There’s only one way to really get to grips with the scale of things here - from the air and these tours by seaplane do just that. Giving the finest views over Dubai, these comfortable little planes can use 27 different water landing strips and runways across UAE, so any combinations can be arranged. The 40-minute Dubai Silver Air Tour flies you over all the Dubai classics, taking off from either Dubai Creek or Jebel Ali Resort, then cruising along the coastline, giving you a bird’s-eye view of The World, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Ticket prices from E£ 8,109 per person.

Situated within the Mall of the Emirates, this made the world sit up and take notice of Dubai’s many ambitious projects when it first opened – and still does. It was the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and today offers a snow park, Ski School, Penguin Encounter and Snow Bullet. Ticket prices from E£ 615 per person.

SEGA Republic

One of the many attractions inside The Dubai Mall, SEGA Republic is a high-adrenaline, indoor family theme park, featuring 15 attractions and more than 170 games, from cutting-edge motion simulators to virtual experiences. Ticket prices from E£ 820 per person.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Calling all adventure seekers, Dubai Parks and Resorts opened its doors in October 2016 and should be at the top of your must-visit list. Home to three world-class theme parks, one water park and over 100 attractions ranging from rollercoasters and waterslides to cinematic rides and live shows, Dubai Parks and Resorts is sure to delight guests of all ages. Lapita, a four star Polynesian style hotel is located within the parks and offers guests the convenience of a night’s rest only a few minutes from the rides. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite Palm Jebel Ali, a trip to this fun-filled resort is a great option for guests staying in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

More To Discover

If you want to do more than “fly and flop”, you’ve come to the right place. One way to get the measure of Dubai is to catch it from the air – whether that be via an adrenaline-fuelled skydive over The Palm Jumeirah, or a scenic seaplane ride. Other aerial options include a sunrise hot air balloon experience, which will lift you off the ground 1,200 metres above the desert as you spot oases and the occasional wandering camel below. Kite surfers will love Kite Beach, one of Dubai’s best stretches of sand, and one where watersports operators aplenty await to help you pick up a new skill or hone your talent. Meanwhile at Dubai Mall, you can try a snorkeling cage experience within the huge tank at Dubai Aquarium, or even swim with sharks.

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25+ Dubai Tours & Activities You Can’t Miss [2024]

By: Author Stefania Guglielmi

Posted on Last updated: February 9, 2024

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Looking for the best Dubai tours to enjoy this year? You’ve found the most comprehensive list of activities in the city written by a local. Check it out!

Dubai is a city that never fails to impress. From dune bashing in the desert to day trips to Abu Dhabi, views from the world’s tallest building, and record-breaking waterpark rides, there are so many things to do in Dubai that you won’t have a dull moment in the city .

I was a resident of Dubai for one year and I still didn’t manage to see and do it all! The thing with Dubai is, once you scratch something off your list, a new attraction (or 10) opens, so that list never ends!

To truly experience all that Dubai has to offer, taking a tour is a great way to go . Not only will you get to see the top attractions, but you’ll also learn about the history and culture of the city from knowledgeable guides.

In this blog post, I will be sharing some of the best tours in Dubai that cover a wide range of interests.

👉 For those who want to experience the thrill of the desert , I recommend a desert safari. This type of tour takes you on a thrilling dune bashing ride in a 4×4 vehicle and gives you the opportunity to try activities like sandboarding.

👉 If you’re interested in the traditional side of Dubai, a dhow cruise is a must-do. These traditional wooden boats offer a leisurely way to see the city from the water while enjoying a delicious dinner.

👉 For those who want to see the city’s modern side , a visit to the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall is a must. The Burj Khalifa offers stunning views from the observation deck while the Dubai Mall is a shopper’s paradise.

👉 For families with children , a visit to the Dubai Aquarium or to one of the many waterparks is sure to be a hit.

There’s a lot to cover, so are you ready to get started? Check out the ultimate Dubai tours and activities that you definitely cannot miss !

I generally use Viator and Get Your Gui d e to book tours around the world. And while both offer high-quality services, I especially recommend them for their cancellation policy. If your travel plans change, you can get a full refund by canceling most tours up to 24 hours in advance.

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The VERY BEST Tours in Dubai for First-Time Visitors

➤ The Dubai Speedboat Tour takes you on an exhilarating excursion along the city’s coastline, with photo stops in front of some amazing landmarks.

You’ll get to see Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, and the Atlantis hotel from the Persian Gulf, as you learn about each attraction from your guide.

This tour also includes : Live commentary, bottled water, and life jackets. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Old Town and Street Food Guided Tour is hosted by a local, who will take you around the heritage villages by the Dubai Creek, including a boat trip across the creek to visit the famous souks.

You’ll also get to try some Arabic street food, coffee, tea, and juices, and discover the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates.

This tour also includes : A visit to the Coin Museum, all food, boat trip, and entrance fees. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Old and Modern Dubai City Tour is the perfect introduction to both sides of Dubai: its rich heritage and the futuristic approach of the city. You’ll visit some of Palm Jumeirah’s attractions, including The Pointe, Atlantis The Palm, and views of Burj Al Arab, and also tour the Blue Mosque.

The famous gold and spice souks in Deira, the neighborhoods of Old Dubai, and Al Khayma Heritage House are also part of the itinerary. It’s arguably one of the most comprehensive Dubai city tours.

This tour also includes : Abra ride across Dubai Creek, hotel pick-up and drop-off, mineral water, and a tour guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Burj Khalifa & Dubai Aquarium Tickets

➤ This Burj Khalifa Entry Ticket grants you access to levels 124 and 125 of the tallest building in the world, where you’ll get to enjoy phenomenal 360-degree views over the city and the Persian Gulf.

This tour also includes : A ride in the fastest elevator, use of the telescopes, and entrance at your selected time. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Burj Khalifa Tickets and Tour offers access to levels 124, 125, and 148. You’ll also enjoy priority entrance and a guided tour conducted by a guest ambassador.

On level 148 you’ll be served coffee and dates, and get to marvel at the amazing views from the open-air deck.

This Burj Khalifa tour also includes : Use of telescopes and interactive stations, and access to the observation deck. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ For a fancier experience, book the Burj Khalifa Lunch or Dinner at Rooftop . You’ll start your visit with a trip to levels 124 and 125, where the 360-degree scenery of the city is unparalleled, and then head to the Rooftop restaurant for a 3-course meal with a view.

This tour also includes : Access to Burj Khalifa, and alfresco lunch or dinner. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ You could also combine your visit to the Burj Khalifa with one to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. This Combo Ticket grants you access to both attractions on the same day, so you get to enjoy the tallest view of the city right before meeting the sharks and rays that inhabit the aquarium at Dubai Mall.

This tour also includes : Access to levels 124 and 125 of Burj Khalifa, and entry ticket to the aquarium. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ You can otherwise buy the regular Entrance Ticket to Dubai Aquarium , that will give you access to the Aquarium and Underwater Zoo for a whole day, plus a behind-the-scenes tour.

This ticket also includes : Access to the Underwater Observaroty and the Aquarium Tunnel. ➥ BUY IT HERE

Unmissable Dubai Marina Boat Tours

➤ The Dubai Marina Yacht Tour includes a full breakfast or a BBQ meal, and a tour guide who will provide insights during the trip.

You’ll embark on a sightseeing cruise along the coastline and spot some of the most important landmarks from the water, as you pass by Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Eye, and cruise Dubai Marina.

This boat tour in Dubai also includes : Life jackets. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ Dubai Sea Escape is a private cruise that will take you around the city so you can take it in from the sea, while sunbathing on the yacht’s sundeck and enjoying some refreshments.

You’ll also have the opportunity to go for a swim, take pictures of the city’s skyline, and be the DJ for your group by taking charge of the stereo system.

This yacht ride in Dubai also includes : Bottled water. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

👉 If you have the time, also check out this post about the best Dubai Marina cruises , or check out this article about the very best Dubai boat tours .

The BEST Dubai Desert Safari Tours

Heading into the desert is one of the best outdoor activities in Dubai – and the whole UAE for that matter! Its unique sand dunes offer a perfect setting for adventure sports, and you can also learn about the Bedouins and their customs by visiting desert camps.

➤ The Red Dunes Dubai Desert Safari offers a full day of adventure. You’ll get to enjoy a camel ride, go dune bashing in the massive sand dunes, visit an oasis, and relish a BBQ buffet with local delicacies and desserts.

You’ll also visit a desert camp and partake in traditional activities, including shisha smoking, painting henna tattoos, and witnessing a falconry demonstration. It’s one of the best desert tours of Dubai!

This tour also includes : Hotel pick-up and drop-off, a guide, and all activities + food. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Dubai Desert Land Rover Safari is a full-day tour from Dubai that takes you through the desert on an open-top vintage Land Rover. You’ll start by visiting the Conservation Reserve and meeting the wildlife, which includes gazelles and oryx, before heading for a Bedouin camp.

This day trip also includes a falconry demonstration, traditional dancing, and a delicious BBQ dinner.

This Dubai Safari tour also includes : Hotel pick-up and drop-off, a camel ride, and a donation to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

👉 Looking for something different? I’ve written a whole post about the best desert safari tours from Dubai .

Looking for Unmissable Views in Dubai? Come Here!

➤ Sky Views Dubai Entry Ticket grants you access to one of the city’s newest attractions. You’ll enter the Sky Observatory, located at 720 feet, which boasts 360-degree views of Dubai.

You’ll also get to walk on the glass bridge with the city beneath you, and glide from the 53rd floor on the Glass Slide.

This tour includes : Entrance to Sky Views Dubai, and one glide on the Glass Slide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The View at The Palm is the perfect viewpoint to marvel at Palm Jumeirah from above. The observatory, located 787 feet above the ground, offers 360-degree views and faces the famous man-made island directly.

You’ll get access to the observatory, and also to the View Exhibition, which showcases the history of the island and details of its construction.

This tour also includes : Fast-track entrance if the option is selected. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

The BEST Dubai Private Tours

➤ This Private City Tour Dubai is a half-day excursion around town. Your guide will take you to all the major highlights, and provide insights and information about the history of Dubai.

You’ll get to visit the old and new areas of the city, and marvel at the famous souks, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and the impressive Jumeirah Mosque.

This Dubai sightseeing tour also includes : An abra boat ride, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and photo stops. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ This Private Dubai Food Tour allows you to eat your way through the city as you stop by Dubai’s most authentic eateries and discover the local cuisine.

You’ll get to enjoy 10 tastings of food and drinks, and learn about the city’s food scene from your local guide.

This Dubai tour also includes : Vegetarian options are available. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

👉 Looking for something different? I’ve written a whole post about the best food tours in Dubai , check it out.

➤ This Evening Desert Safari is a private Dubai tour that offers a memorable experience. You’ll head into the desert for a few hours of entertainment, food, music, and culture.

The tour includes a visit to a Bedouin-style camp, where you’ll enjoy a camel ride, go dune bashing, try on Arabic costumes, and indulge in a BBQ dinner while watching dance and fire performances.

This desert safari also includes : Hotel pick-up and drop-off, unlimited water and refreshments, camel rides, and sunset photo opportunities. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

A Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

The Big Bus Hop On Hop Off Dubai allows you to explore the city at your own pace, as you’ll be able to get off the bus at the stops that most interest you, and get back on when you’re ready to continue the journey.

The audio commentary will tell you all about the history of Dubai city and the significance of the different landmarks, and you’ll have unlimited access to the bus for 1, 2 or 5 days.

This Dubai bus tour also includes : A dhow cruise and extra tours if Deluxe or Premium options are selected. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Water Parks & Theme Parks: Ideal for Kids & Adults

➤ The Atlantis Aquaventure and Lost Chambers Aquarium Ticket grants you a full day of entertainment as you get to enjoy all the attractions of one of the world’s largest waterparks, including its private beach.

This tour includes : Unlimited access to the waterpark and all its attractions. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ Wild Wadi Waterpark features over 30 rides and waterslides that range from a relaxing lazy river to thrilling slides that will get your blood pumping. This Entrance Ticket allows you to make use of all the attractions for a whole day.

This tour includes : Unlimited access to all the rides. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ This Dubai Parks and Resorts Pass offers you access to two of the resort’s parks for a day. You’ll get to choose between Legoland, Bollywood, Motiongate, and Legoland Waterpark, and spend a whole day riding the attractions of two of them.

This tour includes : Full-day admission to two parks of Dubai Parks and Resorts. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ Dubai Miracle Garden Skip the Line Ticket allows you to head right into the attraction, without having to queue. Dubai Miracle Garden is home to over 150 million flowers, and amazing sculptures made with them.

You’ll marvel at the colorful constructions and the aroma of the flowers as you wander around this fairytale-like garden, unique in the UAE.

This tour includes : Access to Dubai Miracle Garden for a whole day. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

The Best Abu Dhabi Tours from Dubai

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and the destination of most Dubai excursions! I’ve written a whole post about the best day tours to Abu Dhabi from Dubai , but here are the very best ones.

➤ This Abu Dhabi Full Day Sightseeing Tour includes access to the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the observation deck of Etihad Towers for astounding views.

You’ll also drive along the Corniche, marvel at the Al Watan Palace, and spot other amazing landmarks of the city.

This tour also includes : Roundtrip transportation from Dubai, a guide, and entrance fees. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Abu Dhabi City Tour is a full-day excursion to explore the capital of UAE. You’ll go sightseeing, and enter some of its highlights, including the spectacular Grand Mosque and the Emirates Palace.

You’ll also enjoy a photo stop at Ferrari World, and a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

This tour also includes : Roundtrip transportation, entrance fees, and bottled water. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ This Private Abu Dhabi Trip takes you for a full-day city tour on a 4WD, so you can enjoy the comfort of your own, air-conditioned vehicle while admiring the impressive landmarks of Abu Dhabi.

The Grand Mosque, the Emirates Palace, the Corniche, and Heritage Village are part of the itinerary, and you’ll also enjoy some free time at the mall at lunchtime. It’s one of the most luxury tours in Dubai to enjoy with your fellow travelers!

This tour also includes : Private transfers, bottled water, and a guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Jet Ski in Dubai for Thrill Seekers

With this Jet Ski Tour of Dubai you’ll get to see the views of the city from the water, as you speed by its waterfront and take snaps of its massive landmarks.

You’ll enjoy photo stops at Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai Marina, and the Burj Khalifa. The tour is suitable for all levels, although drivers need to be at least 14 years old.

This tour also includes : Safety briefing, equipment, a certified instructor, bottled water, and photos/videos of the tour. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Dubai #1 Show: La Perle by Dragone

La Perle By Dragone is Dubai’s indisputable #1 show, created by one of the world’s top artistic directors. La Perle by Dragone Entry Ticket is what you need to be mesmerized by the aquatic performances, mind-blowing imagery and technology, and aerial stunts that make this show one of a kind.

This tour also includes : Lounge access, drinks, and snacks if the option is selected. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Ski in Dubai? YES, That’s Possible!

➤ Yep, you can also go skiing in Dubai. This Slope Session at Ski Dubai allows you to enjoy 2 hours or a full day of skiing and snowboarding in the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort.

You can try your skills at the different runs, which vary in difficulty and length, and use the quad-chairlifts to start again!

This tour also includes : Clothing and equipment. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Ski Dubai Classic Pass grants you full-day access to the snow park, where you’ll get to enjoy all of its attractions.

From snowboarding to bobsledding, Snow Bumpers, the Mountain Thriller, and riding a Giant Snowball down the slopes, you’ll escape the heat of Dubai for unlimited fun in the snow (especially needed during the summer season!)

This tour also includes : Winter clothes and equipment. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Dubai Tours FAQ

In our opinion, these are the best tours in Dubai: • Speedboat Trip Dubai • Old Town and Street Food Dubai Guided Tour • Burj Khalifa Entry Ticket • Dubai Yacht Tour • Red Dunes Safari

If you’re looking for a private tour in Dubai, these are the ones we recommend: • Private Dubai Half Day City Tour • Dubai Sea Escape • Private Abu Dhabi Tour • Private Food Tour: 10 Tastings with Locals • Private Dubai Desert Tour with Dinner

Stefania Guglielmi is the founder of Every Steph. Originally from Bologna, Italy, she's been traveling full-time since 2016 and has visited over 50 countries across 6 continents. She believes sustainable travel and luxury travel can go hand in hand and has been advocating for responsible tourism since 2014. Stefania's advice and travel experiences have been featured in important publications such as Business Insider, Refinery29, and Yahoo Money.

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

2. Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ

3. Dubai to Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Qasr Al Watan Palace

4. Abu Dhabi Private City Tour

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6. Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Sand Boarding

7. Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ

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15. Dubai Premium Dunes Safari, Stargazing, 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

16. Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

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Discover Dubai: Unveiling the City of Wonders

Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Dubai , where modern luxury meets timeless tradition! If you dream of an unforgettable getaway to one of the world’s most iconic destinations, our Dubai tour packages are your gateway to an extraordinary adventure. Dubai , a city that defies expectations, is where towering skyscrapers touch the sky while ancient souks and pristine deserts await your exploration. Our carefully crafted tour packages aim to immerse you in the magic of Dubai, ensuring that every moment of your journey is filled with wonder and excitement.

Experience the luxury of this glittering metropolis with our diverse selection of packages designed to suit every traveler’s desires. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a culture enthusiast, a shopaholic, or simply seeking relaxation on pristine beaches, Dubai has something to offer everyone. From thrilling desert safaris to world-class shopping in glamorous malls, from exploring the historic Al Fahidi district to witnessing the grandeur of the Burj Khalifa , our tour packages cover it all. Unravel the magic of the Louvre Museum in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque .

Our team, Uniland Tours of expert travel specialists, has meticulously curated these packages to ensure a seamless and enriching experience, allowing you to savor every aspect of Dubai’s charm. We care for every detail, from accommodation in top-notch hotels to hassle-free transportation and exciting guided tours. Join us on a journey to the heart of Dubai, where each moment is a story waiting to be told. Unearth the treasures of this dynamic city with our Dubai tour packages, and let the adventure begin!

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A diverse selection of attractions and activities awaits you in Dubai for your vacation.

• Visit the Burj Khalifa The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, offers breathtaking city views from observation decks. You can also enjoy the stunning Dubai Fountain show at its base.
• Take a Desert Safari Experience the thrill of dune bashing, camel riding, and sandboarding in the Dubai desert. Many tour operators offer desert safari packages.
• Enjoy Water Sports Dubai's warm waters make it a perfect place for water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, and paddleboarding. You can also go scuba diving and explore the underwater world.
• Enjoy Fine Dining Dubai is known for its diverse culinary scene. Try local Emirati dishes or explore international cuisine at world-renowned restaurants.
• Visit Palm Jumeirah Explore the artificial island with its luxurious resorts, restaurants, and attractions, such as Aquaventure Waterpark and The Lost Chambers Aquarium.

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Most asked questions about visiting dubai, do i need a visa to visit dubai.

It depends on your nationality. Visitors from certain countries can obtain a visa on arrival, while others may need to apply for one in advance. It is recommended to check with your country’s UAE embassy or consulate to determine the specific visa requirements based on your nationality.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

The best time to visit Dubai is during the winter months, from November to March when the weather is pleasant and mild. During this time, you can enjoy outdoor activities and explore the city comfortably. However, it’s important to note that this is also the peak tourist season, so that the city can be crowded.

What’s the dress code for public areas in Dubai?

In public areas, Dubai follows a conservative dress code influenced by Islamic traditions. It is advisable to dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites or government buildings. For men, shorts and T-shirts are generally acceptable. Women should avoid wearing revealing or tight-fitting clothing, and covering the shoulders and knees is recommended.

What’s the weather like in Dubai?

Dubai has a desert climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months (June to September), temperatures can soar above 40°C (104°F) and be quite humid. Winters (November to March) are much more comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F). Dubai experiences very little rainfall throughout the year.

Is Dubai safe?

Dubai is generally considered a safe city for tourists. The government has implemented strict security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and visitors. However, like any major city, it is always advisable to take common-sense precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Respecting local laws and customs is essential to ensure a trouble-free visit.

What does a typical Dubai tour package include?

Dubai tour packages usually include accommodation, airport transfers, city tours, desert safari, and optional add-ons like Dhow cruises or theme park tickets.

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9 Absolute Best Dubai Tours & Excursions (2024)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: March 6, 2024

When we first visited Dubai, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It turned out to be a beautiful trip with plenty of variation to keep the whole family happy and entertained for 10 days.

Dubai has so much to offer for all types of tourists that it might be overwhelming to know what to see and do first, and especially if you are short on time. So in this post, we are highlighting the very best Dubai tours and guided day trips to help you get the most out of your stay in Dubai.

No matter if you are visiting Dubai for a week or just making a short stopover in Dubai , consider booking at least a few of these tours. It’s the best way to see multiple facets of this extremely diverse city.

This is just a small hand-picked selection of the most popular Dubai tours and activities based on our personal experience, customer reviews, and price/quality ratio. Out of thousands of available tours in Dubai, we chose the very best ones. It should help you to save time and research and get the most out of your time in this fascinating city. Take a look!

Best tours in Dubai:

• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai desert tours
• Water parks
• Dubai city tours
• Dubai Marina dinner cruises
• Sightseeing boat tours
• Camel rides
• Abu-Dhabi day trip from Dubai
• Other more unique activities in Dubai

Good to know: We recommend GetYourGuide for booking all your guided tours in Dubai because they have excellent customer service and the best cancelation policy on the market (better than anything you get if booking through other websites or directly).

In addition, I noticed on our recent trip that by booking via GetYourGuide and choosing to pay in our currency, we saved a lot of money on exchange rates.

These are the best tours in Dubai:

1. Burj Khalifa

If you visit just one place in Dubai, make it Burj Khalifa . This huge tower rising high in the middle of the desert symbolizes all that Dubai has become in such a short time. There are several options for Burj Khalifa tickets, but it’s a very popular attraction so make sure to book in advance.

• Burj Khalifa Tickets: Level 124 & 125 This is the most popular option when it comes to visiting Burj Khalifa – the entrance tickets to the 124th and 125th floors. Prices vary depending on the time of the day you visit (the hour around sunset is the most expensive as it allows you to see Dubai from above in daylight as well as in the dark). We opted for the later tour and night views and loved this experience!
• Burj Khalifa Tickets and Tour: Level 124, 125, and 148 . What makes this tour different from the first one is that you get to skip the lines, avoid the crowds and visit the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa which includes access to the outdoor terrace of the world’s highest observation deck.

In addition, you also have all kinds of combination tickets that can save you some money and time. Here are some of the best-rated Burj Khalifa combo tours :

• Dubai City Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience .
• Night City Tour with Burj Khalifa Tickets .
• Burj Khalifa Ticket with 1-Way Transfer from Your Hotel . The one-way transfer gives you the flexibility to stay and explore the Dubai Mall area longer after visiting Burj Khalifa. Afterward, you can easily take a metro or a taxi to get back – here you can read more about Dubai public transport .

TIP: Just next to Burj Khalifa are the famous dancing fountains of Dubai . A popular way to see the music and light fountain show is from the water, by taking a traditional boat tour on the lake . We did this on a recent trip to Dubai and the whole family really enjoyed it.

2. Dubai Desert Tours

No visit to Dubai would be complete without a visit to the desert. Dune bashing in a 4WD is one of the most fun experiences you can have in Dubai, but there are so many ways to experience the desert…

From luxury private experiences to more touristy trips including camel rides, BBQ dinner under the stars, or a traditional dance performance… desert tours are a good way to experience a different side of Dubai.

Here are some of the most popular and best-rated Dubai desert tours, including the best Dubai desert safari deals:

• Dubai Red Dunes Premium Safari . This is by far the most popular of Dubai desert safari tours. It’s really catered for mass tourism, but when in Dubai, you have to experience all of this… We all loved the thrilling 4WD drive and the kids truly enjoyed the short camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, traditional Tanoura and belly dance shows, and all the other activities that came with this tour. There are many companies organizing a very similar tour in Dubai. The tour linked above has the very best customer reviews on all the major websites.
• Desert Adventure Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & more . This is a more adventurous Dubai tour that includes all kinds of fun outdoor activities in the desert.
• Dubai Morning Safari: Red Dunes, Sandboarding & Camel Ride or Quad . This is a shorter version of the above tour (and organized by the same highly-rated tour company). It gives you the best experience of the desert (driving in the dunes) without all the other more tourist-oriented activities that you get in the evening. So if your main interest is to experience the Dubai desert, this might be a great option.
• Dubai Sunrise Balloon Flight with Breakfast & Falcon Photo . This tour offers a more luxurious and truly unique way to experience the Dubai desert. If your budget allows it, I wouldn’t hesitate!

3. Dubai Water Parks

Dubai has two major water parks – the Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm and Wild Wadi near Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The price of the two parks is about the same and I really cannot say which one is better. We visited Aquaventure and loved it. If our kids had been taller, we would have definitely tried both parks (many water slides have 120 cm (a bit less than 4ft) height limit, but there are still really nice water play areas for the younger kids too).

Whatever you decide, make sure to book your tickets in advance as they are much cheaper online than at the entrance of the park.

• Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark .
• Wild Wadi Waterpark .

TIP: It’s worth noting that the entrance to Aquaventure is included for all hotel guests of Atlantis The Palm. If your family really likes waterparks it might be worthwhile looking into booking this hotel. In a less busy season and for families with up to 2 kids this might be a great option. Unfortunately, recently, they really hiked up the prices of the hotel. In any case, it’s worth checking the availability and prices for Atlantis The Palm if you haven’t booked a hotel yet.

TIP: Consider checking the prices for a family stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel as well. Guests of this hotel enjoy complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark. The same is true for the guests of Burj Al Arab Hotel , however, this luxury hotel is in a totally different price category…

READ ALSO: Tips & Tricks for Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

4. Dubai City Sightseeing Tours

While you can see most of Dubai’s attractions individually, taking a city tour is a nice way to see all the main sights in a short time. We did a city tour one day at the beginning of our trip and it gave us a good overview of the city and the places that were potentially worth going back and exploring more.

There are several options for Dubai city tours, ranging from hop-on hop-off busses, guided city tours, and private tours… Some tours focus on the modern city, while some others bring you to the old town, or offer a combination of both…

Old Dubai is so very different than the modern parts most of the tourists visit. If you want to get a taste of more traditional Dubai, the way it was just a few decennia ago, don’t miss it!

Here are some of the best Dubai city tours:

• Old Dubai Culture, History, Souks & Street Food Walking Tour . This is one of the best tours of the historic Dubai. We recently did it and I can say that their itinerary and food choices were great.
• Half-Day Blue Mosque, Creeks & Souks Tour . This tour offers the quickest way to see some of the highlights you’d probably miss otherwise.
• Magical Dubai 8-Hour Tour with Burj Khalifa Experience. Similar tour to the previous one, but it’s longer and also includes tickets to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium.
• Dubai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour (1 to 7 Days) . This is a good way to see Dubai at your own pace.

5. Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise

Dubai Marina area is one of our favorites in the city. There are several ways to explore it: on foot, by bicycle, by water bus, or by boat.

The most popular option is the Dubai Marina cruise with dinner .

There are many companies running these tours. And yes, they are oriented toward tourists, but it’s a really nice experience. If you choose well, it may not cost that much more than just a regular dinner at the restaurant (check this post for more information about how much everything costs in Dubai ).

Here are some of the best-rated Dubai Marina tours:

• Dubai Marina Sightseeing Cruise – the most popular option for sightseeing.
• Luxury Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise – the most popular option for dinner.
• Alexandra Dhow Cruise in Dubai Marina is one of the best options we found when looking for a more local experience when we visited. The boat is a traditional Arabic wooden dhow and you get to see a live traditional Tanura dance performance as well. Once again, it’s tailored for tourists, but so is everything in Dubai.

We took this dinner cruise and really enjoyed it. There are many companies offering dhow dinner cruises, but most have really poor ratings. We chose this dinner cruise because of the good reviews and excellent price/quality ratio. It’s also one of the best options for families – kids under 6 travel free, and kids under 12 get a discount.

You can find similar dinner cruises on Dubai Creek as well. But we found that the Dubai Marina area is a much nicer and more spectacular place to be in the evening.

6. Dubai Sightseeing Boat Tours

Many sights of Dubai are best admired from the water. The best way to see the iconic sights like the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Hotel, and the Palm Jumeirah, is by taking a boat.

Here are some of the best sightseeing boat tours in Dubai:

• Speedboat Tour: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab . This is the best-rated speedboat tours in Dubai. It’s a great way to see many landmarks in a short time.
• Dubai Private Sightseeing Tour by Luxury Boat . A highly-rated private luxury boat tour. Depending on the number of people in your group, this luxury option may not be much more expensive than a regular boat tour. Worth taking a look!
• Self-Drive Boat Trip . If you rather combine the thrills of riding your own speedboat and sightseeing, this is a great option for you. And don’t worry about not knowing where to go or how to steer the boat, a guide escorts you all the way.

7. Camel Ride Tours

The above desert tours only include a very short ride on the camel. If you are looking for a longer camel ride in Dubai desert, consider one of these highly-rated options.

However, be sure to check what’s included because longer camel tours are getting replaced by shorter rides.

• Desert Safari with Camel Ride .
• Sunset Camel Trek in the Desert . We opted for this tour on our most recent trip to Dubai and it was great and very well organized. The camel ride itself was long enough to enjoy it without getting too repetitive.

8. Abu-Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai

With a driving distance of just an hour and a half, Abu-Dhabi is a very popular day trip from Dubai. Here are the best-rated and the most popular options:

• Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai . This is the most popular/best-rated day tour to Abu-Dhabi.
• Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour from Dubai . Great for those who want to see the main landmarks in just a few hours.
• Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi & Grand Mosque Day Trip from Dubai . If you want to visit the Abu-Dhabi Louvre Museum, this tour is the best option.
• Abu-Dhabi Highlights & Ferrari World . Combine a visit to the city with the Ferrari World theme park.

READ ALSO: Abu Dhabi Tour from Dubai (best tours + review of the tour we chose)

9. Other Great Activities in Dubai

Dubai is a truly unique place with so much going on in the city. The tours I listed above are very popular and really worth doing in order to see the best of Dubai. But if you have more time (and money) and are looking for something more extraordinary and unique , then take a look at some of these great activities in Dubai.

• Scenic Helicopter Flight .
• Hot Air Balloon Rides .
• Zip Line across the Marina .
• Parasailing .

So, these are the most popular types of tours and excursions that you can do in Dubai.

It’s really difficult to say which activity was our favorite as they are all so different. As a minimum, I recommend visiting the Burj Khalifa, taking a city tour that brings you to Old Dubai, taking a day trip to the Dubai desert, and at least one water park.

Have you been to Dubai? What were your favorite tours?

READ ALSO: Dubai Travel Tips

More tips for your trip to Dubai:

• Costs: How Expensive is Dubai
• Clothing: What to Wear in Dubai
• How to plan a trip: Dubai Itinerary for up to 1 Week
• Fun facts: Interesting Facts About Dubai
• Getting around: Dubai Public Transport
• Things to do: Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dubai
• With kids: Things to Do in Dubai for the Whole Family
• Where we stayed: Review of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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Mike Sagalovich

Monday 22nd of January 2024

Thank you for the great information! We are staying 3 days in Dubai and 3 days in Abu Dhabi. Do you have specific recommendation for Abu Dhabi? Thank you!

Hi Mike, in Abu Dhabi, a few things are must-see: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Royal Palace, and Louvre Abu Dhabi. If visiting with kids, don't miss Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld (there are other parks as well - see Yas Island ticket options). Just like in Dubai, there are also lots of great tours that visit several of the main highlights in a day, plus desert tours, etc. You can find the best selection here. Hope this helps. Have a great trip!

Kathye Jinks

Tuesday 28th of February 2023

Thanks very much for the most informative information. I'm so excited and can't wait to visit Dubai. You have given me so many choices.

Wednesday 1st of March 2023

Glad to help, Kathye. Have a great time in Dubai!

Friday 4th of March 2022

WOW Thank you so much for the information Really interested in all these tours, How do I go about it on getting a guide to make our reservations?

Monday 7th of March 2022

The links to the tours are literally in the post, Gladys. It's really easy and simple to make your own reservations.

Monday 9th of December 2019

Hi!! Im going to Dubai next February 2020 just for five days? Do you recommend to buy tours in advance or can get them in Dubai cheaper?

Thank you for you advice

Tuesday 10th of December 2019

Hi Monica, my experience is that booking tours in advance you always get a better deal. First - you can compare reviews and prices and also tour itineraries and pick one that's best for you. Whereas in the hotel, they often will try to sell you tours where they get the highest commission, not necessarily the best ones. Even once you're at a destination, you can still always book online, and - in most cases - you'll find better deals. Enjoy your trip!

Wednesday 15th of May 2019

I'd like to book a short (4 hour) city tour for my wife and I during a flight layover on 7/12/19

Hi Tom, we are just a travel blog and don't run any tours ourselves. Here is a Dubai layover tour that I think would fit your requirements, just make sure that you indeed have 4-5 hours + time for leaving the airport and getting back. I think that a total layover time of 7-8 hours is about the minimum you need. Hope this helps.

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If you considering taking a trip to Dubai, we would highly recommend that you do it. The sprawling city of Dubai beautifully combines rich Arabian culture with all the modern luxuries you could imagine. Take in a  desert safari tour , do some city sightseeing (the  Burj Khalifa  is a must-see), or do some scuba diving along the coast. With so many Dubai tours and activities-- from horseback riding to hot air balloon rides-- you won’t be bored for a single second.

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Burj Khalifa At the Top - Sky Ticket (Level 125 + 148)

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Best of Dubai Tour - 7 Days

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Dubai Private Sightseeing Boat Tour

• Tour Type Private Tour
• Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating
• Age Range 2-79 yrs

Full Day Abu Dhabi Tour with Lunch

• Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites
• Age Range 5-79 yrs

Dubai Desert Dune Safari with BBQ Dinner

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99 Min - Premium Sightseeing Dubai Tour + Burj Al Arab

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Dubai Private Tour with Ticket to Burj Khalifa

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'At The Top' 124th Floor - Burj Khalifa Entrance Ticket

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise

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Scuba Diving Experience with BBQ Lunch

• Tour Type Small Group Tour
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Dubai By Night with Burj Khalifa tickets

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Dubai city tour with burj khalifa tickets

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Dubai Desert Safari incl. Dinner

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75 Min - The Atlantis Sightseeing Boat Tour Dubai Marina

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Dubai - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

You fail to realize what all that fuss is about until you actually take go on a vacation to Dubai. Famous for its superlatives, Dubai (population: 2.1 million) is the city that you usually associate with words such as largest, richest, tallest, biggest and fastest. The city may not have the glitz of Vegas nor its casinos and showgirls, but it does offer a mesmerizing combination of an old-world Bedouin lifestyle and some of the most futuristic architecture on the planet to leave you spell-bound.

It is impossible not to admire Dubai for its ability to create landmarks that most countries can only dream of. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building on the planet and home to the world’s highest observation deck; Dubai Mall, home to the largest in-house aquarium; and Burj Al Arab, the first 7-star hotel in the world; are just some of the things to see in Dubai. And we’re not even counting those delightful experiences of the Wild Wadi Waterpark or those culture-driven trips to Bedouin camps in the desert. A tour to Dubai is something you won't regret so go book those tickets and tours. 

Tour Highlights

• Soar above the world at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building
• Discover the gold and spice souks of old Dubai
• Ride a camel
• Take in an incredible show at the Dubai Fountain
• Visit an aquarium and ice rink, all inside the Dubai Mall
• Take a dhow cruise from the marina
• Ski or snowboard down the slopes of Ski Dubai
• Slide down a chute into a shark tank at Atlantis water park

Travel Tips

• The best way to get around Dubai is by taxi. It’s inexpensive, efficient, and saves you the headache of trying to drive around the congested city. Always make sure the taxi uses a meter before setting off.
• Dubai Airport is one of the busiest in the world. Be prepared for queues and crowds, no matter what time of day your flight lands.
• No matter what time of year you visit, the weather in Dubai is generally very hot. Have no fear, though - air conditioning is virtually everywhere.
• Dubai is certainly not a budget destination! Meals and activities can be very expensive, and the shopping options are endless with luxury goods and worldwide brands.
• Never take photos of people without their permission, especially women.
• Don’t worry about language barriers, as most people in Dubai speak English.

Dubai has seasonal weather so please do check up on the best time to visit Dubai before planning your tour. And if you’re still hunting for more things to do and places to explore in Dubai, do check out our Dubai Travel Guide for more information.

Tours and activities in Dubai

Dubai, along with its sister cities in the  UAE , is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Combining a deep Arab-Islamic tradition with the opulence and technological splendor of modern times, Dubai has managed to carve out a special place for itself in the world of tourism. Whether it is the impossibly designed buildings and housing projects, or the variety of world-class shopping options, Dubai is set to win over the hearts of those who visit.

Top 3 attractions in Dubai :

• The Burj Khalifa , the world’s tallest building at 828 m, is a must-see feat of architecture and engineering. It has two observation decks on the 124th (452 m) and 148th (555 m) floors and a restaurant-bar on the 122nd.
• Wild Wadi Water Park is a popular spot where you can plunge down high-velocity slides, ride a water roller coaster, body surf artificial waves, float down a lazy river or just relax in a large water playground with smaller slides and water guns.
• Dubai Mall is the largest shopping mall in the world with over 1200 stores. Its home to some of the world best-known brands and a giant ice rink, aquarium, indoor theme parks and hundreds of food outlets

Other things to do and see in Dubai :

• Take a 4x4 Dubai desert safari in the evening and enjoy an exhilarating drive through the dunes at sunset.
• You can also enjoy sand boarding and quad-biking on the slippery sands.
• Soar high up the emirate desert in a hot air balloon to witness unending desert vistas and learn about the desert wildlife (gazelles and camels).
• Visit historic sites which depict Dubai’s bygone era including Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, the village of Hatta, Heritage Island, Dubai Museum, and various other heritage and diving villages.
• Shop till you drop and enjoy the finest shopping experience anywhere in the world. Dubai has close to a hundred malls, not including dozens of other shopping locales and markets.
• Take an architectural tour of Dubai and see all the splendid buildings, bridges and landmarks of this ultra-modern city.

The climate of Dubai :

• Dubai is located within the Northern Desert Belt and hence has a tropical desert climate
• Summers (April-October) are hot and humid with an average high around 41°C and low around 30°C. Mid-summers can get extreme with temperatures soaring up to the late 40s
• Winters (January-March) are warm and short with an average high of 23°C and low of 14°C
• Dubai remain clear and sunny throughout the year. However, rainfall increases during November-December and is more intensified during January-February, which are the wettest months.
• December-March is warm and is considered to be the most comfortable climate of the year
• Between May and early July sandstorms can hit the city.
• The official currency of the the UAE is Dirham (AED or Arab Emirate Dirham) and some businesses will accept US Dollars, GB Pounds or Euros but the exchange rates may vary markedly from place to place.
• It is advisable that you change your currency beforehand or carry a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) that can be used in the UAE.

Whether you are on a short transit in Dubai or you are here for longer, you will always find something to do or see in this ultra-modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan city. This pearl in the middle of the desert is not to be missed by any serious traveler.

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Magical Dubai

Sehr viel gesehen, sehr gute Organisation, gutes Essen, ausgezeichneter Reiseleiter, insgesamt sehr zufriedenstellend. Allerdings: Beworben wurde die Reise mit einer maximalen Gruppengröße von 20 (!), was ein wesentliches Motiv für die Buchung war. Tatsächlich war die Gruppengröße 39 - 41, also doppelt so groß!!!! Wie vertrauenswürdig sind eigentlich die Angaben zur Reise? Wäre die Gruppengröße mit max 40 Personen angegeben gewesen hätten wir diese Reise NICHT GEBUCHT!

The UAE Complete - Escorted Tour in 4* Hotels – Full Board Plan

The guide was great. I loved this visit ???? ???? Well worth the price

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Dubai Escape

It was a great experience. Everything was organized nicely.

The UAE Essentials - Escorted Tour in 4 Stars Hotels – Full Board Plan

not much time to visit abu dhabi, i would like less museum and more photo spot

Best of Dubai Tour - 7 Days Luxury Tour

Accommodating operator who is willing to make things right. Overall good experieNce

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Explore Dubai & Abu Dhabi 4 Nights 5 Days

They were very prompt or contacted us to let us know if they were running late. The transfer from the airport was good. They allowed us to choose from several great hotels. The activities were the highlights of any tour to Dubai. I would definitely recommend this package to my friends and family if they are coming to Dubai.

Dazzling Dubai

I generally do not post my feedback but our recent Indus tour was just outstanding Excellent value for money. We were happy with both the hotel selection and their guides. Dubai was one of our bucket list destinations and we are glad we choose Dazzling Dubai.

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Amazing Abu Dhabi and Dubai

We were met at the airport by the local representative company, Arabian Adventures, and we’re fast tracked through immigration and quickly taken to our hotel. The desert tour was exceptional, racing over dunes, watching the setting sun, camel riding and a wonderful BBQ under the stars. The guides on the city tour of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and East Coast were very knowledgeable. There was a perfect balance of free time and tours. The Howard Johnson was very clean, offered buffet breakfast and was a great location close to the old cultural centres, souks and public transit

Best of Dubai Tour- 6 Nights and 7 days (4 star Luxury Apartment Hotel)

Loved the whole trip! All staff were very nice and accommodating, would definitely recommend

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Dubai Luxury Holidays Package 6 Night 7 Days

The best feeling, I got from this tour is that my only job was to have fun at all time. We were provided tickets, schedule, itinerary, rides and contact information. Everything was on time. Everything was transparent and I loved the patience they showed answering all my questions and providing different options for the hotels until we found the perfect one. The tour guides and the drivers were polite and always happy to share curious and fuт information about the country and cities. Recommend each and every place we visited Burj Kalifa, desert, Abu Dabi, and the night cruise in Dubai.

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Stars of Dubai - 6 days

All of the tour guides were excellent and very knowledgeable. My only issues were that we paid for a 5 star hotel and we got a 4 star hotel. I let a representative know about this hotel discrepancy and nothing was done or corrected. It was never addressed. Also, we were not informed that we would not be seeing certain listed sites until I asked why we didn't see them. I was then told they were closed due to Covid. Those sites are still listed in the online brochure and thus included in the price.

Dubai & Emirates - 8 days

Very well arranged tour with constant communication. The package included everything I wanted to see. We had the perfect amount of group time and independent time. I really liked having a different group of people each day. I will definitely be booking another trip with this company Thank you to all who made this possible.

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Dubai is located southeast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It houses the largest population in the UAE and is considered the most moderate and progressive of all the emirates to be experienced on a Dubai vacation.

Early archaeological findings in Dubai date back to around 8000 BC, however, the Sheikhdom of Dubai was not formally established until 1833. By the beginning of the 20th century, the area was an important trading hub and with the discovery of oil in 1966, infrastructure began to expand. Just a few years later, in 1971, Dubai became the second emirate to join the UAE.

Thanks to the revenues from the oil industry, a construction boom began in the 1980s, continued in the 1990s and the pace with which it accelerated during the new millennium was unrivaled anywhere else. As a result of this expansion, Dubai has grown into a cosmopolitan region famous around the world for its immense construction projects including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, skyscrapers, man-made islands and luxurious hotels, all to be wondered at on a Dubai vacation.

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Sheikh zayed grand mosque.

A relatively modern Mosque constructed from 1996-2007, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates’s capital of Abu Dhabi and a key place for worship during gatherings and prayers. 

Burj Al Arab

Built on its own artificial island and connected by a bridge to the mainland. The Burj Al Arab’s designers wanted to create an iconic landmark for the city of Dubai and took inspiration from the shape of a ship’s sail.

Burj Khalifa

Known around the world for setting numerous height-related records, the Burj Khalifa was built based on gaining international recognition, investment, and improving tourism.

Dubai is considered one of the premier travel destinations in the Middle East . Shopping, whether in the world’s largest mall or traditional souks, is unparalleled. Dubai also offers stunning white beaches and endless water sports opportunities. A truly multicultural and global place, a visit to Dubai will not soon be forgotten.

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Learn about the history and culture of UAE, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about UAE's  nature and wildlife , weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our  globetrotting tips , as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're adequately prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering UAE for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our United Arab Emirates tours today!

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Last Updated: August 31, 2023

I found myself loving my first visit here so much that I extended my stay.

Dubai is a city trapped between worlds. It’s a place with a conservative culture and old-world customs while at the same time a Middle-Eastern Vegas where anything goes (so long as it’s behind closed doors). There’s a lot of partying that happens here.

But, beyond that, I was surprised at how much there was to do in this city. This city is more than just a flashy place to spend money. There’s a lot of cultural activities, museums, attractions, tours, and things to do here.

Dubai is a fascinating, multicultural city that deserves a lot more than a stopover. This travel guide to Dubai will help you plan your trip, save money, and make the most of your visit.

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Top 5 Things to See and Do in Dubai

1. Visit the Burj Khalifa

The tallest building in the world, which opened in 2010, boasts a whopping 163 floors. You can go up to the 125th floor for 169 AED for epic views of the city. And for 399 AED you can climb even higher to floor 148 and visit the exclusive lounge. From there, you get panoramic views of the city and desert. Towering 555 meters (1,820 feet), the iconic tower contains a hotel, private residences, corporate offices, and a bar/lounge. At night, the building is illuminated by a spectacular light show of fish, palm trees, and other scenes while the fountain below dances to music. Get your tickets in advance here .

2. Take a desert safari

If you want to get a taste of the desert, head out on a day-long safari . You’ll be able to explore the desert, watch for birds and other wildlife, eat some traditional food, and take in the sweeping vistas. Tour offerings include desert jeep tours, camel riding tours, and horseback riding excursions. A day-long excursion starts at around 439 AED per person.

3. Visit Global Village

This is a massive entertainment extravaganza, with shopping, dining, and live performances all coming together to create an incredible cultural experience. It’s like Epcot Center at Disney World, except it showcases the different cultures of the Middle East. Enjoy ice-skating at Snowfest Ice Rink, visiting Ripley’s Believe It or Not, or taking a thrilling ride at Carnaval amusement park. Admission is only 18 AED.

4. Explore the Dubai Miracle Garden

This quirky and colorful garden opened in 2013 and is spread over 72,000 square meters (775,000 square feet), making it the world’s largest natural flower garden. It’s home to over 150 million flowers and all kinds of flower and plant sculptures. In addition to the natural beauty, you can experience various performances that change each week, and a daily flower parade with live music and choreographed dancers in full flower garb. If you get hungry during your visit there are more than 30 food and beverage options including cafes, candy shops, and healthy juice bars. Admission is 75 AED.

5. Have fun at Kite Beach

If you’re into kitesurfing or water sports, this is a cool place to catch some waves. The artificial beach is one of the most popular in Dubai and features lots of sugary white sand, kids’ activities, food and beverage vendors, fitness areas, and even a library. The winds pick up in the afternoon, making it a good time to hit the water or just sit back and watch others do it. If watersports aren’t your thing, come here to catch some rays and relax as it’s free and open to the public.

Other Things to See and Do in Dubai

1. wander the marina.

The marina area is surrounded by tall buildings and is composed of a beautiful scenic boardwalk. Here you’ll find lots of fancy boats, beautiful condos, and bars and restaurants overlooking the harbor. Be sure to check out Pier 7, which is seven floors of restaurants and bars on the water. Personally, I liked Asia Asia, with its gaudy Asian theme.

2. Hit the mall

Malls in Dubai are not like malls anywhere else in the world. There are over 65 malls in the city with more on the way. People love going to malls here! Between the Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, you’ll find a ton of amazing things to see and do. There’s luxury shopping, nightly fountain shows, an aquarium inside the Dubai Mall (which has a 270-degree underwater tunnel you can walk through), and even indoor skiing at the Mall of the Emirates (the Mall of the Emirates also has over 650 stores and 100 restaurants). You can also visit the world’s largest themed mall, the Ibn Battuta Mall. It has a Moroccan theme and is named after the eponymous explorer (it has over 270 stores and 50 restaurants too). Be sure to dress appropriately and avoid tank tops, shorts, or mini-skirts.

3. Visit the Grand Mosque

Located in nearby Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is definitely worth a half-day trip. Built between 1996-2007, the mosque and its surrounding gardens span over 30 acres. It’s almost all white too, giving it a very majestic look. It’s a 90-minute drive from Dubai (about 290 AED each way in a taxi or 25 AED on the bus). You’ll want to make sure you wear appropriate clothing since it is a place of worship (they have cover-up items available for anyone without suitable attire). During Eid, upwards of 41,000 people visit the mosque each day. Admission is free.

4. Explore Old Dubai

This is Dubai as it used to be. Markets (like the famous gold market) pepper the area, small shops line the streets, and you can get lost in a dizzying maze of alleyways. Take a boat across Dubai Creek to Deira (you can ride an abra, a traditional wooden boat) and wander aimlessly around the streets, eat at some of the traditional restaurants, explore the art district, and see Dubai as it is away from the glitz of the malls and high-rises. Don’t miss the Dubai Frame (a landmark offering the best views of the city), the gold market (which has upwards of 10 tons of gold at any time), and the spice souk (a large spice market you can browse).

5. Tour the Jumeirah Mosque

Opened in 1979, this beautiful mosque is one of two in the city you can actually visit. Built in the Fatimid style, it consists of one large room and there is a guided tour every day at 10am and 2pm (except Fridays). It’s 35 AED and comes with a great breakfast spread. If you don’t know much about Islam or the role it plays in the UAE, it’s a pretty interesting and educational tour.

6. Go deep-sea fishing

It’s quite easy to book a spot on a boat and head out to sea if you want to try your hand at deep-sea fishing. Tour operators cater to all ages and levels of experience, and most packages even include lunch. Prices vary depending on what sort of vessel you book and how long you go but expect to pay 1,500 AED for a 4-6-hour trip.

7. Relax at Jumeirah Beach

This white-sand beach is a fantastic place to sunbathe and stroll along the boardwalk. Located along the coast just south of the city’s historic district, there are lots of shops to visit, and there is even an outdoor movie theater. Not only is this a great place to visit, but it’s a great area to stay because you’re surrounded by so many things to do. There are playgrounds here for kids as well as areas to BBQ. It’s perfect for picnics but gets super busy on the weekend so try to enjoy it during the week to beat the crowd.

8. Wander the Palm Islands

On this famous man-made palm tree-shaped island , you’ll find a large shopping walkway, the Atlantis resort, the Aquaventure waterpark, and a host of fancy restaurants, bars, and clubs. It’s beautiful to walk around and explore during the day (at night, it’s pretty boring!).

9. Visit the Souk Madinat Jumeirah

This souk (market) is in a modern building designed to look like something out of Aladdin but it’s actually home to some incredible restaurants. There’s a beautiful inner courtyard pond in this complex, too. Come here if you want to splurge if you’re a foodie! Don’t miss Al Makan for local dishes, Anar for Persian cuisine, and The Noodle House for tasty Asian eats.

10. Binge at brunch

Brunch is a tradition among locals and expats. Every Friday, everyone flocks to a midday buffet of unlimited drinks and food. As the day goes on, it often turns into debauchery that would make Nero proud. However, brunch is not a cheap affair, costing as much as 700 AED. Ask your hotel/hostel staff where the cheapest brunches are. You can usually find some for under 200 AED.

Dubai Travel Costs

Budget hotel prices – Budget two-star hotels start at 285 AED in peak season. In the off-season, budget rooms cost around 90 AED. Expect basic amenities like a TV, tea/coffee maker, and AC.

There are lots of Airbnb options in Dubai. A private room starts around 100 AED per night though you should expect to pay double (or even triple or quadruple) if you don’t book early. Enrire homes/apartments start around 250 AED per night, however, they average triple that price so book early.

Food – Emirati cuisine takes influences from its Middle Eastern neighbors. More recently, as an international hub, you can find all kinds of internal flavors here as well. Popular dishes in Dubai include hummus, shawarma, shish tawook (grilled kebabs), and knafeh (a sweet cheese pastry topped with rose syrup and pistachios). Dates and fish are common staples, with camel milk being a more traditional addition to the diet. Popular spices include saffron, cinnamon, and turmeric.

In Dubai, a meal out costs around 65 AED while dinner for two with drinks usually averages 190-300 AED. For fast food like McDonald’s, expect to pay around 30 AED for a combo meal.

A large pizza costs around 45 AED while Chinese food is around 50 AED. A beer is about 45 AED while a latte or cappuccino is 19 AED. Bottled water is around 2 AED.

If you cook your own food, expect to pay around 500 AED per week for groceries including pasta, vegetables, meat or fish, and other basic staples.

Backpacking Dubai Suggested Budgets

On a backpacker budget of 260 AED per day you can stay in a hostel, cook all your meals, take public transportation to get around, skip drinking, and do mostly free activities like enjoying the beach and visiting the malls and mosques. If you plan on drinking, add 40-80 AED extra per day.

On a mid-range budget of 870 AED per day, you can stay in a cheap hotel or Airbnb, eat out for a few meals, enjoy a couple drinks, take the occasional taxi to get around, and do more paid activities, such as a desert safari.

On a “luxury” budget of 1,425 AED, you can stay in a hotel, eat out for every meal, drink as much as you’d like, go out for a brunch, take paid tours, visit the Burj Khalifa, and rent a car for some day trips. The sky is the limit here!

You can use the chart below to get some idea of how much you need to budget daily, depending on your travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages — some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less (you might spend less every day). We just want to give you a general idea of how to make your budget. Prices are in AED.

Dubai Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips

Dubai is an expensive city. If you’re hanging out in the malls and restaurants that cater to expats, you’re going to spend a lot of money. That said, there are a few things you can do to cut costs so you don’t blow your budget. Here are some quick tips to help you save money in Dubai:

• Use Groupon – Groupon is huge in Dubai and you can find tons of discounts, 2-for-1 specials, and deals on the website. If there is something you want to do, check there first as there is a high chance you’ll find a discount.
• Get The Entertainer – The Entertainer is a magazine and app that offers discounts and specials on restaurants, hotels, and activities. Pick up a copy when you arrive in Dubai. It’s not cheap but sometimes you can find the app 50% off or get a free trial. There are monthly subscriptions starting at 35 AED per month and a “lite” version that is free. If you plan to see and do a lot, it’s worth the price.
• Find happy hours – Dubai is full of happy hours. Plan your drinking accordingly to avoid the city’s high-priced booze.
• Skip the booze – Outside the happy hours and all-you-can-eat brunches, drinking is expensive so I would go easy on the drinking during your visit — or skip it altogether if you’re on a budget.
• Eat in Old Dubai – Step away from the hotels, malls, and fancy souks meant to make you think you are in Aladdin and head into Old Dubai for cheap eats.
• Pick accommodation near the metro – Make sure your accommodation is near a metro stop. You don’t want to be walking around unnecessarily when it’s scorching hot and public transportation is much cheaper than taxis.
• Bring a reusable water bottle – The tap water is safe to drink in Dubai so bring a reusable water bottle to reduce your single-use plastic usage. LifeStraw makes a reusable bottle with a built-in filter so you can ensure your water is always clean and safe.

Where to Stay in Dubai

Dubai doesn’t have a lot of hostels so you’ll want to book in advance if you plan to stay in a hostel. Here are my suggested places to stay in Dubai:

• Green Sky Apartments
• Bombay Backpackers DXB
• Bohemian Backpackers

How to Get Around Dubai

Public transportation – Dubai’s metro consists of nearly 50 stations. You can get to wherever you need to go, or close to it, with public transportation. Hours of operation depend on the day but both lines start operating from around 5:30am until about 1am. On Fridays, however, the trains don’t start running until 10am.

You’ll need a Nol Card to get around and you can buy the card at any of the ticket offices at the metro stations for 25 AED.

Fares depend on which of the zones you are traveling to. A standard ticket for one zone is 4 AED, for two zones it’s 6 AED, and if you are traveling through 3 or more zones it’s 8.50 AED.

If you can’t get to where you’re going by subway, the bus will get you there. Like the metro, the bus has different zones, and the Nol card is used as payment.

Ferry – The ferry in Dubai runs daily from three different terminals in the marina. Evening trips on the ferry are much busier, so be sure to get to the terminal 30 minutes early. Tickets range from 15-50 AED for silver class (seats in the main section of the boat) and 25-75 AED for gold class (more comfortable seats at the front of the boat).

Taxi – Taxis start at 12 AED and go up by around 2.50 AED per kilometer. Skip them if you can. They add up quickly!

Ridesharing – Uber and Careem are the two main ridesharing apps in Dubai. They aren’t usually cheaper than a standard taxi but they tend to be a lot more convenient.

Bicycle – Bikes can be rented from Nextbike for around 20 AED per hour or 80 AED per day.

Car rental – If you’re leaving the city, cars can be rented for around 190 AED per day. I would only rent one if you’re leaving the city. Otherwise, just use public transportation to get around. It will be much faster!

When to Go to Dubai

The most popular time to visit Dubai is between November-April. The weather is cooler and perfect for desert safaris, with daily highs averaging around 27°C (80°F). Flights and accommodation will be more expensive during this time though so plan accordingly.

May-August is the low season as Dubai just gets too warm. Daily highs average around 41°C (106°F) and make exploring the city unbearable. I visited in August and it was brutal. Skip the summer if you can!

The shoulder season between September and October is when the sea becomes perfect for swimming and water sports. It’s much less busy during this time so you’ll find fewer crowds and cheaper prices too.

How to Stay Safe in Dubai

Dubai is a very safe city. Violent crime is incredibly rare here. Petty theft and pickpocketing can occur, though they’re quite rare too. As long as you keep your valuables secure while you’re out and about you likely won’t have any issues.

Be aware that many activities that are legal in other countries are not legal in Dubai, such as displays of public affection between unmarried or LGBTQ partners, drunken behavior, dressing immodestly, swearing, photographing people without their permission, and criticizing UAE’s government.

You’ll need to dress and act conservatively here. All the wild and crazy stuff in the city happens behind closed doors. It’s a see no evil kind of thing. Don’t push the limit in public or you’re likely to get into serious trouble. Be extra cautious about being wild or “immodest” here.

Solo female travelers should generally feel safe here. However, the standard precautions apply (never leave your drink unattended at the bar, never walk home alone intoxicated, etc.) when you’re here. For an extra layer of safety, use the female-only cars on the metro. For more information, check out one of the many solo female travl blogs on the city to help you out.

Scams here are rare. If you’re worried about getting ripped off, you can read my post on common travel scams to avoid .

If you experience an emergency, dial 999 for the police, 998 for an ambulance, and 997 for the fire department.

The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance protects you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:

Dubai Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources

These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals.

• Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.
• Hostelworld – This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.
• Booking.com – The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they’ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites.
• HostelPass – This new card gives you up to 20% off hostels throughout Europe. It’s a great way to save money. They’re constantly adding new hostels too. I’ve always wanted something like this and glad it finallt exists.
• Get Your Guide – Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!
• The Man in Seat 61 – This website is the ultimate guide to train travel anywhere in the world. They have the most comprehensive information on routes, times, prices, and train conditions. If you are planning a long train journey or some epic train trip, consult this site.
• Rome2Rio – This website allows you to see how to get from point A to point B the best and cheapest way possible. It will give you all the bus, train, plane, or boat routes that can get you there as well as how much they cost.
• FlixBus – Flixbus has routes between 20 European countries with prices starting as low 5 EUR! Their buses include WiFi, electrical outlets, a free checked bag.
• SafetyWing – Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.
• LifeStraw – My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.
• Unbound Merino – They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.
• Top Travel Credit Cards – Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here’s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!

Dubai Travel Guide: Related Articles

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Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know

Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.

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By Raymond Zhong

Scenes of flood-ravaged neighborhoods in one of the planet’s driest regions have stunned the world this week. Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates and Oman submerged cars, clogged highways and killed at least 21 people. Flights out of Dubai’s airport, a major global hub, were severely disrupted.

The downpours weren’t a freak event — forecasters anticipated the storms several days out and issued warnings. But they were certainly unusual. Here’s what to know.

Heavy rain there is rare, but not unheard-of.

On average, the Arabian Peninsula receives a scant few inches of rain a year, although scientists have found that a sizable chunk of that precipitation falls in infrequent but severe bursts, not as periodic showers.

U.A.E. officials said the 24-hour rain total on Tuesday was the country’s largest since records there began in 1949 . But parts of the nation had experienced an earlier round of thunderstorms just last month.

Oman, with its coastline on the Arabian Sea, is also vulnerable to tropical cyclones. Past storms there have brought torrential rain, powerful winds and mudslides, causing extensive damage.

Global warming is projected to intensify downpours.

Stronger storms are a key consequence of human-caused global warming. As the atmosphere gets hotter, it can hold more moisture, which can eventually make its way down to the earth as rain or snow.

But that doesn’t mean rainfall patterns are changing in precisely the same way across every corner of the globe.

In their latest assessment of climate research , scientists convened by the United Nations found there wasn’t enough data to have firm conclusions about rainfall trends in the Arabian Peninsula and how climate change was affecting them. The researchers said, however, that if global warming were to be allowed to continue worsening in the coming decades, extreme downpours in the region would quite likely become more intense and more frequent.

The role of cloud seeding isn’t clear.

The U.A.E. has for decades worked to increase rainfall and boost water supplies by seeding clouds. Essentially, this involves shooting particles into clouds to encourage the moisture to gather into larger, heavier droplets, ones that are more likely to fall as rain or snow.

Cloud seeding and other rain-enhancement methods have been tried across the world, including in Australia, China, India, Israel, South Africa and the United States. Studies have found that these operations can, at best, affect precipitation modestly — enough to turn a downpour into a bigger downpour, but probably not a drizzle into a deluge.

Still, experts said pinning down how much seeding might have contributed to this week’s storms would require detailed study.

“In general, it is quite a challenge to assess the impact of seeding,” said Luca Delle Monache, a climate scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. Dr. Delle Monache has been leading efforts to use artificial intelligence to improve the U.A.E.’s rain-enhancement program.

An official with the U.A.E.’s National Center of Meteorology, Omar Al Yazeedi, told news outlets this week that the agency didn’t conduct any seeding during the latest storms. His statements didn’t make clear, however, whether that was also true in the hours or days before.

Mr. Al Yazeedi didn’t respond to emailed questions from The New York Times on Thursday, and Adel Kamal, a spokesman for the center, didn’t immediately have further comment.

Cities in dry places just aren’t designed for floods.

Wherever it happens, flooding isn’t just a matter of how much rain comes down. It’s also about what happens to all that water once it’s on the ground — most critically, in the places people live.

Cities in arid regions often aren’t designed to drain very effectively. In these areas, paved surfaces block rain from seeping into the earth below, forcing it into drainage systems that can easily become overwhelmed.

One recent study of Sharjah , the capital of the third-largest emirate in the U.A.E., found that the city’s rapid growth over the past half century had made it vulnerable to flooding at far lower levels of rain than before.

Omnia Al Desoukie contributed reporting.

Raymond Zhong reports on climate and environmental issues for The Times. More about Raymond Zhong

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• Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'

Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'

The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ seeks to firmly establish Dubai as one of the top 3 cities to invest, live and work in.

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On January 4, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled the Emirate's new economic agenda called 'D33'. This forward-looking initiative is Dubai's leadership aspiration for the future.

The ‘D33’ Agenda includes the launch of innovative projects that will drive sustainable economic growth through innovative approaches and double GDP by 2033, making Dubai the fastest, safest and most connected city in the world.

To achieve these goals, Dubai will accelerate growth by investing in human development and advanced technology. The city will also focus on consolidating its global competitiveness, fostering innovation, and nurturing a knowledge-based economy. By leveraging its strategic location and cutting-edge infrastructure, Dubai will establish itself as the most enabling business environment for national and international investments, attracting companies and talent from the UAE and across the globe.

Dubai strives to be at the forefront of innovation and economic growth by becoming a global leader in the digital economy. Furthermore, the agenda defines the city's vision of becoming a prominent global economic hub by prioritising sustainable practices and economic diversification.

The Agenda focuses on key priorities for the next decade, including raising the value added of the industrial sector and promoting export growth, contributing to a sustainable, diverse and productive economy. Other priorities include making Dubai one of the five leading logistic hubs in the world, and one of the top four global financial centres.

Furthermore, D33 aims to integrate upcoming generations of Emiratis into the private sector, making Dubai a hub for skilled workers, the most attractive global business centre, and an international hub for multinationals and local SMEs.

A major objective of the 'D33' Agenda is to make Dubai one of the top three international tourism and business destinations by creating a globally competitive business environment and reducing business costs. The 'D33' agenda aims to enhance the city's position as a fast-growing, attractive business hub with world-class quality of life and the highest levels of security and safety for Dubai's citizens and residents.

“Dubai stands on the cusp of a new phase of rapid growth and is poised to script new success stories as a global hub for trade, enterprise and innovation and a magnet for talent and investment.” His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council

• Logistics Become a Top 5 global logistics hub, across connectivity, services, and operations.
• Manufacturing Scale manufacturing value adds and exports by focusing on advanced modes of production.
• Financial Services Become a Top 4 global financial hub and a preferred capital market in MEASA.
• Tourism Become a Top 3 global destination for visitors across leisure, business, and specialized services.

Productivity

• Talent Integrate the next generation of Emiratis into the private sector and develop a multi-cultural highly skilled workforce for the future.
• Innovation Increase economic productivity by 50% through innovation and digital adoption.

• Business Hub Become the fastest-growing and most attractive global business hub and operations centre for MNCs, SMEs and local champions.
• Business Friendly Provide a world-leading business-friendly and sustainable environment.
• Business Cost Create a globally competitive cost environment to facilitate business set-up and operation.
• Quality of Life & Safety Preserve and advance Dubai’s quality of life,m tolerance, safety and security for all.

The work for D33 is already underway, with an initial focus on the following projects to kick-start Dubai’s economic journey for the next 10 years.

First set of projects

Doubling the volume of Dubai's foreign trade and adding 400 cities to the map of foreign trade.

Launching Dubai Green and Sustainable Industry Plan.

Launching Dubai's Future Economic Corridors 2033 with Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

A program to support the growth of 30 companies in new sectors to become global unicorn companies.

Integrating 65,000 young Emiratis into the labor market in promising sectors.

Launching Dubai Traders Project to empower the new generation of Dubai traders in key major sectors.

Launching Dubai Unified Licence to provide a unified commercial identity for all companies all over Dubai.

Launching "Sandbox Dubai" to allow testing and marketing of new products and technologies, to make Dubai a major hub for incubating innovations.

Launching the Dubai Project to attract the best international universities, to make the emirate a global leading center for higher education.

Developing a program to promote the growth of SMEs by identifying 400 companies with high potential and supporting their capacity-building and global expansion.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled the Dubai Economic Agenda - D33, aiming to double the size of Dubai’s economy in the next decade and consolidate its position among the top three global cities.

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