Tours in United Arab Emirates

2 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $137

Dubai Private Layover, Stopover and Transit Tour with Transfer

When Sarah from our team tried this private layover tour, she got a solid primer on Dubai's split personality — old medina lanes and glittering modern icons, all in one run. You pick your duration (2 to 10 hours depending on your stopover window), and a licensed guide walks you through the Historical Village, the aromatic Spice Souk and glittering Gold Souk, Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Khalifa, and the choreographed Dubai Fountains. It's a curated highlights tour that works if you've got a few hours between flights and want to see what the city's actually built on — old trade routes and new ambition side by side.

Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular Fishing

★ 5.0 (164)

🐠 Water Activities

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $116

Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular Fishing

When Sarah from our team headed out on the Go Fishing Dubai trolling and regular fishing trip, she was up before dawn for a 5-hour mixed session on the water. The boat departs early (6:30am start) and takes you into Dubai's coastal waters where you'll split time between trolling for larger pelagic species like kingfish and barracuda, then switch to light-tackle regular fishing where everyone gets a rod. It's a straightforward operation: smaller group (max 5 people including kids), decent catch potential depending on season, and decent enough breakfast thrown in. The whole thing caters to curious anglers of varying skill rather than seasoned fishers after a trophy.

1 hour Jetski Tour - Burj Al Arab Tour

When Em from our team took the jetski out from Mina Seyahi in Dubai Marina, we got a straight-up water-based tour of the city's landmarks—Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and the Marina skyline—all in 60 minutes flat. You're on a two-seater, throttle in hand or riding pillion, zipping past the iconic stuff without the usual land-tour stops and crowds. It's Dubai from a different angle: fast, wet, and surprisingly intimate for a major tourist hub. Suit up, briefing happens quick, then you're out on the water.

Dubai: 60Min Jet Ski To Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm

When Sarah from our team took this jet ski tour, she was racing across Dubai's Arabian Gulf in under a minute—the Burj Al Arab looming like a white sail on the horizon ahead. It's a short, high-octane blast past two of Dubai's most photogenic landmarks: the luxury icon and the Atlantis resort sprawled across The Palm. The vibe is pure adrenaline, the instructors are solid on safety, and you get the photos to prove you did it. Sixty minutes total, most of it on the water.

Flyboard Experience in Dubai

When Ben from our team tried the Flyboard Experience in Dubai, he strapped into a jet-powered board that lifts you upright above the water—basically a one-person jetpack moment. You're standing on a platform fed by water jets from below, hovering and moving across the Arabian Gulf for 40 minutes. It's surreal and genuinely novel; the area around Dubai's water sports zones buzzes with tourists and locals trying equally mad activities, so the vibe is high-octane and casual. Not an elegant activity, but an adrenaline rush that reads like superhero training.

Sandventures

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran the Sandventures tour, she got the full desert evening package: a proper dune bash in an air-conditioned 4WD, camel ride across the sand, sand boarding, then back to camp for live entertainment (belly dancing, tanura, fire show) and a spread of Arabic food. It's set in the UAE desert outside the city—busy enough you're never alone, but the vehicles move at pace and the pacing keeps things moving. Five to six hours start to finish, and honestly, it hits the marks if you want the postcard version of desert tourism without much downtime.

Evening Desert Safari With Live Shows and BBQ Dinner

★ 5.0 (128)

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $421

Evening Desert Safari With Live Shows and BBQ Dinner

When Jake from our team ran this evening desert safari outside Dubai, we got the full Emirati experience without the pretence — dune bashing that threw us around, camel rides, sand boarding, and a buffet dinner under the stars with live performers doing belly dancing and fire stunts. It's six hours of fairly relentless activity in the golden dunes just outside the city, popular with families and groups of mates looking to tick off the classic UAE box. Pick-up from your hotel is included, and the drinks keep flowing all night.

Dubai Desert Safari at Arabian Heritage Luxury Camp

When Sarah from our team tried the Arabian Heritage Luxury Camp experience, we found a genuinely relaxed take on the desert-evening formula. No dune bashing or quad bikes here — instead, four hours of live entertainment, food, and cultural touches in a purpose-built camp outside Dubai. You'll get a camel photo moment, henna applied by hand, nine different performances (belly dance, Tanoura, fire shows), and a substantial buffet dinner under the stars. The crowd skews couples and families after sunset; it's the kind of evening that doesn't leave you dusty and exhausted.

Dubai Desert Visit With/Without Dune Drive Private tour 4-5 hours

When Jake from our team booked this private desert tour, we got a straightforward few hours out of Dubai into the dunes without the mega-tour crowds. The package runs 4–5 hours and covers the essentials: a drive into the desert proper, camel riding, a go at sandboarding, and time to photograph the landscape. It's a solid half-day break if you want the sand-and-animal experience without committing to a full day or a packed group itinerary. The vehicle's air-conditioned, which matters in the heat, and soft drinks flow freely.

★ 5.0 (111)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $540

Dubai Desert Adventure Half-Day Tour

When Jake from our team ran this Dubai Desert Adventure, he found it's a genuinely packed half-day that delivers on the action without requiring any prior experience. You're hitting the dunes hard—45 minutes of proper dune bashing in a 4x4, plus a camel ride, sand boarding, and quad biking all stitched together. It's the kind of tour that works for first-timers wanting to tick off the desert cliché and actually have fun doing it. Five hours door-to-door, with hotel pickup included, so no hunting for transport in the Dubai heat.

Desert Safari Dubai with Live Shows, Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner

When Em from our team ran this desert safari, we got the full-throttle Dubai experience: four hours of dune bashing in a 4x4, camel rides across proper sand, sand boarding, and an evening camp setup with BBQ dinner and live entertainment. The Arabian Desert fills up with tour groups at sunset, so you're sharing the dunes with plenty of others, but the chaos is part of the buzz. You're picked up from your hotel, bounced around until dusk, then parked at a Bedouin-style camp for dinner, belly dancing, fire shows, and henna tattoos. It's designed to tick every Dubai-tourist box in one hit, and it does, over about six and a half hours.

Dubai Evening Private Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

When Jake from our team ran this Dubai evening safari, we found it a solid tick-off-the-list experience that bundles the desert's key attractions into one six-hour outing. You get picked up from your hotel in a private 4x4, hammered through red dunes in a dune-bashing session, rode a camel as the sun dropped, then settled at a desert camp for BBQ and live entertainment—belly dancing, Tanoura whirling, fire acts. It's polished, well-oiled, and draws a mix of couples and groups after the full Arabian desert package without the rough edges.

★ 5.0 (104)

🐠 Water Activities

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $695

Jet Ski Ride in Dubai

When Tom from our team tried this jet ski rental in Dubai, he found a straightforward setup that prioritizes safety without killing the buzz. You get an hour on the water with a decent briefing on the machine, life jacket gear sorted, and instruction that actually sticks. The vibe is pure adrenaline — you're tearing across the Gulf with the Dubai skyline or palm islands as your backdrop, depending on where they take you. It's the kind of tour that delivers exactly what it promises: speed, sea spray, and no surprises.

Red Dune Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Live Shows

When Sarah from our team booked this red desert safari, we got the full Dubai evening package: four-wheel-drive over rust-coloured dunes, sunset views, camel ride, henna painting, and a buffet dinner under the stars with live shows. It's the kind of tour that pulls you straight out of the city noise into a proper desert camp experience. The whole thing runs about six hours from pickup, and you'll share the experience with other travellers—a lively mix of families, couples, and solo explorers all there for the same reason: to see what the desert looks like when the sun goes down.

The Best Jet Ski in Dubai - 90 Minutes Palm Jumeirah Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team took the controls on this 90-minute jet ski run, she carved across the waters around Palm Jumeirah with the Atlantis resort as a dramatic backdrop. It's the kind of tour that plays to Dubai's glitz—you're on the water, moving fast, with some of the city's most recognisable buildings in your sightline. The crew here handles the safety briefing and support properly, and they pair you with a jet ski and let you ride the coastline yourself rather than ferrying you around. It's straightforward adrenaline: not fancy, not complicated, just you and the throttle.

Exclusive Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & Sandboarding

When Sarah from our team booked this private desert run, we got the full whack without the crowds — a 4WD blast through Lahbab's red dunes, sandboarding down steep faces, a proper camel ride, and optional quad biking if you're keen. It's early morning in the UAE desert, quiet and golden, and you're moving between activities with a driver-guide who knows the terrain. Four hours total, pickup and drop-off included from anywhere in Dubai. Solo travellers and small groups pack these tours; the vibe is adventure-focused but not chaotic.

Private 60-min Group Tubing on Speedboat in Dubai

When Charlie from our team tried this Dubai speedboat tubing session, it was a straightforward adrenaline hit with the Burj Al Arab as your backdrop. Eight of you pile onto a speedboat; two at a time take turns getting dragged behind on an inflatable tube while the rest watch from deck and snap photos. It's a 60-minute outing that trades depth for pure speed and spectacle — the kind of thing that makes for decent holiday content but won't test your limits.

Dubai Morning 4 Seater Buggy Tour Sand Boarding & Camel ride

When Noah from our team booked this Dubai desert tour, he got the full adrenaline package: a 4-seater buggy blast across the dunes, sandboarding runs, and a 10-minute camel ride. It's 3-4 hours of non-stop action in the golden sands south of the city, where you'll find everything from first-timers to thrill-seekers mixing it up. Private 4x4 pickup means you're fetched from your hotel and dropped back without fussing about getting there. The buggy itself does the heavy lifting—powerful machine, expert local drivers steering you through the high-speed bits.

Desert Tour by ATV OR Buggy Self-drive, BBQ Dinner and Camel Ride

★ 5.0 (88)

Desert Tour by ATV OR Buggy Self-drive, BBQ Dinner and Camel Ride

When Charlie from our team booked this desert safari out of Dubai, we went in expecting the usual tourist-packed red-dune bash — but the Lahbab desert setup delivers more than snapshots. You get a full 60-minute self-drive on an ATV or buggy across open sand, then settle into a proper 5-star Bedouin camp for camel rides, sandboarding, henna, and a live barbecue with shows. It's a solid seven hours of actual activity, not just window-winding.

Chauffeur Service For Dubai & Abu Dhabi

When Noah from our team booked a private driver for 10 hours across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it was the smart move for a sprawling itinerary. You get a 7-seater van, a driver who knows the routes, and the flexibility to hit whatever's on your list — whether that's the emirates' glitzy landmarks, quieter cultural pockets, or a airport run without the taxi gamble. The van stays cool, water's included, and you're not wrestling with public transport schedules or navigating unfamiliar roads. Best for groups or families who want to cover ground without stress.

10 hoursfrom AUD $278

Dubai: Morning Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Oasis

★ 5.0 (83)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $56

Dubai: Morning Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Oasis

When Jake from our team tried this morning heritage safari, we traded the Dubai skyline for vintage open-air driving through Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a restored 1980s Mercedes G Class. The 4-hour experience strings together a camel caravan ride, a proper Bedouin village with working cooking stations and livestock, traditional Emirati breakfast, and a falcon photo op — plus you get kitted out in local dress (Kandura or Abaya) for the full cultural angle. It's peak tourist but genuinely well-paced, and the dusty desert quiet hits different after a few days of mall-crawling.

Private 4 Hour Evening Desert Safari

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private evening safari, we got the full-throttle desert experience without the tour-bus crowd. You're picked up in a proper air-conditioned Land Cruiser, whisked through Dubai's red dunes for some seriously spirited dune bashing, then parked up for sandboarding and golden-hour photos before a camel ride winds things down. It's four hours of genuine thrills dressed up in comfort — the kind of ride that leaves your adrenaline buzzing and your phone full of decent sunset shots.

Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra & Traditional Souks

When Charlie from our team took this walking tour, we found it a solid antidote to Dubai's glass-tower gloss. You move through the Al Fahidi Historical District's narrow lanes and heritage buildings, catch a traditional abra across Dubai Creek, then browse the Spice and Gold Souks where vendors have been trading for decades. The guide walks you through Dubai before the oil boom—mud-brick houses, pearl diving stories, the creek's working waterfront. It's two hours of genuine old-town flavour in a city most visitors skip past on the way to the Marina. Expect a mix of cultures and backpackers, the odd cruise-ship group, and pockets of quiet if you time it right.

Dubai Morning Red Dunes 4WD Safari & Camel Ride

When Noah from our team ran the Morning Red Dunes 4WD Safari, he got the full desert tick: 45 minutes of proper dune-bashing in a Land Cruiser, sandboarding down rust-coloured slopes, and a camel ride to slow things down. It's a tight 3.5–4 hour loop out of Dubai that catches the best light and avoids the mid-morning crowds. The guide handles safety while you handle the adrenaline. You're picked up from your hotel, dropped back the same way, and genuinely get a slice of desert culture without spending a full day out there.

Private Desert Safari with Live Shows, Dinner & Camel Ride

★ 5.0 (77)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $212

Private Desert Safari with Live Shows, Dinner & Camel Ride

When Ben from our team booked this private desert safari, we got the full-throttle Dubai experience without the crowds of standard group tours. You're picked up from your location, then it's straight into the red sand for dune bashing that'll rattle your teeth in the best way. After that comes a camel ride across the landscape, followed by an evening at a traditional desert camp where you'll eat BBQ, watch live performances (belly dance, Tanura spinning, fire shows), dress up in Arabic kit for photos, and try sandboarding. The whole thing runs about 6.5 hours and feels genuinely tailored rather than factory-line.

Desert Safari Dubai With High Speed Dune Buggy And Dinner in 5 Star Camp

When Sarah from our team ran this desert safari, it packed a lot into five to six hours—dune buggy thrills, a proper sunset moment, and a full evening at a 5-star camp with dinner and live shows. You get picked up from your hotel or home, driven out to the desert, then handed the keys (well, passenger seat) of a two-seater buggy for 30 minutes of red-dune tearing. After that comes the slower, sandier deep-desert drive in an SUV, a photo stop at golden hour, and the rest of the night at camp: camel rides, sheesha, a BBQ spread, and belly dance and Tanoura performances. It's the kind of thing that feels like a proper Dubai tick-box, but the pacing actually works—you're not just watching the desert, you're bouncing through it.

Desert Safari Tour with Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner in VIP Camp

★ 5.0 (75)

Desert Safari Tour with Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner in VIP Camp

When Jake from our team ran this desert safari, it delivered the full cultural package without pretence. You're picked up in the afternoon, driven out into the dunes for some serious 4x4 thrashing, then landed at a Bedouin camp where camels, henna, traditional dress photo ops, and a BBQ dinner with live performances (belly dancing, fire show, Tanura spinning) fill the evening. The whole thing takes about 6.5 hours and feels like a genuine taster of desert life—minus the actual roughing it. It's touristy by design, but honest about what it is.

6h 30mfrom AUD $87

Dubai: Camel Caravan, Bedouin Breakfast with Al Marmoom Oasis

★ 5.0 (74)

Dubai: Camel Caravan, Bedouin Breakfast with Al Marmoom Oasis

When Ben from our team tried this desert outing near Dubai, we headed out to Al Marmoom Desert Reserve for a morning spent on camels, in traditional dress, and at an actual Bedouin settlement. The five-hour stint includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a couple of short camel rides across the dunes, a photo with a falcon, and breakfast cooked over open fire in a restored village complete with animals and a working well. It's equal parts touristy and genuinely curious—the kind of thing most Dubai visitors do, but the Bedouin village setup felt more lived-in than your typical staged experience.

Small-Group Tour: Falcon 2—Dubai Falconry Safari

When Sarah from our team did this falconry safari, we headed into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by 4x4 to learn the fundamentals of flying a trained falcon. It's a 5-hour small-group experience capped at 12 people, which keeps things intimate rather than theme-park-like. You'll ride out to a hunting camp, handle a bird on your glove, and watch the handlers put the falcons through their paces. The reserve itself is a genuine wildlife pocket in the dunes—not a theme park—and the activity taps into something that's woven into Emirati culture. If you upgrade, breakfast at Al Maha rounds it out nicely.

5 hoursfrom AUD $281

Dubai VIP Desert Safari with Pick/Drop, Camel Ride, Dinner & Show

★ 5.0 (70)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $97

Dubai VIP Desert Safari with Pick/Drop, Camel Ride, Dinner & Show

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this desert safari, she got the full theatrical treatment: dune bashing in a proper 4WD, camel rides, henna, hookah, and back-to-back shows with belly dancers and fire performers. It's the classic Dubai desert night out—engineered for maximum action across seven hours. You'll be picked up from your hotel, ferried into the dunes south of the city, fed a buffet dinner, and dropped back by evening. The crowd skews tourist, the energy's high, and if you're after a taste of desert culture wrapped in entertainment, it ticks the boxes.

Dubai: Unique SUNRISE 4WD Red Dunes Safari

When Mia from our team ran this sunrise dune safari, we kicked off in the dark to catch the light breaking over the desert. It's a proper 4WD adventure through the red dunes east of Dubai—high-speed rides over massive crests, a spell on a camel, and a go at sandboarding on untouched sand as the sun climbs. The experience sits somewhere between adrenaline rush and quieter moments; the pace is brisk but the payoff's genuine. You'll be back at the hotel by mid-morning, sand in places you didn't know sand could reach, and the sort of tired that feels earned. Tours run 3.5 to 4 hours and tend to fill with a mix of tourists chasing that Instagram shot and folks who genuinely want to feel the desert.

Old and Modern Dubai FullDay Private Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

★ 5.0 (70)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $421

Old and Modern Dubai FullDay Private Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, he got a proper sweep through Dubai's contrasts — old souks and glitzy skyscrapers, all in one long day. You'll start in the heritage quarter (Gold Souq, Spice Market, Al Seef Walk), then shift into the modern sprawl: Marina, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Palm. The Blue Mosque sits as a cultural anchor mid-tour, demanding modest dress but offering genuine quiet away from tourist crowds. It's seven to eight hours door-to-door with your own driver and vehicle, suited to families, groups, and solo travellers who want to tick major boxes without herding with a coach full of strangers.

Dubai: Private Photoshoot with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

★ 5.0 (69)

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $223

Dubai: Private Photoshoot with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private photoshoot across Dubai, we got the full treatment: door-to-door pickup, a photographer with proper gear (Sony A7 IV), and a curated list of iconic backdrops to choose from. The shoot runs 1–3 hours depending on how many locations and outfit changes you want to tackle. Dubai's a city built for the 'gram, and this strips out the logistics so you can just show up looking good and collect polished shots without wrestling a tripod or asking strangers to frame you. It's dead straightforward for solo travellers or small groups after quality portfolio snaps.

Morning Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Camel Ride

★ 5.0 (68)

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $61

Morning Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Camel Ride

When Em from our team ran this morning desert safari outside Dubai, it ticked the boxes for classic dune action without the full-day commitment. You get the 4x4 thrashing through sand, a camel plod, sandboarding attempts, and a sunrise backdrop—all wrapped up in a few hours. The vibe is mixed: genuine thrill-seekers and casual sightseers sharing a couple of vehicles with an experienced guide steering the chaos. It's the kind of tour that works if you're keen on the tactile stuff—the lurch of the dunes, the grit in everything—rather than expecting solitude or deep desert connection.

120 MINUTES Dubai Private Self-Drive SeaKart Jet Ski Boat Tour

★ 5.0 (67)

🐠 Water Activities

120 MINUTES Dubai Private Self-Drive SeaKart Jet Ski Boat Tour

When Noah from our team took the wheel on this private 120-minute boat tour, Dubai's coastline looked entirely different from the passenger seat. You get your own SeaKart to pilot—no licence needed—while a guide follows in theirs, keeping tabs and snapping photos. It's just your group across the water: past The World Islands, into the Palm Lagoon for a swim, then back. The setup feels less theme-park tour, more mates renting a boat for the afternoon, except someone's there if things go pear-shaped. Couples, small families, and anyone who's fancied actually *driving* a boat without the paperwork will eat this up.

2 hoursfrom AUD $463

Private Full Day Tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai

★ 5.0 (67)

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $295

Private Full Day Tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, we found it a solid way to tackle Abu Dhabi's headline sights from Dubai in one hit. You're driven in a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD through the emirates, stopping at the architectural marvel of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the palatial Emirates Palace, and Heritage Village where you get a feel for how locals lived. The tour runs 8–10 hours depending on what optional extras you bolt on (Qasr Al Watan or Louvre, both cost more). It's a curated run through the city's posher corners, suited to those who want a guide handling the drive and logistics rather than mucking about with sat-navs.

Private 4Hour Desert Adventure: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Photos

★ 5.0 (66)