20 Dubai Tours & Excursions that you Can’t Miss

Dubai fountain show at night
Dubai fountain show at night

Planning a trip to Dubai? Here are the 20 top Dubai tours you can’t miss.

Tip – Make sure you have an Dubai explorer pass to help save money.

Top 20 Dubai Tours

Top Burj Khalifa Tours

Burj Khalifa in Dubai
View of the Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world. View looking to tourists by the Dubai Mall fountain.
View from the top of the Burj Khalifa Dubai
View from the top of the Burj Khalifa Dubai

Not only is the Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world, but it is almost 1,000 feet taller than its closest competition.

To get up and down, it has the fastest elevator in the world. Whether you go up to the observation deck or observe from the ground, this one is impossible to miss.

Skip the lines and book your tickets to the top in advance here.

There are a few different ticket options for visiting the Burj Khalifa. In Dubai, it is one of the most popular places to visit so make sure to buy your tickets in advance.

Fountain Show and Burj Lake Ride by Traditional Boat

Dubai Fountain show by boat
Beautiful view of Dubai downtown and Burj Khalifa – tallest building in the world. Illuminated fountain at night

Probably one of the coolest tours in Dubai is the Fountain Show and Burj Lake Ride by a Traditional Boat.

Book your tour here: Dubai Fountain Show and Burj Lake Ride by a Traditional Boat.

Dubai Marina Dinner & Lunch Cruises

Dubai Marina dinner cruise
Luxury Dubai Marina skyscrapers, cruise boat and promenade in beautiful summer morning, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Here are some of the most popular and best rated Dubai Marina Dinner Cruises:

Dubai Desert Safari Tours

Dubai desert safari tours
Red dunes ATV tour Dubai

If you are looking for beautiful places in Dubai, you can’t go to Dubai and not take a desert safari. Quite quickly you can leave Dubai and see nothing but blowing sand dunes for miles and miles. I highly recommend this tour.

There are tour operators all over town selling packages. Usually they are around $50 and include a city tour, some 4×4 dune riding, camp fire dinner, and belly dancing. There are also tours that feature camel riding, sand boarding, and so much more.

BEST TOUR OPTIONS FOR EXPLORING THE SAND DUNES IN DUBAI:
TOUR Option 1: PREMIUM RED DUNES, CAMEL SAFARI, & BBQ AT AL KHAYMA
TOUR Option 2: DUBAI DESERT 4×4 DUNE BASHING, SELF-RIDE 30MIN ATV QUAD, CAMEL RIDE, SHOWS, DINNER

Dubai Water Parks

Aquaventure waterpark of Atlantis the Palm hotel
The Aquaventure waterpark of Atlantis the Palm hotel located on man-made island Palm Jumeirah.
Wild Wadi Water Park Dubai
Wild Wadi Water Park.

Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

Wild Wadi Waterpark – It is located in Jumeirah very close to seven stars Burj al Arab hotel and Jumeirah Beach hotel.

Dubai Helicopter Tours

Dubai helicopter tour
Helicopter cockpit flies in skyscrapers of Dubai downtown skyline on Sheikh Zayed Road, United Arab Emirates, with pilot arm and control board inside the cabin.

Here are the best Dubai Helicopter tours I recommend.

SEE DUBAI FROM ABOVE IN A DUBAI HELICOPTER TOUR

Book your tour here.

Helicopter Flight from The Palm to The Burj Khalifa

Book your tour: Helicopter Flight from The Palm to The Burj Khalifa
Atlantis hotel and the whole Palm island
Atlantis hotel and the whole Palm island from the helicopter tour.

Dubai City Sightseeing Tours

Cruise Dubai creek by traditional aura
Traditional Abra (water taxi) crossing the Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai

Cruise Dubai creek by traditional Abra

Book your tour here: Dubai Old Town, Dubai Creek, Souks, and Street Food Tour

Abu Dhabi Tours from Dubai

Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

If you are planning a trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi should be added to your itinerary. The easiest way to do this is to book an Abu Dhabi Tour from Dubai. I highly recommend booking this tour.

What’s included in the tour:

  • Explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with learn about its structure
  • Get to know about the Emirates Palace with a photo-stop
  • Drive through the most beautiful Corniche road in Abu Dhabi
  • Eat a delicious buffet lunch at a 4-star hotel
  • Snap amazing photos from the outside of Ferrari World theme park
Book your tour: From Dubai – Abu Dhabi Guided City Tour with Lunch

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour from Dubai – Perfect for those who don’t want to spend an entire day in Abu Dhabi.

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Ferrari World Ticket

Abu Dhabi Tour from Dubai Price

Prices will vary depending on how long the tour lasts, whether its a private tour or a group tour, etc. Prices currently range from $60 to $260 USD.

You can also rent a car a drive but this will involve a little more navigating than you may be comfortable with. Plus, driving in Dubai can be kinda scary at times.

Water Sports in Dubai

Jet Ski Dubai
Jet Skiing in Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Parasailing Experience in Dubai

Book your tour here: Jumeirah Beach Parasailing Experience in Dubai

Jet Ski Dubai

30-Minute Jet Ski Tour of Dubai.

Book your tour: Dubai’s Fastest JetSki: Burj Khalifa & Burj Al Arab by OceanAir

Hot air balloon ride

Hot air balloon ride Dubai
Hot air balloon ride Dubai
Book your tour: Hot air Balloon ride with gourmet breakfast & camel rides included

This hot air balloon tour does not include the camels but instead a vintage Land Rover ride. Breakfast is included.

Other Dubai Tours:

Dinner in the Sky

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