SEMI INDEPENDENT: Explore the iconic sights of Dubai on a half day city tour and take an exhilarating desert safari, 4-wheel driving over golden dunes, before enjoying a delicious traditional dinner under the stars at a Bedouin camp.
Get a great taste of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sharjah with this exhilarating 7-day small-group tour of the United Arab Emirates! Your journey will begin in Dubai, a glamorous glitzy city known for its towering towers, spectacular skyscrapers, and magnificent mega malls. Discover the fascinating mix of old and new as you explore Bastakyia, the city's Old Town district, and visit the Dubai Museum in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi. Next, you will travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, home to the legendary Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. See this spectacular structure come to life and explore the Corniche, driving by gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices, and elegant high-rise apartments. Discover famous archaeological excavations dating to the third millennium B.C. as you explore the Hili Gardens, and see the famous Fort of Sharjah, the former residence of the ruling family. Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world standing at 828 meters with a return trip to Dubai, before your small-group tour of the United Arab Emirates comes to an end!
City sightseeingDesert safaris
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
On this tour you’ll will uncover ultimate cosmopolitan cities of UAE and explore Al Ula, an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years in Saudi Arabia. Your journey will begin in Dubai, a glitzy city known for its towering towers, spectacular skyscrapers, and magnificent mega malls. Discover the major city highlights with a tour of Dubai before you have dinner onboard an exquisitely decorated Dhow. Later, prepare for a thrilling journey over rolling dunes deep in the heart of the desert, where you will enjoy a BBQ dinner and traditional belly dancing performance. Later, visit Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Take an ultimate Abu Dhabi full day tour and get advantage of an ideal introduction to the largest city of the Emirates. This city's skylines compromise modern towers and mega shopping centers. From there return to Dubai. Next day board your onward flight to Al Ula, where you can see fascinating rock formations and artistic masterpieces. Explore Mada’in Saleh, also known as Hegra, the first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. At the beginning of the Islamic era, it was an important staging post along the pilgrimage route to Mecca. Al Ula Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot. Your journey comes to an end as you head home filled with unforgettable memories.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
I've been on a few desert safari trips In Abu Dhabi but this was by far the best. Roosal was the best driver and always made sure we were accommodated for. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and I cannot recommend this company enough. One of the best days out I've had and will definitely be back again.
Cross the desert of Dubai by 4WD Land Cruiser on a half-day evening safari, with plenty of stops to take photographs of the scenery en route.
Following a hotel pick-up from any hotel in Dubai, you will drive across the sand dunes en route to a camel farm. Then, continue your drive to watch a beautiful sunset before reaching a nomadic camp.
Upon arrival, you will have the chance to ride the “ships of the desert” to see the landscape from a different perspective on the back of a camel. Get an adrenaline fix during a sand boarding ride down the dunes, or, if you feel more like relaxing, get a henna design on your hands or feet.
Having worked up an appetite, sit down to a delicious barbecue dinner, and try a traditional Arabic water pipe. Before your return transfer to Dubai, be mesmerized by an authentic belly dance show as a lithe dancer performs around the campfire by starlight.
An exciting desert tour for all the morning people which is not only entertaining but adventurous as it will be a fresh start in the dunes and you will be having a lot of fun and gaining a thrilling experience.
Our car will pick you up in the morning around 9am and will take you straight to the desert where you can enjoy 20 minutes of our awesome dunes bashing and then it takes you to the camp where you can try 15 minutes of Quad biking and camel ride and sand skiing. Water and soft drinks will also be provided by us. The total duration will be 3-4 hours.
We are looking forward to giving you an amazing experience in the sand dunes!
Discover the best of Dubai with an expert guide on a half-day Dubai sightseeing trip. Take in Dubai's major sights while traveling in a luxurious coach or minivan. Photograph the Burj Al-Arab, a sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; learn about local history in Dubai; and ride a 'abra' water taxi across Dubai Creek, among other things. Finish with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and some free time to explore the magnificent Gold Souk. A half-day tour of Dubai with a local guide On Jumeirah Beach, take a photo by the Burj Al-Arab hotel. View the Jumeirah Mosque's white marble dome and minarets. With your local guide, explore Dubai's ancient district. Have a good time.
For those who want more thrills in their desert safari, along with the heart-stopping dune bashing, we are also offering the option to include quad biking as one of the activities. If you have never been behind the wheel of a four-wheeled quad bike, you will surely find it a thrilling experience!
We will do everything in our power to make the adventure fun and safe for you, starting with a safety briefing before you go behind the wheel of the bike. Once you feel the power of the bike as it zooms through the dunes of the Dubai desert, you will not want to stop even when the time is up.
The desert safari also includes dune bashing and the other fun activities. Plus, once the sun sets over the desert, we will take you to our camp where you will be served a delicious dinner of barbecue in a buffet-style setting.
There will also be other activities you can enjoy at the camp such as taking a puff or two from the shisha pipe and having a henna tattoo done. Our tour also includes transfers to and from your hotel to the pickup site of the safari, at your convenience.
Your Arabian Desert safari starts when you’re picked up at your hotel and drive into the desert in a comfortable 4WD vehicle. Head across the dunes and get ready for a truly rare experience as the sun comes up over the horizon.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture stunning photo memories on this 4-hour activity.
Watch the desert come alive as your driver takes you on a dune drive. Then enjoy a picnic breakfast seated in traditional Arabian style.
This Sunrise Safari Tour gives you the opportunity discover the desert in a unique way. At the end of the program you’ll be dropped off at your Dubai hotel.
After roaming the desert, drive to watch the protected indigenous wildlife such as the Desert Gazelle and Arabian Oryx. Then take a quick drive to the Al Qudra Lakes part of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Across the lakes at Al Qudra, enjoy a picnic or a leisurely ride.
Desert safaris
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This itinerary takes you on a journey through the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia (Al-Hofuf, Riyadh, Medina and Jeddah). Your journey begins in Jeddah, where you'll marvel at the towering Jeddah Tower, stroll along the picturesque Corniche, and explore the lively Fish Market. The historic Al-Balad district, with its narrow streets and coral stone houses, offers a glimpse into the city's rich heritage, while Tabeyat International City blends modern urban design with cultural vibrancy. From Jeddah, head to Medina to visit the revered Prophet's Mosque, a spiritual center and key pilgrimage site. Next, travel to AL-’ULA, an open-air museum with stunning rock formations like Elephant Rock. In Tabuk, explore a historical castle and mud house museum before heading to Riyadh, where the city's modern skyscrapers, malls, and landmarks such as the Kingdom Centre and National Museum await. Then, venture to Al Hofuf, or Al-Ahsa, to experience the lush palm groves and traditional architecture of the Al-Ahsa Oasis. Your journey continues in Bahrain, where you’ll discover the Friendship Bridge, Muharraq, the vibrant souks, the Bahrain National Museum, Al Fatih Mosque, and the famous "Tree of Life." In Doha, take in the Corniche, stadiums, museums, souks, and the cultural hub of Katara. Dubai’s futuristic skyline and luxury shopping await you, followed by Abu Dhabi's stunning landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Louvre. In Al Ain, experience the lively trading of livestock and the city's vibrant culture. Discover Fujairah's historic adobe fortress and museum, then relax at Khor Fakkan's beautiful beach. Finally, visit Sharjah’s Fort and Museum of Islamic Civilization before concluding your extraordinary journey with the immersive "Rain Room," a modern art installation where you can walk through artificial rain without getting wet.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Buraidah
Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Buraidah, Medina, Al Ula, Tabuk, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dammam, Al Hofuf
Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Dubai hotel. Meet your private driver and board your private air-conditioned 4x4. On this tour, you’ll get a glimpse of desert life and agricultural life, rock formations deep in the desert, fossil and Camel rocks. The highlight of the tour is the sand boarding and dune bashing experience.
We will also drive to Archaeological Museum that blends history, nature and culture with exceptional quality and warm hospitality to create a unique leisure experience in a spectacular natural setting. Enjoy a beautiful evening exploring the stars and planets with one of our experienced guides.
Lastly, go for a traditional dinner at Mleiha Café before proceeding to Dubai.
Depart in the afternoon for a thrilling desert drive over the golden sand dunes, deep into the heart of the desert! Enjoy a fabulous view of the sun setting over the desert dunes while you create memories you will cherish.
Arrive at the desert camp, where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you. Enjoy the true Arabian ambience at a typical Bedouin campsite, complete with traditional Arabian carpets, low tables and cushions for comfortable seating.
At the desert camp, experience a camel ride, sand boarding, henna painting or simply enjoy the aromatic sheesha. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner with a wide variety of barbecue meats, salads, main-course and deserts.
The climax of the evening is the stunning performance by the exotic belly dancer under the star-lit sky.
