25 Best Tours in Dubai

The mysterious metropolis, where the luxury of the East and the latest achievements of the West meet, is one of the popular tourist destinations at any time of the year. Modern Dubai is the center of everything: the lowest crime rate, the longest coastline, the tallest skyscraper, the most expensive police cars, the most incredible construction projects. Excursions in Dubai in Russian will help tourists learn more interesting facts about the city and the country, see the sights.

Getting to know Dubai

Even if you are in Dubai for a short time, this tour alone will be enough to get an impression of this amazing city and see the very best. You will devote the whole day to the city – walk along its embankments and markets, see the famous skyscrapers and an artificial island, take pictures against the backdrop of a hotel built in the shape of a sail.

The route will start in the historical center of Dubai. Here, like nowhere else, you can feel the oriental flavor. The guide will tell you how the local population once lived here, and what has changed when the oil boom began.

Then you will go to the fashionable area, where the hotel is located, which has become the hallmark of the country. Unofficially it is called “Sail”. You will drive along an artificial island, see the famous yacht clubs and the Flower Park. And what an impression the singing fountains of Dubai, which are a real work of art, make on all tourists!

The tour will be interesting for those who like to go shopping. At the end of the journey, you will visit the Dubai Mall, which is considered the largest in the world. Here you can not only buy everything your heart desires, but also admire an exotic aquarium where colorful inhabitants of tropical seas swim. Children especially like it.

First day in Dubai

With this excursion you can start your stay in the UAE. You will not drown in a sea of ​​historical facts, but look at the capital through the eyes of a local resident. The tour has a flexible format – somewhere you can stay longer if you are interested in the object, and decide to examine something superficially. But in general, you will see the most interesting.

The highest skyscraper on the planet Burj Khalifa and the legendary hotel, nicknamed “Sail” for its shape. You will get the opportunity to take a look at the city from a bird's eye view, climbing one of the skyscrapers, you will see the elite district of Dubai Marina, admire the peacocks that live at the palace of Sheikh Mohammed.

And the best photos can be taken if you go to the island of artificial origin – from here you can enjoy a unique view of Dubai. A day full of impressions will end in a bar located on the roof of a skyscraper.

First Impressions

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, located in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula in the Persian Gulf. Thanks to the proceeds from the sale of oil, the Emirates invest huge amounts of money in the development of its infrastructure.

For this, leading companies and specialists from all over the world are involved, introducing advanced technologies in construction, development of transport and other spheres of life. The first impressions of this emirate, received during a 5-hour guided walk, can be expressed as a visit to the metropolis of the future.

The fantastic architecture of skyscrapers, the cleanliness and beauty of the streets, boulevards and parks are amazing. The first stop at the Emir's Palace makes it possible to view the triumphal arch with a sculptural composition of five rearing horses. Passage through the symbolic gates to the territory of Sheikh Mohammed's palaces is prohibited to outsiders.

The next promenade along Sheikh Zayed Street, surrounded by numerous skyscrapers, will end at one of the most beautiful hotels in Burj Al Arab in the form of a huge white sail. After taking pictures, tourists will walk around the Madinat Jumeirah Marina area – an oasis with numerous channels filled with abra boats.

Next, you will visit the Palm Island, where guests will admire the Atlantis Palace Hotel. At the end of the walk, the group will see the aquarium in the Dubai Mall, and will have a photo session against the backdrop of the tallest building in the world – the Burj Khalifa.

Decoration of the Persian Gulf

This is one of the most intense tours in Dubai, and we will talk about both the past and the present of this amazing city. You will see the old quarters with their narrow streets smelling of spices and Arabian perfumes.

You will also visit the Center for Islamic Art and the Wax Museum. In the modern part of Dubai, you will have to walk along the largest avenues, see the subway, in which men and women can travel separately if they wish.

You will also admire the residence of Sheikh Mohammed, you will be able to tell your friends that you saw the Burj Al Arab, the same “sailboat hotel”, with your own eyes. And yet – the highest skyscraper in the world. And the show of singing fountains will be remembered by you forever. In a word, you will understand why Dubai is called the “fairy tale city”.

Dubai in a cabriolet

If you came to Dubai without satellites and want to give yourself a luxury tour, then take a closer look at this option. A double cabriolet will take you along the main streets of the city, you will see luxurious skyscrapers, an artificial island, and famous hotels. Such a trip is pleasant to make in a relatively cool season – at least not in the hot summer months.

And the guide, who has been living in Dubai for a long time, will tell you about which cafes, restaurants and shops are worth visiting, where it is better to spend the evening, what excursions to go on. You will see the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, admire the hotel, which resembles a sail in its shape, look at the city from a man-made island – magnificent views open from here.

Remember that you can order such an excursion from November to April, it is at this time that the weather in the country is most comfortable.

Evening city lights

No matter how beautiful Dubai is during the day, at nightfall this city turns into a fairy tale come to life. Millions of lights are simply mesmerizing. An individual tour of the city at night lasts only two hours, it will not be tiring, but will be remembered forever. At this time, all the attention of the guide is devoted only to you, and the route can be adjusted in accordance with your wishes.

You will see the tallest skyscraper in the world Burj Khalifa, it seems that it reaches the stars. Fountains, which, thanks to the backlight, shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow. Visit Souk al Bahar, a place that looks more like a palace than a mall or market. The hotel, which looks like a sailing ship sailing through the bay at night, also makes an unforgettable impression.

The tour involves visiting the artificial island, which looks especially impressive at night. It is especially pleasant to go on such a trip on one of the summer nights, because during the day it is so hot in Dubai that you don't want to leave the hotels with their split systems.

6 emirates in one day

The format of the express tour will allow you to briefly examine the main attractions of the 6 emirates in order to form a general opinion about the cultural and natural heritage of the country. The route starts from Dubai, from where vacationers will have to go to its antipode – strict Sharjah, which is distinguished by an abundance of museums, theaters and galleries. Further, desert landscapes will be replaced by views of mountainous Fujairah.

This oasis strongly falls out of the overall picture of the Emirate's nature: green valleys, wide beach strips and fairly high humidity. In the city, tourists are waiting for a visit to the traditional market, which, although not the largest in the country, conveys the national flavor. Silk carpets, cashmere products, jewelry made of gold and pearls, Turks and everything that usually speaks of oriental exoticism can be bought here.

Travelers will have lunch at a hotel on the shores of the Indian Ocean, after which time is allocated for swimming. Those who wish can go diving, but you should take care of the equipment yourself. On the way back, tourists will be able to watch and even feed the ships of the desert crossing the sands in Ras Al Khaimah, and look into the non-tourist Umm Al Quwain.

Safari in the Arabian Desert

Crazy speed, wind beating in the face, adrenaline, emotions going wild – this is how those who have already been on a safari describe their impressions. The Desert Tour is a day trip that starts with a ride on the sand dunes.

It resembles a rollercoaster, because the height of some slopes reaches 50 m. Ascents, descents, sharp turns from which the sand rises, riding on an inclined slope at an angle of 30 ° C – this is impossible to describe. A short stop to take photos while the overheated engine cools down, and we're on our way again.

The dunes will replace one another until the mini-expedition reaches the village of hospitable Bedouins. In it, tourists can ride ATVs or camels. And later, guests will have another entertainment – a traditional dinner accompanied by a magical dance of an oriental beauty and a return to the lights of Dubai at night.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Ferrari Park

You can explore the capital of the Emirates endlessly. Modern skyscrapers and ancient mosques, traditional markets and trendy malls, the dominance of concrete and blooming oases – Abu Dhabi is multifaceted and controversial.

The proposed program will cover only iconic places, including the main square of the capital, where 6 symbols of the city are located, the ethnographic village, the snow-white Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Emirates Palace. Located right on the beach, the famous 5-star hotel, which is more correctly called a palace, is surrounded by 85 hectares of parks and gardens.

Another stop on the tour will be the Ferrari theme park. This is a real gift for lovers of this brand. Everything will be here: a virtual trip to the manufacturing plant, real stages of car assembly, a model range, a visual explanation of aerodynamics, a Formula 1 simulator, and a race track with electric cars for children. And all this in the style of the Emirates – under a roof in the shape of the world's largest Ferrari badge.

Dinner and evening show on an Arabic dhow

Vacationers are invited to make a real trip on an authentic Arab boat – Dow. The cruise will take 2 hours, during which the boat will sail 14 km along Dubai Creek. This sea arm, which divided the city into 2 parts, starts from the Persian Gulf, goes deep into the mainland and, making a semicircle, returns to the bay again. It was from here, from the banks of the arm, that the metropolis was born.

First houses appeared, then shops, now shipyards, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Twin Towers, the National Bank, hotels, dhow piers, entertainment centers, parks, golf courses, etc. are located on its banks. During the voyage, tourists are offered dinner organized according to the buffet system and traditional drinks that are not included in the price of the trip.

Skyscraper Burj Khalifa

The best viewing platforms are provided by the tallest stalagmite in the world, as the Burj Khalifa is often called. From here, from a height of 452 m, such a panorama of Dubai opens up that it simply takes your breath away. The 828-meter building, the construction of which cost about $ 1.5 billion, was originally called the Dubai Tower (Burj Dubai).

At the opening, it was renamed the Burj Khalifa, dedicating it to the real president of the UAE. The construction of the stone part of the unique structure took place in the evenings and at night due to the special composition of the concrete. The surface of the entire building is the size of 17 football fields.

The construction has 163 floors, 2 of which are occupied by observation decks – 124 and 125. The rest are a hotel, restaurants, shopping centers, offices, apartments, swimming pools, gyms. Vacationers are invited to make an excursion to the observation decks of the skyscraper, or rather pay for the entrance to them and the use of telescopes.

The price of a ticket during sunset is almost double the normal price. Those who do not want to wait in line at the turnstile will need to fork out for almost triple the cost. Guide services have to be paid separately, as well as a memorable photo.

Dubai night tour with boat trip

An evening walk combines a walking tour and a short voyage. The first part will follow a route that allows you to appreciate the lights of Dubai at night. Tourists will admire the show of singing fountains at the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, shop at the old market and take selfies against the backdrop of one of the most expensive hotels in Burj Al Arab, which is located on an artificial island 270 meters from land.

Palm Island will be remembered for the Atlantis Hotel, which, in addition to magnificent rooms, houses the largest themed water park, an aquarium and dolphin and sea lion zones. The second part is a boat trip through the fashionable Dubai Marina area. Then tourists are waiting for the panorama of Dubai at night, which opens from the 44th floor of the Grosvenor House hotel. There is a bar here, one drink in which is included in the price of the tour.

Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina on a boat trip

The artificial island complex is truly one of the great wonders of the world and the perfection of engineering thought embodied in this huge hydraulic structure. In plan, the islands look like a palm tree, consisting of a trunk, 16 curved leaves, surrounded by an island crescent – an 11-kilometer breakwater.

Vacationers should pay attention to the route offered by local travel agencies, which is a cruise on a speedboat with a Russian-speaking captain through the most significant sights of the emirate. The route is designed for a group of 6 people. Parents with children are welcome.

The boat trip lasts 2 hours. During this time, the boat will sail along a man-made 4-kilometer canal in the heart of the most prestigious area of ​​the city, pass the world's largest Ferris wheel Dubai Eye and pass along the chic Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Next, the ship will take tourists along the island complex – Palm Jumeirah, which is an amazing architectural project filled with villas, entertainment centers, hotels, headed by the famous hotel complex – Atlantis.

Flower Park and Global Village

A five-hour mini-voyage is designed for a group of up to 4 people. The guide will take a family or a group of friends in his car to significant places in Dubai, making stops for photo shoots. Along the way, an informed driver will provide interesting information about the UAE, talk about the peculiarities of life and life of the citizens of this amazing country.

The first stop will be made in the park complex Miracle Garden (Magic Garden), where car passengers will find themselves in a world of 50 million colors. Gardeners here create incredible compositions of roses, petunias, tulips and other flowers.

Fanciful flower figures depict swans, peacocks, an airplane. Here you can see the arch of hearts, a huge teddy bear, the Burj Khalifa and many other figures made of fresh flowers.

The second stop at the Global Village – flower park will be dedicated to the fair, represented by 30 pavilions from around the world. An educational guided walk will allow visitors to get acquainted with the culture of China, India, Thailand, France, Italy, as well as countries of Africa and the Middle East.

Here you can taste dishes of national cuisines, see various ethnographic shows and buy original souvenirs.

Trip to the Indian Ocean: Fujairah

The journey will take 10 hours. An individual voyage is designed for a group of friends or a family of 3 people. The restriction in the number of participants in the route is due to the fact that the trip is carried out in the car of a guide-driver. Along the way, a connoisseur of the local region will tell the story of the youngest emirate – Fujairah.

Upon arrival, tourists will be served lunch at a local hotel restaurant. After that, it's time to enjoy a beach holiday on the shores of the Indian Ocean, from where stunning views of the surrounding water area open up.

Diving enthusiasts can rent snorkeling equipment at the hotel. With the onset of evening, the group will set off on their way back. On the way, the guide will show the ancient buildings, the Al-Bidiya Mosque and the Portuguese fortifications.

Towards the wonders of Abu Dhabi

Resting in Dubai, you should take the opportunity to visit the capital of the Emirates. Professional tour guides regularly organize bus trips to Abu Dhabi. The voyage to the neighboring emirate is designed for a group of 35 people and will last 10 hours. The presence of parents with children is welcome.

The walk will begin with a tour of the amazing marble Sheikh Zayed Mosque. People of any religion can enter the inner halls. The decoration of the walls of the religious building made of snow-white marble makes a stunning impression, sparkling with gold and shimmering with gems.

The carpet on the floor of the mosque is striking in its size. The appearance of the building with domes and minarets evokes the motives of “Tales of 1000 and 1 Nights”. A walk along the picturesque embankment and the main street of the capital, as well as a stop near the palaces of the royal family, will make an indelible impression on tourists.

Then the route will go to the Heritage Village, where the guests of the museum will see the Bedouin tents and houses of artisans. It will be interesting to visit the date market and have a photo shoot at the golden Emirates Palace. After that, tourists will be served lunch at a five-star hotel. At the end of the trip, a stop will be made on Saadiyat Island near the building of the futuristic museum – the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Trip to Al Ain

Locals say that in order to feel the atmosphere of an Arab city, you need to go to Al Ain. This is the only city that has no access to the sea, located on the border with Oman in a natural oasis.

The founder and first president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nakhiyan, was born here, and tourists are invited to visit his museum. Vacationers will learn about the permanent ruler of the Emirate for 33 years, who was re-elected 7 times. It was Sheikh Zayed who, using oil developments, turned the country from a third world country into a prosperous federation.

The route of the 10-hour excursion includes a visit to the Jebel Hafeet mountain, from the observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the verdant oasis surrounded by the sands of the desert. At the foot of the mountain, there are traditional baths in hot springs (no stop is planned).

Lunch will be organized for tourists in the city, after which the tour will continue. The next point of the trip will be the largest zoo in the UAE, the territory of which is 900 hectares. About 4 thousand animals live in conditions close to natural, some of which visitors can feed.

Evening Abu Dhabi with a visit to the Royal Palace

A visit to Abu Dhabi – the capital of the Emirates in the evening is attractive because the air temperature drops, and a comfortable environment for educational walks is established on the streets of the city. In addition, with the onset of twilight in the city, buildings, structures, lush vegetation, fountains and other attractions are illuminated, which gives the capital a fantastically beautiful view.

A bus trip from Dubai to the capital Abu Dhabi is organized by professional guides. The voyage takes 10 hours for a group of 35 people. The highlight of the travel program is a visit to the snow-white marble Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

The religious building is open to all guests, regardless of their religion. There is no need to remind women of the observance of the Musumal dress code. The outdoor lighting gives the mosque a fabulous look and one begins to believe that Aladdin will appear with his lamp.

Then the group will go to the presidential palace of Qasr al-Watan, where foreign delegations and heads of state are received. Tourists will admire the interiors of the palace halls, the walls of which are decorated with golden inscriptions of a religious nature, made in Arabic calligraphy.

Then the bus with tourists will pass along the main street and the green embankment of the capital of the Emirates. During the stop, it will be possible to go to the date market. After that, guests will have dinner at the 5 * hotel restaurant according to the buffet system. Then everyone will head back.

Musandam, or fjords in the east

Explore the picturesque fjords on the Musandam Peninsula, swim in the emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, sail on an Arab double-deck dhow boat, admiring the coastal caves and go in for gambling – all this is offered by experienced guides. The voyage lasts 10 hours for a group of 30 people.

The route starts from the hotel on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30. The bus arrives in the town of Dibbe. From here, tourists will go on a cozy boat (dhow boat) to Musandam. Lunch is included in the itinerary. The voyage is not recommended for families with small children and the elderly.

Culinary Run

The original tour route is dedicated to local street food. Find out what the townspeople eat, visit popular places where local fast food is prepared – all this can be done with a professional guide. The voyage is designed for a group of up to 6 people and lasts 4 hours. Parents with children are welcome.

Representatives of more than 200 nationalities live in the city. Babylonian pandemonium reigns here, both national dishes and masterpieces of international cuisines. A connoisseur of local culinary outlets will lead the group to the places where they prepare the best shawarma, delicious tea.

Guests will find out what is the most healthy and delicious dessert in the UAE and where to enjoy it. Kebabs with rice, mandi with chicken meat and, of course, stunning donuts in date syrup will not leave anyone indifferent.

During the entire walk, tourists will visit one of the best local restaurants, look into shawarma shops and cafes. It is recommended to come to the meeting with the guide hungry.

To idyllic Fujairah

While vacationing in Dubai, you should definitely dedicate 1 day to a trip to the idyllic Fujairah. This is what the local professional guides call the fascinating route. The voyage will take 10 hours. An individual voyage is designed for a group of friends or a family of 4 people. Children are welcome.

The trip is carried out on the car of the guide-driver. Along the way, a connoisseur of the local region will tell the story of the youngest emirate – Fujairah. Tourists will see a picturesque canyon in the middle of the Hajar mountains. Upon arrival, guests will be served lunch at a local hotel restaurant.

After that, until the evening, tourists will sunbathe on the beach and swim in the Indian Ocean, which offers stunning views of the eastern coast of the Gulf of Oman. Diving enthusiasts can rent snorkeling equipment at the hotel.

Before departure, the escort will show you the 17th century fort, the grandiose Sheikh Zayed Mosque with six minarets and the most ancient mosque of Al-Badiya.

Natural and cultural heritage of Hatta

An individual voyage in the car of a driver – a professional guide to the mountain resort of Hatta will provide an opportunity for a group of friends or a family with children of 4 to enjoy the mild mountain climate and forget the beach heat for a while.

For 7 hours, passengers will fully admire the natural beauties of the Hajjar foothills, visit an authentic Arab ancient settlement, where they will get acquainted with the life and crafts of the Bedouins. It will be interesting to visit one of the oldest mosques in the Arabian Peninsula and the Portuguese fort of the 17th century.

The Hatta resort is an open-air historical and ethnographic museum. On the way to it, travelers will admire the magnificent dunes of the sandy desert and beautiful oases to their heart's content. The scenery is especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset.

The guide makes stops for photo shoots. In the second half of the journey, passengers will arrive on the shore of a beautiful mountain lake. Here you can ride a catamaran on the water surface of the reservoir or take a walk surrounded by cool silence.

Then guests will be served a delicious lunch in a cafe. At the end of the tour, guests will be taken to the local mini-zoo. On the way back, you can visit the carpet and pot market.

Helicopter flight

No walking tour or bus tour compares to a helicopter flight over Dubai. Air travel lasts only half an hour, but spending time in the airspace of the Emirates will leave vivid impressions of everything you see for a lifetime. The air trip is designed for a group of friends or a family of up to 5 people. Children are welcome on board.

Helicopter after landing tourists take off from the helipad near the Police Academy. As soon as the metal bird rises into the air, a striking panorama of the famous Palm Jumeirah island complex will open before passengers.

From a bird's eye view, it can be seen that the World Islands are shaped like the continents of the Earth. The helicopter will fly around the famous Sails Hotel – Burj Al Arab, then it will proceed to the tallest skyscraper in the world, Burj Khalifa. After that, the pilot will direct the aircraft to fly over the old districts of the city with an abundance of shopping arcades.

Before takeoff, guests will be briefed on safe behavior in the air. During the flight, passengers will be allowed to hold the yoke and even try turn, climb and descend maneuvers.

All about the “pearl of the world”

Individual auto walk, designed for 4 people, lasts 7 hours. Tourists will be picked up by a driver-guide in their own car to the specified hotel. During the trip, a connoisseur of the Emirates will provide a lot of information regarding the past and present of the country, the customs and traditions of the people inhabiting it. For all the time, passengers will see the most important sights of the metropolis.

In the Down Town area – the city center, the guide will show the facades of hotels in the form of coins and two dolphins. On the territory of Jumeirah, travelers will walk through the local version of Times Square, see delicious cafes and restaurants.

Here the guests will visit the museum – the House of Islamic Culture, where they will get acquainted with the famous carpet and jewelry. It will be interesting to visit the Parus hotel on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Then a stop will be made in the Madinah Jumeirah area, the so-called Dubai Venice.

The route does not bypass the labyrinths of the Arab traditional market, the Palm Island (Palm Jumeirah) with its famous Atlantis Hotel. In Dubai Marina, tourists will see berths with luxury yachts. Then there will be a walk through the entertainment mall Dubai Mall with dancing jets of fountains. After that, the tourists will be taken back to the hotel.

Old Quarters Group Tour

Do you want to know the very soul of the East? Then this tour is for you. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes – you will have to walk a lot.

The journey will begin in the old quarters, with their ancient architecture, when the fabulous East seems to come to life before your eyes. You will see narrow streets, al-Fahidi Fort (former city prison), which is made of shells and corals held together by clay.

Get to know what Dubai was like before it became a modern luxury hub. Visit the fabric market where you can buy everything from handmade lace to velvet. Of course, all this is natural, and of the highest quality. You will cross the bay on a small Arab boat, wander around the local markets, take a closer look at oriental goods.

The guide will tell you a lot of interesting things about those who once lived in the country – drove cattle, fished pearls, traded spices. Well, how, while in the old quarters, not to taste delicious dates or unusual chocolate made from camels' milk?

Along the way, you can ask the guide any questions regarding the old part of Dubai, and outline the routes that you want to go on your own.