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15 Best 1-Day Tours In The UAE

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The 15 most popular 1-day tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.

15 Best 1-Day Tours In The UAE

Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip - Pickup and timing: why it matters more than you think

1.Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

Most Popular★ 4.4

Four-hour Dubai historic highlights: abra across the Creek, spice and Gold Souks, mosque visit, and icon drive-bys from Palm to Burj Khalifa.

“They came to pick us from the hotel, transfer us to our tour bus (the timeing hasn't been the best). After departing from Burj al Arab we had the best guide, both in english and german. From there we had a nice tour. Drop-off at the hotel was included as well. Good value for money.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque - Louvre Abu Dhabi Under That Silvery Dome

2.From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

★ 5.0

Full-day Abu Dhabi trip from Dubai with hotel pickup: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and scenic photo stops along the Corniche.

“What an amazing day. Our tour guide, Mohamed, was amazing and so knowledgeable. Everything ran smoothly. We were so happy we choose this tour as it gave us time to enjoy the Grand Mosque, Etihad towers, and Louvre. Highly recommend - 10/10.”

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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers

Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: The Stop That Sets the Tone

Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi

Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi - Dubai Marina and The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah: quick stops with a purpose

4.Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi

★ 4.5

Abu Dhabi to Dubai day trip: Marina skyline stops, Burj Al Arab photos, abra across Dubai Creek, and Gold & Spice Souks plus Dubai Mall time.

“I really had a great time going on this day trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Our friendly tour guide was Arshad. He was very knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting details about UAE, the people, the culture, and information about the places that we visited. Even though going up the Burj Khalifa wasn't part…”

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Best Attractions of Abu Dhabi City Day Trip from Dubai

Best Attractions of Abu Dhabi City Day Trip from Dubai - Hotel Pickup, Timing, and What $85 Really Buys

5.Best Attractions of Abu Dhabi City Day Trip from Dubai

★ 5.0

Day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Corniche, Heritage Village culture, and Ferrari World photo stop.

“Unquestionably, the Grand Mosque is the highlight. Could have easily spent at least another 30 mins here. The general drive around the city is interesting, though the stop at Ferrari world is tedious and way too long. It's an ok place to stop for Read more”

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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch

Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch - The morning drive and the first taste of the Hajar Mountains

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque - Louvre Abu Dhabi Under That Silvery Dome

Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch

Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch - Friday Market in Al Dhaid/Masafi: good for snacks, not for a shopping marathon

Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai

Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai - Telegraph Island snorkeling stops: swimming with gear already provided

9.Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai

★ 4.5

Dhow cruise from Dubai to Khasab, Oman. Dolphins, Telegraph Island snorkeling, buffet lunch, and round-trip transfers.

“This was one of several Viator tours we took during our week in Dubai. We were staying in the Marina district and our driver picked us up right in front of our apartment building. It was a 2.5h trip to the port where the boat departed. Our drivers (Hamad) command of English wasn't great, but…”

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From Ras al Khaimah: Musandam Khasab Day Trip with Transfer

From Ras al Khaimah: Musandam Khasab Day Trip with Transfer - Getting From Ras al Khaimah to Khasab: The Transfer Reality Check

10.From Ras al Khaimah: Musandam Khasab Day Trip with Transfer

★ 4.7

Dhow cruise from Ras al Khaimah to Khasab with dolphin spotting, snorkeling stops, and lunch plus gear included.

“The hotel pick up in Ras Al Khaimah and help across the border with Oman was very well done and made things easy. The trip through the Musandam was very scenic, we saw a few dolphins at the entrance, it was a little cold both on the boat and in the Water itself in January.…”

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Ras Al Khaimah: Dubai Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

Ras Al Khaimah: Dubai Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - First Views at Dubai Creek: Abra Water Taxi for Old-Dubai Energy

11.Ras Al Khaimah: Dubai Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★ 4.1

Private Dubai day trip from Ras Al Khaimah with hotel pickup, Dubai Creek Abra ride, Gold and Spice Souks, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm.

“Do not recommend this one. Guide barely provided any information or highlights. Took us to a single store instead of providing a proper souk experience. Everything was overpriced at the store and having returned to our country, we realized that we were scammed by the store as the number of chocolate pieces in seemingly sealed…”

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Abu Dhabi Highlights Day Trip from Dubai

Abu Dhabi Highlights Day Trip from Dubai - The Coastline Drive: Jebel Ali Port to Abu Dhabi Viewpoints

12.Abu Dhabi Highlights Day Trip from Dubai

★ 4.5

Dubai to Abu Dhabi highlights day trip with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market and Yas Island in 8 hours.

“Unfortunately, we were picked up by a driver for the wrong tour and only realized this in Abu Dhabi when we were supposed to spend three and a half hours in a mall before returning home.”

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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village Day Trip from Dubai

Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village Day Trip from Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: How to Prepare for the Main Event

13.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village Day Trip from Dubai

★ 4.5

Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village day trip from Dubai with hotel pickup, coach transport, entrance fees, and free time at Marina Mall.

“The tour description here only somewhat covers what we actually did. The tour company was a bit disorganized and the bus that we used was old and worn-down. If you're trying to save some money however, it's not a bad day out by any means.”

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A Day Trip to Dazzling Dubai from Abu Dhabi

A Day Trip to Dazzling Dubai from Abu Dhabi - Burj Al Arab photo stop from Jumeirah Beach: short and iconic

Musandam Khasab Day Trip From Ras Al Khaimah

Musandam Khasab Day Trip From Ras Al Khaimah - Khasab port and the wooden dhow: the vibe onboard

15.Musandam Khasab Day Trip From Ras Al Khaimah

★ 4.5

Musandam Khasab day trip from Ras al Khaimah: fjord-like dhow cruise, dolphins, Telegraph Island snorkeling, lunch, pickup & drop-off.

“Amazing trip. You feel like you have been transported to Mars. We didn’t see a single other person….A special place you will tell your grand kids about. WOW!”

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