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15 Best Historical Tours In The UAE

The best of the UAE.

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

15 Best Historical Tours In The UAE

Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis - How the 6-hour timing really feels (and why it’s not rushed)

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

Most Popular★ 5.0

Dubai evening heritage safari in a vintage 1980s G-Class. Al Marmoom wildlife, gahwa coffee, falcons, Bedouin dinner, stargazing.

“Traveled with my wife and my parents the experience was very good. Mustafa was a very good tour guide, and provided us options during the trip. Mustafa was quiet, but provided inside on any knowledge of the area. The tour itself is very long and nice. It was definitely worth the money. The tour itself…”

1,500 reviewsFrom $189.00by Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, and Heritage Village

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, and Heritage Village - Heritage Village: desert life, craft displays, and quick market time

2.Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, and Heritage Village

★ 4.8

A one-day Abu Dhabi trip from Dubai packing Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace, Heritage Village, and Corniche views for $75.

“I had a wonderful experience on this Abu Dhabi tour. Antoun was our guide. He was very caring and always making sure everyone felt comfortable. He explained clearly each stop in advance, so we always knew what to expect and could fully enjoy every moment. I’d give this experience a full 10/10. Absolutely worth doing.”

1,265 reviews8 hoursFrom $75by OceanAir Travels

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Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve: the first cultural step, right after pickup

3.Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

★ 5.0

Ride camels in Dubai’s conservation reserve, watch falconry at sunset, get henna, and enjoy a 4-course Bedouin-style Emirati dinner.

“It was an incredible experience. We really enjoyed riding the camels. Everything was very well organized. The food was amazing and our guide Ravi was wonderful!! Highly recommend it!!”

937 reviewsFrom $193.98by Platinum Heritage Dubai

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Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve: Wildlife Time That Feels Real

Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

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

5.Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★ 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.

“fits perfectly for those who would like to see Burj al Arab, Jumeirah & old Dubai. As it is a long afternoon trip and cafes and restaurants were hard to access, it would be better to have proper lunch before the trip”

807 reviews4 hoursFrom $23by Odyssey DMC

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center: the dress code and the photo rules that matter

6.Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

★ 5.0

Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers views, Qasr Al Watan entry, and lunch at Al Khayma.

“Highly recommend this tour company. We had an amazing experience on our day tour to Abu Dhabi. Our tour guide (Haseeb Khan) was above and beyond!! He was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Deserving of 5 stars!”

805 reviewsFrom $127.30by OceanAir Travels

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Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience

Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience - Jumeirah Beach photo stop: the Dubai you see on postcards

7.Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa Experience

★ 4.0

5-hour Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa tour: Creek crossings, Jumeirah Mosque, souks, Dubai Mall, and 124th-floor skyline views for $116.

“We saw so many things in the Dubai city The organizers can add drop off to various destinations to the itinerary for a best customer satisfaction”

500 reviews5 hoursFrom $116by Gray Line UAE & OMAN

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Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner - The vintage G-Class start: more than transport

8.Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

★ 4.8

Heritage safari in Al Marmoom Oasis: vintage G-Class dunes, camel caravan, Bedouin village dinner, falcons, and telescope stargazing.

“Everything was just great, from the beginning to the end. Excursion was a really wonderful experience, highly recommended. Special mention for our guide Arslan, a very top five star guide.”

431 reviews6 hoursFrom $189by OceanAir Travels

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57 Heritage Desert Safari

57 Heritage Desert Safari - Falconry show and vintage Land Rover nature trails

9.57 Heritage Desert Safari

★ 5.0

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve safari with falconry, vintage Land Rover trails, sunset camels, and a 4-course Arabic dinner.

“Fantastic guide, Abid was super helpful and made it a great day. Camels, fire eaters, birds of prey, land rovers, fantastic food. What more can I say?”

329 reviewsFrom $189.23by 57 Safari

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Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp

Desert Safari with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner-Heritage Camp - Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup and the Pre-Dune Base Camp Reset

Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage

Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage - Pickup at 3:00 pm: the logistics that actually affect your comfort

11.Dubai Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at Arabian Heritage

★ 5.0

A 6-hour 4x4 desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna, live shows, and a BBQ buffet in a Heritage camp.

“This Dessert Safari Adventure Was Truly Awesomee I had a Great time With the Dune Bashing, The Speed and the fun Jumps were so exciting, and we also had a Great Time During the Sand surfing, I got so far and it was So coool, then we Got to the Amazing place called Read more”

264 reviewsFrom $104.16by Arabian Heritage Tourism L.L.C

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From Dubai: Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour

From Dubai: Sharjah Heritage & Culture Tour - Hotel pickup and the short-day math (so you don’t get surprised)

Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market

Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market - Drive-by palace viewing: what you see from the road matters

From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace& Heritage Village

From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace& Heritage Village - Corniche skylines and the Emirates Palace photo pause

14.From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace& Heritage Village

★ 4.6

5-hour Abu Dhabi loop: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and Heritage Village, with hotel pickup, entry tickets and Corniche skyline views.

“A beautiful and enjoyable trip during which you explore the most important sites in Abu Dhabi with a professional and skilled driver. I strongly recommend booking this trip.”

197 reviews5 hoursFrom $59by OceanAir Travels

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Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour - Al Fahidi Fort area: Emirati culture, and that Arabic coffee moment

15.Dubai Old Town, Culture, History, Street food and Souks Tour

★ 5.0

Walk Old Dubai with creek Abra, street food snacks, and souk haggling. Small group, local guide, and classic views of Deira.

“Highly recommend. Mr Shafi was very informative and nice. Old Dubai has its charm and definitely worth seeing. Information about the culture and religion that I got from the guide, has made me understand and changed my perspective on many things... I'm super grateful about that. Thank you.”

170 reviewsFrom $20.10by Adventure tours

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