UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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The 15 most popular historical tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
Dubai evening heritage safari in a vintage 1980s G-Class. Al Marmoom wildlife, gahwa coffee, falcons, Bedouin dinner, stargazing.
“Our guide Muhammad was caring and helpful. Seeing the nature preserve, flora and fauna, was awesome. The bbq dinner was incredible - lamb, chicken, Bedouin salads and so many side dishes.”
A one-day Abu Dhabi trip from Dubai packing Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace, Heritage Village, and Corniche views for $75.
“Mohamad our driver was a nice and friendly person and patient we feel very comfortable with him the whole trip”
Ride camels in Dubai’s conservation reserve, watch falconry at sunset, get henna, and enjoy a 4-course Bedouin-style Emirati dinner.
“The experience is good. However, a few things to consider: turn up the volume of the guide’s speaker during the falcon show, since there were so many people and we could barely hear; and we were not able to buy only the good pictures thRead more”
Vintage Land Rover safari in Dubai’s conservation reserve with falconry, Bedouin dinner, henna, shisha, and guided stargazing.
“It was a fantastic day trip. Our guide Maher was incredible.”
Four-hour Dubai historic highlights: abra across the Creek, spice and Gold Souks, mosque visit, and icon drive-bys from Palm to Burj Khalifa.
“The trip was fantastic value for money and the guide was excellent and VERY knowledgable! Me and my friend were so happy that we did this trip and have come away from it with a lot of knowledge. Excellent price for Dubai!”
Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers views, Qasr Al Watan entry, and lunch at Al Khayma.
“The locations were unbelievably beautiful truly breathtaking beyond my expectations. The tour ran on time with efficiently yet seamless from my perspective.”
5-hour Dubai Heritage & Burj Khalifa tour: Creek crossings, Jumeirah Mosque, souks, Dubai Mall, and 124th-floor skyline views for $116.
“It was a great experience. The tour guide was friendly and helpful. I suggest that bottled water be shared to tourists on the bus as it gets really hot in Dubai”
Heritage safari in Al Marmoom Oasis: vintage G-Class dunes, camel caravan, Bedouin village dinner, falcons, and telescope stargazing.
“The best day with the best guide! Memories for a lifetime!!! Thank you Saeed”
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve safari with falconry, vintage Land Rover trails, sunset camels, and a 4-course Arabic dinner.
“Unbelievable experience. Me and my teen learned so much about Dubai's history, heritage, culture and customs. I highly recommend the tour. I recommend to do this trip as late as possible. 4:30 pickup.”
A 7-hour Dubai Fossil Rocks desert safari with dune bashing, sand boarding, camel ride, henna and shows, then BBQ dinner at sunset.
“Must do activity in Dubai, the tour guide provided excellent service, our family love it, highly recommended.”
A 6-hour 4x4 desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, henna, live shows, and a BBQ buffet in a Heritage camp.
“Be patient and enjoy the view and activities. Try to taste different foods much as possible and let your driver do the negotiations for you to settle you are comfort”
A 4-hour Sharjah culture tour from Dubai with King Faisal Mosque, Fort Al Hisn, Islamic Museum, and souk shopping for $41.
“We really enjoyed this Sharjah city tour and it was our first time experiencing it, I really enjoyed going to the museum and the souk village, Our tour guide was very friendly and would recommend this trip for anyone was to explore and learn more about the history of Dubai and experience the culture.”
Half-day Abu Dhabi tour with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market, and Founder’s Memorial, plus hotel pickup and free entry.
“It was great to discover the grand mosque and other places with Lateef. Very kind guy who explains details and tell stories that help better understand the culture here... the transportation was comfortable with good A/C.”
5-hour Abu Dhabi loop: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and Heritage Village, with hotel pickup, entry tickets and Corniche skyline views.
“The guide was very knowledgeable, accommodating and welcoming.”
Walk Old Dubai with creek Abra, street food snacks, and souk haggling. Small group, local guide, and classic views of Deira.
“Hesham was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable and caring - it was extremely hot and he made sure everyone was coping with the heat - told us about his culture in an interesting way and showed us some great spots on our tour plus some good advice for when we had finished the…”
