UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The best of the UAE.
The 15 most popular things to do in the UAE. Desert safaris, the view from the Burj Khalifa, dhow dinner cruises and Abu Dhabi day trips, all in one list.
Burj Khalifa Levels 124 and 125: 360 views, telescopes, optional café and souvenir, plus tips to beat crowds.
“A must do, very well organised with direct access from the Dubai Mall. Incredible views across Dubai”
Dubai desert safari with Red Dunes dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, plus optional quad biking and Al Khayma camp BBQ.
“We went on this trip on 22.02.2026. The weather was amazing. We booked a 7-hour tour from 14:30 - I recommend it for the sunset view. Our guide Babar picked us up at the hotel. An amazing guy who entertained us all day with his humor and practical knowledge. If you bought a tour with…”
4-hour Lahbab desert safari from Dubai with 4x4 dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and optional quad biking for about $29 pp.
“Hafiz best driver very very friendly and always happy ! was a pleasure for us The day was great and the whole family loves Hafiz”
Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, optional quad bike, and a BBQ dinner with shows under the stars.
“Sheby is a great driver and guide. He made us feel safe and comfortable and ensured that everyone has a nice time. He pays attention to every detail. Our quad tour was a lot of fun! For me personally driving in the desert was the most exciting experience and took beautiful photos. The camel riding…”
Dubai premium desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, and Al Khayma camp. Three buffets, live BBQ, shows, and telescope stargazing.
“It was an amazing experience for our couple, everything went great, big thanks to our guide Usman, very helpful and kind person, nice to meet you and hope to see you again🌸”
Dubai to Abu Dhabi in one day: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers 360 views, Louvre photo stop, and Qasr Al Watan, with hotel pickup.
“Mahmoud ir is a fantastic guide and it was a wonderful day.”
Burj Khalifa Sky Levels 148, 124 & 125 fast-track ticket with lounge snacks, express elevators, and Dubai Fountain views from above.
“Loved the experience, BUT chaotic to enter the experience, easy tick pickup but the description suggests you get collected by a person to enter , YOU DONT. You go in by yourself THEN find the guide GET FAST TRACK, the queue was awful for regular track and I mean awful GO HIGH the 148 if…”
Jet ski past Burj Al Arab from Umm Suqeim Marina, get captain photos and videos, then cool down with ice cream at Lumiere Café.
“Thank you Soaibchamindu for the jetski tour and the beautiful pictures”
Feel the thrill of a 60-minute ATV on Dubai’s red dunes, then unwind at Al Khayma 5-star camp with BBQ, shows, camels, and stargazing.
“Our family (my parents, two brothers, and I) had a really enjoyable desert safari, made even better by our guide and driver for the day, Imran Khan. He was friendly, informative, and made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. The itinerary was well-organised and full of activities. We had…”
Dubai Marina luxury yacht tour with breakfast or BBQ, air-conditioned lounge and free WiFi, with views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab.
“It would be better if they communicate the days in advance where the weather is too bad to go around the palm but when we did go it was a great trip and the staff were fantastic”
Skip-the-line ticket to Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Walk 50 years ahead through AI, climate, health, space, and smart cities in 1.5 hours.
“This ticket is a must-have. An incredible immersive experience beyond your imagination. Lots of fun transporting yourself into the future, lots to see and do. Just standing on the open roof viewing platform is worth the cost of entry. A must do in Dubai!!!”
Dubai desert safari with red-dune 4x4 driving, sandboarding, camel ride, optional quad biking, and BBQ dinner with Tanoura show.
“It was a wonderfully spent day, with a great price-to-quality ratio :)”
Half-day Dubai desert safari with 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, falcons, camel rides, plus optional quad or dune buggy.
“Jaseem badusha was amazing. Great guide and driver! Highly recommend the buggys!”
Dubai desert safari with Red Dunes dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and optional self-drive quad biking, with hotel pickup and camp BBQ.
“Farooq ( the guide ) was very hjelpsom. A good and fun driver in desert safari”
Dubai luxury yacht tour from Dubai Harbour with BBQ option, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab views, soft drinks, and GPS virtual guide.
“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”
