Top Dubai Half-day Tours

No trip to Dubai is complete without an exciting trip into the desert. Spend an evening riding quad bikes, sandboarding down the dunes, and riding a camel like a Bedouin during this evening experience. After you’ve worked up your appetite, sit down for a delicious barbecue dinner accompanied by live belly dancing and traditional tanoura shows at an Arabian desert camp.

Take advantage of your morning on a half-day tour of the Arabian Desert with convenient round-trip transport from your Dubai hotel. In addition to navigating, your guide offers a range of activities for all ages, including dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides. The tour features refreshments and a full brunch.

See the desert sunrise from the air on this hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Rise early, travel by air-conditioned minibus to the launch site, and glide over the billowing dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with your pilot. Watch falcons fly up to 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) above Earth in a trained demonstration as the sun rises over the Hajar Mountains. Conclude with a gourmet breakfast back on the ground.

A desert expedition is a Dubai must-do, and this experience is a step up from many similar tours, with a larger camp, more activities, and table service at dinner. Journey into the desert by 4x4, enjoy a dune bash, and visit the Royal Adventure camp for activities, dinner, and entertainment. Ride a camel, go sand boarding, dress in Arabic robes, and more; and enjoy dinner served at your table in a reserved area.

Escape the city for a thrilling desert adventure on this afternoon tour from Dubai. Drive through the Dubai Desert in a 4x4, get your adrenaline pumping as you enjoy quad biking, sandboarding, and camel riding in the dunes, and experience Arabic culture with a delicious dinner and dance show at a traditional desert camp.

Discover the landmarks of Dubai old and new on a half-day guided city tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, get to know modern Dubai, seeing Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab, and meg-tall Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest tower. Plus, delve into historical Dubai with visits to Al Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, and the Gold and Spice Souks, plus an ‘abra’ water taxi ride on Dubai Creek. Hotel, port, and central pickup and drop-off included.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the Dubai Desert on this evening safari. Set out on a thrilling dune-bashing excursion through the dunes, watch the sunset over the desert, then visit a traditional Emirati Bedouin camp. Immerse yourself in local traditions as you enjoy a short camel ride through the desert, smoke a shisha, or receive a henna tattoo. End the night with a delicious BBQ dinner accompanied by Tanura and belly dancing shows.

Experience a desert adventure on this 6-hour safari from Dubai. Traveling by comfortable 4x4, venture to a desert camp and after Arabic coffee and dates, take off on a thrilling quad bike ride across the sands. Enjoy a camel ride, see some sand art, get a henna tattoo, and finish with a starlit barbecue dinner back at the camp. As you feast on delicious Arabic dishes, watch a sequinned belly dancing show and hypnotic ‘tanoura’ performance, with dancers spinning in time to traditional Emirati music. • 6-hour 4x4 desert safari with BBQ dinner and quad ride from Dubai • Arrive at a Bedouin-style camp and be welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates • Feast on a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars as you watch exotic belly dancers • Watch a tanoura folk dance, with whirling dervish-style dancers spinning before you • Admire traditional sand art, watch henna artists at work and get a henna tattoo if you wish

Eager to try camel riding Dubai-style? Then this morning desert experience packs in a Dubai camel ride, plus three other exciting activities. Travel into the desert bright and early in a 4x4 with an expert guide, and arrive at a traditional camel farm. Snap photos of the hump-backed herbivores and any baby camels in the herd, and take a camel ride over the sands. Cap your morning with a thrilling quad bike ride, and then, take to a sandboard to slip, slide, and skid down the dunes.

Experience a host of desert activities in one afternoon and evening on this 5-hour trip from Dubai. After a 4x4 dune bash, spend time at a Bedouin-inspired camp, enjoying pursuits such as sand boarding, camel riding, and quad biking (additional cost), and other entertainments. Your experience includes a barbecue buffet dinner with belly dancing, fire dancing, and whirling ‘tanoura’ shows, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

Gaining insight into Dubai’s history and culture can be tricky in the modern metropolis. Learn about Dubai’s journey from traditional village to global city on a city tour, and discover landmarks including Zabeel Palace, the Spice Souk, and Burj Khalifa with insights provided by a local guide. Explore by foot, boat, and private vehicle for an immersive experience, and save time finding a meeting point with included pickup from your hotel.

See Abu Dhabi's top attractions on this half-day guided tour from Dubai. As the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi features many cultural and historical sights including the popular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an excellent example of Islamic architecture. Also, stop at the Emirates Palace and the Etihad Towers for photos, and drive along Corniche Road.

Spend an unforgettable evening in the Dubai Desert on this evening desert safari. Head to a traditional camp in the heart of the desert, where you can enjoy activities including camel rides and sandboarding, try henna painting and sheesha, and watch the sunset on a thrilling dune-bashing safari. Finish the night with a delicious BBQ buffet dinner, accompanied by seven different live shows, including Tanura, belly dancing, and a fire show.

Fill a morning in Dubai’s desert with sports and pursuits on this half-day activity-based tour. While many desert safaris run in the afternoons and evenings and culminate in dinner under the stars, this breaks the mold with a morning of physical adventure. After a longer-than-standard dune bash, ride a camel, try sandboarding, take off on a quad bike, and watch a falconry display. Sodas and water, plus 4x4 hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the majesty of the UAE’s falcons and desert on this 5-hour tour from Dubai. Visit a desert retreat for a spectacular falconry display and try flying a falcon yourself as you learn about this ancient Bedouin practice. Afterward, take a wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover, or upgrade to a plush Range Rover. Look for rare Arabian oryx, gazelle and other species on route, and finish with snacks and a camel ride. Numbers are limited to 16 for a more personalized experience.

Trade the bustling city of Dubai for the desert during this evening safari. Explore the golden sands on quad bikes, during a dune bashing session, and on a sandboard. Then, head to a desert camp to enjoy more activities, like a camel ride or henna painting, before tucking into a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. Watch a live show of belly and folk dancing before heading back to Dubai.

A pre-dawn start to your early morning adventure means plenty of time to be in the air for the sunrise. Float over the Hajar Mountains and spot the desert animals below. A falconry demonstration completes the incredible aerial experience. Once you land, travel to a private reserve for a sumptuous gourmet breakfast before getting into an open top vintage Land Rover to safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Explore Dubai’s old and newest sights on a half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, travel by air-conditioned minivan between the city’s must-see sights. Admire top Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic Burj Al-Arab and head inside Dubai Museum to trace the city’s history. Lastly, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional ‘abra’ water taxi, and explore the Spice and Gold souks as your guide provides commentary.

Adventure and culture lovers, this tour is for you. After a thrilling dune bashing ride in the desert, arrive at a bustling camp with live music, quad bikes camel rides, belly dancing, sandboarding, henna painting, and much more. Enjoy the activities until dinner (a lavish buffet with vegetarian options) is served. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai or Sahara Center is included.

Short on time in Dubai or just fancy ticking through the city’s highlights? If so, this half-day tour is perfect. Ride an ‘abra’ boat on Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and admire the Atlantis, the Palm and Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Zoom across the sands on a quad bike and enjoy a barbecue dinner on this afternoon trip from Dubai. Travel into the desert by 4x4, board a quad bike and take an adrenalin-racing ride. Bump over rugged terrain, zip over dunes and stop to shoot photos of a radiant desert sunset. Then, after a camel ride, head for a beautiful, torchlit desert camp. Here, enjoy some traditional desert activities, and savor a delicious barbecue dinner as you watch glittering belly dancers and ‘tanoura’ artists whirl across the sands.

Discover the natural riches of the UAE desert on this 5-hour conservation expedition from Dubai. Board an air-conditioned Range Rover with a safari driver-guide, and explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a natural sanctuary that helps protect the country’s ecosystem. During your drive, look for rare Arabian oryx, desert monitors, gazelles and native plants as your guide shares facts about desert, its animals and traditional Bedouin customs. Finish with delicious light snacks at the upscale Al Maha Desert Resort as you soak in the serene surrounding desert and dunes.

Combine three adventure-filled desert activities on one special safari tour. Beat the heat with a pre-dawn pickup from your Dubai hotel, and get off-road access to untrodden corners of the desert in a 4WD Land Cruiser. As you gain speed, you’ll power across sky-high sand dunes with a round of dune bashing, followed by sand boarding and camel riding. Tours also include refreshments and a falcon show.