Get to know the Emirates! We have selected the best excursions from Dubai. We provide descriptions and prices for excursions in 2021. Find out about the most interesting travel programs.
Exchange rate: 1 UAE dirham (AED) ≈ 19 RUB.
Six emirates
Traveling to several emirates is considered by tourists to be one of the best excursions in Dubai in 2021. During a 12-hour trip, you will visit Arab cities, see famous architectural monuments, swim in the ocean, and have a pleasant time in the mountains and red sands.
Price... The tour costs $ 80, for children - $ 64.
Reviews of tourists... Vacationers like that in one trip they can see different natural areas, visit memorable places, get acquainted with the unique Islamic culture and history of the UAE. The bus stops at the Koran monument and at the carpet market, where they sell interesting souvenirs. Buffet lunch takes place on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Desert safari
A desert excursion in Dubai is a great option if you are tired of the city and want to be outdoors. The popular safari runs daily from 15:30 to 21:00. This time is quite enough to visit the Bedouin settlements, taste their treats and ride camels. The trip is very colorful. It includes an Arabian-style dinner and photography among the sand dunes.
Price... For an adult - $ 43, for children - $ 35.
Reviews of tourists... Almost everyone likes the excursion, people speak especially well about the skill and sociability of the SUV driver. As a downside, some note that the dinner was rather modest.
Fabulous Abu Dhabi
Twice a week - on Mondays and Thursdays - there is an excursion to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. During it, you will see how oil is produced in the country, stop by the Heritage Village and Ferrari World amusement park, see giant statues in Al Ittihad Square and two unique skyscrapers Capital Gate and Aldar HQ. Tourists stop by one of the six largest operating Muslim temples in the world - the most beautiful Sheikh Zayed Mosque. It is noteworthy that people of other faiths are also allowed there.
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Excursion prices... For adults - $ 60, for children 4-11 years old - $ 50. Children under 4 years old participate free of charge. A trip by car is more expensive - $ 250 for the entire excursion, but up to four people can go.
Reviews of tourists... The excursion is carried out on a comfortable air-conditioned bus, which is convenient for traveling in any heat. A trip of 12 hours is easy to carry.
Alternative excursions: Abu Dhabi + Royal Palace or a trip to Ferrari World.
Fountain Show & Dubai Sightseeing Tour
This is one of the most popular and best sightseeing tours in Dubai. It takes place every afternoon and lasts 5 hours. Tourists are especially impressed by the view of the sights of the resort from the water. See the world's tallest tower Burj Khalifa and the giant Dubai Mall, visit the "Dubai Venice" and ride a traditional Arab boat on the Dubai Marina. At the end of the program, you will see the famous show of fountains that hit 150 meters high and are illuminated by six thousand floodlights.
Price... Adults - $ 35, children - $ 25.
Alternative excursion: Boat cruise + fountain show.
Night crab hunting
Tourists are taken to Umm al-Qaiwain, a city on the shores of the Persian Gulf, which is considered one of the main fishing centers in the country. You will see the monuments of architecture, the old city wall and the seaport, admire the night sea, take part in crab fishing with lanterns and you can cook a delicious dinner.
Prices: adults - $ 90, children - $ 55.
Reviews of tourists... The unusual excursion from Dubai is popular with adventure lovers and lovers of tender crab meat, but some did not like the shoes given out for fishing.
Boat trip around Palm Island
The yacht excursion lasts two hours and begins on the Dubai Marina, lined with luxury hotels and private residences. Tourists skirted the artificial archipelago of the Island of Palm and swim up to the huge "sail" Burj al-Arab. The luxury hotel has 60 floors and a height of 321 meters. You will also visit the Mir archipelago in Dubai, see its 30 artificial islands and swim in the Persian Gulf. Find out about Dubai's best beachfront hotels.
Price: $ 300 for a tour for a group of up to 6 people.
Reviews of tourists... It is convenient that the participants of the excursion are accommodated in separate cabins, where there is a toilet and shower.
Dinner on a fishing boat in Dubai Marina
The evening buffet tour runs from 19:00 to 23:00. You will cruise on a wooden ship doe in the fashionable area of Dubai Marina, listen to live music and admire traditional Arabic dance tanura.
Price... For adults - $ 50, for children - $ 30. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the price.
Reviews of tourists... Almost all vacationers are satisfied with the boat trip and the quality of food.
Al Ain Oasis City
If you have never been to a desert oasis, it is worth taking a trip to Al Ain - a green city where wealthy sheikhs go to rest from the glass and concrete of modern metropolises. An excursion from Dubai in Russian is conducted twice a week - on Thursdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 19:00. Tourists are shown the palace-museum of the first president of the UAE and the largest zoo in the Middle East. You will swim in hot springs with a water temperature of 55-60 ° C and visit the observation deck on Mount Jebel Hafeet, which is located at an altitude of 1000 m.
Price... The tour costs 293 AED for an adult and 184 AED for a child.
Reviews of tourists... The trip is interesting for everyone who wants to learn more about the history of the UAE and visit the small homeland of Sheikh Zayed.
Musandam - Arab fjords
The tour from Dubai begins with a bus journey to the port city of Dibba. It takes about 5-6 hours to ride on a traditional wooden dhow boat in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean. From the water you can see the picturesque rocky fjords, caves and grottoes of the peninsula Musandam... While sailing, take a dip in the clear sea, dive with fins and a mask, and dine on board the ship.
Price excursions from Dubai in 2021 for adults - 367 AED, and for children - 220 AED.
Reviews of tourists... An excursion to the coast of the Indian Ocean passes through the territory of the neighboring state - Oman. Don't forget to bring your passport to cross the border!
Useful Tips
Sightseeing excursions Dubai tours are suitable for those who have come to the UAE for the first time and are not yet familiar with the city. If you speak English and are friends with maps, then you can safely walk around the city on your own. Moreover, it is not difficult to get to any part of Dubai by taxi.
There is no point in buying excursions to the Burj Khalifa or Dubai water parks. These popular places are cheaper and easier to visit without a tourist group. Find out how to inexpensively climb the Burj Khalifa.
Before buying a tour, ask the seller how long it takes to get to the attractions and back. For example, on the Six Emirates Tour, the bus ride takes over 4 hours. For many adults and even more so for children, this is exhausting.
If you plan to take more than one excursion, but several, ask for a discount... Usually the seller agrees to throw off $ 5 for the second tour and $ 10 for the third.
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