Things to do in Dubai
From a dawn desert safari to an afternoon up the Burj Khalifa and a dhow dinner cruise on the Marina, Dubai and the emirates have more to offer than most visitors realize
Top experiences in Dubai
The most-loved activities by Dubai Escape readers — instant booking, free cancellation on most tours.
Dubai: evening red dunes desert safari with buffet dinner
Dubai: Burj Khalifa levels 124 & 125 entry ticket + options
- Free cancellation
Dubai: Marina luxury dhow dinner cruise
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque guided tour
Dubai: Aquaventure World waterpark day pass at Atlantis
- Free cancellation
Dubai: sightseeing helicopter ride from The Palm
- Free cancellation
Dubai: Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour & optional dhow cruise
Dubai: Museum of the Future admission ticket
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Desert safari
Evening and morning dune drives, camel rides, sandboarding and overnight Bedouin camps
12 guides
Iconic landmarks
Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Ain Dubai and The View at the Palm
18 guides
Theme parks & family
Aquaventure, Wild Wadi, IMG Worlds, Motiongate, Legoland, Ski Dubai and aquariums
16 guides
Water & cruises
Marina and Creek dhow cruises, yacht charters, jet ski, diving and free beaches
11 guides
Culture & heritage
Al Fahidi, the Gold and Spice souks, abra creek crossings and Jumeirah Mosque
14 guides
Adventure & thrills
Skydiving over the Palm, the Jebel Jais zipline, hot-air balloons and Hatta adventures
10 guides
City tours
Hop-on hop-off buses, private guides, old-vs-new routes and layover sightseeing
8 guides
Day trips
Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Hatta, Al Ain and Fujairah
16 guides