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Best Tours & activities in Dubai (2026)

Guided experiences are one of the easiest ways to see Dubai beyond its malls and towers. The desert is the most popular escape: Platinum Heritage runs conservation-led safaris in vintage Land Rovers with falconry and a Bedouin-style camp, while Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, offers evening and morning safaris, camel rides, dune buggies and overnight camping. For a quieter view of the dunes, Hero Balloon Flights has flown sunrise balloons over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve since 2005, between October and May.

In the city, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Al Fahidi runs Jumeirah Mosque visits and Emirati cultural meals where hosts answer questions about local life, and Big Bus Tours Dubai links more than 20 stops on its hop-on, hop-off routes. Desert trips are most comfortable from October to April, and morning departures avoid the worst of the summer heat. Ask about pick-up arrangements and cancellation terms when you book, and tell operators about back problems, pregnancy or young children before any dune driving. Combining a cultural meal, a desert trip and a creek abra ride gives a balanced first visit.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Dubai

  1. Hero Balloon Flights Dubai Hot-air balloon flights, Motor CityDubai's long-running hot-air balloon operator, formerly Balloon Adventures Dubai, flying at sunrise over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve since 2005.
  2. Platinum Heritage Heritage desert safaris, Motor CityA Dubai safari operator, part of Hero Experiences Group, offering heritage-focused and luxury desert safaris that support conservation initiatives.
  3. Arabian Adventures Desert safaris and city toursA long-established Dubai tour company and member of the Emirates Group, offering desert safaris, camel rides, overnight stargazing and discounted attraction passes.

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3. Arabian Adventures

Desert safaris and city toursDubai

A long-established Dubai tour company and member of the Emirates Group, offering desert safaris, camel rides, overnight stargazing and discounted attraction passes.

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