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1. Hero Balloon Flights Dubai

Hot-air balloon flightsMotor City

Dubai's long-running hot-air balloon operator, formerly Balloon Adventures Dubai, flying at sunrise over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve since 2005.

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2. Platinum Heritage

Heritage desert safarisDubai

A Dubai safari operator, part of Hero Experiences Group, offering heritage-focused and luxury desert safaris that support conservation initiatives.

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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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4. Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Cultural tours and mealsAl Fahidi

A cultural centre in Al Fahidi running Jumeirah Mosque visits, heritage tours and Emirati meals where local hosts answer visitors' questions about UAE life.

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5. Big Bus Tours Dubai

Hop-on hop-off bus tourDubai

An open-top hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus service linking more than 20 Dubai stops, from Burj Khalifa and the souks to Palm Jumeirah and the Marina.

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