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The 15 Sharpest Full-Day Tours in the Middle East

171 tours  ·  from $28

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest of the week.

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day - The Dubai pickup and drive to Abu Dhabi
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

1.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a guide and exploring Louvre Abu Dhabi on your own for two hours. Guides such as Mina, Ismail, Abdul, and Jahan have been praised for clear cultural commentary and friendly help with photos. Lunch is a short break, not an included meal.

“It was amazing our guide was so kind and always so helpfull , recomended 100%”

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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: allow time for the details
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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

2.Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,277 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Khalil, Ghulum, Zahir, or Adnan, stopping at the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, dates market, and Ferrari World. Expect a packed day, brief visits, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, and lunch at your own expense.

“It was great !! Sajid was out guide, we had so much fun at the dune bashing, he helped us take good photos and videos with the sunset at the desert. Food was good, and the shows, specially the fire one.”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - Dubai pickup and the road to Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

3.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of 15 or fewer, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide. The two-hour Grand Mosque visit is the main event, while Heritage Village, the Corniche, Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan, Miraj Islamic Art Centre, and the dates market fill out a busy nine-hour day.

“The tour is very comfortable and the tour guide is very nice and friendly. I recommend this tour a 100 percent.”

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From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour - Crossing the river and entering Wadi Shab
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From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

4.Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,862 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $40

From Muscat, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi Shab, cross the river by boat, and hike about 40 minutes to blue pools and a cave waterfall. Guides such as Mahmoud, Omar, Jamal, and Abdulrahman lead the group, help with the rocky route, and manage the swimming. Lunch, Omani tea, and Bimmah Sinkhole round out the day.

“Good. Nice scenaries, something worth to be experienced. The guide was friendly and helpful.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The ride through the Judean Desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

5.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,496 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea by air-conditioned coach. A guide such as Udi, Yuval, Avi, or Omri brings the Roman-era fortress to life, while the cable car saves your legs. You also get time for Dead Sea mud and floating, plus a roadside view of the Qumran caves.

“I had the great privilage to travel with Avishay Levy, who was extremely knowledgeable, the experience was unbeliveble. Uncovering the secrets of Masada and it's history, Viewing the sights of Jerusalem and making pleanty of time to Enjoy a bath at the dead sea. Our guide went above and beyond to help, make sure we understand everything and help with all through the day. I highly recommend the trip and him.”

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Dubai: 2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai - Getting inside through the Mall of the Emirates
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Dubai: 2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai

6.2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,202 reviews · from $68

Escape Dubai’s heat at Ski Dubai, where you can ski or snowboard on five indoor runs, including a black run and a 400-meter slope. Your pass includes winter clothing, boots, skis or a snowboard, poles, and a locker. Bring your own gloves and an extra layer, especially for a two-hour visit.

“This ski slope is amazing my son enjoyed it so much, will definitely go again highly recommend”

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Dubai Full Day Tour with Entry Ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top - Al Bastakiya and the story behind the towers
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Dubai Full Day Tour with Entry Ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top

7.Dubai Full Day Tour with Entry Ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,018 reviews · from $143

Spend about nine hours touring Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle, from Al Bastakiya and Dubai Creek to Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and the Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor observatory. Hotel pickup, an abra ride, Palm monorail, multilingual audio, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides have included Ali, Dhai, Wael Ali, Ahmed, and Razwan.

“Make sure you get a good guide, our guide was rude and not very helpful at all I cannot recommend this trip at all, hard sell by vendors that they take you to”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Pickup from Dubai and the long road south
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

8.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Ferrari World, and Marina Mall. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned praise, but schedules can feel rushed and some stops are brief.

“Great tour a few too many stops in my opinion but well worth it once you get to the Mosque”

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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire - Why the private car can save your day
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Dubai: Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

9.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours

Book a private Dubai car and driver for 5 to 10 hours, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and room for up to six people. Your English-speaking driver can wait while you visit attractions and adjust the route during the day. Drivers such as Vicky Ali, Yasir, Umair, and Mannan have been praised for clear communication and helpful local tips, though this is not a guided tour by default.

“Our driver provided clear communication before and during the trip. Very willing to please and was very obliging. We were able to visit venues and he was happy to wait and arrange a pick up.”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The early ride through the Judean Desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

10.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 815 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend 10 hours with a guide such as Daniel, Dorit, or Udi traveling from Jerusalem to Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea. Ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, see desert views and the Dead Sea Scrolls caves, then float in mineral-rich water and try natural mud. Transport, entry fees, and pickup are included.

“It was a wonderful day filled with a lot of solid information. A bang for your buck with your guide, Dorit!!!!”

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From Abu Dhabi: Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Dubai Marina and the first taste of the new city
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From Abu Dhabi: Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

11.Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 765 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Manuela, Arshad, or Johny. See the Burj Khalifa from outside, photograph the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, ride an abra across Dubai Creek, and browse the Gold and Spice Souks. Lunch and entry tickets are not included.

“The Dubai tour was fantastic! Everything was explained so clearly, making the experience both fun and informative. The guide shared great insights about the city’s history, culture, and modern attractions in an easy-to-understand way. It was the perfect balance between sightseeing and learning, and I left with a much deeper appreciation for Dubai. Highly recommended!”

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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour - Heritage Village adds the traditional side of the day
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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour

12.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, mosque entry, and bottled water. See the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Dates Market, and Ferrari World from outside. Guides such as Akbar and Tahir are praised for friendly service, but the schedule is brisk.

“Our shared Abu Dhabi city tour was a fantastic way to see the highlights in one day. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was breathtaking, and even in a group setting, our guide, Akbar, managed to give insightful commentary. We also enjoyeRead more”

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From Amman: Petra and Wadi rum Full day Tour - Four hours inside Petra
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From Amman: Petra and Wadi rum Full day Tour

13.Petra and Wadi rum Full day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $99

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Allow four hours at Petra, then enjoy a two-hour pickup-truck safari among Wadi Rum’s red dunes and rock formations. Entry tickets and a Petra guide cost extra, so plan your budget before booking.

“Hassan is a wonderful driver that went out of his way to show us unique Jordan structures along they way to the Petra. He is very friendly, knowledgeable, and is very well spoken.”

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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the main event
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Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai

14.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $83

Travel from your Dubai hotel to Abu Dhabi for a guided day of major sights. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, stop at Emirates Palace, pass the Corniche, browse dates and sweets, and photograph Ferrari World. The tour runs about nine hours, includes transport and a guide, but not lunch or theme-park admission.

“Great experience. Enough time to enjoy each place we visited. Our tour guide Bilal was very knowledgeable and shared good information with us during the entire tour.”

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Full Day Safari Grand Adventures with Dune Bash on 4X4 in Dubai - Getting from Dubai to the desert by 4x4
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Full Day Safari Grand Adventures with Dune Bash on 4X4 in Dubai

15.Full Day Safari Grand Adventures with Dune Bash on 4X4 in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · from $29

Spend about seven hours on a Dubai desert safari with 4x4 dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photo stops, henna, dinner, belly dancing, fire shows, and acrobatics. Pickup is offered, groups can reach 24 people, and quad bikes or buggies cost extra.

“We wouldn't recommend this tour. The pick up time was around 3 pm from our hotel..bit noone came by. The number provided in the viator ticket was not active. Then after searching the number online we reached to a representative. They had no clue about the tour. SaiRead more”

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