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The 15 Best Tours in the Middle East

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Eight countries, a short flight between any two of them, and one holiday to fit it in. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options - Level 124 and the open-air view
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options

1.Burj Khalifa Levels 124 & 125 Entry Ticket + Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43Our pick

Ride the Burj Khalifa’s high-speed elevator to Levels 124 and 125 for 360-degree views of Dubai, the Gulf, and desert. Step onto the open-air terrace, use viewing telescopes, study the tower’s engineering, and add a café treat, souvenir, or Dubai Aquarium entry. Sunrise brings lighter crowds, while late afternoon combines daylight, sunset, and city lights.

“a lot of waiting around,but enjoyable.fantastic views of the sunrise.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp - Dune bashing across the Red Dunes
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

2.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68,962 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $32

Join OceanAir Travels for a 4 to 7-hour Dubai desert safari with hotel pickup, red-dune dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and optional quad biking. Choose the longer afternoon tour for sunset, Al Khayma Camp, falcons, henna, BBQ dinner, and live shows. Guides such as Farman, Shan, Adeel, and Babar are praised for friendly service and good photography.

“Amazing! Vicky was such a good host, he was patient and kind and made sure we were comfortable, he took the best pictures! Can’t wait to do an evening safari now! PS. WEAR CLOSED SHOES”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding - First look at the 45-minute camel stop
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

3.Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43,505 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Leave Dubai for the red dunes of Lahbab on a four-hour safari with hotel pickup, 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and sunset photo stops. Add a self-drive quad bike session for more speed. Guides such as Yaqoob, Aziz, Hassan, and Raziq are praised for clear communication, safe driving, and helpful photos.

“Hassan was our PERFECT guide and made this wonderful experience unforgettable”

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Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner - A practical stop before the dunes
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Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

4.Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33,424 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Spend seven hours beyond Dubai with hotel pickup, red dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, and a BBQ camp dinner. Add quad biking for more speed. Guides such as Aftab, Raziq, Farooq, and Choudhry Munawar are praised for safe driving, photos, and friendly care. Pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Dubai cruise terminals.

“Totally worth it, arshad is a great tour leader, he was always helpful for us. We had such a great day with him”

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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner - A practical stop before the sand
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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

5.Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32,185 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $29

Escape Dubai with hotel pickup, a 4WD red-dune ride, sandboarding, a short camel trip, and an optional 30-minute quad-bike session. The seven-hour choice adds Arabic coffee, dates, henna, dress-up photos, BBQ dinner, Tanura, fire, and dance shows. Guides such as Arif, Kashif, Sajid, and Farooq are praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“Khaled was a very intelectuall guide, we could ask him everything he is superinformed and very nice. I could not imagine a better tourguide, really really”

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Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets - The drive toward Lahbab
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Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

6.Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30,335 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking safari guide such as Zahid, Arslan, or Azam, racing across Lahbab’s red dunes, sandboarding, riding camels, and eating Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian food at Al Khayma Camp. Evening departures add fire shows and telescope stargazing. Pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports.

“It was a great day tour. Thanks to our guide Taymour who made the day smooth and well planned. He was helpful and professional, not only did his part of job but also considered everyone’s need during the tour. Thank you Taymour, you are great! We wish you and your family all the best!”

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket - Begin at Dubai Mall, not at the tower entrance
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket

7.Burj Khalifa Sky Level 148, 124, & 125 Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23,827 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $122

Start at Dubai Mall’s At the Top counter, then join an English-speaking host for a fast lift ride to Level 148, the world’s highest observation deck. Enjoy coffee, juice, dates, and snacks in the Sky Lounge before visiting Levels 124 and 125, with city views, telescopes, interactive displays, and access to the Burj Khalifa construction exhibition.

“Spectacular views, great welcome, explanation on the construction & very nice lounge experience”

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Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket - The View Exhibition puts the island in context
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Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

8.The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,529 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Visit The View at The Palm for 360-degree views from level 52, with access to The View Exhibition about Palm Jumeirah’s creation. Standard tickets cover the main deck. Fast-track reduces queue time, while VIP access adds level 54, a guided visit, lounge access, and one drink.

“Absolutely EPIC desert safari experience! The dune bashing was next-level fun,fast, thrilling, and nonstop adrenaline. Dune boarding was a blast and way harder (and funnier) than it looks! Huge shoutout to our guide Kismat, an incredible driver who knew exactly how to make the ride exciting while keeping everything smooth and safe. Camel riding in the desert was the perfect chill moment and a great way to soak in the views. This was one of the highlights of our Dubai trip. 100% recommend, don’t miss it!”

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Dubai: Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream - The safety briefing and first minutes on the water
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Dubai: Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream

9.Jetski to Burj Arab-Atlantis w Pic, Video & Icecream

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22,260 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Share a jet ski for two and ride from Umm Suqeim toward Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab with a certified captain. You receive safety gear, water, photos, and video, then walk about 50 steps to Lumiere Café for included ice cream or pizza, depending on your booking.

“Awesome experience for the family! Rashid was brilliant and very patient with my slow speed !”

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

10.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Top rated

Spend about six hours in the Lahbab desert with hotel pickup, a guided 60-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, camels, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, and a large BBQ buffet at Al Khayma Camp. Evening departures add a fire show and stargazing. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Imran Khan are known for attentive service.

“We loved the whole tour!! Anas picked us up on time and gave us an overview on the way. He guided us throughout the whole ATV session and took our pics. He was very accomodating and helpful!”

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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai from the sea
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

11.Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Best value

Cruise from Dubai Marina past Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab on a shared 65-foot yacht. Choose a morning breakfast sailing or a longer sunset cruise with BBQ food. You get an English guide, captain, soft drinks, WiFi, air-conditioned seating, and access to an open upper deck.

“Food and experience were the best, we decided to go for this experience after being abandoned by the driver of an Abu Dhabi tour. Had a great time, seen the amazing Marina at night in great company and with plenty of food and drinks.”

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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket - Starting with space travel and the feeling of motion
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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

12.Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21,464 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46

Travel 50 years ahead at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Your timed entry leads through space travel, health, climate, robotics, AI, smart cities, and human augmentation. Plan on at least 1.5 hours, arrive early for a quieter start, and consider skip-the-line entry if your schedule is tight. Children under 4 enter free with age verification.

“All the floor detailing are apt to expectations of the future. May be we can add a video / film to show reality vs dream which was from when this place was built”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options - What the dune bashing is really like
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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

13.Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20,485 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

This 4 to 7-hour safari takes you from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Al Lahbab’s red dunes for dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, and optional quad biking. The longer trip adds an Al Aweer camp with Arabic coffee, BBQ, henna, falcon photos, shisha, and Tanoura, belly dance, and fire shows. Guides such as Naseem, Mehdi, and Shaukat are praised for safe driving and helpful photos.

“Shahzad was amazing. He came over 30 minutes early to pick us up. I would like to give him 6 stars.”

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Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy - The Welcome Tent and Your First Desert Break
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Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy

14.Half-Day Desert Safari, Camel Ride, ATV & Dune Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19,221 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Spend four hours exploring Dubai’s Lahbab Red Dunes with hotel pickup, a licensed English-speaking guide, dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, and refreshments in an air-conditioned tent. Quad biking and dune buggies are optional self-drive upgrades. Guides such as Farman, Farooq, and Nadeem are praised for safe driving and helpful photo stops.

“Farooq was a truly fantastic guide. He gave us a good explanation of what to expect right from the moment we were picked up from our hotel. It was a fun drive to the desert with great music and excellent on-site guidance. His chef was also kind enough to arrange an upgrade without us even asking. We had a truly fantastic afternoon. It more than met our expectations. The waiting area is covered with fans, there are good restrooms, and everyone is friendly.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike - What the 4x4 dune ride is really like
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Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

15.Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17,223 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Leave Dubai by 4x4 for Red Dunes dune bashing, sandboarding and a short camel ride. Add the 30-minute self-drive quad bike option for more action. Guides such as Akbar, Arif, Basit and Ibrahim are praised for careful driving, useful photo stops and attentive service. The longer option ends with a BBQ and traditional dance show.

“Niaz is the best driver. We love this trip because of him :)”

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