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15 VIP & Luxury Tours in the Middle East to Book Before You Land

112 tours  ·  from $15

Prices here swing by a factor of ten for what looks like the same day out. These 15 vip & luxury tours are the ones that hold up once you read the inclusions, with what each costs and where it starts from.

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

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

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

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 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

2.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: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Starting at Dubai Harbour Yacht Club
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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

3.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Cruise from Dubai Harbour aboard a clean luxury yacht with a captain, crew, music, drinks, and GPS-triggered commentary. Choose a one-hour Marina route or a two- or three-hour trip with BBQ food, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Bluewaters Island, and JBR views. Evening departures show Dubai lit up, while English-speaking crew members help with photos and boarding.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

4.Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,388 reviews · from $75Top rated

Spend about seven hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, shows, and evening stargazing. Pickup is included, groups are limited to six in the vehicle, and quad biking costs extra. Drivers such as Rashid Mir, Abid Wahid, and Sunil are praised for their care and desert driving.

“This is a must do, when in Dubai. Our driver Yusir, was informative and funny. The dune buggy was great, a bucket list tick. Then 4WD dune bashing in the open desert. Then sandboarding and photo shot. Camel rides, sunset photos, amazing 5*bbq, the food was so good. Then dancers and music before being taken back to our accommodation. I will definitely do this again.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike - The quad bike choice needs a clear-eyed look
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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

5.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

You’ll cross the red dunes of Al Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a guide such as Younas, Rizwan, Zain, or Babar. Choose a 4-hour safari or a 7-hour option with camel rides, henna, Arabic coffee, BBQ dinner, private VIP seating, and live shows. Quad biking is optional and self-driven.

“Extremely fun activity, good source of adrenaline! Shout out to our driver and guide Babar for showing us what a good time can be outside of the city!”

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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows - Why Lahbab is the main event
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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

6.Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,931 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Leave Dubai or Sharjah for Lahbab’s high red dunes in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Expect 30 to 35 minutes of dune bashing, a brief camel ride, falcon photos, sandboarding, Arabic coffee, henna, an international BBQ buffet, and five shows. Guides such as Nasir, Tahir, Mohsin Pathan, Atif, and Shoaib are frequently assigned.

“Tahir is the best!!!!! Aber make the vest pictures!”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - The yacht, seating, and onboard comfort
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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

7.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Set sail from Dubai Harbour for a 1.5 to 2-hour sunset yacht cruise with a professional crew, BBQ meal, soft drinks, music, and open-air views. You will pass Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, and either Atlantis or Burj Al Arab. Hosts such as Chill and Brian help with photos and keep the mood relaxed.

“Chill, our host, was great and it was a very relaxed trip. Loads of great views of the city and fab food.”

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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

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

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

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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Exclusive 1HR Jet Ski Tour- Burj al Arab & Atlantis - Crossing toward Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina
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Exclusive 1HR Jet Ski Tour- Burj al Arab & Atlantis

9.Exclusive 1HR Jet Ski Tour- Burj al Arab & Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,844 reviews · from $172

Join Popeye Jetski Rental at Fishing Harbour in Jumeirah for a one-hour guided ride past Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, The World Islands, and Burj Al Arab. Equipment, showers, and photos are provided. The pace can vary by group, so cautious beginners may not reach every landmark.

“Fun guides and experience! Great way to see the skyline and see the new Atlantis the guides take videos and photos for you so you can relax”

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access - The fast elevator ride to levels 152 to 154
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

10.Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,663 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Head to The Lounge on Burj Khalifa levels 152 to 154 for fast-track entry, a house drink or bubbly, canapés, tea, coffee, and Dubai views from the highest public terrace. Allow about two hours, arrive early at The Dubai Mall, and aim for sunset if you can handle the busiest time.

“The VIP made access much better there were large queues in the other lines, the other levels were also very busy. Only thing that needs improving is direction to the access point the Mall is huge.”

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Exclusive 30 Mins Jet Ski Adventure - Burj Al Arab - Staff support matters for first-time riders
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Exclusive 30 Mins Jet Ski Adventure – Burj Al Arab

11.Exclusive 30 Mins Jet Ski Adventure – Burj Al Arab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,609 reviews · from $100

At Popeye Jetski Rental in Jumeirah, you’ll learn the basics before riding a Yamaha 1800cc jet ski toward Burj Al Arab. One jet ski can carry two people. Your guide takes an iPhone photo at the hotel, shared free afterward. Showers, lockers, changing space, water, and coffee are available.

“Excellent tour! Guide adorable, des photos au top! La prochaine fois je prendrai un circuit plus long! Réservez ici ou sur place c’est le même prix ☺️”

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Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - Dubai - Sunset over the golden dunes
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Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner – Dubai

12.Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner – Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,547 reviews · from $36

Spend about six hours leaving Dubai for Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4. You’ll ride the dunes, watch sunset colors, then settle into a camp for Arabic coffee, dates, camel riding, sandboarding, henna, shisha, live shows, and a BBQ buffet. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with multilingual guides such as Jamel helping during the outing.

“Jamel was a great driver, made us feel safe and was taking care of us during dinner. However, the camp for dinner was very disappointing: the infrastructure was poorly maintained and the food was very average.”

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Premium Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner in the Red Dunes - Sandboarding on the Red Dunes
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Premium Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner in the Red Dunes

13.Premium Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner in the Red Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,528 reviews · from $49

Leave central Dubai by shared air-conditioned 4x4 for a six-hour evening in the red dunes. Your guide drives 20 to 30 minutes across the sand, stops at a camel farm, and teaches sandboarding before taking you to a desert camp for henna, tanoura dancing, BBQ dinner, shisha, and belly dancing. Guides vary, with Chandu, Mustafa, Nasir, and Asif praised for friendly service.

“Mustafa is great! Lovely experience, very skilled driver and friendly guide, happy to have booked with you guys”

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Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

14.Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,571 reviews · from $70

Spend about seven hours exploring Dubai’s red Lahab Desert in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser. Expect 25 to 30 minutes of dune bashing, a sunset stop, camel riding, sandboarding, henna, Arabic coffee, and an unlimited buffet with live entertainment. Drivers such as Akbar, Jay, Sameer, and Syed Tariq have earned praise for friendly service and helpful photos.

“The sanduning was great. The food was horrible. The toilets were disgusting and no belly dancing because of Ramadam. The three shows one amazing one pathetic and one average. For the price mmmm”

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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner - The 30 to 45 minute red-dune drive
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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

15.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80

Spend about seven hours in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with hotel pickup, 30 to 45 minutes of red-dune driving, sandboarding, a camel ride, sunset, falcon photography, henna, and a BBQ dinner with belly dancing and Tanoura entertainment. Guides such as Iqbal, Hamid, Ashraf, and Noor are praised for safe driving and friendly service. Quad biking costs extra.

“Amazing! What an incredible experience. We would do this again in a heartbeat! It was a great day. Thank you!”

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