Live like a local on this VIP desert safari. You’ll visit an Arab campsite and get to experience desert life firsthand. Book your trip now and enjoy a unique time in the heart of Dubai’s desert.

After meeting with your tour guide at the port, you’ll hop into a luxury Land Cruiser and spend about 45 minutes riding to the heart of the Dubai desert with your tour group. Your power-packed afternoon starts by conquering some of the tallest sand dunes with an exhilarating 4×4 dune drive deep into the desert. You can explore the desert charm further by opting for sand surfing or sandboarding. There’s no need for a formal training. For enthusiasts this will come naturally, as it is very much like gliding over snow. Enjoy a panoramic view of the vast desert and the serenity of the golden dunes. Upon arrival at the Arabic campsite, you’ll be welcomed with delicious Arabic coffee and dates. At the camp, there’s a wealth of educational and leisure activities for you to enjoy. You can ride a camel, take pictures with a falcon, delight yourself with Sheesha smoking, and get painted with henna art.

Finally, indulge your senses with an authentic Arabic gourmet that will have you feeling like royalty. A lavish dinner of tasty barbecue dishes with unlimited soft drinks to quench your thirst will be brought to your table. Enjoy your dinner, served at your table, while watching the performance of the traditional Tanura dancer and the mysterious and alluring belly dancer. By the end of this tour, you’ll have a better idea of what desert life is really like in Dubai.

The first human settlement in the history of Dubai was in approximately 3000 BCE, when the area was inhabited by nomadic cattle herders. Dubai became a separate Sheikhdom in 1833, when the Al-Maktoum dynasty of the Bani Yas clan (initially from Abu Dhabi) took it over peacefully. Spend a rewarding time exploring Dubai, experience its culture and learn about the UAE’s history on this full day tour.

Start your full-day adventure in the Al Seef district at Dubai Creek, where the city began to grow. Retrace the footsteps of fishermen, pearl-divers, and weavers who once came to trade here as you wander through the Sikkas, the pedestrian streets that line the water’s edge.

Stroll through narrow alleyways in Dubai’s oldest Al Bastakiya quarter as you make your way to Dubai Museum located in Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. This is the oldest existing building in Dubai with square-shaped towers occupying three of its corners. It was built of coral rock and mortar in several phases.

Next, you will be mesmerized by the vibrant, colorful trade in Souk Al Kabeer. Also referred to as Souk Al Kabir or Meena Bazaar, this trading area is a community all to itself. Located in the area of Bur Dubai, this is one of the oldest residential areas in the city with a predominantly South Asian population, restaurants and shops. You will then board an Abra, a traditional water taxi, and cross Dubai Creek.

Walk through the Spice Souk, where sacks of jute overflow with fragrant spices and herbs brought by Dhows sailing in from India and Iran, as in bygone times. This souk is in eastern Dubai, in Deira, and comprises several narrow lanes which are lined with open and closed-roof stores. Stores in the Spice Souk sell a variety of fragrances and spices from frankincense and shisha to the many herbs used in Arabic and South Asian food.

By now you will have no doubt worked up an appetite, so make a stop and enjoy lunch at an Emirati restaurant.

Continue after your meal to Zabeel Palace for a photo-stop outside the home of Dubai’s ruler and UAE’s Vice President. Stop next at the 21st century Etihad Museum; be enthralled with the story of UAE’s foundation, told via a unique experience-driven journey through pavilions, exhibitions and interactive programs exploring the events leading to UAE’s unification in 1971. Finally, you will see Union House where the documents of unification were signed.

See two very different sides of Dubai on this past and present city tour. Throughout this tour of Dubai, you’ll watch history unfold as you travel through the city’s historic and modern districts. On the tour, you’ll be treated to wondrous sites, so make sure you have your camera ready. Book your ticket now for an unforgettable Dubai tour.

Your small group tour starts at the port, where you’ll meet with your guide and proceed to Dubai Creek, the lifeblood of Dubai. Then you’ll drive through one of the oldest districts of the city, popular for its cooling towers and narrow winding lanes, the Al Bastakiyah, the first free zone in the world. You’ll continue your journey to an old architectural masterpiece: the Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, the Ruler’s Court, and the Old Mosque. Aside from seeing historic buildings, you’ll also check out some historic transportation. Get ready to ride the Abra water taxi!

Board the Abra water taxi, Dubai’s oldest mode of transportation. On the Abra, you’ll make your way to one of the area’s shopping districts, where you’ll find the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk, the largest gold bazaar on Earth.

After your shopping spree, you’ll pass by the most beautiful and beloved mosque in Dubai: the Jumeirah Mosque. Have your camera charged and ready for a photo stop by the beachside of the impressive Burj Al Arab hotel on the water. While you’re out by the water you’ll see Palm Island, a man-made island that looks like a palm tree. Stare in awe of the city view on the island as you make your way to Atlantis the Palm, the famous and luxurious hotel resort.

Take in the gigantic skyscrapers as you zip down Sheik Zayed Road. Top off the tour with a photo stop by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest and most impressive building on earth. There’s no shortage of sights on this Dubai tour.