Dubai trip guide
Places to see, day tours and holiday packages for a Dubai trip. See prices, pick your dates and party, and book.
Dubai is the city our team works in every day, and it rewards a plan. The old creek and the spice lanes sit twenty minutes from a skyline that did not exist a generation ago, and the desert begins where the last ring road ends. A good week here is built on timing more than on distance: the observation deck before the afternoon haze, the fountains after dark, the dunes in the last hour of light. We take on the parts that decide how a day feels, the driver who knows which gate to use, the table booked for the hour the light turns, the tickets already issued in your name. Between them we leave room, because the city is at its best when you are not running from one reservation to the next. Everything on this page comes from our own Emirates operation rather than from a catalogue.
Places to see and highlights
- Downtown and the observation decks, timed for the light rather than for the queue
- The fountain show after dark, reached before the crowd settles in
- An evening in the dunes, with dinner under an open sky
- Old Dubai: the creek crossing, the gold souk and the spice lanes on foot
- Abu Dhabi as a full day, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Private transfers between every point, with a driver who waits for you
Dubai holiday packages
Dubai tours and activities
Dubai Helicopter Tour
A 12-minute shared helicopter flight in Dubai. 175 EUR per person.
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Jet Ski
Jet skiing is a popular water sport that brings speed and fun together on the Dubai shoreline. It is ideal for anyone who wants a short experience full of adrenaline.
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LEGOLAND and Motiongate Double Park Tour at Dubai Parks and Resorts
This tour lets you discover the LEGOLAND and Motiongate theme parks inside the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex on the same day, an ideal choice for families and for anyone who loves entertainment. The programme includes morning pickup from your hotel, entry tickets to both parks and the return transfer at the end of the day, so you can enjoy the interactive LEGO themed areas and the Hollywood inspired rides.
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La Perle Show
La Perle Show is one of the most prestigious live productions in Dubai, staged over water with striking acrobatics and visual effects. It is ideal for guests who want art and entertainment in the same evening.
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Yas Island Entertainment Tour with Warner Bros or Ferrari World
The Yas Island Entertainment Tour offers a day full of fun with a choice of Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. It is ideal for families and for lovers of adrenaline.
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Illuminated Dubai Icons Tour (Fountain Show and Dubai Mall)
The Illuminated Dubai Icons Tour is a striking evening city experience around the Dubai Fountain Show and Dubai Mall. It is ideal for anyone who wants to discover the lit up face of Dubai.
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Dhow Cruise Boat Tour with Dinner
The Dhow Cruise boat tour with dinner is a romantic experience served against the night views of Dubai. It is ideal for guests who want to spend a special and enjoyable evening.
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Abu Dhabi City Tour
The Abu Dhabi City Tour lets you discover the capital of the United Arab Emirates in both its cultural and its modern character. It is a comprehensive full day tour departing from Dubai. Private car; the price is a total for up to 2 people.
Dubai Outlet Shopping Tour
Cover Dubai’s shopping route in one day: Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Outlet Village, the covered and old souks of Deira and the Gold Souk. Product ranges and discounts vary by store and visit date. Private car; the price is a total for up to 2 people.
Frequently asked questions
How do you handle the planning and the entry paperwork?
You send your dates and who is travelling, and a planner takes it from there. We go through the current entry and document requirements for every passport in your group before anything is confirmed, and we check them again close to departure, because those requirements change.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The cooler months are the easiest for time outdoors. In high summer we simply rebuild the shape of the day: indoor hours in the middle, the desert and the water moved to the evening. There is no month we would tell you to avoid, only a different rhythm to plan around.
Can we combine Dubai with another destination?
Often, yes. Dubai sits naturally before or after an Egypt or Far East route, and because our own team runs the ground here, the Emirates half of that journey is the part we control from the first transfer to the last.