Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A sightseeing Tour of Dubai and Beyond


The United Arab Emirates is among the most frequented tourist destinations in the world due to its amazing offer of adventure and relaxation with a right mix of traditional and modern Arabic lifestyle.
 A Dubai Sightseeing Tour takes you around the areas of old and new Dubai, along with other Emirates to witness how the UAE has developed over the years.
During this sightseeing tour, you will get to learn about Arabic culture and lifestyle of the Emiratis by visiting not only Dubai, but the other emirate regions of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
The Dubai sightseeing Safari features a number of packages that will take you around Dubai and beyond. See the list below to pick which fits your fancy.
Dubai Sightseeing tour packages
Dubai Sightseeing tour
This is a four hour tour which takes you around new and old Dubai featuring its most magnificent landmarks such as the Jumeirah mosque built in 1979. From here, proceed to the Dubai creek to see the Dubai museum, then to the Gold & Spice Souq and souvenir shop.
The tour then takes a photo stop at the world’s most luxurious hotel; the Burj Al Arab, passing through Jumeirah beach hotel and Madinat Jumeirah then have a brief stop at the Atlantis as you move on to Palm Jumeirah.
The journey continues on to the Dubai marina where you will get to take photos at the Cayan tower; the world’s tallest twisted building and the Princess tower; the world’s tallest residential building. The drive also takes you to see the Emirates Golf Club, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Mall of Emirates.
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 Sharjah and Ajman city tour
This is a four hour tour along Sharjah and Ajman which make up two of UAE’s seven emirates.
Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates where fishing and dhow building; both modern and traditional are the main activities. You will also get to see the Ajman museum at the ancient fort which used to be the ruler’s palace.
The drive back goes through Sharjah with a photo stop at the cultural roundabout. From there, proceed to the Al Majarrah Souq, then the Al Naboodah family house which has been converted to a heritage museum. The tour continues on to the Al Hisn fort which was the traditional home of the ruling Sharjah family. The tour also takes you to see the fish market, the central market, the King Faisal Mosque and also the pearl monument which is the symbol of the UAE federation.
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Abu Dhabi tour
This is a seven hour tour in UAE’s capital city Abu Dhabi. Here, you will get to see Jebel Ali; the largest man made port in the world. After a two hour drive through the vast UAE landscape, get to visit Al-Hosn palace, the old fort built in the 1800s. Visit Abu Dhabi’s fish market at the port as well as the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Also get to visit the carpet market where a variety of carpets are sold at affordable prices.
For more information on the Abu Dhabi tour
Al Ain Tour
This is a seven hour tour in the oasis city of Al Ain located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The city has a history that dates back to the 4th Millennium BC. The city is an agricultural center in the UAE.
In Al Ain, get to visit the archeological digs at Hili which date back around 5000 years. From here, move on to the oasis city of Buraimi. After having lunch, visit the Al Ain palace museum.
While returning to Dubai, we take yet another stop at the camel market and get a chance to see this magnificent desert animal.
For more information on the Al Ain tour
East Coast tour
The fifth package of the Dubai sightseeing tour is the East coast tour. This is a seven hour tour that takes you out of Dubai’s busy streets to a tranquil drive through UAE’s diverse landscape; from the desert, the oasis town of Dahid, on to the mountainous terrain where you will take a stop at the local market offering local products, pottery and carpets.
The tour proceeds to Masafi town and Dibba; the local fishing labor. The tour then takes a coastal route toward Indian Ocean where you will see the oldest mosque in UAE; the Bidya Mosque.
There is a lunch break at a hotel before you return to Dubai through Fujairah city where you will also get to visit the city’s old fort.
For more information on the East Coast tour
 Ras Al Khaimah Tour
This is a seven hour tour of Ras Al Khaimah; one of UAE’s seven emirates. From Dubai, the tour goes to Old Souk and Waha Center where you will see the city’s past trading and commercial activities. The trip then continues to the National museum where you will see fossils and relics of different historical eras.  Proceed on to the fish market and the valleys which used to be the summer resorts of ruling families back in the 18th century. There is a lunch stop at a hotel before the trip back to Dubai.
For more information on the Ras Al Khaimah tour
Six Emirates Tour
This is a ten hour tour to see six out of the seven emirates in the UAE. The tour starts from Dubai to the cultural capital of the UAE at Sharjah. From here visit the Wax Museum at Ajman then to the archeological sites at Umm Al Quwain. Move on to Ras Al Khaimah to see the Grand Canyon and  end the tour by seeing the Indian ocean shore in Fujairah.
For more information on this tour
 The Dubai sightseeing tour gives you a chance to explore the UAE beyond the busy streets of Dubai. You will get to visit the other emirates in the UAE and learn much more about the country’s rich culture. We welcome you to book a package and explore the UAE with Arabia Horizons Tours.

Desert Safari Packages


Dubai is located within the Arabian Desert; the fourth largest desert in the world. The desert is adorned with huge golden sand dunes which are excellent for fun activities such as dune bashing, sand boarding and quad biking.  A  Desert Safari is therefore a must try while on vacation in the city.
Arabia Horizon tours offer a variety of Desert Safari tour packages that will give you the ultimate desert safari experience. The tours also feature an exclusive look into Arabic culture and you can get to know more about Emirati tradition, Arabic cuisine and fashion.
Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner
This is an off road and relaxation tour where you get to go on a thrilling drive across the desert’s sand dunes. You will also get to watch the glorious sunset beyond the desert sky horizon. Other activities for this package include:
        Sand boarding
        Quad biking
        Camel riding
Dinner is set in a traditional Arabic desert camp where you can enjoy the best of Arabic hospitality. The Bedouin desert camp is equipped with Arabian carpets, low tables and cushions. This is where you will enjoy a lovely buffet dinner and entertainment from an exotic belly dancer. You can also try out Heena painting or  take beautiful photos after trying out our Arabian costumes.
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Sunrise desert Safari
The sunrise desert safari is a chance to see a beautiful photographic scenery of the Dubai Desert morning. This is also an off road tour which begins just before dawn at 4:00 am.
You will get to ride four wheel vehicles across the desert sands and have a photo halt at the camel farm as you watch the sun rise. This also gives you a chance to ride a camel. We also offer drinks for refreshment.
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Morning Safari (Sand Ski and Dune Drive)
This is a three hour morning safari where you can go on a desert dune bashing drive, try out sand boarding and camel rides.
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Full Day adventure Safari
This is a full day excursion for a duration of 12 hours with a picnic lunch and Barbeque dinner.
After departure from Dubai, the journey starts off with an adventurous drive through the rugged Hajar Mountains. Take a stop to admire the tranquility of its Wadis and canyons before proceeding to the Hatta heritage village to visit Hatta fort and take a quick lunch at a local restaurant.
 In the afternoon, you can enjoy 45 minutes of dune bashing. Other activities include:
        Sand boarding
        Quad biking
        Watching the beautiful sunset at the highest sand dune in Dubai Tours ;)
The final stop is the Bedouin desert campsite in the evening where you will enjoy a splendid dinner and entertainment from a belly dancer. 
For more information on this tour package.
Dubai Quad bike/ ATV Safari
A quad bike is an all-terrain vehicle which provides a unique outdoor experience while exploring Dubai’s sand dunes. You can use the quad bike to track high and low sand dunes for three hours. An instructor is available to train you and give instructions on how to ride/operate your Quad bike. Helmets and goggles are also provided for safety.
You can choose either to go on a morning ride or afternoon ride with a barbeque dinner at a desert camp.
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Dubai Buggy Safari
This is an exciting off road Desert safari using the buggy. You can ride either a single seater  840cc buggy or the 2000cc double seater buggy. An instructor is present to guide you along the natural dune trails.
The Dune Buggy Safari offers the following tour packages;
        Morning Dune Buggy safari
You can ride the buggy for one hour or 30 minutes for sharing
        Evening Dune Buggy Safari
You can ride the buggy for one hour or 30 minutes for sharing
        Evening Dune Buggy Safari with Barbeque dinner
You can enjoy the buggy ride and later have a relaxing barbeque dinner at the Bedouin desert camp.
For more details on this tour.
Dubai Hummer Safari
This is a six hour off road excursion on the majestic 4 wheel hammer. This tour allows you to enjoy the scenery of Dubai’s golden sand dunes in this luxurious vehicle. You can also enjoy other activities such as sand boarding, camel rides as well as get to see the Dubai Desert sunset.
In the evening, have a relaxing night at the Bedouin desert camp where you can enjoy some Arabic hospitality, a buffet dinner and entertainment.
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Dubai Camel Safari
The camel is dubbed the ‘ship of the desert’ due to its endurance of the desert climate. Camels are a huge part of Arabic lifestyle and you can experience an enthralling camel ride for 30 minutes  or for 1 hour.
The camel rides are grouped into the following packages;
        Morning Session
        Evening session
        Evening session with Barbeque dinner.
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Hatta Mountain Safari
This is a 7 hour tour where you get to drive from Dubai through a mountain trail to the Hatta heritage village and old fort. You will also visit the DAM to take some amazing photos and have lunch at the Hatta Fort Hotel before heading back to Dubai.
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Mleiha Adventures
This is a five hour tour of Mleiha. It is a perfect tour for archaeology enthusiasts as they get to see and explore UAE’s ancient sites such as the Camel rock, Mleiha fossil rock, explore the quarries in the Faya mountains and visit the valley of stone age caves.  You can also visit pre Islamic castles and learn about community lifestyle in the Bronze Age.
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Al Maha Desert Safari
Al Maha is a Desert conservation reserve area in Dubai where wildlife is protected and preserved. You can visit Al Maha for activities such as Dune bashing in four wheel vehicles, or go on camel rides.
A traditional Arabian campsite is also set so that you can enjoy a three course meal, listen to some Arabian folk music and get entertained by an enchanting belly dancing performance.
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Arabia Horizon tours offers these Desert Safaris to make sure that our visitors explore Dubai’s desert to their satisfaction. We invite you to book a tour with us for an unforgettable experience.

Dubai Desert Safari


Dubai city in the UAE is a leading tourist destination. The city is located within the Arabian Desert and it’s in this alluring desert landscape that you can take an exciting desert safari while in Dubai.
Arabia Horizon tours offers several Dubai Desert Safari packages tailored to ensure that our visitors have the best experiences during their tour. This includes trips to the majestic desert dunes, canyons and mountains which are coupled with other exciting activities.
Dubai Desert Safari packages
Evening Desert Safari with barbeque dinner
This is a six hour unique desert safari experience. The Safari kicks off at 2:00 pm as you depart in a four wheel drive vehicle through the desert sand dunes where you can partake in activities such as:
        Dune bashing
        Sand boarding
        Quad biking
        Camel riding
You’ll also get to witness the majestic desert sunset in the evening after which you will have a lovely evening at the traditional Arabian Desert camp. The camp is equipped with Arabian carpets with cushions and low tables where you will enjoy a buffet dinner with a selection of:
        Barbeque meat
        A main course
        Dessert
The evening is graced by a thrilling performance of a Tanoura dance show and a belly dance show.
For more details on this tour package.
Al Maha Desert Safari
This six hour desert safari lets you enjoy an off road tour in the Dubai Desert conservation area at Al Maha. In Al Maha, you can go dune bashing in four wheel land cruisers, ride camels and see the golden desert sunset. You should not miss the chance to experience heena painting or dress in traditional Arabic costumes such as the Emirati Abayas and  dishdashes.
The evening comes to a wrap with a tantalizing three course Arabic meal along with entertainment from a belly dance performer and some Arabic folk music.
For more details on this tour package.
Sunrise Desert Safari
This is a rare morning tour where you will get to see the majestic sun rise over the desert sky horizon. The pickup is at 4:15 am following an exciting drive through the desert sand dunes to see the sunrise. You can also have fun dune bashing or riding a camel.
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Dubai Camel Safari
The Camel safari is split into two different sessions for morning and evening.  Each session is further split into a 30 minute duration or 1 hour duration.
        Morning Session
The pickup for this session is at 8 am following a 30 minute or 1 hour camel ride.
        Evening Session
The pickup for this session is at 2:30 pm following a 30 minute or 1 hour camel ride. This session also includes other activities such as sand boarding and quad biking along with a barbeque dinner. This is complete with belly dancing and Tanoura dance show for entertainment.
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Full day adventure Safari
This is a full day tour which includes a variety of activities. Get to go on an adventurous mountain trail in the Hajar mountains and experience its grand canyons and wadis. Also get to visit the Hatta heritage village and Hatta fort. After a quick lunch, the afternoon is set for more exhilarating activities which include sand boarding, quad biking, dune bashing and camel rides. By evening, a barbeque dinner is set at the Bedouin camp complete with Arabic ambiance and entertainment.
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Morning Safari (Sand Ski and Dune drive)
This desert safari package is set from 8:00 am and includes a desert excursion where you will get to experience dune bashing and sand boarding on the the pristine desert sands. The package also includes camel rides.
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Dune Buggy Safari
This package lets you explore the desert in an unconventional but fun way using a buggy. The buggy could be single seater or double seater in case you want to bring a friend along ;)
Our instructor will be available to guide you through the sand dune trails while helmets and goggles are provided for safety. Tailor made packages for this tour can be arranged but the following tours are currently available;
        Morning Dune buggy safari tour
This is a morning session tour where you can drive your own buggy for an hour.
        Evening Dune buggy safari tour
This is an evening session tour where you can drive your own buggy for an hour.
        Evening Dune buggy safari tour with barbeque dinner
For this tour, you will ride the buggy for an hour and finish off with a barbeque dinner at a Bedouin desert camp.
For more information on this package.
Dubai Quad bike safari
This is a Dubai desert safari using an all-terrain vehicle called a quad bike. The sessions are divided into morning and evening sessions where you can ride the quad bike for an hour. Gloves and Helmets are also provided for safety.
You can also book an evening quad biking session with a barbeque dinner at a Bedouin Arabic camp.
For more information on this package.
Dubai Hummer Safari
This is an off road desert excursion to see the desert sand dunes in the powerful four wheel Hummer. After a fun drive dune bashing, you can go sand boarding or ride a camel. Later, you will arrive at the Bedouin camp for a tantalizing meal with entertaining performances from an exotic belly dancer.
For more information on this package.
Hatta Mountain safari
This tour is an adventurous drive around the Hatta mountain trail. You can take photos and visit the Hatta heritage village as well as the Hatta museum for an insightful look into traditional emirati culture. You will also enjoy a traditional lunch at the Hatta fort hotel.
For more details on this tour package.
Mleiha adventures
This is an off road tour of the vistas Mleiha where you will get to visit ancient sites  such as the  Mleiha’s fossils rock, camel rock, the quarries in the Faya Mountains, stone age caves and prehistoric Islamic castles to learn about lifestyle in the bronze age. 
For more information on this tour package.
Arabia Horizon tours have a lot to offer for lovers of Dubai desert safaris. With our wide variety of packages, you can pick any combination suitable to you and get to explore the Dubai desert to your fulfilment.