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.

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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 4^th 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.

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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.

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 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 18^th century. There is a lunch stop at a hotel before the trip back to Dubai.

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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.

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 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.