Top 15 1-Day Tours in the UAE

1.Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Our pick

A 4-hour guided sweep of old Dubai and modern icons, with an abra to the Spice Souk and time in the Gold Souk.

“If you have the chance to take this tour ask for Waseem. He was AMAZING. He was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He answered every single question I had. I never felt rushed at any of the stops. The tour was just the right amount of time and there was plenty to do and see. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $101Top rated

Dubai to Abu Dhabi in one day with hotel pickup, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque entry, Louvre Abu Dhabi tickets, and classic city photo stops.

“The guide was so good and gave much information. Louvre was woderful. We had a very nice lunch with delicious Arabic foods. The mosque was a good experience.”

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3.Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $110

Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip with hotel pickup to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Etihad Towers, plus Marina Mall break.

“From the moment I booked there was clear and helpful communication regarding pick up time, dress code… Later on our guide (Ahmed Elshemy) got in touch with detailed pick up instructions. On the morning of the tour, we got picked up at the planned time. During the ridRead more”

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4.Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $81

Dubai sightseeing day trip from Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, Palm Jumeirah and Burj photo stops, abra ride, souks, and Dubai Mall free time.

“Nice experience to explore Dubai very professional tour guide who is very knowledgeable Dubai which is very busy and sunny”

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5.Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $270

Full-day Al Ain from Abu Dhabi with desert drive, falaj irrigation canals, museums, camel market, Jebel Hafeet views, and an included buffet lunch.

“Awesome day out at Al Ain away from the city bustle full of culture and heritage with a hearty lunch. Amer was a great abd we even got to see some big sand dunes on the way back”

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6.Best Attractions of Abu Dhabi City Day Trip from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $85

8-hour Abu Dhabi highlights from Dubai: guided Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Corniche waterfront photos, Heritage Village culture, Ferrari World stop.

“This tour was just “ok.” The sights in Abu Dhabi were amazing. The driver was going so fast (140) and almost rear ended the car in front of us. That wasn’t cool at all.”

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7.Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $386

Fujairah day trip from Dubai with oases, Hajar Mountains, Dibba coast, old mosque and fort, plus lunch and a beach swim, pickup included.

“Well organised tour, our guide was very knowledgable and it was good to get out of the city and see other areas.”

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8.Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $261

Dubai to Oman for a fjord-style dhow cruise from Khasab, with dolphin spotting, Telegraph Island snorkeling, and an included buffet lunch.

“This was one of several Viator tours we took during our week in Dubai. We were staying in the Marina district and our driver picked us up right in front of our apartment building. It was a 2.5h trip to the port where the boat departed. Our drivers (Hamad) command of English wasn't great, but we were able to communicate effectively. Hamad pointed out sites of interest and relayed pertinent info about the areas we were driving through. He provided bathroom breaks and some photo ops on the way. Traveling to Oman required a passport check at the border, which was relatively painless and well handled by Hamad. The scenery…”

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9.Musandam Khasab Day Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab: Musandam dhow cruise with dolphin spotting, swimming and snorkeling, and lunch with round-trip transfer.

“This was a relaxing trip in stunning scenery and the highlight was seeing the dolphins. The buffet lunch was poor.”

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10.Dubai Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 10 hours · from $258

Private Dubai day trip from Ras Al Khaimah with hotel pickup, Dubai Creek abra ride, souks, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Khalifa photo stop.

“Diese Tour ist nur zu empfehlen, wenn man einen kompetenten und motivierten Guide hat. Dies war bei uns leider nicht der Fall. Kaum Infos keine Tipps! Zudem hat er uns immer an den Abholstationen länger warten lassen.”

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11.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village Day Trip from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $80

Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village day trip from Dubai with hotel pickup, air-conditioned coach, entry fees included, and Marina Mall time.

“The tour description here only somewhat covers what we actually did. The tour company was a bit disorganized and the bus that we used was old and worn-down. If you're trying to save some money however, it's not a bad day out by any means.”

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12.Abu Dhabi Highlights Day Trip from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $54

Day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with guided Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dates Market, Heritage Village, plus quick views of Yas Island and Ferrari World.

“Unfortunately, we were picked up by a driver for the wrong tour and only realized this in Abu Dhabi when we were supposed to spend three and a half hours in a mall before returning home.”

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13.A Day Trip to Dazzling Dubai from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $125

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in one day, with hotel pickup, an included Abra ride, and time at Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Souks, and Mall.

“Great private tour with Sreenoj. Very informative and extremely flexible in meeting our needs. Sreenoj went above and beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend for a full day Dubai experience. Hint: leave yourself enough time for the Spice and Gold markets!”

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14.6 Emirates Full Day Tour from Dubai One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $149

Visit 6 Emirates in one day on a Dubai road trip, from Sharjah mosques and heritage villages to Fujairah forts and Khor Fakkan sea views.

“Honestly one of the best 1 day tours we have ever had. We experienced all 6 Emirates in a single day and it was incredible. From mountains to sea side to historic monuments and religious sites, this trip was truly memorable. We also leRead more”

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15.6 Emirates Private Tour From Dubai In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $140

Private one-day tour covering Dubai plus Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, with tickets, water, pickup.

“A really enjoyable day with shahzaib our guide who was happy to answer our questions and on hand for photo ops. Great to see the contrasts between the various Emirates- each have their charm.Excellent itinerary.”

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