United Arab Emirates · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Guided day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Etihad Towers views, and a Michelin-star lunch option.
“We has really Nice trip Ahsan Ullah was so kind and told us the history of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We ejoy our trip soo much. I recommend this trip as wella. Thank you.”
Abu Dhabi essentials from Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Heritage Village, and photo stops. Optional lunch, guided.
“the main attraction was the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque. I couldn't have enough time in other places. the guide was excellent. overall value for money.”
Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, and Qasr Al Watan, plus lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant.
“Best tour I have ever been on. I learned so much about the country. So much about the culture. I was able to see what vision and fortitude looks like. My tour guide Haseeb was the best”
Shared Dubai Marina yacht cruise to JBR Beach with BBQ lunch, snorkeling gear, onboard inflatables and pool time, optional slide or jet ski.
“Boat trip was amazing but best of the best were crew!!!! They made this experience better. Everything what you need. Food, service everything! They made you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommended. We had pool, tasty food, music, nice kapitan!!”
One-day Dubai highlights from Abu Dhabi, with Bastakyia, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab and Palm views, plus Dubai Mall lunch.
“Overall the trip was a life time experience, a day to write home about. Great sightings and creating memories using photographs. The guide Mr Suhail ensured we all comfortable and even assisted in capturing stunning pictures!”
See Abu Dhabi in one packed day from Dubai, including Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Corniche views, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, lunch, and photo stops.
“Good tour that covered main attraction sites in Abu Dhabi. The main attraction was the Sheikh Zayed Mosque which was included in the tour and was a great site to check out.”
Full-day Musandam dhow cruise from Dubai with lunch, snorkelling gear, and dolphin spotting, plus hotel transfers and border logistics.
“Pick-up was prompt at 7.10am. Journey to Dibba was a long 3hour 20minute on slow coach. Boarder check at Dibba then on to Dhow which was fine. Free soft drinks & fruit & nice lunch included with an option to purchase fresh prawns. StoppRead more”
See old Deira and Dubai’s futuristic icons in one 9-hour tour, with Abra ride, souks, and optional Burj Khalifa-area lunch.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and the driving was excellent!”
Taste Emirati dishes and ask real questions about UAE culture at SMCCU’s 1.5-hour lunch in Dubai’s Al Fahidi quarter.
“The event was so elegantly organised in the midst of a beautiful hall! The hosts explained the local way of life as well as the sensible meanings behind their culture. Visitors can ask any questions, even those that would be difficult to ask in normal circumstances. This is an event that I will definitely go again just to ask more questions and enjoy the same from other visitors.”
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”
Private Abu Dhabi day from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, lunch, and tickets, with comfortable transfers.
“What an amazing experience, Durgesh and Radish were punctual to pick us up from our hotel, the ride was smooth and very comfortable, Durgesh has a wealth of information and interesting facts that shared with us all along the day. The day Read more”
Burj Khalifa At the Top entry at the 125th floor plus a 3-course lunch or dinner at Rooftop Burj Club, with timed access.
“Would not recommend generally, but especially NOT with your elderly parents. Did not expect to stand in line for 2 1/2 hours in line. And oh by the way, you stand in another line to take the elevator back down the tower. Once we were back down, the staff just told us to aimlessly wait and stand by the exit. Stood around for 1ins until another staff finally showed up. We showed up to the ticket counter around 7:20 pm, expecting to have our dinner at the “reserved” time of 7:30 pm, didn’t get to the restaurant until 10:30 at night. Everyone was so tired by the time we got…”
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.”
A full-day Dubai highlights trip from Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, photo stops at Burj Al Arab and Palm, Dubai Mall lunch, and Burj Khalifa views.
“Bonjour, Je vous écris au sujet de l excursion d une journée complète à Dubai de ce jour à Dubai. En dehors de la restaurant à Dubai, nous n avons pas apprécié la prestation. L excursion n a pas vraiment durée une journée . Nous sommes partis d Abou Dabi vers 9h et plRead more”
Michelin-Star lunch in Burj Khalifa with VIP skip-the-line entry, champagne, afternoon tea, and a one-way Porsche transfer, for $899.
“The whole experience, starting from pick up by Mrs Maria Meyer- who was so gracefully taking care of us to see as much as possible on our way to Burj Khalifa, explaining and showing us live the story of Dubai, the fantastic views from the tallest building in the world, the service and the care we were offered by Mr. Alexandru Zoltan in Atmosphere Lounge- all was fantastic! And me and my friends want to thank again for this experience.”
Pick the kind of day first, then the best of it.
