15 VIP Experiences in the UAE to Build a Day Around

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - Breakfast cruise vs sunset BBQ: pick the option that matches your mood

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Dubai Marina luxury yacht tour with breakfast or sunset BBQ. Sail past Burj Al Arab and Palm sights, with lounge WiFi and more.

“It was great life time experience. My whole family enjoyed it to the fullest. Staff was very good, helpful and well organized 👏 👍 👌. Photographer was good too to capture our moments. Hot food was good addition to trip. Thank you very much to whole team 😀 🙏”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Dubai Harbour luxury yacht cruise with live GPS tour, onboard BBQ option, drinks included, and close-up views of Palm and Burj Al Arab.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

3.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Dubai desert safari by 4x4 through Al Lahbab dunes, sunset photos, optional quad bike, and VIP BBQ dinner with shows.

“Very fun! If you have motion sickness; then stay clear of the dune dashing”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

4.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Sail Dubai’s marina at golden hour on a luxury yacht. Photo stops at Atlantis and Ain Dubai, plus a BBQ and drinks included.

“It was a really great trip - and of course Chill did a great job with all the photos and videos”

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

5.Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,663 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Skip the line to Burj Khalifa level 152 lounge with bubbly, canapes, WiFi, and a terrace at 575 m for sunset views of Dubai.

“Great experience and totally worth every dollar the views from the 152-154 level are spectacular! Definitely recommend plus the fast lane saves so much time on the way up and down the Burj”

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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

6.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80Top rated

Dubai desert safari with red dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, falcon show, and VIP BBQ dinner, plus hotel pickup and shows.

“The driver Zaheed made the trip so memorable . He was funny, experienced and respectful. We all enjoyed the trip.”

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Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

7.Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,395 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Luxury Atlantis The Royal dinner buffet with 17 live cooking stations, outdoor fountain views, valet parking, and premium water. 2 hours.

“Wow Wow Wow!!! This meal will blow your mind. The entire place is extremely clean. The selection of food is overwhelming, a must-do a few times during your visit to Dubai, as the value for what you will get is unreal. This food experience is the second-best meal we had in Dubai, hands down. Make sure you book a table outside as the views are incredible, and the atmosphere is much, much less chaotic than sitting inside, trust me. Upon entry, the hostess explained that you will have a 2-hour limit for the experience, but after 3 hours of enjoying the meal, no one rushed us out. Again a must…”

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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

8.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $57

2-hour Dubai Harbour luxury yacht cruise with BBQ and soft drinks, passing Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters, and more.

“The sunset cruise was very beautiful and staff were friendly and helpful! I saw incredible sunset and got great pictures!”

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Dubai: Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers

9.Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Luxury dhow dinner cruise along Dubai Water Canal with a buffet, saxophone music, landmark views, and optional hotel transfers.

“The cruise was amazing and the food very nice. Would totally recommend and do again.”

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Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp

10.Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · from $55

Dubai red-dune night safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, falcon photo, VIP Bedouin camp dinner, and cultural shows.

“Amazing experience with professional and friendly driver, highly recommended. We enjoyed very much) thanks 😊”

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Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing

11.Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · from $129

A luxe Dubai desert safari with 4x4 dune bashing, camel ride, and a 5-star fortress dinner with live shows and henna.

“Truly one of a kind experience. Amazing. Mohammed is truly a Rock star. Highly recommend this and would love to do it again.”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

12.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $550

Private 3-hour luxury yacht cruise from Dubai Marina around Jumeirah Palm, optional 1-hour jet ski, with red carpet service.

“Everything was awesome, full 3 hours no problems… catered to us even when were late, happy that we reviewed what whay we paid for”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

13.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $310

Private 50-foot Dubai yacht for up to 12, guided photo stops, and views of Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Dubai Ain.

“Very good and the guys treated us so well. Very attentive with taking pictures and giving us drinks”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

14.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556

Luxury 60-minute sunrise balloon over Dubai desert with falconry, drone light show, Michelin breakfast, camel ride, and Land Rover transfers.

“Under the cover of darkness during the early morning hours, we gathered after being picked up promptly by our fantastic driver/caretaker, Jovan. He took complete care of us from the beginning of our experience until the end when he dropped Read more”

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Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner

15.Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · from $48

Afternoon Lahbab desert safari with quad biking, dune bashing, camel rides, VIP BBQ dinner, and dance shows, with hotel pickup in Dubai.

“From start to finish had an amazing experience, our driver Umesh was amazing, took his time explaining things to us and ensured we had a good time, would definitely recommend him.”

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