Dubai Vacation - Sightseeing and Dubai Tours

A Dubai Sightseeing tour is a sure fire way to create memories that will last a lifeteime.

Dubai has 3 outstanding natural attractions - the city itself, the sea and the desert all with their own unique charms.

Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a cruise on a dhow along the creek, visit the World and Palms islands on a seaplane or helicopter tour, and in the desert get out into the desert on an overland safari or on camelback tour.

Taking the famous Hop-on Hop-off City Tours in Dubai

Bus Tours are still the fashionable way to go sightseeing around Dubai, with open-top, double decker or Wonder Buses, and are great for viewing the city's major landmarks at one go. 

Like in most city bus tours, you can get off and on from any stop, as long as your ticket is still valid within the 24 hours of purchase. The cost is about 150 Dhs per adult & 100 Dhs per child, but be on the lookout, as some of the private operators offer good package deals with freebies on their bus tours.

The routes of the city tours take you to the most spectacular effortless combination of the traditional and the ultra-modern locations of the city, like the museums, the souks, to the forts and other significant attractions. Dubai is known for its picturesque beauty and exotic locales, and there are so many places to see that you may not have the chance to get off the bus. 

Bus tours in Dubai are convenient, affordable, well routed, and extremely popular amongst tourists as mode of seeing the sights of Dubai and come with guided English commentary which helps you understand the history, traditions and culture of Dubai, by giving you a real insight into details about every attraction. They operate daily between 9h00 and 17h00.

There are some great package deals available and some of the tours can get you free entry into Dubai Museum, free two-hour beach tour in Jumeirah, and free dhow cruising in Dubai, so check the local listings first.

The Dhow discovery cruise along the Creek...

A wonderful opportunity is to embark on a Dhow, a unique symbol of Dubai, which is an ancient wooden Arab vessel with an antique traditional shape.

The dhows cruises operate every day, lasting 2 hours on the warm waters of the historic creek, revealing both the modern and traditional aspects of Dubai. it’s a real boating pleasure for tourists.

The Dubai dhows tours wind their way to Bastakia the old part of the city, passing by impressive palaces of the ruling family of Dubai, and the traditional wind towered houses (wind towers are an early form of air-conditioning).

Nearby, you can visit the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi fort, which is almost two centuries old, a real living monument of Dubai’s prominent skyline. The dhow cruise passes by splendid examples of modern architecture like the Golf & Yacht Club and the spectacular Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, there is  Dhow Boat racing, which still take place each December, with its deep cultural roots and historically significant echoes. These days, however, Dhows are most commonly used for tourists cruising around Dubai.

Dining aboard a Dubai Dhow ...

There is also the classic romantic evening cruising aboard a dhow. As it slips silently along the Dubai Creek you could be enjoying a delightful dinner under the moonlight with a view across the amazing city, which offers an entirely different perspective of Dubai at night.

You will find also Le Bateaux which offers the ultimate in comfort in cruising along the Dubai creek, and other new prestigious five-star dinner cruises that can be found on the waters.

A taste of the Jet Setter on a High Class Yacht ...

If you really looking to indulge yourself, you could start your day aboard one of the magnificent luxury yachts sailing along the Persian Gulf coast, past some of the majestic city sights, the Palm Islands and the World islands. It's a great way to relax and unwind in style.

Setting off from the Dubai International Marine Club or the Marina Walk Yacht Club, you will find wide range of luxury Yacht cruises featuring of state-of-the-art amenities like large staterooms, spacious deck salons, hot tubs, guest cabins and more. It will make a perfect experience in Dubai.

Experience a Seaplane or Flying Boat tour trip

The seaplane Tours are a special treat for people who are looking for a thrilling experience and to enjoy an aerial sightseeing tour of the ever changing Dubai skyline.

It is known as the most spectacular air tour in the world and offering a magical journey passing over the Dubai Marina, The Palm Jumeirah, the seven star Burj Al Arab, the world islands, and then moving inland to downtown Dubai, The Burj tower (the world’s tallest building), before turning back to sea toward The World, The Palm Jumeirah, Deira and then the historic sights of the Dubai creek before gently splash landing onto the sea.

Flying 1500 feet high, it’s a breathtaking once in a lifetime of a fantastic bird's eye view for you to take back home with you.

Seaplane tours fly every day from the Harbour base and last approximately 30 to 40 minutes, and will cost around 1300 Dhs.

A Helicopter Tour over Dubai

If you have a head for heights and wish to have an enthralling view of The Palm, The World, The Burj, and the 21st century skyline of Dubai, it would be well worthwhile taking a helicopter ride.

Some helicopter tours also fly over the giant dunes desert, the moon-like landscape of the rugged Hajj Mountains, the scenic countryside and over the green oasis of Al Dhayd of the United Arab Emirates. The Helicopter Tours flights last for about 30 minutes.

Appreciate a Hot Air Balloon Tour

Enjoy views of the giant dunes of the Dubai desert landscape, the wandering camels, the oasis and the rugged mountains on a gently floating hot air balloon.

The Dubai geography and climate are ideal for balloon rides (unless you are a afraid of heights of course), making it possible even for the whole family to go on an airborne adventure, or to catch the sunset from on high.

The flights last an hour long, and all you require when booking is your correct weight. The launch point is near the Fossil Rock, which is between Dubai & Hatta.

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