15 Full-Day Tours in the UAE Worth Booking

1.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English, French, or German-speaking guide. See the Grand Mosque’s marble, carpet, and chandeliers, stop at the Corniche, then explore Louvre Abu Dhabi independently for two hours. Guides such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, and Jahan are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Everything went smoothly. Loai is nice, well organized guide and he is taking great photos :)”

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2.Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,277 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, bottled water, and a full day of major sights. Expect the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, Miraj Museum, dates market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Guides such as Khalil, Adnan, Abdul, and Yasir have earned strong praise, though some stops are brief.

“Excellent day with Khalil exploring all the top attractions of Abu Dhabi. SUV was great and the day was amazing!”

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3.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small, air-conditioned group of 15 or fewer. You’ll spend two hours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then see Heritage Village, Corniche Beach, Qasr Al Watan, Ferrari World, Miraj Islamic Art Centre, and the Dates Market. Guides such as Khalil, Sunny, Abdullah, and Yasser have been praised for friendly, clear help, though some shopping stops can feel sales-focused.

“This tour is really good... but it is VERY LONG. Please have a good sleep the night b4 and full breakfast and comfortable shoes because it's alot of walking. Also if entering the mosque, consider purchasing the Arabic dress from b4, as they are more expensive to buy there. Our tour guide (Sunny) was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, taking pics of us along the way at different stops. The tour was very thorough and would most definitely recommend it.”

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4.2-Hour or Full-Day Slope Session at Ski Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,202 reviews · from $68

Trade Dubai’s heat for a chilled indoor ski resort at Ski Dubai. Choose a 2-hour or full-day slope pass, use five runs and a chairlift, and collect skis, a snowboard, boots, jacket, trousers, and a locker on site. Bring your passport or ID, plus gloves and extra layers. Ski lessons are available if you need them.

“This ski slope is amazing my son enjoyed it so much, will definitely go again highly recommend”

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5.Dubai Full Day Tour with Entry Ticket to Burj Khalifa at the Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,018 reviews · from $143

This full-day Dubai tour combines Al Bastakiya, Dubai Creek, the Spice and Gold Souks, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Khalifa’s 124th-floor At the Top. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, multilingual audio, abra and monorail tickets are included. Guides such as Wael Ali, Ahmed, and Razwan have earned praise for clear commentary and friendly help.

“There’s no better convenient way to see so many top attractions in one day. The tour guide, Ali, was very knowledgeable about all the sites we saw. It’s a plus to have a guide with pre-purchased tickets to the site with minimal wait time.”

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6.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Yas Island, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, and BAPS Hindu Mandir when open. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned strong praise, but the packed schedule can feel rushed.

“The guide Adil was very knowledgeable and friendly. Ferrari world visit was a surprise as it was not part of the original itinerary. Well managed trip and worth the money spent.”

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7.Full-Day Private Car and Driver Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 5 - 10 hours

Hire a private car and English-speaking driver for 5 to 10 hours in Dubai. You choose the stops, while drivers such as Vicky Ali, Fahad, Yasir, and Umair handle the roads, wait during visits, and share local tips. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and private transport are included. A guide and attraction tickets are not.

“Our driver Zeeshan was absolutely fantastic nothing was to much trouble and such a nice person. Thank you Zeeshan for all your help”

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8.Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 765 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by air-conditioned bus or car with an English-speaking guide. You will see Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Al Fahidi, Dubai Creek, and the Gold and Spice Souks. Guides such as Manuela and Arshad are praised for clear local context. Lunch and building entry are not included.

“Absolutely fantastic experience! On February 1, 2025, I took a full-day Dubai sightseeing tour from Abu Dhabi, and it was truly memorable. Everything was impeccably organized from booking to drop-off, and the sites were beautiful—definitely worth the time and money. Our guide, Mr. Arshad Puthiya, brought deep knowledge and genuine passion to the tour, making it both informative and enjoyable. Born and raised in the UAE, he created a welcoming atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable asking questions. As a solo traveler, I appreciated his help with photos, which made the experience feel more personal. I’m sure many others will have similar wonderful experiences with him. Thank you, Mr. Arsh...”

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9.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dubai or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, and entrance to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village. You will see Emirates Palace, Marina Mall, the dates market, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, and Ferrari World, with guides such as Akbar and Tahir praised for friendly service. Lunch is not included.

“Enjoyed the tour. Picked up by Tahir at our hotel in Marina. We had a great time in Abu Dhabi and will recommend this operator”

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10.Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $83

Travel from your Dubai hotel to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Bilal, stopping at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, a dates shop, and Ferrari World. The mosque visit is included, while Ferrari World and several city sights are photo stops. Lunch is not included.

“Great experience. Enough time to enjoy each place we visited. Our tour guide Bilal was very knowledgeable and shared good information with us during the entire tour.”

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11.Full Day Safari Grand Adventures with Dune Bash on 4X4 in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · from $29

Spend about seven hours riding a 4x4 across Dubai’s red dunes, with a 5 to 10 minute camel ride, open-ended sandboarding, sunset photo stops, and time at a desert camp. Dinner comes with belly dancing, fire, acrobatics, music, henna, and optional quad bikes or buggies. Pickup is offered, and groups can reach 24 people.

“We wouldn't recommend this tour. The pick up time was around 3 pm from our hotel..bit noone came by. The number provided in the viator ticket was not active. Then after searching the number online we reached to a representative. They had no clue about the tour. SaiRead more”

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12.Full Day Dubai City Tour with At the Top Burj Khalifa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · from $193

This private, eight-hour Dubai tour uses an air-conditioned 4x4 and an English-speaking guide to connect Old Dubai with Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Mall, and the Burj Khalifa. You get a traditional abra ride and Burj Khalifa admission for floors 124 and 125. Guides such as Javed, Zahed, Waseem, and BinYamin have been praised for tailoring the day and taking photos.

“Javed is a friendly and helpful guide. He tried to comply to our request to take the monorail to The Palm, though it is not in the standard itinerary. We were a bit late for the Burj Khalifa time slot. Luckily with his help, we managed to visit the iconic building in Dubai ! We do understand a bit more about Dubai and will definitely come back again !”

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13.Premium Abu Dhabi Full-day City Tour in A 4×4 Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a private 4x4 for up to six people. Your driver-guide takes you to the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, date market, and Ferrari World for photos. Guides such as Major, Yusuf, and Aqsa Mirza are praised for punctual service and clear explanations.

“An excellent rate of service from start to finish. Sameer from khoory courtyard Hotel was an excellent tour operator and he made our holiday plans smooth sailing. He booked our Burj Khalifa tour, our full day Abi Dhabi trip, our yatch trip and our old Dubai day tour absolutely brilliant.”

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14.Private Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews

Travel from Dubai in a private, air-conditioned Wi-Fi vehicle with pickup and drop-off from Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Dates Market, Marina Mall, and Yas Island. Guides such as Atif, Adnan, Saeed, and Noor are praised for flexibility and local insight, though some drivers mainly provide transport.

“We were fortunate to have Adnan as our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the UAE. We really enjoyed all the stops along the way to the mosque in Abu Dhabi and then the stops on the way back to Dubai. Book this tour...it's amazing!!!”

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

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

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 15 people, with hotel pickup, entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi, and a guide for the mosque and drive. You get two hours at the Louvre, one hour at the mosque, plus quick photo stops at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and the Corniche.

“Hamza was a great host. I learned more about the history of the UAE from him on the ride to Abu Dhabi than I did during the rest of my trip. The time allotted for seeing both the Louvre (2 hours) and the mosque (1 hour) were spot on.”

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