The UAE · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Lunch Experiences in the UAE That Earn Their Price

30 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The good lunch experiences fill up ahead of time and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

1.Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · from $127Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, and Qasr Al Watan, then eat at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. Expect a 9 to 10-hour day, a group of up to 17, included admission, and hotel pickup.

“We enjoyed seeing the Blue Mosque. Also the tour of Old Dubai and the water taxi. Mufaso was a wonderful guide with great information about Dubai.”

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Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch - What the Dubai Marina cruise adds
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Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

2.Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $87

Join Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared yacht cruise past Dubai Marina and JBR Beach. You’ll swim from the boat, use inflatables and a slide when available, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and order drinks onboard. The crew, including hosts such as Ian and Mohammed, helps keep the day relaxed and organized.

“Great trip. The pool at the back of the boat was great. Snorkelling not great as water not clear enough. Lovely lunch.”

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From Abu Dhabi: Explore Dubai with Optional Lunch - Crossing from Abu Dhabi into Dubai
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From Abu Dhabi: Explore Dubai with Optional Lunch

3.Explore Dubai with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 400 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for an 8 to 9 hour guided introduction to the UAE’s most famous city sights. You’ll see Bastakyia, Jumeirah Beach, the mosque, Palm Island, Burj Al Arab, Zabeel Palace, and Dubai Mall. English guiding, multilingual audio, hotel pickup, and optional mall lunch are included.

“Incredible tour wit lh jive guide and Burj Khalifa is must visit place”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour From Dubai With Lunch - Heritage Village offers a calmer change of pace
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Abu Dhabi City Tour From Dubai With Lunch

4.Abu Dhabi City Tour From Dubai With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $87

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to six, with pickup and drop-off included. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, Marina Mall, markets, Saadiyat Island, and Yas Island. Guides such as Zahir and Raja have earned praise for being punctual and helpful, but lunch and shopping-stop details need confirmation.

“a excursão de modo geral foi muito boa , o almoço foi regular e não típico (esse almoço não recomendo) e o ponto fraco/desnecessário foi a parada numa galeria de arte/artigos locais ,onde ficaram mais de 25minutos tentando vender tapetes”

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Dubai: Complete Day Tour with Optional Lunch - Crossing Dubai Creek by abra
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Dubai: Complete Day Tour with Optional Lunch

5.Complete Day Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Spend nine hours moving from Bastakyia and Dubai Creek to the Spice and Gold Souks, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Mall. Hotel pickup, transport, an abra crossing, guide, and multilingual audio commentary are included. Add an Arabic lunch at Dubai Mall, but note that the Burj Khalifa entrance is not included.

“It’s was wonderful, the family enjoyed...really very good experience”

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Dubai: Cultural Lunch at The Sheikh Mohammed Center - Arabic coffee, dates, and the first conversation
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Dubai: Cultural Lunch at The Sheikh Mohammed Center

6.Cultural Lunch at The Sheikh Mohammed Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $42

Spend 1.5 hours at Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding, tasting Emirati dishes, Arabic coffee, tea, and dates while an English-speaking host explains local customs, Islam, greetings, and daily life. The lunch takes place on floor cushions in a traditional wind tower house in Al Fahidi Historic District, with plenty of time for questions.

“It was an amazing experience. The guides were super nice and open to ask to any question. I would repeat it definetly”

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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch - Al Ain National Museum and the story before oil
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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring Al Ain from Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned coach. Visit the National Museum, oasis falaj channels, camel and food markets, Jebel Hafeet, and mountain springs, then enjoy a hotel buffet lunch. Guides such as Tomy, Amer, and Nizar have earned praise for clear commentary and helpful service. Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum is currently closed for renovation.

“I had one day in Abu Dhabi to spare so signed up for this tour. Breathtaking fantastic day away from the main city. Small coach, only half full so not overcrowded, which was great. Saw a bit of the desert, the camels which were ever so cuddly, the fort and museum. Definitely Read more”

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Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed Mosque with Lunch, Louvre & Qasr Al Watan Palace - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 90 minutes
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Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed Mosque with Lunch, Louvre & Qasr Al Watan Palace

8.Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed Mosque with Lunch, Louvre & Qasr Al Watan Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $198

Travel from your Dubai hotel to Abu Dhabi in a private vehicle, with entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Qasr Al Watan. The 8 to 10-hour day includes lunch and a guide, with guides such as Ariz, Durgesh, Radish, and Bilal reported on this route.

“Produit très équilibré : un musée + un palais + une mosquée. Parfaitement organisé. Repas sous forme de buffet s'adaptant à tous les goûts. Guide très avenant et compétent.”

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Burj Khalifa 125th Floor, Lunch or Dinner at Rooftop Burj Club - Starting at Dubai Mall and finding the correct ticket counter
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Burj Khalifa 125th Floor, Lunch or Dinner at Rooftop Burj Club

9.Burj Khalifa 125th Floor, Lunch or Dinner at Rooftop Burj Club

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 110 reviews · from $110

You’ll enter At the Top on floors 124 and 125 for wide Dubai views, telescopes, and a close look at the Fountain below. Afterward, enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner at the three-floor Rooftop Burj Club. Bring the operator’s PDF voucher and allow extra time for ticketing and elevator lines.

“The view from the top was incredible and the dinner was very good. However, the ticketing process was a nightmare trying to understand the difference between tickets and vouchers. And if not for the concierge from my hotel I would have had to wait in line for at least 20 mins.”

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Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch - Crossing the Hajar Mountains toward Dibba
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Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch

10.Fujairah Private day trip from Dubai with Lunch

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

Leave your Dubai hotel for a private, guide-led day through Al Dhaid, Masafi, Dibba, and Fujairah. Expect Hajar Mountain views, a market stop, fishing villages, Al Badiyah Mosque, Old Fort, lunch at a beach resort, and time to swim in the Indian Ocean. Guides may speak English or German.

“Very nice excursion. I enjoyed myself and saw quite a bit. Good value. Definitely recommend. A little more time at the sites would be beneficial”

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Full Day Tour of Dubai with Lunch from Abu Dhabi - Burj Al Arab: an iconic photo stop
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Full Day Tour of Dubai with Lunch from Abu Dhabi

11.Full Day Tour of Dubai with Lunch from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $60

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English guide and multilingual audio. You’ll photograph the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis, then eat lunch at Dubai Mall beneath the Burj Khalifa. Expect a fast overview, not entry to the tower or a long visit at each stop.

“Organisation parfaite. . Les explications du chauffeur pour les rendez-vous étaient très claires. Il ne parlait pas français mais utilisait un traducteur. Merci. Noys avons apprécié les explications en français avec l'audio guide dans le mini bus. Bon repas dans un restaurant au pied de la burj. Nous avons vu l' essentiel de Dubai. Nous sommes très satisfaits. Dommage toutefois que l on n'ait pas pu voir le spectacle des fontaines. Il faudrait donner l'heure et adapter le circuit pour pouvoir voir le spectacle. L'arrêt dans le magasin d'art pourrait être évité. N 'intéresse pas grand monde et fait perdre du temps”

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Burj Khalifa VIP Lunch – Michelin Dining & Porsche Transfer - Hotel pickup in a Porsche Cayenne or Panamera
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Burj Khalifa VIP Lunch – Michelin Dining & Porsche Transfer

12.Burj Khalifa VIP Lunch – Michelin Dining & Porsche Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $899

Arrive at Burj Khalifa by Porsche Cayenne or Panamera, enter through a private route, and enjoy a seasonal Michelin-level lunch with champagne, afternoon tea, and panoramic views. A personal guide such as Maria or Anna Mary handles the details. The 3.5-hour private experience includes hotel pickup, but return transport costs extra.

“The Transfer is onley one way..???? that is not okay. But all other was fine.”

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Dubai: Lunch at The View the Palm Observatory - Entering through Nakheel Mall
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Dubai: Lunch at The View the Palm Observatory

13.Lunch at The View the Palm Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Enter through Nakheel Mall for a two-hour lunch at The View on Level 52 of The Palm Tower. You get one pasta or pizza main course and one dessert at Lolli, plus access to the exhibition and panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and Dubai. Drinks, Level 54, prime hours, and fast track are not included.

“Although enjoyable and the food was good, beware that drinks are not included and the cost of 4 non-alcoholic drinks and still water was absurdly high. Otherwise, enjoyable.”

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Abu Dhabi Mosque and Louvre Museum with Lunch from Dubai - The morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Abu Dhabi Mosque and Louvre Museum with Lunch from Dubai

14.Abu Dhabi Mosque and Louvre Museum with Lunch from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $88

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi on a roughly nine-hour group tour. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, multilingual audio commentary, lunch, return transport, and Louvre admission. The mosque visit is brief, while the Louvre receives about two and a half hours. Expect a large group and possible delays.

“Lunch was okay for that price. Guide was good and tried to inform all passengers. Unfortunately some group members thought they would be alone on the world and on this tour, but the guide handled them very good. Even the help afterwards to get back to the hotel was satisfying. Thank you very much.”

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Abu Dhabi Full day Tour without lunch from Dubai - Starting from Dubai by Gray Line bus
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Abu Dhabi Full day Tour without lunch from Dubai

15.Abu Dhabi Full day Tour without lunch from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $39Best value

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned Gray Line bus with hotel pickup, multilingual audio commentary, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Mall, Heritage Village, the dates market, and Emirates Palace, with photo stops near the Louvre and Ferrari World. Lunch is on your own.

“Les visites étaient très bien mais pas d’arrêt au Louvre qui me semble un incontournable. De plus, la description est mensongère bus luxe avec wifi ( bus normal sans wifi), excursion de 10h ( de 9h à 17h ça ne fait pas 10h au total ) et le repas dans un Mall où tout est en train d’être construit c’est un peu étrange et pas vraiment typique. A part ça, le guide était super”

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