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The 15 Best Mountain & Wadi Tours in the UAE

39 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The Hajar range behind Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah is the one part of this country that is neither sand nor skyline. These 15 cover Jebel Jais, the wadis and the long drives to reach them, priced and timed.

Dubai: Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket - Start gently with Juha’s Journey and Flood River
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Dubai: Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket

1.Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,038 reviews · 1 day · from $54Our pick

Spend a full day at Wild Wadi Waterpark beside the Burj Al Arab. You get access to more than 30 rides, including Juha’s Journey, Tantrum Alley, Burj Surj, Jumeirah Sceirah, Flood River, and the Wipeout and Riptide FlowRiders. Food, lockers, towels, and the optional fast pass cost extra.

“It was hot! Limited shade around so definitely wear swim shoes or something to protect your feet. We had a fantastic experience and wished we could go back again, especially Stella & Piper. The boys on the flow rider riptide were amazing! Big shout out to them :)”

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From Dubai: Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah - Getting ready at Nemo
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From Dubai: Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah

2.Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Travel from Dubai to Dibba Al-Fujairah for a boat-based snorkeling day in the Gulf of Oman. Nemo’s crew provides transport, gear, life jackets, snacks, water, and guidance in English or Arabic. You may see turtles, black-tip sharks, squid, and colorful fish. Guides including Hassan, Karim, Mustafa, and Mickey are praised for helping nervous beginners.

“Stop scrolling and book! Seriously. A group of 3 of booked to attend. Communication was fantastic and guided us what we need to do and where etc. Got picked up at hotel 6.30am and had a small drive out to the Royal Beach, gas station stop for a rest break, overall around 2 hours drive. When we arrived at the facility, we completed the waivers and then met our captains and divers. Before proceeding to the boats you get your fins to try on, all prepared the night before in the communication messages. You can then get changed into your swim wear. We proceeded to head to the boat, where…”

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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ - Leaving Dubai for Fujairah
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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

3.Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Yulia, Julia, or another instructor helps beginners spot turtles, rays, squid, colorful fish, and sometimes reef sharks. A 42-foot boat, BBQ lunch, equipment, transfers, and Khorfakkan sightseeing are included.

“This is a wonderful trip! Our pickup was extremely smooth and driver was very friendly. Once we were at the diving centre, staff were helpful and friendly. Julia was a fantastic guide while we were out at sea and helped point out all of the different species of fish! We were lucky enough to see turtles and sharks at both stops!”

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Dubai: Full-Day Sea Safari to Musandam - Crossing the UAE and Oman border
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Dubai: Full-Day Sea Safari to Musandam

4.Full-Day Sea Safari to Musandam

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 370 reviews · 12 hours · from $107

You’ll leave central Dubai early, cross into Oman, and spend the day aboard a traditional dhow in Musandam’s fjord-like coves. Expect a buffet lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, a banana boat ride, beach time, and possible cave visits. Bring your passport and prepare for a long road transfer.

“The trip was wonderful and on the boat. It was full with a wonderful crew. 10/10”

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Dune Buggy Experience & Fossil Discovery in Mleiha National Park - Camel Rock: photos, sand, and a change of pace
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Dune Buggy Experience & Fossil Discovery in Mleiha National Park

5.Dune Buggy Experience & Fossil Discovery in Mleiha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews Top rated

You’ll ride a shared 2-seater Desert Fox buggy through Mleiha National Park, with a guide vehicle nearby for support. The roughly two-hour outing includes pickup, equipment, refreshments, sandboarding at Camel Rock, fossils at Fossil Rock, and a camel ride and nature walk in Zerzura.

“Excellent experience. Everything was great from pickup to drop off. We loved the fact that the entire tour was just our group so we didn’t have to wait around for anyone else. Everyone was friendly and helpful, the course was great.”

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Dune Buggy Experience and Dinner at Mleiha Archaeological Center - Getting from Dubai to the Mleiha Desert
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Dune Buggy Experience and Dinner at Mleiha Archaeological Center

6.Dune Buggy Experience and Dinner at Mleiha Archaeological Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews

You will spend about five hours exploring the Mleiha Desert with private pickup from Dubai, a one-hour self-drive dune buggy session, camel riding, sandboarding, and a fossil stop at Fossil Rock. Safety gear and refreshments are included. The evening ends with a three-course dinner at Mleiha Archaeological Center.

“amazing experience. staff were extremely friendly. Drinks provided beforehand which was very helpful. would recommend to anyone travelling to Dubai”

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From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise - The early pickup and road to Oman
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From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

7.From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 232 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Travel by van from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah into Oman’s Musandam Peninsula for a full day on a shared dhow. You’ll swim, snorkel, kayak, ride a banana boat and speedboat, visit a limestone cave, fish if weather allows, and eat a generous buffet lunch. Guides speak English, Arabic, Hindi, and Russian.

“I liked that we were kept well informed via what’s app on arrival time etc. and our border arrangements were organised for us. We had to travel very early to get to our pick up point but the driver was on time. We were able to buy a coffee at McDonald’s at our pick up point. The bus trip to the boat was long but comfortable. The boat / dhow trip was relaxing . We tried the snorkeling but there wasn’t a lot to see. The banana boat ride was fun. The lunch provided was plentiful. I enjoyed seeing a new country , Oman, from Dubai.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari or Hatta Tour with Kayaking - Starting the day with hotel pickup
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Dubai: Desert Safari or Hatta Tour with Kayaking

8.Desert Safari or Hatta Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 213 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $29Best value

Choose a 6 to 7 hour Dubai outing: ride dunes at Lahbab with camel riding, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, and live shows, or kayak at Hatta Dam and visit mountain heritage sites. Hotel pickup is included from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman. Guides such as Yasir, Rehan, and Ali have earned praise for clear English and helpful local insight.

“The Activity was incredible we enjoyed every single moment and a special thanks for our guide Umair who was very professional and helpful”

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From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling - Arrival, equipment, and the first safety briefing
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From Dubai: Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

9.Fujairah Half-Day Scuba Dive and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Leave Dubai early for Fujairah, where an English or Arabic-speaking instructor fits you with scuba and snorkel gear. Beginners receive close tuition, while certified divers can visit two sites based on certification. Expect coral gardens, colorful fish, possible turtles, and a long but worthwhile road transfer.

“Wonderful activity, instructors are patient and take Care of you to spend a wonderful time underwater. Great location, clear water and amazing fishes”

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Ras al Khaimah: Jais Flight - World's Longest Zipline Ticket - The Welcome Center and safety preparation
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Ras al Khaimah: Jais Flight – World’s Longest Zipline Ticket

10.Jais Flight – World’s Longest Zipline Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

At Jais Adventure Park, you’ll ride 2.83 kilometers from 1,680 meters above sea level, reaching an average of 160 kph above the Jebel Jais mountains. The one-hour experience includes equipment, a safety briefing, free parking, and a shuttle to the Welcome Center. Camera rental is available for an extra charge.

“O local é lindo, vale o deslocamento de outros Emirados até ele, nós fomos de Dubai, passamos a tarde e meu filho e marido fizeram a tirolesa e amaram, a equipe e toda segurança em materiais e demais ítens. Eu fiquei no restaurante local, comida boa, atendimento e infraestrutura ótimos. Amamos e recomendamos! Nossa próxima ida faremos atividade que estava fechada no dia. Muito obrigada pela nossa aventura pessoal! Pedro, Leila e Germano”

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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

11.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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From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah - The road from Dubai to Dibba
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From Dubai: Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah

12.Discovery Scuba Diving & Snorkeling In Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Travel from Dubai to Dibba, Fujairah, for a beginner-friendly scuba and snorkeling day. A certified instructor teaches you onboard, guides your first descent to 10 meters, and helps you snorkel among fish and turtles. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, soft drinks, and snacks are included. English and Arabic instruction is available.

“A huge thak you to all diving team starting from Samir the manager, our minibus driver, Ahmed the instructor, Mustafa the snorkeling instructor, Hamdi the Captain - you guys rock! We had a blast time and enjoyed every moment of it.”

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Dune Buggy & Private Dinner in the Dunes in Mleiha National Park - Dubai pickup and the five-hour schedule
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Dune Buggy & Private Dinner in the Dunes in Mleiha National Park

13.Dune Buggy & Private Dinner in the Dunes in Mleiha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Spend about five hours in Mleiha National Park riding custom dune buggies on a desert track, with time for sunset views and possibly camel riding or sandboarding. Then settle into a private dune camp for a Euro-Arab barbecue. Guides named Fred, Shahzad, and Mazoor have been praised for friendly, capable service.

“Everything was amazing, starting from the kindness of the people to the Sunset. The velociry was perfect. The Buggies were at perfect conditions.”

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Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah and Khorfakkan Tour - Fujairah Museum and the route through Dibba and Kalba
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Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah and Khorfakkan Tour

14.Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah and Khorfakkan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 9 hours

Leave Dubai for Fujairah with a guide such as Ziad or Shakil, entering the UAE’s second-largest mosque before crossing Dibba, Kalba, and Sharjah. Visit Fujairah Museum, Khorfakkan Square, its waterfall and amphitheater, then see Najd Al Maqsar Heritage Village from outside if access remains restricted. Private transport, water, and admissions are included.

“We had a great trip with our guide, Mr Ziad! He was friendly and thoughtful and set us at ease, and had lots of information to share on top of answering our questions. We never felt rushed or that we didn’t have enough time at each stop. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah is an underrated gem. Entering the main prayer hall, one is bound to pause in admiration. The Fujairah Museum was cosy and very well laid out, and the visit to the imposing Khorfakkan Waterfall was made even better by Mr Zaid’s recommendation of Habib Beirut for a tasty lunch, just behind the curtain of water overlooking the…”

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Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit - Camel Rock and Fossil Rock add more than photo stops
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Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

15.Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

You’ll ride from your Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman hotel into the desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, Camel Rock, and Fossil Rock, then continue to Wadi Shawka’s natural pools. English-speaking guides such as Mustafa, Jaafar, and Nofar have earned strong praise for explaining local life and adapting the trip to your group. Water levels can change sharply with the weather.

“Nice tour but the Wadi Shakwa pool was quite unspectacular in our opinion.”

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