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Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

1. Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

Discover the desert outside of Dubai on a guided dune bashing safari. Enjoy the opportunity to take part in a variety of optional activities including a quad bike ride, camel ride or dinner and entertainment with an extended tour option. You will be picked up from your hotel or selected location by your tour guide. Then, drive to the Dubai desert and after a short break, you can experience the thrilling dune bashing session with trained drivers. You can also try out sandboarding and snap some amazing photos of the rolling dunes. Proceed to the Al Khayma camp for the camel ride and included refreshments. The 7-hour tour participants will continue to enjoy some entertainment shows and have a delicious BBQ dinner at the camp. As the tour comes to an end you will be dropped back to your hotel/building.

Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

2. Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

Experience a museum that tries to transform the world rather than tell a story of the past with this ticket to the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Visit this iconic building that is one of the world's most complex architectural structures.  Pass through this unique space which accommodates several immersive future environments that aim to position visitors in an empowering version of the future. Explore the future of space travel, climate change, health, wellness, and spirituality.  Learn about the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. Discover the possibilities of concepts like human augmentation. See how education, smart cities, energy and transportation may be transformed in the future. 

Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

3. Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

Explore Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest natural flower garden, with this half-day skip-the-line ticket. Discover a world made of 50 million flowers, a verdant treasure trove of experiences that capture the imagination. Be blown away by sculptures that have won 3 Guinness World Records. Witness 45 million blooming flowers in stunning designs, awesome shapes, and eye-catching colors in Miracle Garden. See a larger-than-life double-decker design of the Emirates A380 airbus, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers and living plants.  See familiar faces like Mikey Mouse, Mini Mouse, and their friends. Stroll around the Sunflower Field, Lake Park, Smurfs Village, and Umbrella Tunnel. Listen to live music, admire the street dancers in floats, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with your family and friends.

Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

4. Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

Enjoy thrills and spills at Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark, the largest waterpark in the Middle East, on dozens of rides and waterslides. With your day ticket, prepare to do battle with the King of the Sea at the Tower of Poseidon. Ride through the dark and twisting Aquaconda water tunnel. Grab an inner tube and take a trip on the rapids of a tidal river. Test your nerves on the exhilarating Ziggurat, and plunge more than 27 meters down the Leap of Faith, a near vertical freefall waterslide, through shark-filled waters. Unwind on a private beach, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments from on-site restaurants. Take the little ones to Splashers, a water playground especially for kids.

Dubai: Guided Tour Inside Burj Al Arab with Hotel Transfers

5. Dubai: Guided Tour Inside Burj Al Arab with Hotel Transfers

Take a guided tour of the Burj Al Arab, Dubai's most iconic hotel and a global icon of Arabian luxury. Explore the jewel of Jumeirah and step inside its lavish atrium, standing 180 meters (600 feet) high. Take a look inside one of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world, the Royal Suite. Get picked up from your hotel in Dubai and travel in air-conditioned comfort to the Burj Al Arab. Upon reaching the luxury hotel on its own man-made beach, it's time to follow your guide inside the premises. Start your tour at the welcome center, where you will learn about the history of Burj Al Arab. Then, marveling at the futuristic architecture of this hotel, explore the opulent interiors, which are inaccessible to most. Go on an exclusive journey of discovery, listening to the untold stories of the world-famous hotel and finding out what makes the international icon of the UAE a landmark of architectural innovation. Visit the grand atrium, the tallest of its kind, and the dazzling Royal Suite, one of the most expensive suites in the world. Also, enjoy the Experience Suite with digital interactives to relive the history of the construction of the Burj Al Arab and see where it all began.

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Day Ticket

6. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Day Ticket

Walk through the Aquarium Tunnel and experience life under the water. Marvel at the giant 10 million-liter tank which contains more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks. After exploring the aquarium tunnel continue to the Underwater Zoo, which provides an interactive approach to education on the ecology and sustainability of marine life. Marvel at the various exotic species. The journey consists of three ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean.  Meet playful otters and penguins, and don’t miss your chance to see one of the largest crocodiles in the world, King Croc and his Queen at the Underwater Zoo.

Dubai: AYA Universe Entry Ticket and Optional Transfers

7. Dubai: AYA Universe Entry Ticket and Optional Transfers

Experience immersive entertainment at AYA Universe in Dubai, with 12 different zones to explore. Walk around the luminous garden, check out an observatory of stars, and admire the light and sound shows, with 40,000 square feet of space. Benefit from an optional hotel transfer if you like. Get picked up at your hotel if you have chosen that option, or else come directly to WAFI City Mall. Enter the enchanting world of AYA Universe and explore the 12 immersive zones inside a 40,000-square-foot park. There are different things in each zone, such as the touch-reactive dome of The Source. Try the dreamy Drift Zone if you like. Also, appreciate the futuristic displays, lights, sounds, graphics, projections, and motion sensors. Float through time, stroll around illuminated gardens, watch reverse waterfalls, and much more. Finally, transfer back to your hotel or drop-off location in Dubai.

Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

8. Dubai: Premium Safari, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp 3-Buffets

Join us to adventure Dubai Red Dunes Desert. Live thrilling activities like dune-bashing, sandboarding, and take part in Arabian life by visiting the Al Khayma camp to try the traditional snacks, local food, and activities like henna shows, and shisha. We watch the sunset from camp dunes and the moon through a powerful telescope. After being picked up by your Safari Captain, make the first journey stop for a break and get the chance to try the optional quad bike ride. Dune Bashing is ready; your captain will drive 30-45 min over the red dunes in the Lahbab desert with photos break and sandboarding (surfing over the dunes). At Al Khayma camp, we welcome you with rose water, Arabic coffee, local sweets, and dates. Say hello to the camp's resident camels and, if you like, hop on the camel for a ride across the dunes. The camp's activities, welcoming you, include camel feeding, Falcon, henna painting, .. etc. These are followed by an appetizer with a live snack station, Arabic coffee, & tea, and even a shisha station. Tuck into 3 different buffets featuring Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian cuisines, followed by a live BBQ, live bread-making stations with Local Lamb Madfoon. The Arabian Entertainment live to watch with Tannora, Khaliji dance, and Fire show. The camp's ambiance will change as the sun goes down, allowing you to take in the peaceful desert night. Spot the stars in the desert sky through a high-power telescope on a fascinating stargazing. We look forward to hosting you again "Maa Al Salam" gets dropped off at your hotel.

The Green Planet - Dubai's Unique Indoor Rainforest

9. The Green Planet - Dubai's Unique Indoor Rainforest

The Green Planet is a bio-dome inviting visitors to explore Earth's fascinating flora and fauna through an immersive expedition into the tropics. Designed as an enclosed ecosystem, The Green Planet recreates the enchanting world of a tropical forest with over 3,000 plants and animals and the world’s largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree. Step inside The Bat Cave to meet some of nature's most thrilling and wondrous denizens. Touch an Emerald Tree Boa snake if you dare. Hear the distinctive calls of the wonderful variety of birds flying around Green Planet. Say hello to one of the two sloths living here who sleep between 15 and 20 hours everyday. Watch the squirrel monkeys jump and climb using their very long tail to balance as they move from one tree to another. The educational and recreational facility raises awareness for the delicate balance of nature and the preciousness of one of our world’s oldest living ecosystems making it the ideal educational destination for the entire family. The Green Planet is set to inspire people of all ages and nationalities to learn about and care more for every single plant and animal that inhabits the earth. 

Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo

10. Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Aquarium Combo

Experience the rides and slides of the Aquaventure Waterpark and then discover more than 65,000 marine animals up close at the Lost Chambers Aquarium at the Atlantis the Palm Hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Skip the long lines to Aquaventure Waterpark and then brave the world’s first dual waterslide within a waterslide. Set your pulse racing on 30 slides and attractions, laugh your way down Dubai’s longest Lazy River, and relax on 500 meters of private beach. Prepare to do battle with the King of the Sea at the Tower of Poseidon or ride through the dark and twisting Aquaconda water tunnel. Grab an innertube and face the rapids of a tidal river or experience the dramatic wave surges of The Torrent. Get up close to more than 65,000 marine animals at the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Walk amongst the ruins of a lost city and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to be a marine animal expert. Encounter sharks and rays at close proximity and feel some of the world’s most exotic invertebrates in the touch tank.

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Family-friendly activities: Things to do in Dubai with kids

Discover incredible things to do in Dubai with kids. Help them create their own real-life Arabian tale. Treat the family to a desert adventure, complete with camel rides and sandboarding. Or take to the skies over the golden sands with a hot air balloon or a falconry show. There are marvels modern and ancient to enchant young minds. Visit the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, or the vast souks, and markets, filled with spices, fabrics, and gold. Or just go for exhilarating fun at Ferrari World’s tracks and Bounce’s trampolines.

Ski Dubai: Frolic in the snow in the middle of the desert

Escape to a wintry wonderland during any season. Everyone can enjoy the snow at Ski Dubai. Little ones can build a snowman or sled down a hill. Older kids and adults can take to the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. And it’s okay if they’ve never hit the slopes before – there are lessons available for all ages. Then, hang out with the penguins or check out the ice caverns. Or sip hot chocolate at a chalet and marvel that all of this is inside a mall, surrounded by desert. See the shoppers walking by outside the windows!

Children aged two and older are welcome, although you should check age and height limits for the various rides. Entry fee includes all the snow gear everyone needs. There are lockers for rent, and strollers are welcome and also available for rent. There are restaurants onsite (and in the mall), and baby changing facilities available.

Atlantis Aquaventure: Explore life under the sea 

Atlantis is no longer a mysterious lost continent: it is an epic waterpark. Anyone can buy a ticket for the splashing fun at the Atlantis Palm Hotel. Your adrenaline lovers can test themselves on rides like the Leap of Faith – a water slide almost 100-feet high that includes a long tube through the aquarium. Or the whole family can take a raft down Lazy River and enjoy a ride together.

The park welcomes the entire family, but you should check the age and height limits for the various activities. Strollers are allowed and recommended, and there are locker facilities. You can only bring baby food and water inside, but there are plenty of restaurants throughout the park.

OliOli: Everyone in the family can join the fun

Release the children for playful learning. Designed for kids, OliOli lets everyone join in. Toddlers can play with bubbles and puzzles with parents. Older kids can climb through Toshi’s Net and play up above, safely. They can learn about the forces of air and water with balloons and cannons. Watch their eyes light up as they see a hurricane in action or race little cars, they made themselves! Check the schedule for special activities, like constructing a musical bench or hunting for dinosaur fossils.

This is geared towards toddlers to pre-teens, although older children may also enjoy the activities. If you are traveling with babies, you’ll be relieved to know that there are baby changing and breast-feeding stations available. Strollers are welcome, although there is a storage area if needed. Considering the water activities, you may want to bring a change of clothing. You can bring food and drink or buy some at the café.

City Walk: Enjoy some of the city’s best shopping

Take shopping to the streets with the family. City Walk is an open-air shopping complex with more than just designer fashions. Check the calendar for events like artist performances and cooking competitions in the main area. However, the stores themselves offer kid-tastic entertainments. Geek Nations sells comic and pop culture merchandise and they also have a state-of-the-art gaming area to watch and play. Mattel Play! Town brings Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Barney, and friends to life for imaginative play with little ones.

Strollers are welcome and available for rent, and baby changing facilities are widely available. There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout the site and a first aid station.

Kite Beach: Enjoy a day of sand and surf

Dubai’s sands are more than desert. There are miles of shoreline to check out. Kite Beach brings family fun to the shores of the Persian Gulf. Active kids can try their hand at kite surfing, wakeboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. There are playgrounds for the younger kids to build sandcastles, as well as amusement areas with kid-friendly ziplines and obstacle courses. And there are shops along the beach if you forget sunscreen or beachwear.

Strollers are welcome, and there are rentals for towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas. There are plenty of restaurants along the beach, in addition to restroom and shower facilities.



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What people are saying about Dubai

Tahseen our guide was amazing, picked up from the hotel on time, explained the tour and what will be going on amazingly, was available for any questions, made the whole trip a pleasure from the 1 hour QuadBiking to sand boarding, to driving to the desert camp and explaining how the process at the camp will work .. would definitely recommend, and would definitely book again when I’m back in dubai

The tour is really well organized and everything you expect is there. Desert Fun tourism (TFS ) is really professional, you receive a safari confirmation on whatsapp the day before and a exact drop off time the moring with a photo of the car. The guide was really kind and cary and he s done the maximum all the time he could for us. Big thanks to Mohsin rashid !

I booked a tour with Desert Fun Tourism and the whole process was to our complete satisfaction. Our guide Nooramir picked us up from the hotel on time, we enjoyed the tour with dinner and show. Would like to book the tour again. Thank you Noor.

I highly recommend this tour with this company also my tour guide ( Hussain ) was super nice and kind !!!! Everything was perfect , desert , dunes, dinner etc Thank you for this amazing experience!!!!

Everything was excellent. The guide ( sorry for not remembering his name ) , the dune bashing and photo taking.