Dubai History Tours: Our Top 7

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by modern transfer and open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. Expect a short camel caravan, coffee making, Arabic dress, falcon photos, a six-course Bedouin dinner, campfire stories, and telescope stargazing. Guides may include Imran, Mustafa, Muhammad, or Usman.

“Our guide Muhammad was caring and helpful. Seeing the nature preserve, flora and fauna, was awesome. The bbq dinner was incredible - lamb, chicken, Bedouin salads and so many side dishes.”

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2.Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, and Heritage Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,265 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit Heritage Village, Qasr Al Watan, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with time to explore each site independently. Drivers such as Antoun and Abrar Muhammad are often praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“Wonderful family experience! Abrar Muhammad is an excellent guide kind, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. Highly recommend 100% We all had an amazing time. Thank you for having us this afternoon/evening.”

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3.Dubai Camel Desert Safari, Traditional Meal & Heritage Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $193

Ride in a small group by camel through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to a torch-lit Bedouin camp. Expect falconry, Arabic coffee, bread making, henna, a four-course Emirati dinner, music, and hotel transport. Guides such as Karim, Bash, and Jovan are known for warm, attentive service.

“The camel caravan was a magical and beautiful experience. I loved every minute. The desert was beautiful. The food and activities , including the information sessions were great too. This tour exceeded all expectations. Thank you so much.”

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4.Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · 7 hours · from $189

Travel from your Dubai hotel to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, then ride an open-top 1950s Land Rover with a conservation guide. Look for oryx and gazelles, watch falconry at sunset, share a four-course Emirati dinner, try a camel ride, and finish with Yola, drumming, shisha, and stargazing.

“Loved the day. Amazing dinner and star gazing experience. Ryan was kind, thoughtful and very helpful during the day. A+”

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5.Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Best value

Explore Dubai by air-conditioned bus or private vehicle, from Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab views to Al Bastakiya, the Creek, and the souks. Your guide leads the history, mosque visit, and abra ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English and several other languages available.

“Tour guide Mr. Chamil was amazing. Very patient and gave us an exciting and educative tour.. it was money well spent.”

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

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

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, visiting Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, and Qasr Al Watan. Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, admission fees, hotel pickup, bottled water, and women’s mosque attire are included.

“Highly recommend this tour company. We had an amazing experience on our day tour to Abu Dhabi. Our tour guide (Haseeb Khan) was above and beyond!! He was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Deserving of 5 stars!”

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7.Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

Spend six hours at Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve with hotel pickup, a vintage Mercedes G-Class safari, camel rides, falconry, Bedouin cooking, a five-course dinner, live entertainment, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Saeed, Imran, Ali, and Babar are known for friendly service and excellent photos.

“it was very exciting. it show us UAE culture and traditions. food was delicious. Imran our tour guide is wonderful person, with very good sens of humor and very helpful. See you guys next year”

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