- Dubai & UAE Day Trips
City Tours Dubai:
Guided Day Trips with Hotel Pickup
Compare five guided city tours Dubai visitors book with Desert Leap Safari: the Dubai City Tour, Abu Dhabi City Tour, Hatta Mountain Tour and Fujairah City Tour, all with hotel pickup from Dubai, plus a Dubai Helicopter Tour from a coastal helipad.
Prices start from AED 130 per person. Check the duration, pickup time and highlights of each tour below, then book directly on WhatsApp.
Which Dubai City Tour Is Right for You?
Our city tours Dubai range covers old and new Dubai, the UAE capital, the Hajar Mountains and the east coast. The Dubai City Tour links the souks of old Dubai with the Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah, the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina in one guided day. The Abu Dhabi City Tour centres on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
For mountain scenery, the Hatta Mountain Tour visits Hatta Heritage Village, Hatta Hill Park and Hatta Dam, while the Fujairah City Tour crosses the Hajar Mountains to Al Bidyah Mosque, Fujairah Fort and the Gulf of Oman coast. To see Dubai from above, choose the Dubai Helicopter Tour.
Want more from your trip? Add a Dhow Cruise Marina dinner after your city day, book a Desert Safari Dubai for another day, or browse our Abu Dhabi tickets for attractions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
City Tours Dubai: Packages & Prices
- 6–8 Hours
- Home/Hotel Pick & Drop
- Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall stop
- Pickup 09:00 – 09:30
- Price
- From AED 130
- 9–10 Hours
- Home/Hotel Pick & Drop
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit
- Soft Drinks
- Price
- From AED 150
- 6 Hours
- Home/Hotel Pick & Drop
- Hatta Heritage Village (closed Fridays)
- Hatta Dam & Hill Park views
- Price
- From AED 150
- 9–10 Hours
- Home/Hotel Pick & Drop
- Al Bidyah Mosque & Fujairah Fort
- Soft Drinks
- Price
- From AED 250
- 12 / 25 / 40 Min
- Coastal helipad departure
- Palm Jumeirah & Burj Khalifa views
- Soft Drinks
- Price
- From AED 900
City Tours Dubai Compared: Price, Duration & Pickup
| Tour | From price | Duration | Pickup / departure | Highlights | Full refund 48h+ ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai City Tour | AED 130 | 6–8 hours | Hotel pickup 09:00 – 09:30 | Gold and spice souks, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, Jumeirah coast and Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina | 48+ hours before |
| Abu Dhabi City Tour | AED 150 | 9–10 hours | Hotel pickup 8:00 – 8:45 AM | Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche waterfront (Qasr Al Watan ticket is an add-on) | 48+ hours before |
| Hatta Mountain Tour | AED 150 | About 6 hours | Hotel pickup 08:00 – 08:30 AM | Hatta Heritage Village (closed Fridays), Hatta Hill Park and Fort, Hatta Dam views, carpet and pottery market | 48+ hours before |
| Fujairah City Tour | AED 250 | 9–10 hours | Hotel pickup 8:00 – 8:45 AM | Al Bidyah Mosque, Fujairah Fort and old town, Gulf of Oman coast, Hajar Mountains drive | 48+ hours before |
| Dubai Helicopter Tour | AED 900 | 12, 25 or 40 minutes | Coastal helipad (hotel transfer is an optional add-on) | Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa and Downtown, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina; World Islands and Creek on longer flights | 48+ hours before |
Prices are per person and show the starting price. Inclusions, timings and add-ons are listed on each tour page. See our cancellation policy for full terms.
City Tours Dubai at a Glance
Desert Leap Safari runs five city tours from Dubai: the Dubai City Tour, Abu Dhabi City Tour, Hatta Mountain Tour, Fujairah City Tour and the Dubai Helicopter Tour. Here are the key facts about our city tours Dubai packages in one place.
Which of Our City Tours Dubai Options Suits You?
All our city tours Dubai packages are guided, but each one suits a different kind of traveller. Use this quick guide to pick the right day out.
Dubai City Tour
The best introduction to the city: old Dubai's souks and creek, then the Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah, the Palm and Dubai Marina in one day.
Abu Dhabi City Tour
A full day in the UAE capital built around the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with Emirates Palace and the Corniche.
Hatta Mountain Tour
A shorter, relaxed trip to Hatta Dam, Hatta Hill Park and the heritage village, with cooler mountain scenery.
Fujairah City Tour
Cross the Hajar Mountains to Al Bidyah Mosque, Fujairah Fort and the Gulf of Oman coastline.
Dubai Helicopter Tour
See the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab from the air on a 12, 25 or 40-minute flight.
Dhow Cruise Marina
Finish a city day with a dinner cruise past the Dubai Marina skyline, or book an evening desert safari for another day.
Tips for Booking City Tours in Dubai
- Pick the right season: November to March is the most comfortable time for full-day city tours in Dubai. In summer, start early and choose tours with more indoor and air-conditioned stops.
- Dress for mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women should bring a scarf to cover their hair at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Al Bidyah Mosque.
- Check the day: Hatta Heritage Village is closed on Fridays, so plan the Hatta Mountain Tour on another day if the village is a priority.
- Budget for extras: Burj Khalifa "At the Top" and Qasr Al Watan tickets are add-ons, and some cash is useful for shopping in the souks.
- Book at least 48 hours ahead: this secures your seat and keeps your booking fully refundable under our cancellation policy. Payment options are listed in our refund policy.
- Combine experiences: many guests pair city tours Dubai visitors love with a desert safari in Dubai on a separate day for the full UAE experience.
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FAQs
City Tours Dubai: Frequently Asked Questions
For most first-time visitors, the best Dubai city tour is our Dubai City Tour (from AED 130, about 6–8 hours). It covers old Dubai's souks and creek plus the Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah, the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina in one guided day. If you have more time, add the Abu Dhabi City Tour for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, or the Dubai Helicopter Tour to see the skyline from above.
Yes. The Dubai City Tour, Abu Dhabi City Tour, Hatta Mountain Tour and Fujairah City Tour include pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels and residences, including Downtown, Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Deira, Bur Dubai and Business Bay. The Dubai Helicopter Tour departs from a coastal helipad, and hotel transfers are available as an optional add-on.
The Dubai City Tour takes about 6–8 hours, the Abu Dhabi City Tour and Fujairah City Tour about 9–10 hours each, and the Hatta Mountain Tour about 6 hours. Helicopter flights last 12, 25 or 40 minutes.
Prices with Desert Leap Safari start from AED 130 per person for the Dubai City Tour. The Abu Dhabi City Tour and Hatta Mountain Tour start from AED 150, the Fujairah City Tour from AED 250, and the Dubai Helicopter Tour from AED 900. These are starting prices per person; tickets such as Burj Khalifa "At the Top" are extra.
The tours include the guided visits and photo stops listed on each tour page. Some tickets are extra: Burj Khalifa "At the Top" tickets on the Dubai City Tour, and the Qasr Al Watan ticket on the Abu Dhabi City Tour. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit is free to enter.
The Dubai City Tour, Abu Dhabi City Tour and Fujairah City Tour run as small-group tours, and a private vehicle is available as an upgrade. Private helicopter charters are quoted on request.
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses follow a fixed route and let you explore at your own pace, which suits travellers who want to plan each stop themselves. Our guided city tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide who explains each stop, and a planned route that covers old and new Dubai in one day without waiting for buses. If you prefer comfort and local insight, a guided tour is usually the easier choice.
All of these tours, including the helicopter flights, follow the same cancellation policy: full refund 48+ hours before pickup or flight, 50% refund 24–48 hours before, and no refund less than 24 hours before. See our cancellation policy for details.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Modest dress is required at mosques and recommended at heritage sites and souks: shoulders and knees covered, and women also cover their hair at the mosques.
Message us on WhatsApp or call +971 56 863 0329 with your tour, date and number of guests. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before by WhatsApp.
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