Half-day Tours in United Arab Emirates

Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai's top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; venture into the traditional Al Bastakiya district, ride an "˜abra' water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk. Dubai sightseeing at its easiest and best!

See three of Dubai's most magical attractions on this fairyland tour. Visit the Miracle Gardens and see more than 45 million flowers in bloom year-round. From traditional flowerbeds to topiary-style displays, this destination is a mecca for nature. You'll also stop at the Butterfly Garden where hundreds of winged creatures soar through the skies. This memorable tour concludes with a visit to the Global Village, a popular entertainment and shopping destination that highlights cultures and traditions from around the world.

Short on time in Dubai or just fancy ticking through the city's highlights? If so, this half-day tour is perfect. Ride an "˜abra' boat on Dubai Creek, explore the Gold and Spice Souks, and admire the Atlantis, the Palm, Jumeirah Mosque, and the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifah. Plus, ask about an optional visit to the Burj Khalifah's 124th-floor observatory. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Doing your own tour of modern Dubai usually means using cabs and metro trains, and arranging tickets yourself. Avoid the effort and add dinner and a Burj Khalifa visit with this tour. Ride an 'abra' boat off Dubai Marina, see the Atlantis hotel, dine at the Armani Hotel overlooking Dubai Fountain, and admire the views from the Burj's At The Top observatory. Return hotel transfers, dinner, cruise, and admissions included.

See another side of Dubai, different from the skyscrapers and bustling shopping centers. The Miracle Garden is the world's largest flower garden, with about 50 million blooms on 780 000 square feet (72 000 square meters) of land. The flowers have been crafted into interesting shapes and displays to delight all ages. Visit the nine domes of the Butterfly House while you are there, with thousands of butterflies to spot.

Soak up Dubai's famous sights and everyday scenes on this comprehensive 4-hour city sightseeing tour. As you walk and travel between the sites, hear revealing facts and history about the city from an informative guide, and punctuate your tour with a memorable cruise across Dubai Creek on a traditional 'abra' water taxi. Get free time to shop for goodies and gifts at Deira's Gold and Spice Souks, step back into the city's past at Dubai Museum, and enjoy photo stops at Jumeirah Mosque and the glamorous Burj Al Arab.

Enjoy a double fix of fun on an afternoon and evening trip to the Global Village and Miracle Garden in Dubai. Visit the Miracle Garden to wander around the spectacular floral displays at leisure, admiring pyramids, houses, and heart sculptures created from 45 million blooms. After an hour here, continue on to the Global Village, Dubai's vast entertainment and cultural park. Experience the attractions independently, enjoying thrilling funfair rides, street performances, and shows. Sample different cultures and cuisines at the global pavilions. Tickets to both attractions and round-trip transfers included.

Discover the main attractions of Dubai on this half-day guided tour of the city. First, wander through the Gold Souk, then take a traditional Abra boat ride across the Dubai Creek. Following that, stop at the Jumeirah Mosque before driving through the man-made Palm Island to the Atlantis the Palm hotel.

Explore Sharjah city, the capital of Dubai's neighboring emirate of Sharjah, on this 4.5-hour tour from Dubai. Sharjah is sometimes called the 'Pearl of the Gulf,' and boasts a beautifully restored Old Town of heritage areas, museums and souks. Visit premier sights such as Sharjah Fort, originally built in 1820; see the grandiose King Faisal Mosque; and learn about local life through the ages at the Sharjah Heritage Museum. Lastly, scout out traditional handicrafts and other goodies at two colorful Sharjah markets - the Souq Al Arsah and Souq Al Markazi.

Discover the highlights of Dubai on a half-day tour with an informative local guide. Glimpse the history of Dubai at the Dubai Museum, which is located in the 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort. Then take a water taxi to Deira to see traditional gold and spice shops. Stop for photos of the iconic Burj Al-Arab, the super-luxe hotel on the Arabian Gulf, then see the artificial islands of the Palm Jumeirah. Finally, head up to the observation deck at Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world.