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Top 15 VIP Experiences in the UAE

89 tours  ·  from $15

Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - The one-hour cruise: a fast look at Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

1.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Cruise from Dubai Marina aboard a shared yacht with a captain, English guide, WiFi, and water views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a short morning breakfast cruise or a longer sunset sailing with BBQ food and soft drinks.

“A great activity and a great stuf, we had a good trip and a good breakfast (soft) they prezented to us all the attractions, the boat is awesome.”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - Choosing between one, two, and three hours
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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Board at Dubai Harbour for a 1, 2, or 3-hour shared yacht cruise past Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, and Burj Al Arab. Choose the longer route for BBQ food, Wi-Fi, and more sightseeing. Expect English commentary, soft drinks, music, and a polished crew.

“Mubarak and the captain looked after us really well! Kept us entertained, food and view were great!”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike - The optional quad-bike stop
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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

3.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Head from Dubai to Al Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a guide such as Rizwan, Zain, or Babar. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a sunset photo stop, optional quad biking, and, on the seven-hour option, a camp dinner with BBQ, camel rides, henna, Tanura, belly dancing, and a private VIP table.

“We had an incredible desert safari tour and everything exceeded our expectations! Our driver, Basit, was absolutely outstanding. He was extremely professional, punctual, and very friendly from the very beginning. His driving skills in the desert were impressive – we felt safe the entire time while still enjoying the thrilling dune bashing experience. You could really tell that he is highly experienced and passionate about his job. Basit made the whole tour even more special with his positive attitude, great sense of humor, and attention to detail. He always made sure we were comfortable, had enough time for photos, and enjoyed every single moment. He explained everything clearly and was…”

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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Starting at Dubai Harbour
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Dubai: Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

4.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Spend 1.5 to 2 hours aboard a modern yacht with open-air and air-conditioned seating, soft drinks, water, music, and a BBQ meal. Hosts such as Chill Manalo and Brian are known for friendly help and phone photos as you pass Atlantis, Ain Dubai, JBR, and Dubai Marina.

“Chill was a great! Destinations were picture perfect and the food was excellent. 10/10”

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access - Finding the entrance inside Dubai Mall
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Dubai: Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

5.Burj Khalifa VIP Experience Level 152 Lounge Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,663 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Ride the Burj Khalifa’s fast elevator to The Lounge on levels 152 to 154. You’ll enjoy a house drink, canapés, tea, coffee, and an outdoor terrace at 575 meters, with priority access that can save serious time during busy periods.

“Amazing experience was fantastic, the views, food, and service.”

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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner - Lahbab’s 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing
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High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

6.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80Top rated

You’ll ride from Dubai to Lahbab in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for red-dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a camel ride. At Oscar Knight Tours Camp, expect Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos when available, a BBQ buffet, belly dancing, and Tanoura shows. Guides such as Iqbal and Ashraf also help with photos and timing.

“Excellent driver, great experience and friendly people. The food was very delicious and the show was super entertaining.”

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Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal - The first look at 17 live cooking stations
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Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

7.Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,395 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Enjoy a two-hour dinner at Gastronomy, Atlantis The Royal, with 17 live cooking stations, international dishes, premium water, indoor or outdoor seating, fountain and skyline views, and valet parking. Drinks beyond water cost extra, and dinner runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

“This experience was timed to perfection as the restaurant had been closed for dinner for a few weeks & my participation was basically the re-opening night. As you would expect from a top end hotel the attention to detail & food choice was absolutely outstanding & plentiful, there was nothing that wasn’t available, this including Caviar, Oysters, Lobster & Scallops, there was also a great choice of meats as well as another dozen if not more serving stations all serving speciality around the world cuisines. Food quality was excellent & as for basically a buffet restaurant this has to be one of the best on the planet. It also gives…”

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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks - Dubai Marina puts the skyline in motion
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Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

8.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $57

Spend about two hours aboard a shared luxury yacht from Dubai Harbour, passing Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a breakfast or BBQ sailing, enjoy soft drinks and juice, and use the open deck for photos.

“Travelling around the Marina seeing different landmarks that would be too far to travel on foot or in a taxi . Staff very hard working and food on board was delicious .”

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Dubai: Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers - What the two and a half hours actually look like
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Dubai: Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers

9.Luxury Canal Dinner Cruise with Optional Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Cruise Dubai Water Canal aboard a glass-enclosed dhow with Arabic coffee, dates, a 5-star international buffet, live stations, city views, and saxophone music. You’ll pass the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, Dubai Festival City, and the illuminated waterfall bridge. Hotel pickup and house drinks are optional.

“One of our most enjoyed tours in Dubai. Food was good, the boat ride was phenomenal,”

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Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp - Hotel pickup and the ride toward the dunes
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Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp

10.Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · from $55

Spend about 7.5 hours in Lahbab with hotel pickup, a 30 to 45 minute red-dune drive, sandboarding, camel riding, sunset photos, falcon handling, henna, shisha, buffet dinner, and belly, tanoura, and fire shows. Guides such as Numan and Fakhr Alam are praised for friendly, careful service.

“Truman the guide was great! Kept everyone safe and informed. Had opportunity to ride dune buggies, then ride camels 3 shows and photo with a falcon. Highly recommend. Pickup was 1:15 and the end of show was 8pm”

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Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing - A note about buggy stops and optional extras
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Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing

11.Desert Safari: Luxury Fortress Dinner, Camel Ride & Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · from $129

Spend about seven hours on a Dubai desert safari with hotel pickup, red-dune dune bashing in an air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruiser, sunset photos, camel and horse rides, falcon interaction, henna, a buffet dinner and live shows at Al Sahra Desert Fortress. Optional upgrades include unlimited house drinks.

“Excellent experience , dune bashing , dancing, fire performances & food was impeccable 💯❤️ not to mention the falcon experience that made my parents first trip to Dubai such a memorable one 👍thank you to the tour team”

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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option - Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis
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Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

12.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews

Charter a private yacht from Dubai Marina for three hours with up to 10 people. Your crew serves bottled water and soft drinks as you pass Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening, then add a one-hour Jet Ski session for riders aged 16 and older.

“Everything was awesome, full 3 hours no problems… catered to us even when were late, happy that we reviewed what whay we paid for”

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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht - Dubai Marina: A Strong Start for Photos
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Dubai: Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

13.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with an English-speaking guide and skipper. You can cruise past Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and the marina, then stop for photos or a swim. Bring food for the electric BBQ, connect your music, and choose a 2 to 8-hour outing.

“A very-very nice team, we strongly recomand the activity with this boat. We were 6 persons and we felt very well!”

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Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast - Watching the balloon come alive
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

14.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556

Start before dawn with a Land Rover Defender pickup, a five-minute drone show, and a 60-minute balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your pilot provides a safety briefing and falconry display, followed by a Michelin-starred breakfast, vintage Land Rover ride, and short camel ride.

“From start to finish, the whole experience is five star. The vehicles that pick you up from your hotel are clean, new and not crowded. The hot air balloon ride is smooth and the staff makes you feel very comfortable, even at the landing which we Read more”

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Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner - Quad biking near Al Madam
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Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner

15.Premium Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · from $48

Spend about seven hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with hotel pickup, red-dune dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding, a short camel ride and a BBQ camp dinner. Guides including Sam, Jamshi, Salman, Umesh and Babil Raj are praised for safety, photos and friendly help. Confirm the quad-bike duration before booking.

“Jamshi.....NOT only a very skilled driver also, a absolutely great person very helpful taking photos like a PROfessional photographer , close to us in any situation that we went through ..... Prepared and very professional as a guide ....like Wikipedia, ready with a appropriate answer to all our questions ...top guy”

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