Dubai skyline at sunset

7:00 am to 9:00 pm · city & desert

1 Day Dubai Itinerary & Tour Package

Only one day in Dubai? Spend the morning in the old souks and among the skyscrapers, then the evening in the desert with a sunset, a BBQ dinner and live shows. Two tours, one easy plan.

  • City tour
  • Desert safari
  • BBQ dinner
  • Hotel pickups

Photo: Hongbin / Unsplash

One day tour in Dubai

Your 1 day Dubai itinerary

The city in the cool of the morning, the desert at sunset: the two experiences most visitors come for, in the order that works best with Dubai's heat.

Colourful boats moored near low buildings Morning · 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dubai city tour

  • 6 hours
  • Old & new Dubai

An early start to beat the heat: the historic creek district first, then the coast and the city of skyscrapers.

Included

  • Pickup at 7:00 am from your hotel or home
  • Al Fahidi wind-tower quarter
  • Abra crossing on Dubai Creek
  • Gold Souk & Spice Souk
  • Photo stops: Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Frame & Museum of the Future
  • Back at your hotel by 1:00 pm

Tip: Bring a hat and sunglasses, and some cash if you plan to buy gold or spices.

City tour details → Photo: J Shim / Unsplash
4x4 vehicle dune bashing over sand dunes Afternoon & evening · 2:00 – 9:00 pm

Desert safari with BBQ dinner

  • 7 hours
  • The red dunes

After a one-hour break, a 4x4 collects you for the dunes, the sunset and a night at a desert camp.

Included

  • Pickup at 2:00 pm, drop-off around 9:00 pm
  • 4x4 dune bashing
  • Sunset photo stop & sandboarding
  • Camel ride
  • BBQ buffet dinner (veg & non-veg)
  • Five live shows, henna & unlimited soft drinks

Tip: Use the break between 1:00 and 2:00 pm for a quick lunch and a change into comfortable clothes for the sand.

Safari details → Photo: Jônatas Tinoco / Unsplash

Photos via Unsplash. Times are pickup and drop-off times, and depend slightly on your hotel's location.

Dubai 1 day tour package: the full day

  1. 7:00 am · City tour pickupFrom your hotel or home in Dubai.
  2. Morning · Old & new DubaiAl Fahidi, the abra, the souks, then the coast and Downtown.
  3. 1:00 pm · Back at your hotelLunch and a short rest (lunch not included).
  4. 2:00 pm · Safari pickupA 4x4 collects you for the dunes.
  5. Sunset · Dunes, camels & sandboardingThe highlight of the day.
  6. Evening · BBQ dinner & showsThen back to your hotel around 9:00 pm.

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks outside the safari
  • Attraction tickets, such as Burj Khalifa
  • Quad bike or dune buggy rides (paid extras)
  • Personal expenses

1-day package prices

SharingBoth tours with other travellersAED 250per person
PrivateBoth tours just for your groupAED 1,250
CustomisedDifferent tours or timingsGet a quote

Have more time?

Add Abu Dhabi with the 3-day itinerary, or see all our Dubai itineraries.

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FAQ

One day in Dubai: questions

What can I see in Dubai in one day?

In one day you can see old Dubai (Al Fahidi, the creek and the souks), modern Dubai (Burj Al Arab, the Palm and Downtown), and the desert at sunset with a BBQ dinner. That's exactly what this itinerary covers.

How much is the Dubai 1 day tour package?

AED 250 per person on the sharing package, or AED 1,250 for the private package. Both include the city tour, the desert safari with BBQ dinner, and hotel pickups for both tours.

Isn't one day tour in Dubai too rushed?

It's a full day, but there's a one-hour break at your hotel between the two tours. The city tour runs in the cooler morning and the safari in the late afternoon, so you avoid the midday heat.

Is this good for a stopover or layover?

Yes, if you have a full day in the city. The plan runs from 7:00 am to about 9:00 pm, so check your flight times and tell us when you book.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch isn't included. You're back at your hotel at 1:00 pm, with time to eat before the 2:00 pm safari pickup. Dinner at the desert camp is included.