10 Shopping Tours in the UAE to Build a Day Around

1.Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $22Our pick

Explore Old Dubai for $22.33 with Al Fahidi, museums, souks, tastings, Dubai Creek, and a traditional abra ride.

“Old Dubai walking tour was very informative and fun tour. Our guide Mahmoud Ahmed was amazing. True professional . Natural talent for the job. Attentive ,personal and kowlegable. We learned a lot about history, culture and religion of the Dubai and UAE. Definitely would recommend !”

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2.Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · from $48

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 4-hour tour featuring Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, the Dates Market, Corniche, and Founder’s Memorial.

“It wasn't my 1st tour, but a first for my husband, so it was special in that way. Tour guide was friendly & I enjoyed the dates market. Didn't see the relevance of the cultural market. A waste of time, in my opinion.”

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3.Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $54

Review of Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo tickets, with Penguin Cove, giant crocodile, sharks, tunnel access, prices, tips, and value advice.

“Just viewing the different types of fish was so amazing. My family and I realized that the is a large aqua life in the sea”

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4.Dubai Evening Desert safari & BBQ Dinner-Pickup From Dubai mall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $27

Review of Dubai’s 7-hour desert safari from Dubai Mall, with red-dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, camel rides, BBQ dinner, and shows.

“I loved everything about this safari,,, everything about it . The belly dance, the dinner was amazing, watching the sunset from the desert 🥰”

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5.Dubai Mall Aquarium with Penguin Cove + Skyview Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $97

Review of Dubai Mall Aquarium, Penguin Cove, and Sky Views, with practical tips on value, views, glass slide, timing, and ticket confusion.

“So big place that really includes so many different animals. They are so cute, interesting and funny; great for making together memories, pictures or videos.”

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6.Magic & Secret new Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Explore Dubai’s low-cost shops, jewelry stores, private showrooms, and markets with a helpful guide on this five-hour shopping tour.

“I had an excellent experience on this tour with my guide, Ali, he was very helpful. I got my moneys worth out of it. I will definitely do it again”

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7.Private Shopping City Tour and Global Village Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $107

Review of Dubai’s private shopping tour, from Dubai Mall and Gold Souk to Global Village, with a private car, guide, and hotel pickup.

“my tour guide Osama was very helpful and friendly. he showed me all attractions i want in good time. He also answer all.my questions and explain the attraction. highly recommended”

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8.Ekart Zabeel Dubai at Dubai Mall

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $30

Review of EKart Zabeel at Dubai Mall, with rooftop views, electric karts, prices, heat advice, age rules, and honest value tips.

“Summary:Low quality karts, Heat, short circuit and duration”

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9.Dubai City Tour Old Town, Abra Taxi Boat, Gold & Spice Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $29

Explore Old Dubai for $29 with Al Fahidi lanes, an abra ride, textile, spice, and gold souks in a small guided group.

“The tour representatives did not show up at the designated place or time. Unreliable was this event. I do not recommend this tour company. Big Dissatisfaction and disappointment!!!!”

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10.Dubai Mall Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $69

Review of Dubai Mall Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with tunnel views, King Croc, ticket value, timing, access, and booking advice.

“Disappointed couldn’t open the ticket When call for assistance was told to call the provider lost time and did not get to see it I am asking for refund This is not the first time and will never recommend or use the services on this site Lana Levi”

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