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Private adventure tours in the UAE

Trade the city for something with more pulse: dune drives and mountain roads, speedboats and jet skis, the world's longest zipline and flights above the coast, arranged privately with the timing and comfort that suit you.

Tours in this categoryfrom 720 AED

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Private tours in this category

Abu Dhabi
from 720 AED3 h

Eastern Mangroves Kayak

A private, gentle paddle through Abu Dhabi's calm mangrove channels, skyline floating beyond the green.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,200 AED9 h

Hatta Mountain Day

A private day in Dubai's mountain exclave: turquoise dam, heritage village and cool Hajar air.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Ajman
from 850 AED5 h

Al Zorah Mangrove Kayak

A private half-day kayaking Ajman's Al Zorah mangrove lagoons, gliding past flamingos and dozens of bird species.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,900 AED2 h

Dubai Helicopter Tour

A private helicopter flight over Dubai from Palm Jumeirah, with Burj Khalifa, the Marina and the coast from the air.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,500 AED5 h

Private Hot Air Balloon Flight

A sunrise balloon flight over the Dubai desert, with views from 1,200 metres, a falcon display on landing and breakfast at a quiet camp.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Abu Dhabi
from 1,600 AED9 h

Sir Bani Yas Wildlife Safari

A private full day to Sir Bani Yas Island off Abu Dhabi's coast, an open jeep tracking oryx, giraffes and free-roaming cheetahs across the Arabian Wildlife Park.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,100 AED7 h

Private Aquaventure Atlantis Day

A private day at the Palm's giant waterpark, your own driver and host, fast-track on the headline slides and the Lost Chambers aquarium, easy with kids.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 900 AED2 h

Private Marina Speedboat Tour

Your own speedboat and skipper for ninety minutes past Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, Dubai's coastline from the water.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 2,900 AED3 h

Tandem Skydive over Palm Jumeirah

Jump from around 4,000 metres with a licensed instructor and watch Palm Jumeirah and the Marina open up below you, video and photos included.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 850 AED2 h

Private Palm & Atlantis Speedboat

Your own speedboat and skipper along Palm Jumeirah past Atlantis The Palm and The Royal, with a Burj Al Arab photo stop from the water.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 800 AED2 h

Private Jet Ski & Flyboard at JBR

Your own two-hour session off JBR and the Marina, jet ski along the skyline and a flyboard flight with a dedicated instructor, gear and briefing included.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,100 AED7 h

Private IMG Worlds of Adventure Day

A full private day at Dubai's giant indoor theme park, Marvel heroes, the Lost Valley dinosaurs and thrill coasters, with your own driver door to door.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 1,200 AED9 h

Private Dubai Parks & Resorts Day

A private day at Dubai's largest theme park cluster, choose MotionGate or Legoland, with your own driver door to door and a host to keep young families at an easy pace.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Dubai
from 2,600 AED2 h

Private Dubai Seaplane Flight

Lift off straight from the water for about twenty minutes above Palm Jumeirah, the World Islands and the Burj Khalifa, with the whole aircraft held for your group.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Fujairah
from 1,250 AED10 h

Fujairah and the Hajar Mountains

A private day on the east coast: the green wadis of the Hajar Mountains, Masafi market, the ancient Al Bidya Mosque and Fujairah Fort.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Ras Al Khaimah
from 1,300 AED10 h

Jebel Jais Zipline Day

A private day to the UAE's highest peak in Ras Al Khaimah: the world's longest zipline, high viewing decks and the serpentine summit road, driver-guide throughout.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Ras Al Khaimah
from 1,200 AED7 h

Ras Al Khaimah Safari & Jebel Jais

A private afternoon in Ras Al Khaimah: the Jebel Jais mountain road, a 4x4 dune drive, a desert sunset and a Bedouin barbecue under the stars, driver-guide throughout.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Sharjah
from 1,200 AED9 h

Khor Fakkan & Sharjah East Coast

A private day across the Hajar Mountains to Sharjah's Gulf of Oman coast: the Khor Fakkan waterfall and amphitheatre, a clean beach and snorkelling off Snoopy Island.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Fujairah
from 1,150 AED9 h

Fujairah Snorkelling & East Coast

A private day to Fujairah's Gulf of Oman coast: snorkelling the coral gardens off Snoopy Island, warm clear water and a quiet beach at Al Aqah, from Dubai and back.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Umm Al Quwain
from 950 AED7 h

Umm Al Quwain Nature Day

A private day in the UAE's quietest emirate: the Khor Al Beidah mangroves with their flamingos and herons, a view across to archaeological Siniyah Island and a slow walk through the coral-stone old town and fort, from Dubai and back.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead
Umm Al Quwain
from 900 AED8 h

Umm Al Quwain Aqua Park Day

A private family day at Dreamland Aqua Park in quiet Umm Al Quwain: dozens of slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and shaded lawns, in an uncrowded emirate, with a private chauffeur from Dubai and back.

Full refund if the tour can't go ahead

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Frequently asked
What kind of adventures can I book?

From desert drives and mountain trips to speedboats, jet skis, ziplines and scenic flights, chosen to match your appetite for activity.

Are these activities suitable for families?

Many are; we match each experience to the ages and comfort level of your group and flag anything with a minimum age or fitness requirement.

Is equipment and instruction included?

For guided activities the necessary equipment and a qualified instructor are arranged, so you can simply enjoy the experience.

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