Adventure & activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From the journal

Palm Jumeirah: A Guide to Atlantis, The View and the Island's Best

Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's most recognisable piece of engineering, a palm-shaped island reclaimed from the Gulf and now covered in hotels, beaches and restaurants. Its landmarks are spread across three parts, the busy central trunk, the quiet residential fronds and the resort-lined crescent, with Atlantis at the tip, The View observation deck on the trunk and dining clusters at The Pointe and West Beach. This is a plain guide to what to see, where to swim and eat, and how to fold the island's highlights into one easy, well-paced day.

Dubai Water Sports: A Private Guide to Getting on the Water

Dubai looks its best from the water. The same skyline that fills postcards from the land turns cinematic once you are out on the Gulf, with the towers of the Marina, the fronds of Palm Jumeirah and the sail of Burj Al Arab sliding past in the light. The city has grown a whole world of water sports to match, from an easy speedboat spin along the coast to a jet ski blast off JBR, a flyboard lesson above the waves and a seaplane that lifts straight off the sea. This is a plain guide to what is on offer, where each one happens, how the seasons and safety work, and why a private booking makes a day on the water calmer and better.

Dubai Theme Parks: A Private Guide to Choosing the Right One

Dubai has quietly become one of the world's great theme-park cities, with giant water parks on the Palm, one of the largest indoor parks on earth, and a whole resort of Hollywood and Lego rides on the edge of town. The catch is that they are spread far apart, they suit very different groups, and the heat rewards good planning. This is a guide to the main parks, what each one actually offers, who it is best for, and how a private day threads a park into a trip without the queues and the wasted driving.

The Best Things to Do in Dubai: A Private Guide to the Highlights

Dubai packs a startling range of things to do into one small stretch of coast: record-breaking towers and gold souks, silent dunes an hour from downtown, warm sea and long beaches, theme parks and quiet heritage lanes. This is the wider view, the highlights worth your time grouped by what they actually offer, how many of them you can realistically fit into a trip, and why a private day lets you stitch the icons, the desert and the coast into a rhythm that suits you rather than a coach timetable.

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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