We ordered a tour of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Olga and Farhat are very good and interesting guides: perhaps this is the best that the company offers. When you book excursions, specify the program in detail three times. In Dubai, we did not see three places, because "it turns out" that buses were forbidden to enter there (although just the day before, a voice description of an excellent extended program with all the points was sent). As a result, no one admitted their guilt, and the conversation about the next tour continued in the style of "we do everything for tourists," are you coming with us again? In Abu Dhabi, for lack of time, we traveled with them, but through other agents (which, by the way, was laughingly voiced by the guide who brought us to the main bus). There would be no questions about Abu Dhabi (perhaps men are not allowed to wear clothes with images of animals, however, the company also provides free Muslim clothing for tourists))) if the snow-white mosque, for which we were traveling in the first place, was not seen in the dark and blue backlight. It's a shame. We are quite experienced tourists and understand what traffic jams, early sunset, etc. are, but the company positions itself as very experienced, and it would be possible to arrange, for example, an earlier departure for an excursion (we picked up the last tourists in Abu Dhabi around 11 a.m., and the road is not nearby, etc.In general, it is mandatory to visit these places, but check everything and compare the offers of different travel agencies.
I went on a tour of 6 Emirates and the Indian Ocean with a 4-hour rest on the Indian Ocean at the hotel and lunch. I booked from Russia with payment on the day of the tour. Everything is included, there were no additional charges. The organization is clear, the connection is via whatsapp. They were picked up from the hotel and delivered on time. The hotel where we rested during the tour is good, we snorkeled, we saw fish.. not a charm, but they are there. The guide seems to be Vladimir, excellent, tried his best! In general, I recommend the company!
A discounted desert tour cost $35 per person and this is probably an economical option. On the case: they roll along the dunes for 10 minutes, then for min. 20 free time in the photo, they give you a board, but it does not ride on the sand. 5 min photo and camel riding, if you come up. Beautiful fireshow min 10.
The rest is to fill the time and create a feeling of the program. The food is spicy (definitely not for children), the camp is modest. Belly dancing is weak.
We drove without expecting heights, so we were satisfied. Others left unimpressed, too. Someone paid $ 40 (apparently, the difference of $ 5 does not affect the quality, but just goes into the pocket of the manager).
The guys at the table said that 3 years ago they went to the same program for $ 50 and the camp, and the food, and the show were much better. Probably, such a level of excursion in 2024-25 would cost under $ 60. Is it worth it? I don't know.
We wanted a mini version of the desert and got it. I was satisfied with the price-quality ratio, and this is the main thing.
P.S. If you are traveling from Dubai Marina, the total travel time is about 2.5 hours.