Planning a Desert Safari Dubai? Here's What You Need to Know

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Nearly everyone who visit Dubai arrive for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them later what the best part of the trip was, and plenty will say it was the desert. A desert safari Dubai is easy to book, doesn't cost much and suits almost every age. You spend a few hours on the sand, ride over red dunes, catch the sunset and finish the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.

Here at Arabian Adventure Tour, we plan desert trips for families, couples, friends and large groups. This page explains what happens on the trip, which package suits you, how much you'll pay and some simple tips from our team.

How an Arabian Desert Safari Works

It all starts when our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in a 4x4. After you leave the city, the driver lowers the tyre pressure and the fun begins. That's dune bashing. The 4x4 goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone laugh or scream. It's short, but it's the bit most people talk about on the way home.

Next comes a stop on a high dune to watch the sunset and take photos. As the sun drops, the sand changes colour and everything goes quiet. It's a good moment to put the phone down for a minute too.

From there, you head to the camp. You can try a short camel ride and a go at sandboarding down the dunes. Ladies and kids can have their hands painted with henna, and water and soft drinks are unlimited. After sunset, dinner is served, and then come the shows: a tanoura dancer spinning in his colourful skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. After the last show, we drive you back to your hotel.

Which Package Should You Choose?

No one package is right for everyone. It depends on how much you want to spend, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you want.

Evening Desert Safari Dubai

Most of our guests go for this one, and for good reason. You get dune bashing, a sunset stop, a camel ride, sandboarding, henna and live shows, so it's a proper desert safari with BBQ dinner and a fun night at the camp. Our standard Arabian desert safari starts from AED 100 per person. If it's your first time in the desert, start here.

VIP Desert Safari Dubai

Same trip, more comfort. You're picked up in a Land Cruiser, and at the camp you get VIP sofa seating and a VIP buffet. Our VIP desert safari Dubai starts at AED 130 per person, which is only a small step up in price. Couples and people celebrating something special often pick this one.

The Morning Desert Safari Dubai

Not everyone has a free evening. The morning desert safari Dubai takes about four hours and includes hotel pickup, dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a camel ride, sandboarding and photo stops on the high dunes. It skips the dinner and shows, but the soft morning light makes for great photos. It starts from AED 120 per person.

Quad Biking on Your Safari

If you'd rather drive than sit in the back, pick the desert safari Dubai with quad bike. You ride your own ATV on the sand, then enjoy the rest of the evening trip: dune bashing, a camel ride, shows here and dinner. Safety gear is included and our team guides you the whole time. This package starts from AED 200 per person.

Dune Buggy Rides

If you love speed, a dune buggy Dubai ride is hard to beat. You drive the buggy yourself, after a short safety briefing, with a guide leading the way and stops on the high dunes for photos. The ride takes about four hours in total and starts from AED 200 per person. Pickup and drop-off cost extra, so mention it when you book.

A Private Car Just for You

Prefer to keep it to your own group? A private desert safari Dubai gives you your own Land Cruiser and driver for up to five people, private dune bashing, a VIP area at the camp, a premium BBQ dinner and hotel pickup and drop. The price is AED 500 per car, which works out well for a family of four or five.

Coming with a big group? We look after groups from 10 to more than 500 guests, with one coordinator as your single point of contact. Send us your numbers and we'll send a quote.

Desert Safari Dubai Price at a Glance

Your desert safari Dubai price depends on the package you pick, the car and any extras. Here are our starting prices per person:

• Arabian desert safari (evening): from AED 100

• VIP evening safari: from AED 130

• Morning safari: from AED 120

• Safari with quad bike: from AED 200

• Dune buggy: from AED 200

• Private Land Cruiser: AED 500 for up to 5 people

Very low prices you see online sometimes skip things, like transfers, dinner or drinks. Before you book anywhere, check exactly what's included.

Dune Bashing Dubai: What It Feels Like

Dune bashing Dubai rides look wild, but our drivers know the desert well. You'll bounce around, so keep your seatbelt on the whole time. Eat light before the trip, and ask for the front seat if you get car sick.

Pregnant guests, people with back or neck problems and parents with babies should let us know when booking. You can skip the bumpy part and still enjoy the camp, the food and the shows.

What to Wear and Bring

• Light, loose clothes

• Closed shoes or sandals you don't mind getting sandy

• Sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses

• A light jacket from December to February, as desert nights get cool

• A fully charged phone or camera

The Best Season to Visit the Desert

October to April is the best time to go. Days are warm and evenings are pleasant, which is perfect for dinner under the stars. Safaris still run in the summer months, but the evening trip is the better choice then, as the heat drops after sunset. Weekends and public holidays get busy, so try to book two or three days in advance.

How to Book Your Safari

We keep things simple: clear prices, pickup from your hotel and a team you can reach any time. Our WhatsApp, +971 50 991 2456, is open 24/7, or you can email [email protected] and expect a reply within 30 minutes. Just send your date, the number of guests and the package you want, and we'll take care of the rest.

One Last Thing

A desert safari Dubai is something every visitor should try at least once. Whether it's the evening trip, a morning ride or a quad bike in the dunes, you'll leave with sandy shoes, full camera rolls and a big smile. Book your spot today at arabianadventuretour.com or message the Arabian Adventure Tour team on WhatsApp.

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