Desert Safari Dubai: A Simple Guide to Packages, Prices and What to Expect

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Most people who visit Dubai arrive for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them later what the best part of the trip was, and many will tell you 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 big groups. This guide covers how the trip works, which package suits you, what it costs and a few tips we share with every guest.

How an Arabian Desert Safari Works

Your trip starts with a pickup from your hotel or home in a 4x4. After you leave the city, the driver lowers the tyre pressure and the real ride starts. This is what people call dune bashing. The 4x4 goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone laugh or scream. It doesn't last long, but it's the part most guests talk about afterwards.

Next comes a stop on a high dune for sunset 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. There's time for a short camel ride and some sandboarding down the dunes. Ladies and kids can get henna designs on their hands, and water and soft drinks are unlimited. After sunset, dinner is served, followed by the shows: a tanoura dancer in a bright spinning skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. When the shows end, we drive you back to your hotel.

Which Package Should You Choose?

There's no single best safari. It comes down to how much you want to spend, who's coming with you and how much adventure you website want.

Evening Desert Safari Dubai

This is the one most people book, and it's easy to see why. 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. First time in the desert? This is the best place to start.

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.

Morning Desert Safari Dubai

Some guests already have plans at night. The morning desert safari Dubai lasts around 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 morning light is great for photos. Prices start at AED 120 per person.

Quad Biking on Your Safari

Want to take the wheel yourself? Go for the desert safari Dubai with quad bike. You ride your own ATV on the sand, then carry on with the full evening programme: dune bashing, a camel ride, shows and dinner. Safety gear is included and our team guides you the whole time. Prices start at AED 200 per person.

Dune Buggy Dubai

If you love speed, a dune buggy Dubai ride is hard to beat. You're in the driver's seat, after a short safety briefing, with a guide in front 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.

Private Desert Safari Dubai

Don't want to share a car with strangers? 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 is good value when you split it between four or five people.

Planning a company trip or a family get-together? We handle groups from 10 to more than 500 guests, with one coordinator as your single point of contact. Just ask us for a quote.

Desert Safari Dubai Price: A Quick Guide

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

• Arabian desert safari (evening): from AED 100

• VIP desert safari: from AED 130

• Morning safari: from AED 120

• Safari with quad bike: from AED 200

• Dune buggy ride: from AED 200

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

Some very cheap offers online leave things out, such as transfers, dinner or soft 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 and hold the handle. 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 dune bashing and still enjoy everything at the camp.

What to Wear and Bring

• Light, loose clothes

• Shoes you don't mind filling with sand

• Sunglasses and sunscreen

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

• A fully charged phone or camera

Best Time for a Desert Safari

October to April is the best time to go. The days are warm and the evenings feel fresh, perfect for sitting out at the camp. You can still go in summer, just pick the evening trip, because the heat drops once the sun goes down. 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: fair prices, hotel pickup and a team that answers when you message. Our WhatsApp, +971 50 991 2456, is open 24/7, or email [email protected] and we'll reply within 30 minutes. Tell us your date, how many people and which package you like, and we'll confirm everything for you.

Ready for the Desert?

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. Visit arabianadventuretour.com or message the Arabian Adventure Tour team today to book your spot.

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