A lot of people who visit Dubai come 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 their evening in 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. Below you'll find how the trip works, which package to pick, what it costs and a few tips we share with every guest.
What Happens on an Arabian Desert Safari
Your trip starts when our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in a 4x4. After you leave the city, the driver lets some air out of the tyres 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 doesn't last long, but it's the part most guests talk about afterwards.
After that, you stop on a high dune to watch the sunset and take photos. The sand turns orange, then red, and the whole place 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. When it gets dark, 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.
Picking the Right Safari Package
There's no single best safari. It depends on how much you want to spend, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you want.
The Evening Desert Safari Dubai
Most of our guests go for this one, and for good reason. It includes 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. Prices for our standard Arabian desert safari start at AED 100 per person. If it's your first time in the desert, start here.
The VIP Desert Safari Dubai
Same trip, more comfort. You're picked up in a Land Cruiser, and at the camp you get a VIP sofa area and a better buffet. The VIP desert safari Dubai starts from AED 130 per person, so the extra Arabian Desert Safari cost is small. It's a nice choice for couples, birthdays and anyone who wants a calmer evening.
The Morning Desert Safari Dubai
Not everyone has a free evening. 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 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 carry on with the full evening programme: dune bashing, a camel ride, shows and dinner. We give you safety gear and our team stays with you while you ride. 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're in the driver's seat, once you've had a quick safety talk, 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. Transfers are not included, so tell us if you need them.
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 look after groups from 10 to more than 500 guests, with one coordinator looking after everything. Send us your numbers and we'll send a quote.
Desert Safari Dubai Price at a Glance
The desert safari Dubai price depends on the package, the car and any extras you add. Here are our starting prices for each guest:
• Evening Arabian desert safari: from AED 100
• VIP desert safari: from AED 130
• Morning desert safari: from AED 120
• Safari with quad bike: from AED 200
• Dune buggy: from AED 200
• Private car safari: AED 500 per car, up to 5 people
Very low prices you see online sometimes skip things, 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. Have a light lunch before you go, 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.
Simple Packing Tips
• 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
• Your phone, fully charged, for all the photos
When Should You Go?
The cooler months, October to April, are the best time. The days are warm and the evenings feel fresh, perfect for sitting out at the camp. You can still go in summer, 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 like to keep it simple: clear prices, pickup from your hotel and a team you can reach any time. You can WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456 at any hour, or email [email protected] and we'll 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.
Final Word
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.
