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

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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 many will tell you 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, drive across red dunes, catch the sunset and end the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.

At Arabian Adventure Tour, we take care of desert trips for families, couples, friends and large groups. This guide covers how the trip works, which package suits you, what it costs and a few tips we share with every guest.

What Happens on an Arabian Desert Safari

Your trip starts with a pickup 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 read more 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 to watch the sunset and take photos. As the sun drops, the sand changes colour and everything goes quiet. Take a few pictures, then just enjoy the view for a minute.

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 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 in a bright spinning skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. After the last show, we drive you back to your hotel.

Our Safari Packages, Explained Simply

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

Evening Desert Safari Dubai

Most of our guests go for this one, and it's easy to see why. 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. First time in the desert? This is the best place to start.

The VIP Desert Safari Dubai

It's the same evening, just more comfortable. A Land Cruiser picks you up, and at the camp you get VIP sofa seating and a VIP buffet. The VIP desert safari Dubai starts from AED 130 per person, so the extra cost is small. Couples and people celebrating something special often pick this one.

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 morning light is great for photos. Prices start at AED 120 per person.

Desert Safari Dubai with Quad Bike

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. 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're in the driver's seat, after a short safety briefing, with a guide in front and stops on the high dunes for photos. Plan for about four hours in total, with prices from AED 200 per person. Pickup and drop-off cost extra, so mention it when you book.

Private Desert Safari Dubai

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 is good value when you split it between four or five people.

Coming with a big group? 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.

How Much Does a Desert Safari in Dubai Cost?

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: from AED 200

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

Very low prices you see online sometimes skip things, such as transfers, dinner or soft drinks. Always check what's included before you pay.

A Few copyright About Dune Bashing Dubai

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 sit in the front if you tend to feel 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.

Simple Packing Tips

• Loose cotton clothes that keep you cool

• 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

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. Safaris still run in the summer months, 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.

Why Book with Arabian Adventure Tour

We like to keep it 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 take care of the rest.

One Last Thing

A desert safari Dubai is something every visitor should try at least once. Evening trip, morning ride or quad bike, whatever you choose, 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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