Planning a Desert Safari Dubai? Here's What You Need to Know
Planning a Desert Safari Dubai? Here's What You Need to Know
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Most people who visit Dubai come for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them a year later what they remember most, 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, drive across red dunes, catch the sunset and finish the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.
At Arabian Adventure Tour, we plan desert trips for families, couples, friends and big groups. Below you'll find what happens on the trip, which package to pick, how much you'll pay and some simple tips from our team.
A Typical Arabian Desert Safari, Step by Step
It all starts when our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in a 4x4. Once the city is behind you, the driver lets some air out of the tyres and the fun begins. That's dune bashing. The car climbs a dune, tips over the top and slides down the other side. It's short, but it's the bit most people talk about on the way home.
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 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. When the shows end, we drive you back to your hotel.
Our Safari Packages, Explained Simply
No one package is right for everyone. It comes down to how much you want to spend, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you want.
The Evening Desert Safari Dubai
This is the one most people book, 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. 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. It's a nice choice for couples, birthdays and anyone who wants a calmer evening.
Morning Desert Safari Dubai
Some guests already have plans at night. 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. 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. We give you safety gear and our team stays with you while you ride. 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, 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. 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. It costs AED 500 for the whole car, which works out well for a family of four or five.
Planning a company trip or a family get-together? We handle 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
Your desert safari Dubai price depends on the package you pick, the car and any extras. Here are our starting prices per person:
• Evening Arabian desert safari: from AED 100
• VIP evening safari: from AED 130
• Morning safari: from AED 120
• Quad bike adventure: from AED 200
• Dune buggy ride: from AED 200
• Private car safari: AED 500 per car, 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, website 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 dune bashing and still enjoy everything at the camp.
What to Pack for the Desert
• Light, loose clothes
• Shoes you don't mind filling with sand
• Sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses
• A light jacket from December to February, as desert nights get cool
• Your phone, fully charged, for all the photos
The Best Season to Visit the Desert
October to April is the best time to go. Days are warm and evenings are pleasant, 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 holidays fill up fast, so book a couple of days ahead.
Why Book with Arabian Adventure Tour
We keep things 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 you can email [email protected] and expect a reply within 30 minutes. Tell us your date, how many people and which package you like, and we'll take care of the rest.
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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