Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Which Trip Should You Pick?
Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Which Trip Should You Pick?
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If you have one spare evening in Dubai, the desert is the place to spend it. A desert safari excursion Dubai trip takes you out of the city, over the red dunes and into a desert camp for dinner. It's easy to book, good value and fine for most ages.
But "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some guests want speed, others want photos, and some just want a relaxed dinner. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, so you can pick the one that fits.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
The standard Desert Safari Excursion is AED 80 per person. Pickup is from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and you're back by about 9 PM. In between, you get dune bashing, a camel ride, a BBQ dinner and live shows at the camp. There are veg and non-veg options at dinner, and ladies can get henna on their hands.
If you'd like a bit more comfort, the VIP Desert Safari is AED 130. You travel in a Land Cruiser, sit in the VIP area and watch four shows.
Desert Safari with Falcon Show
Falcons are a big part of Emirati culture, and seeing a falcon fly up close is a real highlight. Our desert safari with falcon show is AED 130 and takes six to seven hours. You get the full evening safari plus a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
We also run Dubai evening dune bashing at AED 100, which includes a falcon display and a stop to watch the sunset. It runs from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
Quad Bikes and Buggies
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. The Desert Safari with Quad Bike costs AED 180, with a quad ride, a camel ride and a BBQ dinner.
For more power, go for the dune buggy desert safari. At AED 150, you drive a buggy yourself on the dunes, then head to the camp for dinner. Both run roughly from 3 PM to 9 PM.
A Better Dinner in the Desert
For some people, dinner is the main event. The luxury desert camp dinner option is AED 210. You get a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura show and a fire show in a nicer camp setting. It's a good choice for anniversaries, birthdays and anyone who'd rather skip the bumpy ride.
When the Sun Comes Up
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. The sand is cool, the light is soft and there's hardly a sound. Our sunrise desert photography tour runs from about 4:30 AM to 9 AM and costs AED 150. You stop at the best viewpoints for photos and enjoy a short camel ride.
For a view from the sky, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It's AED 699 for about an hour in the air at sunrise, and it includes a falconry display.
Desert Excursions from Dubai, Beyond the Dunes
There are more desert excursions from Dubai to choose from. Our Hatta Mountain Tour costs AED 99, with stops at Hatta Dam and the viewpoints. Plan for a full day of seven to nine hours.
Based in Abu Dhabi? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. You get a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
How the Day Goes
Your driver collects you from your hotel in the afternoon. Once you leave the city behind, you reach the dunes, and the driver lowers the tyre pressure. Then the dune bashing starts. The 4x4 climbs and slides over the dunes, and everyone ends up laughing.
After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. At camp, there's time read more for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg dishes, followed by live shows. After the shows, we take you back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
Dune bashing looks wild from the outside, but our drivers do this every day. You wear a seatbelt the whole time, and the 4x4s are built for the sand. If you get car sick, eat light beforehand and sit in the front. If you're pregnant, have back problems or are bringing a baby, tell us when you book, and we'll point you towards a calmer trip like the luxury camp dinner.
When to Visit the Desert
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when the evenings are cool and comfortable. Summer trips still run, and the evening ones are best because it cools down once the sun sets. For sunrise tours and balloon flights, the cooler months also give the clearest skies.
Quick Guide to Picking Your Trip
• First time in Dubai? Go for the standard evening trip
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• Speed lovers: the quad bike or buggy safari
• Food lovers: the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
What to Take With You
• Loose, light clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Sandals or trainers you don't mind filling with sand
• A light jacket from December to February
• A charged phone or camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
The standard evening Desert Safari Excursion at AED 80 is the best place to start. It covers the dunes, the camel ride, dinner and the shows.
Is the falcon show good for children?
Kids usually love it. The falcons stay with their handlers the whole time, so it's easy to watch up close.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just let us know as early as you can.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes. The buffet always has veg and non-veg choices.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Other trips include pickup from hotels in Dubai.
Booking Made Easy
Every trip comes with instant confirmation and free cancellation. Each day has a limited number of seats, so book early between October and April. Bring sunglasses, wear loose clothes and choose shoes you don't mind getting sandy. Staying in Dubai for a week? Many guests do two trips, such as the evening safari one day and the Hatta tour another, and we can help you plan the timing.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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