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

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Nearly everyone who visit Dubai arrive for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them a year later what they remember most, and plenty will say it was the day they went out into the dunes. 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, watch the sun go down 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. Below you'll find how the trip works, which package suits you, how much you'll pay and some simple tips from our team.

How an Arabian Desert Safari Works

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 real ride starts. This is what people call 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.

After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. The sand turns orange, then red, and the whole place goes quiet. Take a few pictures, then just enjoy the view for a minute.

Then you drive to the camp. You can try 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. When it gets dark, 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.

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 are after.

The Evening Desert Safari Dubai

Most of our guests go for this one, and for good reason. You get dune bashing, a sunset stop, a camel ride, sandboarding, henna and live shows, so it's a proper desert safari with BBQ website 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

It's the same evening, just more comfortable. You're picked up in a Land Cruiser, and at the camp you get a VIP sofa area and a better 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 soft morning light makes for great photos. It starts from 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 enjoy the rest of the evening trip: 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 Dubai

For people who love speed, dune buggy Dubai rides are the highlight. You're in the driver's seat, once you've had a quick safety talk, 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.

A Private Car Just for You

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.

Coming with a big group? 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

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 desert safari: from AED 120

• Quad bike adventure: 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 the whole time. Have a light lunch before you go, and sit in the front if you tend to feel car sick.

If you're pregnant, have back or neck problems or are travelling with a baby, tell us when you book. You can skip the dune bashing and still enjoy everything at the camp.

Simple Packing Tips

• Light, loose clothes

• Closed shoes or sandals you don't mind getting sandy

• Sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses

• A jacket in winter, because nights in the desert can feel chilly

• Your phone, fully charged, for all the photos

Best Time for a Desert Safari

October to April is the best time to go. Days are warm and evenings are pleasant, perfect for sitting out at the camp. Safaris still run in the summer months, 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.

Booking Is Quick and Easy

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 take care of the rest.

Final Word

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 go home with sand in your shoes and a lot of good photos. Visit arabianadventuretour.com or message the Arabian Adventure Tour team today to book your spot.

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