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 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, drive across red dunes, catch the sunset and finish the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.

Here at Arabian Adventure Tour, we take care of desert trips for families, couples, friends and large groups. Below you'll find how the trip works, which package suits you, how much you'll pay and a few tips we share with every guest.

How an Arabian Desert Safari Works

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 lowers the tyre pressure and the real ride starts. 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. 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. You can try a short camel ride and website 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, 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 your budget, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you are after.

The Evening Desert Safari Dubai

This is the one most people book, 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 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. The VIP desert safari Dubai starts from AED 130 per person, so the extra 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 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 morning light is great for 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 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 Rides

If you love speed, a dune buggy Dubai ride is hard to beat. You drive the buggy yourself, 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.

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. The price is AED 500 per 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 as your single point of contact. Just ask us for 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 for each guest:

• Evening Arabian desert safari: from AED 100

• VIP desert safari: from AED 130

• Morning desert safari: from AED 120

• Quad bike adventure: from AED 200

• Dune buggy ride: 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 trips feel wild, but our drivers know the dunes 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.

If you're pregnant, have back or neck problems or are travelling with a baby, tell us when you book. You can skip the bumpy part and still enjoy the camp, the food and the shows.

What to Pack for the Desert

• Light, loose clothes

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

• Sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses

• A light jacket from December to February, as desert nights get cool

• A fully charged phone or camera

When Should You Go?

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. 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 keep things simple: clear prices, pickup from your hotel and a team you can reach any time. 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 one of those things you should do at least once. Whether it's the evening trip, a morning ride or a quad bike in the dunes, 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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