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

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Nearly everyone who visit Dubai come for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them a year later what they remember most, and a good number 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, 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. This page explains how the trip works, which package to pick, how much you'll pay and a few tips we share with every guest.

What Happens on an Arabian Desert Safari

It all starts with a pickup 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. This is what people call dune bashing. The 4x4 goes up, over and down the here dunes at angles that make everyone laugh or scream. 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. Take a few pictures, then just enjoy the view for a minute.

Then you drive to the camp. There's time for a short camel ride and a go at 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 in a bright spinning skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. After the last show, we drive you back to your hotel.

Which Package Should You Choose?

No one package is right for everyone. It depends on how much you want to spend, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you want.

The 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. Our standard Arabian desert safari starts from AED 100 per person. If it's your first time in the desert, start here.

The VIP Desert Safari Dubai

Same trip, more comfort. 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, which is only a small step up in price. 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 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. There's no dinner or show, but the morning light is great for photos. It starts from AED 120 per person.

Desert Safari Dubai with Quad Bike

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

For people who love speed, dune buggy Dubai rides are the highlight. You drive the buggy yourself, 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. Transfers are not included, so tell us if you need them.

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. 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 looking after everything. Send us your numbers and we'll send a quote.

Desert Safari Dubai Price at a Glance

The desert safari Dubai price depends on the package, the car and any extras you add. 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 car safari: AED 500 per car, up to 5 people

Some very cheap offers online leave things out, such as transfers, dinner or soft drinks. Before you book anywhere, check exactly what's included.

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.

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

• Loose cotton clothes that keep you cool

• Shoes you don't mind filling with sand

• Sunglasses and sunscreen

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

• A fully charged phone or camera

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. 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.

Booking Is Quick and Easy

We like to keep it 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 you can email [email protected] and expect a reply within 30 minutes. Just send your date, the number of guests and the package you want, 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. 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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