AED 1,689 / $460 pp3 Days · most popular
Golden Highlights
City tour, Burj Khalifa, this desert safari and a dhow cruise, plus hotel and transfers.
View Golden Highlights, 3 daysDubai Desert Safari
Dune bashing, camel rides, a desert sunset, BBQ dinner and live shows. Free hotel pick-up on every safari. From AED 156 per person.
A Dubai desert safari costs from AED 156 (about $42) per person for a morning trip and AED 195 ($53) for the classic evening safari with BBQ dinner. Every safari includes free hotel pick-up, 4x4 dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding and refreshments. The evening safari adds a buffet dinner and live shows at a desert camp.
What you will do on a Dubai desert safari
We collect you from your hotel in an air-conditioned 4x4. Then we drive out to the red dunes for about 20 minutes of dune bashing. After that you reach our desert camp.
At the camp you can ride a camel, try sandboarding and get henna art. You can dress in Arabic robes for photos. In the evening you watch the sun set over the dunes. Then you enjoy live shows and a BBQ dinner before we drive you back.
Hotel pick-up
Air-conditioned 4x4 collects you (evening pick-up is around 3:00pm).
Dune bashing
About 20 minutes of safe dune driving with a trained driver.
Desert camp
Camel ride, sandboarding, henna, Arabic dress photos and a shisha corner.
Sunset and shows
Watch the sunset, then belly dance, Tanoura and a fire show.
BBQ dinner and drop-off
Buffet dinner with veg and non-veg, then drop-off by about 9:30pm.
How much does a Dubai desert safari cost?
A desert safari costs from AED 156 to AED 975 per person, based on the type you choose. Here is our full price list. All prices are per person and include free hotel pick-up.
| Safari type | Price (AED / USD) | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Desert Safari | AED 156 / $42 | ~4 hours | Early risers, families |
| Evening Safari + BBQ | AED 195 / $53 | ~6 hours | First-timers (most popular) |
| Premium VIP Safari + Quad | AED 455 / $124 | ~6 hours | Couples, special nights |
| Overnight Safari | AED 585 / $159 | ~17 hours | Adventurers, stargazers |
| Private Safari (own 4x4, up to 6) | from AED 975 / $265 | Flexible | Families & groups |
Children aged 3 to 11 start at AED 129. Kids under 3 join free. Want a quad bike? Add it from AED 195 for 30 minutes.
What is included (and what is not)
Included
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 4x4 dune bashing
- Camel ride and sandboarding
- Henna art and Arabic dress photos
- Live shows (belly dance, Tanoura, fire)
- BBQ buffet dinner, veg and non-veg (evening)
- Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee, water
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Quad or ATV bike (add-on from AED 195)
- Pick-up from far desert resorts (small extra fee)
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
Morning vs evening desert safari: which is better?
The evening safari is better for most people. You get the sunset, dinner and live shows, all in one trip. The morning safari is shorter and cooler, with no dinner. It is a good pick if you want a calmer half-day or you have plans that night.
Is the Dubai desert safari worth it?
Yes. In our 15 years running tours in Dubai, the desert safari is the trip guests rate the highest. You get a lot in one evening: the dunes, a camel ride, a sunset, dinner and a show. For the price, it is the best value day out in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
A morning safari lasts about 4 hours. The evening safari with dinner lasts about 6 hours. An overnight safari runs about 17 hours with the camp stay and breakfast. Your total time depends on your hotel location and the pick-up order.
Kids of all ages can join, and under 3 is free. Dune bashing is not advised for pregnant women, infants under 3, or anyone with back or heart issues. Just tell us first and we can arrange a gentle route or skip the dune bashing for those guests.
Yes. Book at least 24 hours ahead, and earlier in peak season from November to March when tours sell out. Booking direct with us costs less than the counter and confirms your seat and pick-up time right away.
Yes. Free air-conditioned pick-up and drop-off across Dubai is included on every safari. A small extra fee applies for far resorts like Al Maha, Bab Al Shams and Jebel Ali. We confirm your pick-up time by WhatsApp the day before.
Wear light, comfy clothes and closed shoes for the sand. Bring sunglasses and a light jacket, as the desert gets cool after sunset. Do not forget a camera or phone for the dunes and the sunset.
Yes. A private safari gives you your own 4x4 and guide for up to six people, from AED 975. You set the pace and the pick-up time. It is great for families, groups and anyone who wants more space and flexibility.
It's part of every package
The desert safari is included in our packages
Rather than book it alone, most groups get it inside an all-inclusive package with the hotel, transfers and other tours in one price.
AED 1,689 / $460 pp
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