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 gets you out of the city, onto the red dunes and into a camp for dinner and shows. It's easy, it's good value and it works for almost every age.
But there's more than one kind of desert trip. Some people want speed, others want photos, and some just want a relaxed dinner. This guide goes through each desert safari excursion we offer, so you can pick the one that fits.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
The standard Desert Safari Excursion is AED 80 per person. We pick you up 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 have henna painted 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.
Meet the Falcons
Falconry has been part of life in the Emirates for a very long time, and seeing one up close is something most visitors never forget. Our desert safari with falcon show costs AED 130 and lasts six to seven hours. You get the full evening safari plus a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
Another option is 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.
Drive It Yourself
Sitting in the back of a 4x4 is fun, but driving yourself is something else. 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. For AED 150, you drive your own buggy on the dunes and then enjoy dinner at the camp. Both trips run from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
The Luxury Camp Option
For some people, dinner is the main event. The luxury desert camp dinner option is AED 210. It comes with a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura dancer and a fire show. It suits anniversaries and birthdays, or anyone who'd rather take it slow.
When the Sun Comes Up
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. The light is soft, the sand is cool and it's very quiet. The sunrise desert photography tour runs from around 4:30 AM until 9 AM for AED 150. There are stops at good photo spots, plus 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, with a falconry display too.
Desert Excursions from Dubai, Beyond the Dunes
We run other desert excursions from Dubai as well. Our Hatta Mountain Tour costs AED 99, and covers Hatta Dam and the mountain viewpoints. Plan for a full day of seven to nine hours.
Based in Abu Dhabi? The Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour is AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. You get a dune drive and henna at the camp.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
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. That's when the dune bashing begins. 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 the camp, you can ride a camel and get 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.
A Word on Safety
It looks a little crazy, but our drivers know these dunes very read more well. You stay belted in, and the cars are made for this kind of driving. Have a light lunch and take the front seat if you tend to feel car sick. 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.
Picking the Right Month
The best season runs from October to April, when the evenings are cool and comfortable. In summer, the evening trips still run well, because the heat drops after sunset. Sunrise tours and balloon flights are at their best in the cooler months too.
Not Sure Which One to Choose?
• First visit: the standard evening excursion
• Culture lovers: the safari with the falcon show
• 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
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Sandals or trainers you don't mind filling with sand
• A light jacket from December to February
• A charged phone or camera
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
Which trip is best for a first visit?
The standard evening Desert Safari Excursion at AED 80 is the best place to start. You get the dunes, a camel ride, dinner and shows in one trip.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Kids usually love it. The birds stay with their handlers, and you can watch from close by.
What if I need to cancel?
Yes. We offer free cancellation. Just message us as soon as you know.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, the BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
Can you collect me 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.
Before You Book
You get instant confirmation and free cancellation on every trip. Seats are limited each day, so it helps to book early in winter. 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're happy to help you plan them.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Tell us your date and how many people are coming, and we'll take it from there.
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