A Simple Guide to Every Desert Safari Excursion Dubai Offers
A Simple Guide to Every Desert Safari Excursion Dubai Offers
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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 to book, good value and fine for most ages.
But "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some people want speed, some want photos, and some just want a relaxed dinner. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, so you can pick the one that fits.
Where Most People Start
The standard Desert Safari Excursion is AED 80 per person. Pickup is 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. The buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes, and ladies can have henna painted on their hands.
For a little more comfort, try the VIP Desert Safari at AED 130. It comes with a Land Cruiser, VIP seating and four live shows.
Falcons in the Desert
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 adds a falcon display and a sunset stop. It runs from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
Quad Bikes and Buggies
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.
If you want more power, try the dune buggy desert safari. At AED 150, you drive a buggy yourself on the dunes, then head to the camp for dinner. Both trips run from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
The Luxury Camp Option
Some guests care more about the evening than the adrenaline. Our luxury desert camp dinner trip costs AED 210. You get a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura show and a fire show in a nicer camp setting. It's a good choice for anniversaries, birthdays and anyone who'd rather skip the bumpy ride.
When the Sun Comes Up
The desert at dawn is a different world. The sand is cool, the light is soft and there's hardly a sound. The sunrise desert photography tour runs from around 4:30 AM read more until 9 AM for AED 150. There are stops at good photo spots, plus a short camel ride.
If you want to see the desert from above, 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.
More Day Trips
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.
Staying in the capital? 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 as part of the trip.
How the Day Goes
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.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
It looks a little crazy, but our drivers know these dunes very well. You stay belted in, and the cars are made for this kind of driving. If you get car sick, eat light beforehand and sit in the front. 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.
When to Visit the Desert
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when evenings in the desert are cool and pleasant. Summer trips still run, and the evening ones are best because it cools down once the sun sets. Sunrise tours and balloon flights are at their best in the cooler months too.
Not Sure Which One to Choose?
• First time in Dubai? Go for the standard evening trip
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• Love speed? Choose the quad bike or buggy trip
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Photographers: the sunrise tour or the balloon flight
What to Wear and Bring
• Loose, light clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A light jacket from December to February
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I book if it's my first time?
The standard evening Desert Safari Excursion at AED 80 is the best place to start. It covers the dunes, the camel ride, dinner and the shows.
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.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Our other trips pick up from Dubai hotels.
Why Book with Us
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. If you're here for a few days, it's easy to combine two trips, like an evening safari and a sunrise tour, and we can help you plan the timing.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. You can also see every tour at desertsafariexcursion.com. Tell us your date and how many people are coming, and we'll take it from there.
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