Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Which Trip Should You Pick?
Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Which Trip Should You Pick?
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If you only have one free evening in Dubai, spend it in the desert. A desert safari excursion Dubai trip takes you out of the city, over the red dunes and into a desert camp for dinner. 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, others want photos, and some just want a quiet dinner and a camel ride. This guide goes through each desert safari excursion we offer, 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. You get dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows and a BBQ dinner at the camp. The buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes, and ladies can get henna on their hands.
For a little more comfort, try the VIP Desert Safari at AED 130. You travel in a Land Cruiser, sit in the VIP area and watch four shows.
Desert Safari with Falcon Show
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. Pickup is around 3 PM, and you're back by 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. At AED 150, you drive a buggy yourself on the dunes, then head to the camp for dinner. Both run roughly from 3 PM to 9 PM.
The Luxury Camp Option
For some people, dinner is the main event. 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 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 sand is cool, the light is soft and there's hardly a sound. Our sunrise desert photography tour runs from about 4:30 AM to 9 AM for AED 150. You stop at the best viewpoints for photos and enjoy a short camel ride.
For a view from the sky, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It costs AED 699 and lasts about 60 minutes at sunrise, and it includes a falconry display.
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.
Based in Abu Dhabi? The Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour is AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. It includes a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
Your driver collects you from your hotel in the afternoon. Once you're out of the city, the sand starts and the driver lets some air out of the tyres. That's when the dune bashing begins. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
Next is a sunset stop on a high dune. At camp, there's time for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg dishes, and then the live shows begin. Then we drive you back to your hotel.
A Word on Safety
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. Have a light lunch and take the front seat if you tend to feel car sick. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, and we'll suggest a calmer option such as the luxury camp dinner.
Best Time to Go
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when evenings in the desert are cool and pleasant. In summer, the evening trips still run well, because the heat drops after sunset. For sunrise tours and balloon flights, the cooler months also give the clearest skies.
Which Trip Suits You?
• First visit: the standard evening excursion
• Culture lovers: the safari with the falcon show
• Love speed? Choose the quad bike or buggy trip
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
What to Wear and Bring
• Loose, light clothes
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A light jacket from December to February
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Common Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
Start with the AED 80 evening Desert Safari Excursion. You get the dunes, a camel ride, dinner and shows in one trip.
Is the falcon show good for children?
Yes, children usually love it. The falcons stay with their handlers the whole time, so it's easy to watch up close.
What if I need to cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just let us know as early as you can.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes. The buffet always has veg and non-veg choices.
Can you collect me from Abu Dhabi?
For the Abu Dhabi desert safari, yes, we pick up from Abu Dhabi hotels. Our other trips pick up from Dubai hotels.
Booking Made Easy
Every trip comes with instant confirmation and free cancellation. Each day has a limited number of seats, so book early between October and more info April. 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. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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