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 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 "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some guests 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.
The Classic Evening Trip
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 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.
Desert Safari with Falcon Show
Falcons are a big part of Emirati culture, 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
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. 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 trips run from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
For Food Lovers
For some people, dinner is the main event. The luxury desert camp dinner option is 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.
Early Morning Trips
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 and costs AED 150. You stop at the best viewpoints for photos and enjoy 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.
Other Desert Excursions from Dubai
We run other desert excursions from Dubai as well. The Hatta Mountain Tour is AED 99, with stops at Hatta Dam and the 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. It includes 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're out of the city, the sand starts and the driver lets some air out of the tyres. Then the dune bashing starts. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
Next is a sunset stop on a high dune. At the camp, you can ride a camel and get henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with plenty of veg and non-veg choices, followed by live shows. After the shows, we take you back to your hotel.
Is It Too Bumpy?
Dune bashing looks wild from the outside, but our drivers do this every day. You wear a seatbelt the click here whole time, and the 4x4s are built for the sand. 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.
Picking the Right Month
The best season runs from October to April, 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 time in Dubai? Go for the standard evening trip
• Culture lovers: the safari with the falcon show
• Speed lovers: the quad bike or buggy safari
• Food lovers: the luxury camp dinner
• Photographers: the sunrise tour or the balloon flight
What to Take With You
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A warm layer for winter evenings
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
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. You get the dunes, a camel ride, dinner and shows in one trip.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Kids 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.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. The buffet always has veg and non-veg choices.
Can you collect me 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.
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 April. Wear comfortable clothes, bring sunglasses and leave your best shoes at the hotel. 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 can help you plan the timing.
Ready to go? WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456 to book your desert safari excursion Dubai trip. You can also see every tour at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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