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 takes you out of the city, over the red dunes and into a desert camp for dinner. 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 people want speed, some want photos, and some just want a quiet dinner and a camel ride. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, 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. 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. It comes with a Land Cruiser, VIP seating and four live 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. It includes the evening safari, 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. Pickup is around 3 PM, and you're back by 9 PM.
Quad Bikes and Buggies
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. Our Desert Safari with Quad Bike is 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.
For Early Risers
The desert at dawn is a different world. 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. 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, and it includes a falconry display.
Desert Excursions from Dubai, Beyond the Dunes
There are more desert excursions from Dubai to choose from. The Hatta Mountain Tour is read more 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 with pickup from hotels in Abu Dhabi. It includes a dune drive and henna at the camp.
What Happens on the Evening Excursion
The trip starts with hotel pickup 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. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
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, and then the live shows begin. Then we drive you back to your hotel.
A Word on Safety
Dune bashing looks wild from the outside, but our drivers do this every day. 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 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 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
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
Packing Tips
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A warm layer for winter evenings
• A charged phone or camera
Frequently Asked 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.
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.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes. We offer free cancellation. Just message us as soon as you know.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes, the BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
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.
Why Book with Us
You get instant confirmation and free cancellation on every trip. 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. 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'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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