Planning a Desert Safari Dubai? Here's What You Need to Know

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A lot of people who visit Dubai arrive for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them later what the best part of the trip was, and plenty will say it was the day they went out into the dunes. A desert safari Dubai doesn't need much planning, it's kind to your budget and it works for almost everyone. You spend a few hours on the sand, drive across red dunes, catch the sunset and finish the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.

At Arabian Adventure Tour, we plan desert trips for families, couples, friends and big groups. This guide covers what happens on the trip, which package to pick, how much you'll pay and a few tips we share with every guest.

A Typical Arabian Desert Safari, Step by Step

It all starts when our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in a 4x4. Once the city is behind you, the driver lowers the tyre pressure and the real ride starts. That's dune bashing. The 4x4 goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone laugh or scream. It's short, but it's the bit most people talk about on the way home.

Next comes a stop on a high dune for sunset photos. As the sun drops, the sand changes colour and everything goes quiet. Take a few pictures, then just enjoy the view for a minute.

Then you drive to the camp. You can try a short camel ride and a go at sandboarding down the dunes. Ladies and kids can get henna designs on their hands, and water and soft drinks are unlimited. When it gets dark, dinner is served, and then come the shows: a tanoura dancer spinning in his colourful skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. When the shows end, we drive you back to your hotel.

Which Package Should You Choose?

There's no single best safari. It depends on your budget, who you're travelling with and how much adventure you are after.

The Evening Desert Safari Dubai

This is the one most people book, and for good reason. It includes dune bashing, a sunset stop, a camel ride, sandboarding, henna and live shows, so it's a proper desert safari with BBQ dinner and a fun night at the camp. Our standard Arabian desert safari starts from AED 100 per person. If it's your first time in the desert, start here.

VIP Desert Safari Dubai

Same trip, more comfort. A Land Cruiser picks you up, and at the camp you get VIP sofa seating and a VIP buffet. The VIP desert safari Dubai starts from AED 130 per person, so the extra cost is small. Couples and people celebrating something special often pick this one.

Morning Desert Safari Dubai

Some guests already have plans at night. The morning desert safari Dubai takes about four hours and includes hotel pickup, dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a camel ride, sandboarding and photo stops on the high dunes. There's no dinner or show, but the soft morning light makes for great photos. It starts from AED 120 per person.

Quad Biking on Your Safari

If you'd rather drive than sit in the back, pick the desert safari Dubai with quad bike. You ride your own ATV on the sand, then carry on with the full evening programme: dune bashing, a camel ride, shows and dinner. We give you safety gear and our team stays with you while you ride. This package starts from AED 200 per person.

Dune Buggy Dubai

If you love speed, a dune buggy Dubai ride is hard to beat. You're in the driver's seat, after a short safety briefing, with a guide leading the way and stops on the high dunes for photos. The ride takes about four hours in total and starts from AED 200 per person. Pickup and drop-off cost extra, so mention it when you book.

A Private Car Just for You

Don't want to share a car with strangers? A private desert safari Dubai gives you your own Land Cruiser and driver for up to five people, private dune bashing, a VIP area at the camp, a premium BBQ dinner and hotel pickup and drop. It costs AED 500 for the whole car, which is good value when you split it between four or five people.

Coming with a big group? We look after groups from 10 to more than 500 guests, with one coordinator as your single point of contact. Just ask us for a quote.

Desert Safari Dubai Price at a Glance

Your desert safari Dubai price depends on the package you pick, the car and any extras. Here are our starting prices per person:

• Evening Arabian website desert safari: from AED 100

• VIP desert safari: from AED 130

• Morning desert safari: from AED 120

• Safari with quad bike: from AED 200

• Dune buggy: from AED 200

• Private Land Cruiser: AED 500 for up to 5 people

Very low prices you see online sometimes skip things, such as transfers, dinner or soft drinks. Before you book anywhere, check exactly what's included.

Is Dune Bashing Safe?

Dune bashing Dubai trips feel wild, but our drivers know the dunes well. You'll bounce around, so keep your seatbelt on and hold the handle. Have a light lunch before you go, and ask for the front seat if you get car sick.

If you're pregnant, have back or neck problems or are travelling with a baby, tell us when you book. You can skip the bumpy part and still enjoy the camp, the food and the shows.

What to Pack for the Desert

• Loose cotton clothes that keep you cool

• Shoes you don't mind filling with sand

• Sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses

• A jacket in winter, because nights in the desert can feel chilly

• A fully charged phone or camera

When Should You Go?

October to April is the best time to go. Days are warm and evenings are pleasant, which is perfect for dinner under the stars. Safaris still run in the summer months, but the evening trip is the better choice then, as the heat drops after sunset. Weekends and public holidays get busy, so try to book two or three days in advance.

Why Book with Arabian Adventure Tour

We keep things simple: clear prices, pickup from your hotel and a team you can reach any time. Our WhatsApp, +971 50 991 2456, is open 24/7, or you can email [email protected] and expect a reply within 30 minutes. Just send your date, the number of guests and the package you want, and we'll take care of the rest.

Final Word

A desert safari Dubai is one of those things you should do at least once. Evening trip, morning ride or quad bike, whatever you choose, you'll leave with sandy shoes, full camera rolls and a big smile. Book your spot today at arabianadventuretour.com or message the Arabian Adventure Tour team on WhatsApp.

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