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 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 there's more than one kind of desert trip. Some people want speed, some 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.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
Our main Desert Safari Excursion costs AED 80 per person. Pickup is from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and drop-off is around 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 get henna on their hands.
If you'd like a bit more more info comfort, the VIP Desert Safari is AED 130. It comes with a Land Cruiser, VIP seating and four live shows.
Meet the Falcons
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.
We also run 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.
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. For AED 150, you drive your own buggy on the dunes and then enjoy dinner at the camp. 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. It comes with a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura dancer and a fire show. It suits anniversaries and birthdays, or anyone who'd rather take it slow.
Early Morning Trips
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. 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 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.
Desert Excursions from Dubai, Beyond the Dunes
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? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 with pickup from hotels in Abu Dhabi. You get a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
What Happens on the Evening Excursion
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.
After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. At camp, there's time for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with plenty of veg and non-veg choices, and then the live shows begin. Then we drive 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. 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 point you towards a calmer trip like the luxury camp dinner.
When to Visit the Desert
The best season runs from October to April, 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
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• 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
What to Take With You
• Loose, light 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
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.
Is the falcon show good for children?
Yes, children usually love it. The birds stay with their handlers, and you can watch from close by.
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 BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
Can you collect me from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Other trips include pickup from hotels in Dubai.
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. 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. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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