Desert · Half day
Desert Safari
4x4s on the dunes, sunset and dinner at camp. In the evening, in the morning, with an overnight stay in the desert or in a private 4x4.
From 165 AED per personDetails →
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Dubai Desert Safari
A desert safari is one of the things that many visitors to Dubai want to do. But there are many types: jeeps in the dunes, a self-drive buggy, an evening at a Bedouin camp, a night under the stars or a quiet tour in the reserve.
On this page we have gathered the safaris and desert experiences that you can book with us. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket, so you can check before booking.
Type
Desert · One to two hours at the wheel
Dune Buggy in the Desert
You drive the off-road buggy yourself over the dunes, in convoy behind a guide. In the morning, at sunset or privately.
From 691 AED per personDetails →
Desert · An hour of riding
Quad Bikes in the Desert
An hour of riding a quad bike over the red dunes, alone or in a pair, with a guide leading the way.
From 147 AED per personDetails →
DDCR reserve · morning, about 5 hours
Tour of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
A quiet 4x4 drive with a guide through Dubai's large nature reserve, looking for herds of Arabian oryx, gazelles and desert birds.
From 715 AED per personDetails →
Dubai desert · 30 minutes to half a day
Desert Extreme in Dubai: Can-Am and Polaris RZR
Drive a 1000cc buggy yourself, a Can-Am or a Polaris RZR, on the red dunes. For anyone who has outgrown an ordinary safari.
From 693 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Dubai desert · Evening or night
Desert Camps in Dubai: Overnight Stays, Glamping and an Evening at Camp
Not another quick safari: a whole evening at a desert camp with a chef's dinner and shows, or a night at Al Khayma camp. A morning in the desert is something you remember.
From 272 AED per personDetails →
Dubai desert · 30 minutes to half a day
Can-Am and Polaris RZR Buggies in Dubai: Self-Drive on the Dunes
A 1000cc sports buggy, with you behind the wheel: half an hour or an hour in a Can-Am, a run in a Polaris RZR with sandboarding, or a guided Can-Am safari that ends with an evening at a camp.
From 693 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Dubai desert reserve · 4:30–9:00 PM
Sonara Camp: Sunset and a Chef's Dinner in the Dubai Desert Reserve
A whole evening inside a nature reserve: sunset from a lounge on the dune, a three-course meal by the resident chef, a fire and acrobatics show, and desert activities for all ages.
From 941 AED per personDetails →
Al Awir desert · An evening or a night
Al Khayma Camp: A Bedouin Evening and an Overnight Stay in the Dubai Desert
A Bedouin camp in the Al Awir desert, with a meal from a restaurant awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide: an evening with a barbecue and shows, a camel ride at sunset, or a night in an Arabic tent in the desert.
From 272 AED per personDetails →
Al Marmoom Reserve · Evening
Al Marmoom Bedouin Oasis: a Bedouin evening in Dubai's largest reserve
A small Bedouin village inside the Al Marmoom reserve, set among ghaf trees and a lake: Arabic coffee and dates, a camel ride, a photo with a falcon, an open Emirati buffet and a telescope trained on the desert stars.
From 412 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · a private evening · vintage Land Rover and a 3-course dinner
Private Night Safari in the Dubai Desert with Stargazing and Dinner
A night drive in a vintage Land Rover through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a walk to look for nocturnal animals by torchlight, an astronomy session with a telescope and a 3-course dinner at a Bedouin camp.
From 2989 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Al Marmoom Reserve · an evening in the desert with hotel pick-up
Heritage Safari by Vintage G-Class in Al Marmoom
An evening of Bedouin heritage: a ride in a vintage Mercedes G-Class through the reserve, a camel caravan, a Bedouin village, an Emirati dinner and stargazing.
From 589 AED per personDetails →
Dubai desert · five-star-style buffet · live shows · transfers included
Royal Dinner at the Desert Fortress with Transfers
An Arabian evening at a fortress-style camp in the heart of the desert: a five-star-style buffet with live cooking stations, camel and horse rides, a falcon display, henna and live shows. Round-trip transfers are included.
From 492 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · about 5 hours with pickup
Royal Shaheen Falconry Safari in the Dubai Desert
A 4x4 wildlife drive in the reserve followed by a 90-minute interactive falconry experience: a falcon on your glove, eagles and birds of prey, with pickup from Dubai.
From 650 AED per personDetails →
Lisaili · a desert evening, about 45 minutes from Downtown
The Fort Lisaili Desert Experience: BBQ Dinner, Camels and Fire Show
A fort-style desert camp in the village of Lisaili: a camel ride, henna painting, a fire show and a BBQ buffet dinner under the stars, with no dune bashing.
From 175 AED per personDetails →
The classic safari
A desert safari includes jeeps in the dunes, a sunset and dinner at a camp. You can choose an evening safari, a morning safari with a quad bike, a safari with an overnight stay in the desert or a private jeep safari. The shared safari includes hotel pickup.
Driving yourselves
A desert buggy lets you drive an off-road buggy yourselves over the dunes, in a convoy behind a guide, in the morning, at sunset or privately. Quad bikes in the desert are an hour's ride in the red dunes, alone or as a pair. For those for whom a regular safari is already too small there are the 1000 cc Can-Am and Polaris RZR.
An evening at a camp and a night in the desert
Sonara Camp is a whole evening in the nature reserve, with a sunset, a chef's meal and a fire and acrobatics show. Al Khayma Camp offers a Bedouin evening with a barbecue, a camel ride at sunset or a night in an Arabian tent. Al Marmoom Oasis is a small Bedouin village in the reserve, and there is also a royal dinner at the desert fort with transfers.
Quiet, nature and stars
A tour of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a quiet drive in an off-road vehicle with a guide, in search of the Arabian oryx, gazelles and desert birds. A private night safari includes stargazing with a telescope and dinner. A family desert tour includes a short camel ride, sandboarding and a photo with a falcon.
Frequently asked questions
Which safari suits a family?
A family desert tour, an evening safari at a camp or Sonara Camp. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
What is the difference between a morning and an evening safari?
In the evening there is a sunset and a meal at a camp, and in the morning it is less hot and there are activities such as a quad bike.
Can I sleep in the desert?
Yes, there is a safari with an overnight stay in the desert and a night in an Arabian tent at Al Khayma Camp.
Is there hotel pickup?
In many of the options yes, and the details appear on every ticket.
Can I book online?
Yes, you can book on the site, and you can also contact us on WhatsApp.
How much does a desert safari in Dubai cost?
The price of a desert safari in Dubai depends on the option you choose; the current price of every option is shown on this page, in the currency you pick.
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