A Plain-English Guide to Dubai Desert Safari Packages
Picking a safari should be the easy part of your trip. But when you see ten different Dubai desert safari packages on one page, it's easy to get stuck. Do you need VIP? What's the point of a Hummer? Is a quad bike worth adding? This guide answers all of that in plain English.
We're Dubai Safari Desert, and we run desert trips all year, from short sunrise trips to overnight stays. Here's how each package compares, so you can decide in a few minutes.
Start With Three Simple Questions
Before comparing prices, ask yourself three quick questions:
• Do you have a morning, an evening or a full night free?
• Do you want to drive yourself, or sit back and be driven?
• Do you want extra comfort, or is the standard camp fine?
Once you have the answers, the right package usually picks itself.
The Evening Packages
The evening is the most popular time to go. You get golden light on the dunes, a sunset stop and dinner with shows after dark. All evening trips run from about 2 PM to 9 PM.
Our Classic Evening Trip at AED 80
This is our best-value trip. The evening Dubai safari comes with 4x4 pickup, dune bashing, a camel ride, a buffet dinner and four live shows. If you just want the classic desert experience, this is the one.
Evening Desert Safari, AED 100
For a little more, you get a few extras, like sandboarding and henna, along with a BBQ dinner and pickup in an air-conditioned car.
VIP Dubai Safari, AED 120
Want a better seat at the camp? Our VIP Dubai safari includes VIP seating, a BBQ buffet and four live shows. The extra cost is small, and the evening feels calmer.
Premium Desert Safari Dubai, AED 230
If you want the top level of service, go for the premium desert safari Dubai package. You get premium service throughout the evening, and you can add a quad bike if you like.
For Thrill Seekers
Some guests want more than a ride in the back of a 4x4. These trips are made for them.
Safari With Quad Bike, AED 160
You get the full evening trip plus your own quad bike ride on the dunes. It runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, and groups of friends love it.
Buggy and Quad Bike Safari, AED 200
Can't decide between a buggy and a quad? Do both. The buggy and quad bike safari includes helmets and safety gear, with flexible timing.
Hummer Dubai Safari, AED 140
Riding over the dunes in a Hummer feels very different from a normal 4x4. Our Hummer Dubai safari runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, and finishes with dinner and shows at the camp.
Early Starts and Late Nights
Sunrise Desert Safari Dubai, AED 140
If you love quiet mornings, the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip is for you. It runs from about 8 AM to 11 AM, with photo stops on the dunes and water and soft drinks included. You're back before lunch with the rest of the day free.
Overnight Dubai Safari, AED 260
If you really want to feel the click here desert, stay overnight. Our overnight Dubai safari runs from around 2 PM until 9 AM the next morning. You get the evening programme, a night in the camp, stargazing and breakfast.
Drive Yourself for AED 40
If you have your own 4x4, the self drive safari costs only AED 40 per person. You meet us at our parking area at around 3 PM, and you're done by 9 PM. It's the lowest-cost way to enjoy the camp, dinner and shows.
Quick Price List
Here's a quick summary of our desert safari packages price list, per person:
• Self Drive Safari: AED 40
• Classic evening trip: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP evening trip: AED 120
• Hummer trip: AED 140
• Sunrise Safari: AED 140
• Quad bike safari: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium trip: AED 230
• Overnight Dubai Safari: AED 260
The Basics You Always Get
No matter which trip you choose, some things never change. Our camps follow a traditional Bedouin style, with low seats, warm lighting and lots of room. Dinner has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Pickup and drop-off are confirmed 24 hours before your trip, so you're never left waiting and wondering.
We also offer an Abu Dhabi desert safari for AED 140, and city tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hatta, if you'd like to see more of the UAE.
An Evening in the Desert, Step by Step
The trip starts with a pickup from your hotel in the early afternoon. After a while, the buildings disappear and the dunes begin. The driver lets some air out of the tyres, and then the dune bashing starts. The 4x4 climbs each dune, tips over the top and slides down the other side. It's a bumpy ride, but most people love it.
After that, there's a sunset stop on top of a big dune. From there, you head to the camp for a camel ride, dinner and live shows. By about 9 PM, you're on your way back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
Our drivers do this every day and know the dunes well. You wear a seatbelt the whole time. If you feel car sick easily, eat light and sit in the front. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, and we'll suggest the best package.
Your Questions, Answered
Why pick the Hummer?
Yes, if you want something that feels different from a regular 4x4. The Hummer is bigger and feels more powerful on the dunes, and the photos look great.
Which package is best for families?
Families usually choose the AED 80 evening trip or the AED 120 VIP trip. Children enjoy the camel ride and the shows.
Is hotel pickup part of the price?
Yes, all our guided trips include pickup and drop-off. Only the self drive option needs you to make your own way.
What should I wear?
Wear something light and loose, with comfortable shoes. In winter, a light jacket is a good idea for the evening.
Do you take large groups?
Yes. Send us your group size and we'll arrange the right number of cars.
How to Book
Found the right one among our Dubai desert safari packages? WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456, or call +971 56 127 7925. You can also email [email protected] or book at dubaisafaridesert.com. We'll confirm your seats and send your pickup time.
