A Dubai desert safari takes you about 45 minutes from the city to the Lahbab red dunes for dune bashing in a 4x4, sandboarding, a camel ride and a sunset stop; on evening trips there's a BBQ dinner with belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows at camp. Shared trips start at AED 99 per person with free hotel pickup across Dubai (AED 79 if you drive yourself), and a private Land Cruiser for 1-6 guests starts at AED 799. You pay 20% to confirm and the rest on pickup.
SAVE 34%EVENING
SAVE 29%VIP
SAVE 16%QUAD
SAVE 38%MORNING
SAVE 15%PRIVATE
SAVE 14%OVERNIGHT
SAVE 20%BUGGY
SAVE 12%LUXURY| | | |---|---| | Price | from AED 99 per person shared (AED 79 self-drive), from AED 799 per private car (1-6 guests) | | Evening safari | pickup 2:00-2:30 PM, back 9:00-9:30 PM, about 6.5-7 hours | | Morning safari | pickup 7:30-8:00 AM, back before lunch, about 4 hours, from AED 149 | | Overnight safari | about 16 hours with tent, stargazing and breakfast, from AED 599 | | Where | Lahbab red dunes, about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai | | Pickup | free across Dubai; other emirates usually free, always free with a private SUV (pickup areas) | | Children | 0-2 free, 3-8 half price; under 3 can't join shared dune bashing | | Payment | 20% online via WhatsApp to confirm, balance on pickup; free cancellation up to 24 hours before | | Best season | October to April |
Options and prices
Shared evening safaris start at AED 79-99 per person. VIP camps with a 5-star buffet are AED 249. Adding a 30-minute quad bike brings it to AED 270. Private Land Cruisers are one price for 1-6 guests: AED 799 in the morning and AED 1,099-1,499 in the evening with dinner. See the full price list for every option.
Shared evening safaris with dinner start at AED 99 per person (AED 79 if you drive to the camp yourself). VIP is AED 249, a safari with a quad bike is AED 270, and private cars start at AED 799 for up to 6 guests.
October to April has the best weather. The evening safari is the most popular because of the sunset and shows. In summer (June-September) the morning safari or a late-starting evening trip is more comfortable.
Evening safaris take about 6.5-7 hours door to door (pickup around 2:00-2:30 PM, back by 9:00-9:30 PM). Morning safaris take about 4 hours. Overnight trips take about 16 hours.
Yes, with a licensed operator. Our drivers are licensed safari captains, and our Land Cruisers are insured and fitted with roll cages, seat belts and GPS tracking. Dune bashing isn't recommended during pregnancy, with back or heart problems, or for children under 3.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are free from hotels and homes across Dubai. We also pick up from Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates: usually free, and always free with a private SUV.
Yes for the balance. Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours the full amount is charged.
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We had an amazing desert safari experience, and our tour guide, Emdad, made it even more special! He was very friendly, helpful, professional, and made sure we had a great time throughout the trip. The dune bashing was exciting, and the whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. Thank you, Emdad, for making our desert safari so memorable. Highly recommend him to anyone visiting Dubai! 🌟🏜️
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From pick up to activities to drop off it was excellent
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Emdad was brilliant on our desert safari today. He was polite, fun and everything was arranged to a great standard Will highly recommend to book with him!
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It was amazing experience. I duly recommend top ❤️❤️❤️
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Ali is the best tour guide , he was prompt , very helpful and he is an incredible driver with a kind heart. We had an amazing time
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Desert Safari Experience! We had an amazing desert safari experience with Desert Leader! Everything was well organized, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our trip. Special thanks to Ali Bhai for his excellent service, friendly behavior, and professional attitude. He made our experience truly memorable and ensured we had a wonderful time. The dune bashing was exciting, the desert views were breathtaking, and the overall experience was fantastic. We highly recommend Desert Leader to anyone looking for an unforgettable desert safari experience in Dubai. Thank you, Ali Bhai, and the entire Desert Leader team for making our trip so special. We would definitely love to visit again! ❤️🏜️
Thank you so much for your 5* review,we truly appreciate your trust and support .we look forward to welcoming you again 🙏
Très bon moment dans le désert. C’était magnifique. Très bon rapport qualité prix! On recommande !
Thanks ,antonie for a wonderful review,we look forward you welcoming again for another amazing desert experience
We had an amazing experience with Safari Ride! The quad biking was super fun and exciting! Our guide, Emdad, was absolutely fantastic — very friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommend! ❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️
Emdad is super nice
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️
All was wonderfull
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️
What an amazing evening. Our tour guide was exceptional and made sure our experience was unforgettable. He was there for everything we needed and the atmosphere was incredible. Hands down best safari experience in Dubai. Will 1000% be coming back.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️
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The best desert safari Dubai from AED 79: evening, morning, VIP, private and overnight trips with dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner and live shows. Dune buggies from AED 499, quad bikes from AED 130. Hotel pickup included. Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup.
