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DESERT SAFARI
Desert Safari Dubai
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.
Available Tours
SAVE 34%EVENINGEvening Desert Safari
AED 99 per personAED 150
6.5 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 29%VIPVIP Desert Safari
AED 249 per personAED 350
7 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 16%QUADSafari + Quad Bike
AED 270 per personAED 320
7 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 30-minute quad bike ride
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
SAVE 38%MORNINGMorning Desert Safari
AED 149 per personAED 240
4 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 Land Cruiser pickup
- Dune bashing (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 15%PRIVATEPrivate Safari + BBQ
AED 1,099 per carAED 1,299
7 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding and camel ride
SAVE 14%OVERNIGHTOvernight Safari
AED 599 per personAED 699
16 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing (30-45 min)
- Sandboarding and camel ride
SAVE 20%BUGGYBuggy + Dinner
AED 799 per 1-seat buggyAED 1,000
7 hours
Shared · Shared, max 6 per car
- 4x4 transfer from your hotel
- 45-minute self-drive buggy ride in open desert
- Safety briefing, helmet and goggles
SAVE 12%LUXURYLuxury 5-Star Safari
AED 1,999 per group of 2-5AED 2,275
7 hours
Private · Private, up to 5
- Luxury 4x4 with private driver
- Tour photography and video
- Dune bashing in high dunes
Desert safari Dubai: quick facts
| | | |---|---| | 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 | under 2 free, 2 and over full adult 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
- Evening Desert Safari: Price: AED 99 per person · Duration: 6.5 hours · Type: Shared
- VIP Desert Safari: Price: AED 249 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Safari + Quad Bike: Price: AED 270 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Morning Desert Safari: Price: AED 149 per person · Duration: 4 hours · Type: Shared
- Private Safari + BBQ: Price: AED 1,099 per car · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Private
- Overnight Safari: Price: AED 599 per person · Duration: 16 hours · Type: Shared
- Buggy + Dinner: Price: AED 799 per 1-seat buggy · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Luxury 5-Star Safari: Price: AED 1,999 per group of 2-5 · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Private
Which desert safari should you book?
- The classic, best-value evening: Book this: Evening Desert Safari with BBQ · Price: AED 99 / person
- Better food, sofa seating and no queues: Book this: VIP Evening Desert Safari · Price: AED 249 / person
- To drive yourself: Book this: Safari + Quad Bike or Dune Buggy + Dinner · Price: AED 270 / AED 799
- Cooler weather and evenings free: Book this: Morning Desert Safari · Price: AED 149 / person
- Your own car for 1-6 guests: Book this: Private Desert Safari · Price: from AED 799 / car
- Stars, silence and sunrise: Book this: Overnight Desert Safari · Price: AED 599 / person
- A special occasion: Book this: Luxury 5-Star or Romantic Dune Dinner · Price: from AED 1,999
What happens on a desert safari
- Pickup: a 4x4 Land Cruiser collects you from your hotel or home, free across Dubai (other emirates on request, see pickup areas)
- Dune bashing: 25-45 minutes of driving up and down the red dunes with a licensed safari driver
- Sandboarding and sunset photos on the highest dune
- Camp (evening trips): Arabic coffee, camel ride, henna, Arabic costumes, BBQ buffet, then belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows (about the desert camp)
- Drop-off back at your door around 9:00-9:30 PM
Desert safari prices at a glance
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.
Before you go
FAQs
How much is a desert safari in Dubai?
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.
What is the best time for a desert safari?
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.
How long is a desert safari?
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.
Is the desert safari safe?
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.
Do you pick up from my hotel?
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.
Can I pay on arrival?
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.
Guest reviews
What guests say
227 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.
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Also 610+ reviews on Tripadvisor
Iris Rb
It's very good we like guide friendly majid thankss
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Ina Feimi
Local Guide
What an absolutely amazing experience! Definitely one of the best things I have done in Dubai, and such a memorable day from beginning to end. Everything was beautifully organised, and the whole experience was filled with wonderful moments, excitement, and genuine hospitality. What made it even more special was our guide, Abdullah, who was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly kind, friendly, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire experience. He made sure we were comfortable, looked after us so well, and was always happy to help with anything we needed. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely remember this day for a long time. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough to anyone visiting Dubai! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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sindy tutah
Emdad was very nice buddy and so helpful
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Arathy Suresh
Good experience... Had a brand new land cruise dessert safari... Best experience
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Endzhe Khabibullina
Local Guide
We had a wonderful desert safari experience! Our driver and guide, Abdullah, was very polite, professional, and friendly throughout the trip. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed every moment. The quad biking and dune bashing were especially exciting and so much fun! We also enjoyed the buffet dinner and evening entertainment shows, which were a great way to end the day. Everything was well organized, and the whole experience was truly memorable. Special thanks to Abdullah for his excellent service and hospitality. Highly recommended!
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Emma Tondi
Service parfait, conduite excellente, mon ami et moi ont été très satisfait ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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이성훈
Emdad 씨와 투어했습니다! 호텔까지 픽업와주셔서 편했고, 바로 사막으로 이동했습니다! 중간에 스카프 살 수있는 곳에 데려다주셔서 따로 스카프는 구매하지 않으셔도 될것같아요! 듄 배싱을 아주 스릴있게 잘해주셨고 사진도 열심히 남겨주셨습니다 😄 쿼드바이크는 30분(150AED) 타는데 재밌었습니다! 친절하신 가이드님 덕분에 즐겁게 투어했습니다 !
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김태우
Emdad 너무 친절하시고 듄베이싱도 재밌게 태워주시고 사진도 잘 찍어주시고 여러모로 나이스한 사람입니다 여기에서 하시는 거 추천드려요~ 좋네요 ㅎㅎ
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Kunal Kargal
"We had an amazing desert safari experience from start to finish! EMDAD was a fantastic and safe driver during the dune bashing, and very patient and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful memories!"
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Rahul Yadav
Host ( Imtiyaz Ali ) was amazingly good. Took care of us & guided us.
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Папа Мелих Tamam
Все отлично Имдат! Красавчик!!!!
View on GoogleWhy guests book with us
- Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
- 210+ Google reviews and 610+ on Tripadvisor. Guests often name our guides Wajid, Asghar, Ali and Imdad
- The price you see is the price you pay. There are no pressure upsells at the camp, and every add-on is priced upfront before you confirm
- Clean, insured Toyota Land Cruisers with roll cages, seat belts, GPS tracking and a first-aid kit
- Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Rescheduling available. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours the full amount is charged.
- WhatsApp replies in minutes, 7 days a week
How to book
Desert safari booking takes minutes: send your details on WhatsApp and we confirm your trip before you pay anything.
- 1Tap WhatsApp and send your date, number of guests and hotel or area
- 2We confirm availability and the exact pickup time, usually within minutes
- 3Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Rescheduling available
- 4Your driver messages you on WhatsApp 30 minutes before pickup
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