Harrold
Local Guide
Best experience ever😂🔥🔥
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PICKUP AREAS
Desert Safari Pickup Areas: Dubai and All UAE Emirates
We pick up from hotels and homes across Dubai for free, and from every other emirate too: Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Pickup outside Dubai is usually free, and always free when you book a private SUV (1-6 guests, from AED 799). Evening safari pickups in Dubai run from about 1:45 to 2:30 PM depending on your area; send your location pin on WhatsApp and we confirm the exact time the day before.
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 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 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 10%PRIVATEFossil Rock Safari
AED 1,749 per carAED 1,949
7 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Fossil Rock and Sharjah desert dune drive
- Fossil Rock viewpoint and photo stop
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 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)
Dubai pickup zones (always free)
| Zone | Areas | Evening pickup | Drive to dunes | |---|---|---|---| | New Dubai | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT | 1:45-2:00 PM | ~55-60 min | | Jumeirah & Al Barsha | Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, Dubai Hills | 2:00-2:15 PM | ~45-50 min | | Central | Downtown Dubai, Business Bay | around 2:15 PM | ~45 min | | Old Dubai | Deira, Bur Dubai & Karama | around 2:30 PM | ~45 min | | Creek & Airport | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Airport area | around 2:30 PM | ~40 min |
Times are typical for the evening safari and change with the season and the other guests on the route. Morning safaris pick up from about 7:00 AM. Private SUVs pick up at the time you choose.
Pickup from other emirates
| Emirate | Pickup | Evening pickup | |---|---|---| | Sharjah | usually free; always free with a private SUV | around 2:15 PM (Fossil Rock is close) | | Ajman | usually free; always free with a private SUV | around 2:00 PM | | Abu Dhabi | on request; always free with a private SUV | earlier, confirmed on WhatsApp | | Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah | on request; always free with a private SUV | earlier, confirmed on WhatsApp |
From outside Dubai, a private SUV is usually the best choice: free pickup, your own driver, and a start time that suits your drive. For shared seats we confirm the pickup on WhatsApp before you pay the deposit.
How pickup works
- Book on WhatsApp or online and send your hotel name or location pin.
- We confirm your pickup time the day before.
- Your driver messages you about 30 minutes before arrival and meets you at the lobby or gate.
- After the safari, the same car drops you back.
Not sure which tour? Compare them on the desert safari Dubai page or see the price list.
FAQs
Is hotel pickup free on a desert safari?
Yes, pickup is free from hotels and homes anywhere in Dubai. From Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates it is usually free too, and always free when you book a private SUV.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, on request. Pickup from Abu Dhabi is always free with a private SUV (1-6 guests, from AED 799). Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel and date.
What time is desert safari pickup?
For the evening safari in Dubai, between about 1:45 and 2:30 PM depending on your area. Morning safaris pick up from about 7:00 AM. We confirm the exact time on WhatsApp the day before.
Can you pick up from a private villa or apartment?
Yes. Send your location pin on WhatsApp. For gated communities, tell us the gate or building name and the driver will meet you there.
Do you offer self-drive instead of pickup?
Yes. For vehicle tours you can drive to our desert base yourself; choose 'Self-drive to the desert base' when booking.
Guest reviews
What guests say
191 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.
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Also 610+ reviews on Tripadvisor
Caprice Kes
Local Guide
Amazing experience with Imdad!!!
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JEONGWON LEE
Local Guide
This is amazing!! We had such a great time! Dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, and camel riding were all so much fun. Our safari guide, Emdad, was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the tour, and he made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Emdad, for making our desert safari such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
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Bayram Memmedov
Local Guide
Одним словом все прекрасно. Даже ГИД Али Хиджаз очень опытный
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Drilon Pulaj
Local Guide
Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Tour und waren rundum zufrieden! Alles war von Anfang bis Ende sehr gut organisiert. Das Team war super freundlich, hilfsbereit und hat sich während der gesamten Tour sehr gut um uns gekümmert. Die Aktivitäten haben sehr viel Spass gemacht und die ganze Erfahrung hat unsere Erwartungen erfüllt. Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Tag und können die Tour definitiv weiterempfehlen! Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis! 🙌
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Ardra Girish
Beautiful experience thankyou emdad for clicking my pictures and make our moment more beautiful
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Asif Patel
We had an amazing experience on our desert safari today. It was truly worth the money! All the shows, rides, activities, and especially the food were excellent. Everything was well organized and we enjoyed every moment of the 6-hour safari. The best part was that our 23-month-old baby, Ahaan, also enjoyed the entire experience. We were a little concerned about travelling with a baby, but everything went very smoothly and he had a great time. A special thanks to our guide, Emdad Bhai, who was extremely supportive and helpful throughout the trip. He guided us during every activity and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable experience for our family. Definitely paisa vasool! Highly recommended for families, especially those travelling with kids.
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Samuel Micheal
Excellent service! Our driver Ali did an amazing job from start to finish. He was very friendly, professional, helpful, and made sure we were comfortable and having a great time throughout the safari. He was also a great driver and made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We really appreciate his excellent service and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a desert safari in Dubai. Thank you for making our experience so memorable!
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Ateeq Rehman
I was an amzing experience they mesmerized my friend. Highly recommended
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Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Yohanes Birhanu
We had great experience
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Zara Sky
Ijaz and rashid given us good services they are good
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again
19BCS506 Bhuvanesh
Had a very great experience in desert safari . Zia brother was very friendly and taken good care of us .
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!
Why guests book with us
- Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
- 190+ 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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