Desert Safari Pickup from Downtown Dubai
Yes, we pick up from Downtown Dubai. Our 4x4 Land Cruisers collect guests from hotel lobbies or residence towers across Downtown Dubai, around 2:15 PM for the evening safari. The drive to the Lahbab red dunes is about 45 minutes. A desert safari Dubai with hotel pickup from Downtown Dubai, shared from AED 99 or private from AED 799.
Available tours
SAVE 34%EVENINGEvening Desert Safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 29%VIPVIP Desert Safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 16%QUADSafari + Quad Bike
- 30-minute quad bike ride in open desert
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
SAVE 15%PRIVATEPrivate Safari + BBQ
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding and camel ride
SAVE 38%MORNINGMorning Desert Safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser pickup
- Dune bashing (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 20%BUGGYBuggy + Dinner
- 4x4 transfer from your hotel
- 45-minute self-drive buggy ride in open desert
- Safety briefing, helmet and goggles
Timings from Downtown Dubai
- Evening safari pickup: around 2:15 PM
- Drive to the dunes: ~45 minutes
- Morning safari pickup: 7:30-8:00 AM
- Drop-off back in Downtown Dubai: 9:00-9:30 PM
- Pickup cost: Included in every package
Where we pick up in Downtown Dubai
We collect from hotel lobbies, residence towers and villas near Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Address Downtown, Vida, Rove Downtown. Send your location pin on WhatsApp and the driver messages you 30 minutes before arrival.
Staying on the far side of the area or in a gated community? Tell us the building name. Private cars can wait at any gate.
Local tip for Downtown Dubai
Around Dubai Mall we meet at your hotel's lobby entrance, not the mall. Tell us your tower name for residences.
Most booked tours from Downtown Dubai
- Evening Desert Safari: AED 99 per person
- VIP Desert Safari: AED 249 per person
- Safari + Quad Bike: AED 270 per person
- Private Safari + BBQ: AED 1,099 per car
- Morning Desert Safari: AED 149 per person
- Buggy + Dinner: AED 799 per 1-seat buggy
Frequently asked questions
Is pickup from Downtown Dubai included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from Downtown Dubai are included in every desert safari price, shared or private.
What time is desert safari pickup in Downtown Dubai?
For the evening safari it's around 2:15 PM. The exact time depends on season and the other guests' locations, and we confirm it on WhatsApp the day before.
How far is the desert from Downtown Dubai?
About 45 minutes by 4x4 to the Lahbab red dunes, via the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44).
Can I get a private car from here?
Yes. Private Land Cruisers are one price for 1-6 guests, from AED 799.
Why guests book with us
- Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
- 178+ 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 on pickup in cash or by card. 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
- 1Tap WhatsApp and send your date, number of guests and hotel or area
- 2We confirm availability and the exact pickup time, usually within minutes
- 3Nothing to pay online: pay the driver on pickup (cash or card)
- 4Your driver messages you on WhatsApp 30 minutes before pickup