Fossil Rock (Jebel Maleihah area): Desert Safari Guide
Fossil Rock (Jebel Maleihah area) is a limestone outcrop full of marine fossils rising above golden dunes, far quieter than Lahbab. It's about 50 min from Downtown and 35 min from Sharjah. The best desert excursion Dubai for a quieter red dune desert safari.
Available tours
SAVE 10%PRIVATEFossil Rock Safari
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Fossil Rock and Sharjah desert dune drive
- Fossil Rock viewpoint and photo stop
What makes Fossil Rock special
Jebel Maleihah, known as Fossil Rock, is a limestone outcrop that was once seabed. Look closely and you'll find marine fossils in the rock. Around it, the dunes are high, golden and far quieter than the main safari area. It's an ideal private trip for photographers and for residents who have already done Lahbab.
Getting there
Fossil Rock sits in Sharjah's Mleiha area, about 50 minutes from Downtown Dubai and 35 minutes from Sharjah city. We run it as a private Land Cruiser trip only.
What you'll do
- Dune drive to the Fossil Rock viewpoint
- Photo stop and short climb
- Sandboarding and camel ride
- BBQ dinner
Tours that go here
- Fossil Rock Safari: AED 1,749
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fossil Rock (Jebel Maleihah area)?
Fossil Rock (Jebel Maleihah area) is about 50 min from Downtown and 35 min from Sharjah.
Which tours go to Fossil Rock (Jebel Maleihah area)?
Fossil Rock Safari.
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