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Desert Safari: Dubai vs Abu Dhabi
If you're staying in Dubai, book in Dubai. The Lahbab red dunes are 45 minutes away and have the most camp choice. Abu Dhabi's deserts (like Liwa) are vast and spectacular but 2.5-3 hours from Dubai. Staying in Abu Dhabi? We can pick you up for a Dubai safari, always free with a private SUV.
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Kyle Loch
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.
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Harrold
Best experience ever😂🔥🔥
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Caprice Kes
Amazing experience with Imdad!!!
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JEONGWON LEE
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
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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Sherine Fernando (Shin)
Local Guide
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing desert safari experience yesterday and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized, well planned, and right on time. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. The value for money is excellent! Even for larger groups, everything was handled perfectly. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Dubai! Thank you for an unforgettable day! 🐪🏜️
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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!
Antonio Marra
It was amazing. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience. Very professional team and so accommodating. We will definitely come again.
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!
Edouard Aubin
Imdre was our guide today- attentive, kind and well-spirited- i thoroughly recommend.
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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!
Ardra Girish
Beautiful experience thankyou emdad for clicking my pictures and make our moment more beautiful
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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.
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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
If you're staying in Dubai, book in Dubai. The Lahbab red dunes are 45 minutes away and have the most camp choice. Abu Dhabi's deserts (like Liwa) are vast and spectacular but 2.5-3 hours from Dubai, so they suit an overnight trip.
- From Dubai: Dubai (Lahbab): ~45 min · Abu Dhabi (Al Khatim / Liwa): 1.5-3 hrs
- Dunes: Dubai (Lahbab): Famous red sand · Abu Dhabi (Al Khatim / Liwa): Golden, taller in Liwa
- Price: Dubai (Lahbab): From AED 99 · Abu Dhabi (Al Khatim / Liwa): Higher, with a long transfer
When Abu Dhabi makes sense
If you're staying in Abu Dhabi, book locally. If you want the huge dunes of Liwa (Moreeb Dune is among the tallest in the region), plan an overnight trip, because it's too far for an evening from Dubai.
When Dubai wins
For visitors in Dubai, the Lahbab red dunes offer the famous red-orange sand, the most camps to choose from and the shortest transfer. That leaves more time on the sand and less in the car.
Is Dubai or Abu Dhabi desert safari better?
For Dubai visitors, Dubai is closer and better value. Liwa is worth it for an overnight adventure.
Can I do an Abu Dhabi city tour and a Dubai safari?
Yes. Many guests book the Abu Dhabi city tour one day and the Dubai evening safari another.