Picking a safari website should be the easy part of your trip. But with so many Dubai desert safari packages to choose from, it's easy to feel lost. Do you need VIP? What's the point of a Hummer? Is a quad bike worth adding? This guide answers all of that in plain English.
We're Dubai Safari Desert, and we run desert trips all year, from short sunrise trips to overnight stays. Here's how each package compares, so you can decide in a few minutes.
How to Choose in Three Steps
Before comparing prices, ask yourself three quick questions:
• Do you have a morning, an evening or a full night free?
• Would you rather drive yourself or be driven?
• Is comfort important, or are you happy with the standard camp?
Once you have the answers, the right package usually picks itself.
Evening Trips: Our Most Popular Choice
The evening is the most popular time to go. You get golden light on the dunes, a sunset stop and dinner with shows after dark. Every evening trip runs from roughly 2 PM to 9 PM.
Our Classic Evening Trip at AED 80
This is the trip that gives you the most for the money. The evening Dubai safari includes 4x4 pickup, dune bashing, a camel ride, a buffet dinner and four live shows. For a classic first desert trip, start here.
The AED 100 Evening Trip
For a little more, you get a few extras, like sandboarding and henna, along with a BBQ dinner and pickup in an air-conditioned car.
The VIP Trip at AED 120
Prefer a little more comfort? Our VIP Dubai safari includes VIP seating, a BBQ buffet and four live shows. It's a small step up in price, but the evening feels more relaxed.
Premium Desert Safari Dubai, AED 230
If you want the top level of service, go for the premium desert safari Dubai package. It comes with premium service at the camp, and you can add a quad bike if you like.
Packages With More Adventure
Some people want to do more than sit in the back of a car. These packages are for them.
Safari With Quad Bike, AED 160
You get the full evening trip plus your own quad bike ride on the dunes. Timing is the same, about 2 PM to 9 PM, and it's one of our most-booked trips for groups of friends.
Buggy Plus Quad Bike at AED 200
Can't decide between a buggy and a quad? Do both. Our buggy and quad bike safari comes with helmets and safety gear, and the timing is flexible.
Hummer Dubai Safari, AED 140
Riding over the dunes in a Hummer feels very different from a normal 4x4. Our Hummer Dubai safari runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, and finishes with dinner and shows at the camp.
Early Starts and Late Nights
The Sunrise Trip at AED 140
Early risers will love the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip. It runs from about 8 AM to 11 AM, with stops at the best photo points, plus water and soft drinks. You're back by lunchtime, so the rest of the day is yours.
The Overnight Trip at AED 260
For the full desert experience, stay the night. The overnight Dubai safari starts at about 2 PM and ends at 9 AM the next day. It includes the evening programme, camping, stargazing and breakfast.
Drive Yourself for AED 40
Got your own 4x4? The self drive safari is just AED 40 per person. You meet us at our parking area at around 3 PM, and the evening ends around 9 PM. It's the cheapest way to enjoy the camp, the dinner and the shows.
All Prices in One Place
Here's a quick summary of our desert safari packages price list, per person:
• Self drive trip: AED 40
• Evening Dubai Safari: AED 80
• Evening trip with extras: AED 100
• VIP Dubai Safari: AED 120
• Hummer Dubai Safari: AED 140
• Sunrise Safari: AED 140
• Quad bike safari: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium trip: AED 230
• Overnight trip: AED 260
The Basics You Always Get
Whichever package you pick, a few things stay the same. Our camps are built in a traditional Bedouin style, with low seating, soft lights and plenty of space. Dinner has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. We confirm your pickup and drop-off 24 hours before the trip, so you know exactly when to be ready.
We also offer an Abu Dhabi desert safari for AED 140, and city tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hatta, if you'd like to see more of the UAE.
What a Typical Evening Looks Like
The trip starts with a pickup from your hotel in the early afternoon. After a while, the buildings disappear and the dunes begin. The driver lowers the tyre pressure, and the dune bashing begins. The 4x4 climbs each dune, tips over the top and slides down the other side. It's bumpy, but it's a lot of fun.
Next, you stop on a high dune to watch the sunset. Then you drive to the camp for a camel ride, dinner and the shows. At around 9 PM, it's time for the drive back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
Our drivers do this every day and know the dunes well. Seatbelts stay on the whole way. If you get car sick, eat a light lunch and ask for the front seat. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, and we'll suggest the best package.
Your Questions, Answered
Is the Hummer trip worth it?
If you want something different from a normal 4x4, yes. The Hummer is bigger and feels more powerful on the dunes, and the photos look great.
What's the best trip for a family?
Families usually choose the AED 80 evening trip or the AED 120 VIP trip. Kids love the camel ride and the shows.
Do prices include pickup?
Yes, pickup and drop-off come with every guided trip. Only the self drive option needs you to make your own way.
Is there a dress code?
Wear something light and loose, with comfortable shoes. Bring a jacket in winter, as nights get cool.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes. Send us your group size and we'll arrange the right number of cars.
Ready to Pick Your Package?
Have you picked from our Dubai desert safari packages yet? Send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456 or call +971 56 127 7925. You can also book online at dubaisafaridesert.com or email [email protected]. We'll confirm your seats and send your pickup time.
