A Plain-English Guide to Dubai Desert Safari Packages
A Plain-English Guide to Dubai Desert Safari Packages
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Picking a safari 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. Should you go VIP? Is the Hummer worth it? Do you need a quad bike? 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 our packages compare, 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?
• Do you want extra comfort, or is the standard camp fine?
Once you have the answers, the right package usually picks itself.
The Evening Packages
The evening is the most popular time to go. You see the dunes in the golden light, watch the sunset and finish with dinner and shows under the stars. All evening trips run from about 2 PM to 9 PM.
Evening Dubai Safari, AED 80
This is our best-value trip. The evening Dubai safari comes with 4x4 pickup, dune bashing, a camel ride, a buffet dinner and four live shows. If you just want the classic desert experience, this is the one.
The AED 100 Evening Trip
This option adds 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. The extra cost is small, and the evening feels calmer.
The Premium Trip at AED 230
For the most comfort, choose our 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.
Quad Bike Safari at AED 160
It's the full evening safari with a quad bike ride added. Timing is the same, about 2 PM to 9 PM, and it's one of our most-booked trips for groups of friends.
Buggy and Quad Bike Safari, 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 website 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 before lunch with the rest of the day free.
The Overnight Trip at AED 260
If you really want to feel the desert, stay overnight. Our overnight Dubai safari runs from around 2 PM until 9 AM the next morning. You get the evening programme, a night in the camp, stargazing and breakfast.
Drive Yourself for AED 40
If you have your own 4x4, the self drive safari costs only 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 our desert safari packages price list in one place, per person:
• Self drive trip: AED 40
• Classic evening trip: AED 80
• Evening trip with extras: AED 100
• VIP Dubai Safari: AED 120
• Hummer trip: AED 140
• Sunrise Safari: AED 140
• Quad bike safari: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium Desert Safari: AED 230
• Overnight Dubai Safari: AED 260
What Every Trip Has in Common
Whichever package you pick, a few things stay the same. Our camps follow 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 want to explore more of the country.
How the Evening Goes
Your driver picks you up in the early afternoon. Once the city is behind you, the road turns to sand. The driver lets some air out of the tyres, and then the dune bashing starts. The car goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone shout. It's bumpy, but it's a lot of fun.
After that, there's a sunset stop on top of a big dune. From there, you head to the camp for a camel ride, dinner and live shows. At around 9 PM, it's time for the drive back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
The drivers know these dunes very well and drive them daily. You wear a seatbelt the whole time. If you get car sick, eat a light lunch and ask for the front seat. If you're pregnant, have a bad back or have a baby with you, tell us when booking, and we'll suggest the best package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pick the Hummer?
Yes, if you want something that feels different from a regular 4x4. The Hummer is big and powerful, and the ride feels very different, and it makes for great photos.
Which package is best for families?
The Evening Dubai Safari at AED 80 or the VIP trip at AED 120 work well for families. Children enjoy the camel ride and the shows.
Do prices include pickup?
Yes, pickup and drop-off come with every guided trip. The self drive package is the only one where you drive yourself.
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, just tell us how many people are coming and we'll plan the cars.
Book Your Dubai Desert Safari
Found the right one among our Dubai desert safari packages? 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 lock in your seats and confirm your pickup time.
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