Most people who visit Dubai come for the malls and the tall buildings. But ask them a year later what they remember most, and a good number will say it was their evening in the desert. A desert safari Dubai doesn't need much planning, it's kind to your budget and it works for almost everyone. You spend a few hours on the sand, drive across red dunes, watch the sun go down and finish the night with dinner and shows at a desert camp.

At Arabian Adventure Tour, we plan desert trips for families, couples, friends and big groups. This page explains what happens on the trip, which package suits you, what it costs and some simple tips from our team.

What Happens on an Arabian Desert Safari

Your trip starts when our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in a 4x4. Once the city is behind you, the driver lowers the tyre pressure and the real ride starts. That's dune bashing. The 4x4 goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone laugh or scream. It doesn't last long, but it's the part most guests talk about afterwards.

After that, you stop on a high dune to watch the sunset and take photos. As the sun drops, the sand changes colour and everything goes quiet. It's a good moment to put the phone down for a minute too.

Then you drive to the camp. There's time for a short camel ride and a go at sandboarding down the dunes. Ladies and kids can get henna designs on their hands, and water and soft drinks are unlimited. After sunset, dinner is served, followed by the shows: a tanoura dancer in a bright spinning skirt, a fire show and a belly dancer. After the last show, we drive you back to your hotel.

Which Package Should You Choose?

No one package is right for everyone. It depends on your budget, who's coming with you and how much adventure you want.

The Evening Desert Safari Dubai

This is the one most people book, and for good reason. You get dune bashing, a sunset stop, a camel ride, sandboarding, henna and live shows, so it's a proper desert safari with BBQ dinner and a fun night at the camp. Prices for our standard Arabian desert safari start at AED 100 per person. If it's your first time in the desert, start here.

The VIP Desert Safari Dubai

Same trip, more comfort. A Land Cruiser picks you up, and at the camp you get a VIP sofa area and a better buffet. The VIP desert safari Dubai starts from AED 130 per person, so the extra cost is small. Couples and people celebrating something special often pick this one.

Morning Desert Safari Dubai

Not everyone has a free evening. The morning desert safari Dubai takes about four hours and includes hotel pickup, dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a camel ride, sandboarding and photo stops on the high dunes. It skips the dinner and shows, but the soft morning light makes for great photos. It starts from AED 120 per person.

Desert Safari Dubai with Quad Bike

Want to take the wheel yourself? Go for the desert safari Dubai with quad bike. You ride your own ATV on the sand, then carry on with the full evening programme: dune bashing, a camel ride, shows and dinner. We give you safety gear and our team stays with you while you ride. This package starts from AED 200 per person.

Dune Buggy Dubai

If you love speed, a dune buggy Dubai ride is hard to beat. You drive the buggy yourself, after a short safety briefing, with a guide in front and stops on the high dunes for photos. Plan for about four hours in total, with prices from AED 200 per person. Transfers are not included, so tell us if you need them.

A Private Car Just for You

Prefer to keep it to your own group? A private desert safari Dubai gives you your own Land Cruiser and driver for up to five people, private dune bashing, a VIP area at the camp, a premium BBQ dinner and hotel pickup and drop. It costs AED 500 for the whole car, which is good value when you split it between four or five people.

Planning a company trip or a family get-together? We handle groups from 10 to more than 500 guests, with one coordinator as your single point of contact. Just ask us for a quote.

Desert Safari Dubai Price at a Glance

Your desert safari Dubai price depends on the package you pick, the car and any extras. Here are our starting prices for each guest:

• Evening Arabian desert safari: from AED 100

• VIP desert safari: from AED 130

• Morning desert safari: from AED 120

• Safari with quad bike: from AED 200

• Dune buggy: from AED 200

• Private Land Cruiser: AED 500 for up to 5 people

Very low prices you see online sometimes skip things, like transfers, dinner or more info drinks. Before you book anywhere, check exactly what's included.

Dune Bashing Dubai: What It Feels Like

Dune bashing Dubai trips feel wild, but our drivers know the dunes well. You'll bounce around, so keep your seatbelt on and hold the handle. Have a light lunch before you go, and sit in the front if you tend to feel car sick.

Pregnant guests, people with back or neck problems and parents with babies should let us know when booking. You can skip the dune bashing and still enjoy everything at the camp.

Simple Packing Tips

• Loose cotton clothes that keep you cool

• Shoes you don't mind filling with sand

• Sunglasses and sunscreen

• A jacket in winter, because nights in the desert can feel chilly

• Your phone, fully charged, for all the photos

Best Time for a Desert Safari

October to April is the best time to go. The days are warm and the evenings feel fresh, which is perfect for dinner under the stars. You can still go in summer, just pick the evening trip, because the heat drops once the sun goes down. Weekends and holidays fill up fast, so book a couple of days ahead.

How to Book Your Safari

We like to keep it simple: fair prices, hotel pickup and a team that answers when you message. Our WhatsApp, +971 50 991 2456, is open 24/7, or you can email [email protected] and expect a reply within 30 minutes. Tell us your date, how many people and which package you like, and we'll confirm everything for you.

Ready for the Desert?

A desert safari Dubai is something every visitor should try at least once. Evening trip, morning ride or quad bike, whatever you choose, you'll go home with sand in your shoes and a lot of good photos. Book your spot today at arabianadventuretour.com or message the Arabian Adventure Tour team on WhatsApp.