Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Falcons, Dunes and Dinner Under the Stars
Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Falcons, Dunes and Dinner Under the Stars
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If you have one spare evening in Dubai, the desert is the place to spend it. A desert safari excursion Dubai trip gets you out of the city, onto the red dunes and into a camp for dinner and shows. It's easy, it's good value and it works for almost every age.
But "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some guests want speed, others want photos, and some just want a quiet dinner and a camel ride. This guide goes through each desert safari excursion we offer, so you can pick the one that fits.
The Classic Evening Trip
Our main Desert Safari Excursion costs AED 80 per person. We pick you up from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and you're back by about 9 PM. You get dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows and a BBQ dinner at the camp. There are veg and non-veg options at dinner, and ladies can have henna painted on their hands.
If you'd like a bit more comfort, the VIP Desert Safari is AED 130. You travel in a Land Cruiser, sit in the VIP area and watch four shows.
Desert Safari with Falcon Show
Falcons are a big part of Emirati culture, and seeing one up close is something most visitors never forget. Our desert safari with falcon show is AED 130 and takes six to seven hours. It includes the evening safari, a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
We also run Dubai evening dune bashing at AED 100, which includes a falcon display and a stop to watch the sunset. Pickup is around 3 PM, and you're back by 9 PM.
Drive It Yourself
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. The Desert Safari with Quad Bike costs AED 180, with a quad ride, a camel ride and a BBQ dinner.
If you want more power, try the dune buggy desert safari. For AED 150, you drive your own buggy on the dunes and then enjoy dinner at the camp. Both trips run from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
A Better Dinner in the Desert
Some guests care more about the evening than the adrenaline. The luxury desert camp dinner option is AED 210. It comes with a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura dancer and a fire show. It suits anniversaries and birthdays, or anyone who'd rather take it slow.
Early Morning Trips
The desert at dawn is a different world. The light is soft, the sand is cool and it's very quiet. The sunrise desert photography tour runs from around 4:30 AM until 9 AM and costs AED 150. You stop at the best viewpoints for photos and enjoy a short camel ride.
For a view from the sky, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It costs AED 699 and lasts about 60 minutes at sunrise, with a falconry display too.
More Day Trips
We run other desert excursions from Dubai as well. The Hatta Mountain Tour is AED 99, with stops at Hatta Dam and the viewpoints. Plan for a full day of seven to nine hours.
Based in Abu Dhabi? The Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour is AED 150 with pickup from hotels in Abu Dhabi. It includes a dune drive and henna at the camp.
How the Day Goes
The trip starts with hotel pickup in the afternoon. Once you leave the city behind, you reach the dunes, and the driver lowers the tyre pressure. Then the dune bashing starts. The 4x4 climbs and slides over the dunes, and everyone ends up laughing.
Next is a sunset stop on a high dune. At the camp, you can ride a camel and get henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg dishes, and then the live shows begin. After the shows, we take you back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
It looks a little crazy, but our drivers know these dunes very well. You stay belted in, and the cars are made for this kind of driving. Have a light lunch and take the front seat if you tend to feel car sick. If you're pregnant, have back problems or are bringing a baby, tell us when you book, and we'll suggest a calmer option such as the luxury camp dinner.
Picking the Right Month
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when the evenings are cool and comfortable. Summer trips still run, and the evening ones are best because it cools down once the sun sets. For sunrise tours and balloon flights, the cooler months also give the clearest skies.
Quick Guide to Picking Your Trip
• First time in Dubai? Go for the standard evening trip
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• Love speed? Choose the quad bike or buggy trip
• Food lovers: the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
Packing Tips
• Loose, light clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A light jacket from December to February
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
The standard evening Desert Safari Excursion at AED 80 is the best place to start. You get the dunes, a camel ride, dinner and shows in one trip.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Kids usually love it. The birds stay with their handlers, and you can watch from close by.
What if I need to cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just let us know as early as you can.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, the BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Excursion desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Other trips include pickup from hotels in Dubai.
Booking Made Easy
Every trip comes with instant confirmation and free cancellation. Seats are limited each day, so it helps to book early in winter. Wear comfortable clothes, bring sunglasses and leave your best shoes at the hotel. If you're here for a few days, it's easy to combine two trips, like an evening safari and a sunrise tour, and we're happy to help you plan them.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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