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 to book, good value and fine for most ages.
But there's more than one kind of desert trip. Some guests want speed, some 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.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
Our main Desert Safari Excursion costs AED 80 per person. Pickup is from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and you're back by about 9 PM. In between, you get dune bashing, a camel ride, a BBQ dinner and live shows at the camp. The buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes, 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 a falcon fly up close is a real highlight. Our desert safari with falcon show costs AED 130 and lasts six to seven hours. It includes the evening safari, a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
Another option is Dubai evening dune bashing at AED 100, which adds a falcon display and a sunset stop. It runs from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
For People Who Love Speed
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. Our Desert Safari with Quad Bike is 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.
The Luxury Camp Option
For some people, dinner is the main event. Our luxury desert camp dinner trip costs 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 looks completely different at sunrise. The light is soft, the sand is cool and it's very quiet. Our sunrise desert photography tour runs from about 4:30 AM to 9 AM for AED 150. You stop at the website best viewpoints for photos and enjoy a short camel ride.
If you want to see the desert from above, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It's AED 699 for about an hour in the air 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.
Staying in the capital? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. You get a dune drive and henna at the camp.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
The trip starts with hotel pickup in the afternoon. Once you're out of the city, the sand starts and the driver lets some air out of the tyres. Then the dune bashing starts. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. At camp, there's time for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with plenty of veg and non-veg choices, followed by live shows. After the shows, we take you back to your hotel.
Is It Too Bumpy?
It looks a little crazy, but our drivers know these dunes very well. You wear a seatbelt the whole time, and the 4x4s are built for the sand. Have a light lunch and take the front seat if you tend to feel car sick. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, and we'll point you towards a calmer trip like the luxury camp dinner.
When to Visit the Desert
The best season runs from October to April, when evenings in the desert are cool and pleasant. Summer trips still run, and the evening ones are best because it cools down once the sun sets. Sunrise tours and balloon flights are at their best in the cooler months too.
Quick Guide to Picking Your Trip
• First visit: the standard evening excursion
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• Speed lovers: the quad bike or buggy safari
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
Packing Tips
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A warm layer for winter evenings
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
Which trip is best for a first visit?
The standard evening Desert Safari Excursion at AED 80 is the best place to start. It covers the dunes, the camel ride, dinner and the shows.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Yes, children 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.
Can you collect me from Abu Dhabi?
For the Abu Dhabi desert safari, yes, we pick up from Abu Dhabi hotels. 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. Bring sunglasses, wear loose clothes and choose shoes you don't mind getting sandy. 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.
Ready to go? WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456 to book your desert safari excursion Dubai trip. You can also see every tour at desertsafariexcursion.com. Tell us your date and how many people are coming, and we'll take it from there.
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