A Plain-English Guide to Dubai Desert Safari Packages
A Plain-English Guide to Dubai Desert Safari Packages
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Choosing a desert trip shouldn't feel like homework. 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.
At Dubai Safari Desert, we run trips all year round, from short morning rides to full nights in the desert. Here's how each package compares, so you can pick the right one in a few minutes.
Start With Three Simple Questions
Before you look at prices, think about three things:
• How much time do you have: a morning, an evening or a whole night?
• Would you rather drive yourself or be driven?
• Do you want extra comfort, or is the standard camp fine?
Once you know the answers, the right package is usually obvious.
The Evening Packages
Most people book an evening trip, and for good reason. You see the dunes in the golden light, watch the sunset and finish with dinner and shows under the stars. 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.
Evening Desert Safari, AED 100
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
Want a better seat at the camp? Our VIP Dubai safari includes VIP Desert Safari Dubai seating, a BBQ buffet and four live shows. It's a small step up in price, but the evening feels more relaxed.
The Premium Trip at AED 230
If you want the top level of service, go for the premium desert safari Dubai package. You get premium service throughout the evening, and you can add a quad bike if you like.
Packages With More Adventure
Some guests want more than a ride in the back of a 4x4. 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 groups of friends love it.
Buggy Plus Quad Bike at AED 200
Why choose between a buggy and a quad? Try both. Our buggy and quad bike safari comes with helmets and safety gear, and the timing is flexible.
The Hummer Trip at 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.
Sunrise and Overnight Trips
Sunrise Desert Safari Dubai, AED 140
If you love quiet mornings, the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip is for you. It goes from around 8 AM to 11 AM, with photo stops on the dunes and water and soft drinks included. 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. 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.
The Budget Option
If you have your own 4x4, the self drive safari costs only AED 40 per person. You meet us at our parking area at about 3 PM, and the evening ends around 9 PM. It's the cheapest way to enjoy the camp, the dinner and the shows.
Quick Price List
Here's our desert safari packages price list in one place, per person:
• Self Drive Safari: AED 40
• Classic evening trip: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP evening trip: AED 120
• Hummer Dubai Safari: AED 140
• Sunrise Safari: AED 140
• Quad bike safari: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium Desert Safari: AED 230
• Overnight trip: 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 seats, warm lighting and lots of room. Dinner has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. We confirm your pickup and drop-off 24 hours before the trip, so you're never left waiting and wondering.
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.
What a Typical Evening Looks Like
Your driver picks you up in the early afternoon. After a while, the buildings disappear and the dunes begin. The driver lets some air out of the tyres, and then the dune bashing starts. The 4x4 climbs each dune, tips over the top and slides down the other side. It's a bumpy ride, but most people love it.
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. By about 9 PM, you're on your way back to your hotel.
What If I Get Car Sick?
Our drivers do this every day and know the dunes well. You wear a seatbelt the whole time. If you feel car sick easily, eat light and sit in the front. 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.
Your Questions, Answered
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 the photos look great.
Which package is best for families?
Families usually choose the AED 80 evening trip or the AED 120 VIP trip. Kids love the camel ride and the shows.
Is hotel pickup part of the price?
Yes, all our guided trips include pickup and drop-off. Only the self drive option needs you to make your own way.
What should I wear?
Light, loose clothes and comfortable shoes are best. In winter, a light jacket is a good idea for the evening.
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 lock in your seats and confirm your pickup time.
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