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 when you see ten different Dubai desert safari packages on one page, it's easy to get stuck. Should you go VIP? Is the Hummer worth it? Do you need a quad bike? We answer all of those questions below, 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 our packages compare, so you can decide in a few minutes.
Start With Three Simple Questions
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 know the answers, the right package is usually obvious.
Evening Dubai Safari Options
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.
Evening Dubai Safari, AED 80
This is the trip that gives you the most for the money. 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.
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
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.
Premium Desert Safari Dubai, AED 230
If you want the top level of service, go for the premium desert safari Dubai package. It comes with premium service at the camp, and you can add a quad bike if you like.
If You Want Some Speed
Some guests want more than a ride in the back of a 4x4. These trips are made 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. Desert Safari Dubai 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. The Hummer Dubai safari runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, and finishes with dinner and shows at the camp.
Morning and Overnight Packages
Sunrise Desert Safari Dubai, AED 140
Early risers will love the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip. It runs from about 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
If you really want to feel the desert, stay overnight. The overnight Dubai safari starts at about 2 PM and ends at 9 AM the next day. It includes the evening programme, camping, 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 lowest-cost way to enjoy the camp, dinner and shows.
All Prices in One Place
Here's a quick summary of our desert safari packages price list, per person:
• Self Drive Safari: AED 40
• Evening Dubai Safari: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP Dubai Safari: AED 120
• Hummer trip: AED 140
• Sunrise trip: AED 140
• Safari with Quad Bike: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium Desert Safari: AED 230
• Overnight trip: AED 260
The Basics You Always Get
Whichever package you pick, a few things stay the same. Our camps are built in a traditional Bedouin style, with low seats, warm lighting and lots of room. There are always veg and non-veg dishes at dinner. 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'd like to see more of the UAE.
An Evening in the Desert, Step by Step
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.
Next, you stop on a high dune to watch the sunset. From there, you head to the camp for a camel ride, dinner and live shows. By about 9 PM, you're on your way back to your hotel.
What If I Get Car Sick?
The drivers know these dunes very well and drive them daily. Seatbelts stay on the whole way. If you feel car sick easily, eat light and sit in the front. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, 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 it makes for great photos.
What's the best trip for a family?
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.
Is hotel pickup part of the price?
Yes, all our guided trips include pickup and drop-off. The self drive package is the only one where you drive yourself.
What should I wear?
Light, loose clothes and comfortable shoes are best. In winter, a light jacket is a good idea for the evening.
Do you take large groups?
Yes. Send us your group size and we'll arrange the right number of cars.
How to Book
Have you picked from our Dubai desert safari packages yet? WhatsApp us 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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