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. Do you need VIP? What's the point of a Hummer? Is a quad bike worth adding? We answer all of those questions below, in plain English.
At Dubai Safari Desert, we run trips all year round, from short sunrise trips to overnight stays. Here's how our packages compare, so you can pick the right one in a few minutes.
Three Questions to Ask Yourself
Before comparing prices, ask yourself three quick questions:
• Do you have a morning, an evening or a full night free?
• Do you want to drive yourself, or sit back and be driven?
• Is comfort important, or are you happy with the standard camp?
Once you know the answers, the right package is usually obvious.
Evening Trips: Our Most Popular Choice
Most people book an evening trip, and for good reason. You get golden light on the dunes, a sunset stop and dinner with shows after dark. All evening trips run from about 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, such as 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.
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 a quad bike can be added on top.
Packages With More Adventure
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 it's one of our most-booked trips for groups of friends.
Buggy and Quad Bike Safari, 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.
Hummer Dubai Safari, AED 140
Riding over the dunes in a Hummer feels very different here from a normal 4x4. The Hummer Dubai safari runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, with the usual camp, dinner and shows at the end.
Morning and Overnight Packages
Sunrise Desert Safari Dubai, AED 140
If you love quiet mornings, the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip is for you. It runs from about 8 AM to 11 AM, with stops at the best photo points, plus water and soft drinks. 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 around 3 PM, and the evening ends around 9 PM. It's the cheapest way to enjoy the camp, the dinner and the shows.
All Prices in One Place
Here's our desert safari packages price list in one place, per person:
• Self Drive Safari: AED 40
• Evening Dubai Safari: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP Dubai Safari: AED 120
• Hummer Dubai Safari: AED 140
• Sunrise trip: 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 are built in a traditional Bedouin style, with low seating, soft lights and plenty of space. Dinner has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Pickup and drop-off are confirmed 24 hours before your trip, so you know exactly when to be ready.
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.
How the Evening Goes
The trip starts with a pickup from your hotel 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 a bumpy ride, but most people love it.
After that, there's a sunset stop on top of a big dune. 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.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
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. If you're pregnant, have a bad back or have a baby with you, tell us when booking, and we'll help you pick the right trip.
Your Questions, Answered
Is the Hummer trip worth it?
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.
What's the best trip for a family?
Families usually choose the AED 80 evening trip or the AED 120 VIP trip. Kids love the camel ride and the shows.
Do prices include pickup?
Yes, pickup and drop-off come with every guided trip. Only the self drive option needs you to make your own way.
Is there a dress code?
Light, loose clothes and comfortable shoes are best. Bring a jacket in winter, as nights get cool.
Can I book for a big group?
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 confirm your seats and send your pickup time.
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