5 Best Dubai Desert Safari Tours You Can Book
Last update: December 24, 2023
Enjoy dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner, and more when you book the best Desert Safari tour package in Dubai here starting at $56! 🇦🇪
In a nutshell
Why go on a desert safari tour in Dubai? Aside from visiting attractions like the Burj Khalifa or the Dubai Frame, one of the best activities any traveler can book in Dubai is the desert safari tour. You can enjoy dune bashing on a 4x4 vehicle, ride a camel, view the sunset on the sand, and have a sumptuous eat-all-you-can BBQ dinner!
How much is the cheapest tour package? The most basic option comes with a dune bashing experience on a 4WD as well as mini-activities. You can book it here for around $30.
What’s the best Dubai Desert Safari tour? Looking to make the most out of your trip? Book this evening tour package that includes a roundtrip hotel transfer, dune bashing experience, dinner, sunset viewing experience, camel ride, cultural show, and more!
What other activities can I book? Aside from exploring the Gulf Tiger’s desert, why not try this scenic yacht experience in Dubai or this hop-on hop-off city tour bus?
Desert Safari Experience in Dubai
Exploring the Arabian desert isn’t just about trying keep cool on the hot climate as you walk on the sands — there are so many activities travelers can enjoy! It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling alone or with your friends or family, anyone can enjoy a desert safari experience in Dubai, which usually consists of the following:
Dune bashing on a 4-wheel drive. This entails hopping on a 4x4 vehicle with a professional driver and trailblazing Dubai’s soft dunes at different speeds!
Sandboarding. Ride down or across the sand dunes on a board — a thrilling activity that’ll test your balancing skills.
Camel riding. If you feel comfortable about riding a camel, you can get on one with a guide and explore the sandy landscapes!
Henna painting. If you’re a female, one of the best way to immerse in Dubai’s local culture is by getting a Henna tattoo. This skin art is engrained in the country’s beauty tradition and expresses its people’s creativity.
Tandora and belly dancing show. Another great way to make the most out of your Arabian trip is by catching a traditional belly dancing show. While there are shows held in indoor venues and restaurants, catching a performance on the sands during your Dubai desert safari tour will make the experience more memorable.
BBQ Dinner. Most desert tours consist of this communal dining experience that features Dubai’s BBQ, local dishes, and even a few international dishes. If you’re planning to book a tour, make sure to get one with a BBQ experience — the best way to end your tour!
Book Dubai’s Best Desert Safari Tours
If you’re interested to go on a desert safari tour in Dubai, we’ve rounded up the best package deals that you can book. Check out our list below:
1. Standard Desert Safari in Dubai
PRICE: Book here for $16-210 (discount options available for couples and groups of 3 or 4!)
OPTIONS:
Morning or evening tour on a shared bus, shared vehicle, or private vehicle
Mix and match activities like dune bashing, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, live shows, 350cc quad bike, camel ride, Bedouin BBQ (buffet-style), & sunset lounge
RATING: This desert safari tour in Dubai has been booked more than 70,000+ times and has a 4.2/5 star rating from 4,800+ customer reviews!
BEST REVIEW: A customer who booked this Dubai desert safari said that it “was a very nice trip” and that the staff is “professional [and] full of knowledge”. They also added that “people… [are] so kind and [did] a great job”. "They also said that she [felt] the Arabic culture more” and that it was one of the most beautiful things they saw!
2. Deluxe Desert Safari Experience in Dubai
PRICE: Book here starting at $38 (inclusive of evening tour on a shared vehicle, Caravenserai camp, and a 5-star buffet & BBQ dinner!)
OPTIONS:
Morning or evening tour on a shared bus, shared vehicle, or private vehicle
Mix and match activities like Caravenserai camp, 5-star BBQ & buffet, standard BBQ dinner, alcohol package, private dune bashing experience, live shows, 350cc quad bike
RATING: This desert safari tour in Dubai has been booked more than 20,000+ times and has a 4.2/5 star rating from 1,000+ customer reviews!
BEST REVIEW: “Good buffet spread, awesome live show, and interesting camel ride,” reads a review from a customer who booked the “Dune Bashing + Buffet Dinner with BBQ + Live Shows” option of this Premium Desert Safari Experience in Dubai!
3. Premium Evening Red-Dunes Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner in Dubai
PRICE: Book here starting at $165 (vs. regular price of $190)
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Dune bashing on normal OR extreme dunes, English-speaking guide and driver, roundtrip transfers to and from your hotel, transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle, sandboarding, multiple camel rides, camel feeding, sunset view photo stop, desert camp visit (shared camp), Barbecue Dinner (open buffet) with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), dates, Henna painting for ladies, local Arabic attire, shisha, & Tanura and Nashaat show
RATING: This desert safari tour in Dubai has been booked more than 10,000+ times and has a 4.8/5 star rating from 1,000+ customer reviews!
BEST REVIEW: A customer who booked this tour gave it a perfect 5-star rating and left this superb review: “Very highly recommended tour! Lesser crowd and experienced guide/driver. Good camel ride experience, safari dune bashing is a once in a lifetime experience and definitely a must try. Headscarf is not provided though. If you want will need to purchase for AED 40 which is quite expensive. Camp was great! Less crowd, super chilly and relaxing experience in the desert…”
4. Dubai Overnight Desert Safari Tour
PRICE: Book here for only $112!
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Campsite accommodation (tent, mattress, and sleeping bag), BBQ Dinner, light breakfast, English-speaking professional driver and guide, pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Dubai, sandboarding, camel ride, Falcon show, Henna tattoo, Arabic coffee and shisha, Tanoura dance show, live shawarma station, belly dance performance (unavailable during Ramadan), & fire dance
RATING: This desert safari in Dubai has been booked 300+ times and has an average 3.3/5 star rating.
BEST REVIEW: “Great experience,” wrote a customer who booked this overnight Dubai desert safari tour in their review. “Dune bashing was exciting and a lot of fun. The night spent at the camp was cozy with good accommodation, yet don’t expect having a shower. Good for those who like nature and enjoy chatting with local staff,” they added.
5. Dubai City, Dhow Cruise, & Desert Safari 2-Day Tour
PRICE: Book here for only $78 (vs. regular price of $96!)
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Camel riding, dune bashing, sandboarding, Henna painting, shisha smoking, Belly dance, Tanura dance, fire show, Buffet dinner with unlimited water and soft drinks, Dubai city tour, 2 hour Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise with buffet dinner, Welcome drinks on the Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise, English-speaking guide, roundtrip transfers to and from your hotel
RATING: This 3-in-1 desert safari tour in Dubai has been booked 800+ times and has a good 3.6/5 star rating!
BEST REVIEW: “A perfect trio package to get around the city with a nice guide and quick transfers. I enjoyed it a lot,” says a happy customer who booked this multi-day tour on Klook!
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Browse more desert safari tours in Dubai
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FOR KLOOK USERS: Luxury Desert Safari - Royal Desert Fortress
FOR KKDAY USERS: Dubai Desert Safari with Camel Riding, Buffet Dinner, and Entertainment Shows
FOR GETYOURGUIDE USERS: Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options
FOR TIQETS USERS: Dubai Desert Safari: Al Marmoom Camp Experience + Bedouin Dinner & Entertainment
