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 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? 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 our packages compare, so you can decide in a few minutes.
Three Questions to Ask Yourself
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?
• Is comfort important, or are you happy with the standard camp?
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 get golden light on the dunes, a sunset stop and dinner with shows after dark. Every evening trip runs from roughly 2 PM to 9 PM.
Our Classic Evening Trip at AED 80
This is our best-value trip. 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
For a little more, you get 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
Want a better seat at the camp? 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
For the most comfort, choose our premium desert safari Dubai package. You get premium service throughout the evening, and a quad bike can be added on top.
For Thrill Seekers
Some people want to do more than sit in the back of a car. These packages are for them.
Safari With Quad Bike, AED 160
It's the full evening safari with a quad bike ride added. 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. The buggy and quad bike safari includes helmets and safety gear, with flexible timing.
The Hummer Trip at Desert Safari Dubai 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, with the usual camp, dinner and shows at the end.
Early Starts and Late Nights
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 stops at the best photo points, plus water and soft drinks. You're back by lunchtime, so the rest of the day is yours.
Overnight Dubai Safari, 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. It includes the evening programme, camping, stargazing and breakfast.
Self Drive Package
Got your own 4x4? The self drive safari is just 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 trip: AED 40
• Classic evening trip: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP evening trip: AED 120
• Hummer Dubai Safari: AED 140
• Sunrise trip: AED 140
• Safari with Quad Bike: AED 160
• Buggy and Quad Bike Safari: AED 200
• Premium Desert Safari: AED 230
• Overnight Dubai Safari: 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 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're never left waiting and wondering.
We also run trips from Abu Dhabi for AED 140, plus city tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hatta, if you'd like to see more of the UAE.
What a Typical Evening Looks Like
The trip starts with a pickup from your hotel in the early afternoon. After a while, the buildings disappear and the dunes begin. The driver lowers the tyre pressure, and the dune bashing begins. 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. 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?
Our drivers do this every day and know the dunes well. 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 help you pick the right trip.
Your Questions, Answered
Why pick the Hummer?
Yes, if you want something that feels different from a regular 4x4. The Hummer is bigger and feels more powerful on the dunes, 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.
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.
Is there a dress code?
Wear something light and loose, with comfortable shoes. Bring a jacket in winter, as nights get cool.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, just tell us how many people are coming and we'll plan the cars.
How to Book
Found the right one among our Dubai desert safari packages? 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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