DESERT SAFARI DUBAI
Morning, evening, or premium — DTCM-licensed Land Cruiser drivers through the Lahbab red dunes. Dune bashing, BBQ buffet, four live shows, camel rides. Buggy or quad add-on available. From AED 130 per person.
WHAT YOU'RE BOOKING.
A desert safari is Dubai's signature outdoor experience — part thrill ride, part cultural immersion, part sunset dinner. It begins at your hotel, where a licensed Land Cruiser driver collects you and heads south to the Lahbab Desert Red Dunes. There, the real show starts: 30–40 minutes of dune bashing where your driver carves up towering red sand ridges at speed. Seatbelts on, phones gripped tight.
After the adrenaline comes the calm. You pull into a Bedouin-style desert camp where a full evening of entertainment unfolds — henna painting, shisha, falconry displays, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. As the sun drops, four live shows light up the stage: a Tanoura spinner, belly dancer, fire performer, and LED act.
Dinner is a sprawling BBQ buffet under the stars: grilled meats, Arabic mezze, fresh salads, and desserts. Vegetarian options always available. You're returned to your hotel by 21:00. Prefer mornings? Our sunrise safari focuses on dune bashing and sandboarding in the cool morning air.
Browse all 7 safari packages →CHOOSE YOUR SAFARI.
Seven packages from a quick sunset raid to a full private Land Cruiser experience. Every booking includes hotel pickup, dune bashing, and the Bedouin camp programme.
WHAT'S IN. WHAT'S EXTRA.
The price you see is the price you pay. No resort fees, no mandatory tips, no last-minute surprises. Add-ons are genuinely optional and booked only if you want them. We'd rather lose a sale than gain a one-star review.
YOUR DAY, HOUR BY HOUR.
Your guide will WhatsApp you ~1 hour before pickup to confirm timing.
ADD A BUGGY. ADD A QUAD.
Every evening safari can be upgraded with a self-drive dune buggy or a quad bike session. The add-on activity takes place in the dunes before camp — you get both the adrenaline of driving and the full camp programme that follows.
Quad Add-On: AED 220
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30-min Camel: AED 69
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LAHBAB DESERT
RED DUNES.
Our base camp sits in the Lahbab Desert Red Dunes, southeast Dubai — about 45 minutes from central Dubai via the Hatta Road. This is the Big Red dune zone: towering, deep-red sand with steep faces and fast ridgelines that make a buggy feel like it's genuinely flying. We chose Lahbab because the dune density gives you a real off-road raid — not a flat stretch — with enough space for a full guided convoy to run clean.
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ASK ON WHATSAPPDesert safari prices start from AED 130 per person for a standard evening safari with dune bashing, BBQ dinner, and live shows. The premium live cooking upgrade is AED 180/person. Combo packages with a quad bike start at AED 350/person, and the dune buggy combo is AED 500/person. Private car safaris range from AED 1,000–1,400 per vehicle. Morning safaris are AED 750–900 per vehicle.
Evening desert safaris start with hotel pickup between 14:30–15:00, depending on your hotel location and traffic. You arrive at the desert around 15:30 for dune bashing, reach the Bedouin camp by 16:30, and enjoy activities, dinner, and shows until about 20:15. You're dropped back at your hotel by approximately 21:00.
Yes, complimentary round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off is included with every desert safari package. Our driver will collect you from your hotel lobby. We pick up from all major areas including Dubai Marina, Downtown, JBR, Deira, Bur Dubai, and Business Bay. If you're staying in an apartment or Airbnb, we'll arrange a convenient nearby collection point.
Absolutely! You can add a 30-minute dune buggy ride (AED 370 add-on) or a 30-minute quad bike ride (AED 220 add-on) to any evening safari package. We also offer bundled combo packages — the Safari + Buggy combo is AED 500/person and the Safari + Quad combo is AED 350/person. The combo card above links to the full buggy dinner guide.
Yes, dune bashing is very safe when done with a licensed operator. All our drivers hold DTCM desert driving licences and have years of experience navigating the Lahbab dunes. Our Toyota Land Cruisers are fitted with roll cages, full seatbelts, and first-aid kits. We deflate tyres before entering the dunes for better grip and control.
A full BBQ buffet dinner is served including grilled chicken, lamb chops, seekh kebabs, Arabic mezze (hummus, moutabel, tabbouleh), fattoush salad, biryani rice, fresh bread, and a selection of desserts. Vegetarian options are always available. The Premium Live Cooking package adds a dedicated grill station where the chef prepares dishes to your preference.
Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing. Closed-toe shoes or strapped sandals are recommended; flip-flops tend to slip off in the sand. Bring sunglasses and apply sunscreen before departure. During winter months (November–February), bring a light jacket as desert evenings can drop to 15–18 °C.
Children of all ages are welcome. Kids under 3 ride free. Children aged 3–11 typically receive a discounted rate. The camel ride, sandboarding, henna painting, and live shows are all child-friendly. Children under 16 are not permitted to ride quad bikes or dune buggies.
We offer 24-hour free cancellation on all desert safari packages. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are subject to a 50% charge. No-shows are non-refundable. To cancel or reschedule, simply message us on WhatsApp.
Yes, desert safaris operate during Ramadan with some adjustments. Dune bashing and all desert activities run as normal. The BBQ dinner is served after Iftar. Live entertainment may be more limited, and alcohol is not served. Pickup times shift slightly later. Message us to check specific dates.
The complimentary camel ride included with every evening safari is a short 5–7 minute loop around the desert camp. If you want a longer, more immersive camel experience, we offer an Extended Camel Safari add-on (30 minutes, AED 69 per person) that takes you out into the dunes away from the camp.
Yes. Our Private Car Safari package gives you a dedicated Toyota Land Cruiser with your own driver for AED 1,000–1,400 per vehicle (up to 6 passengers). Your dune bashing experience is entirely private. At the camp, you join the shared area for dinner and entertainment, but you can upgrade to a VIP private table for AED 120/person extra.
PICK YOUR HOUR.
HIT THE DUNES.
Morning dune bashing before brunch or an evening under the stars with BBQ and live shows — the desert runs on your schedule. WhatsApp us to lock in your date.