Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Falcons, Dunes and Dinner Under the Stars
Desert Safari Excursion Dubai: Falcons, Dunes and Dinner Under the Stars
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If you have one spare evening in Dubai, the desert is the place to spend it. A desert safari excursion Dubai trip takes you out of the city, over the red dunes and into a desert camp for dinner. It's easy, it's good value and it works for almost every age.
But "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some people want speed, some want photos, and some just want a relaxed dinner. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, so you can pick the one that fits.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
Our main Desert Safari Excursion costs AED 80 per person. Pickup is from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and drop-off is around 9 PM. You get dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows and a BBQ dinner at the camp. There are veg and non-veg options at dinner, and ladies can have henna painted on their hands.
For a little more comfort, try the VIP Desert Safari at AED 130. It comes with a Land Cruiser, VIP seating and four live shows.
Desert Safari with Falcon Show
Falconry has been part of life in the Emirates for a very long time, and seeing a falcon fly up close is a real highlight. Our desert safari with falcon show is AED 130 and takes six to seven hours. It includes the evening safari, a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
We also run Dubai evening dune bashing at AED 100, which adds a falcon display and a sunset stop. It runs from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
Drive It Yourself
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. Our Desert Safari with Quad Bike is AED 180, and includes a quad ride, a camel ride and BBQ dinner.
If you want more power, try the dune buggy desert safari. At AED 150, you drive a buggy yourself on the dunes, then head to the camp for dinner. Both run roughly from 3 PM to 9 PM.
For Food Lovers
For some people, dinner is the main event. The luxury desert camp dinner option is AED 210. It comes with a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura dancer and a fire show. It's a good choice for anniversaries, birthdays and anyone who'd rather skip the bumpy ride.
When the Sun Comes Up
The desert at dawn is a different world. The sand is cool, the light is soft and there's hardly a sound. The sunrise desert photography tour runs from around 4:30 AM until 9 AM for AED 150. There are stops at good photo spots, plus a short camel ride.
For a view from the sky, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It costs AED 699 and lasts about 60 minutes at sunrise, and it includes a falconry display.
Desert Excursions from Dubai, Beyond the Dunes
We run other desert excursions from Dubai as well. The Hatta Mountain Tour is AED 99, with stops at Hatta Dam and the viewpoints. Plan for a full day of seven to nine hours.
Staying in the capital? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 with pickup from hotels in Abu Dhabi. You get a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
Your driver collects you from your hotel in the afternoon. Once you're out of the city, the sand starts and the driver lets some air out of the tyres. Then the dune bashing starts. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. At camp, there's time for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg dishes, and then the live shows begin. Then we drive you back to your hotel.
Is Dune Bashing Safe?
It looks a little crazy, but our drivers know these dunes very well. You wear a seatbelt the whole time, and the 4x4s are built for the sand. If you get car sick, eat light beforehand and sit in the front. If you're pregnant, have back problems or are bringing a baby, tell us when you book, and we'll point you towards a calmer trip like the luxury camp dinner.
Picking the Right Month
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when the evenings are cool and comfortable. In summer, the evening trips still run well, because the heat drops after sunset. For sunrise tours and balloon flights, the cooler months also give the clearest skies.
Not Sure Which One to Choose?
• First visit: the standard evening excursion
• Into culture? Pick the falcon safari
• Speed lovers: the quad bike or buggy safari
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the click here sunrise tour or the balloon
What to Wear and Bring
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A light jacket from December to February
• A charged phone or camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
Start with the AED 80 evening Desert Safari Excursion. You get the dunes, a camel ride, dinner and shows in one trip.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Kids usually love it. The falcons stay with their handlers the whole time, so it's easy to watch up close.
What if I need to cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just let us know as early as you can.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes, the BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Other trips include pickup from hotels in Dubai.
Before You Book
Every trip comes with instant confirmation and free cancellation. Each day has a limited number of seats, so book early between October and April. Wear comfortable clothes, bring sunglasses and leave your best shoes at the hotel. If you're here for a few days, it's easy to combine two trips, like an evening safari and a sunrise tour, and we're happy to help you plan them.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. You can also see every tour at desertsafariexcursion.com. Tell us your date and how many people are coming, and we'll take it from there.
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