Desert Safari Tour

A desert safari in Dubai with dune bashing, a camel ride, sunset views, a desert camp, live entertainment, and a BBQ dinner.

Duration

Evening trip

Destination

Dubai Desert

Time of day

Sunset to night

Stay

Desert camp

Type

Solo / Family

Cost

Price on request

Dune Bashing

Camel Ride

Sunset Photos

Desert Camp

BBQ Dinner

Live Entertainment

About This Desert Safari Tour in Dubai

A desert safari in Dubai is the perfect mix of thrill and tradition. Ride over golden dunes, enjoy a short camel ride, watch live shows, and end the evening with a BBQ dinner under open skies.

This evening trip takes you from the city into the Dubai desert. It starts with dune bashing in a 4×4, then a stop for sunset photos. At the desert camp, you can enjoy a camel ride, live entertainment, and a relaxed BBQ dinner.

It can be a standalone evening trip or part of a wider Dubai tour. It also fits well with other Dubai plans. The price is on request, so contact us for a live quote and tell us your safari plan.

What Is Included in This Desert Safari

What's Included

✅ Dune bashing in a 4×4
✅ Short camel ride
✅ Sunset photos
✅ Desert camp visit
✅ Live entertainment
✅ BBQ dinner

What's Excluded

❌ Personal expenses
❌ Items not listed as included
❌ Extra activities not listed as included

Why a Desert Safari Is a Great Evening in Dubai

A desert safari gives you the best of Dubai in one evening. You get the thrill of dune bashing, the calm of a sunset over golden dunes, and the warmth of a desert camp in the same trip.

It is also easy to fit into a Dubai holiday. The safari is an evening trip, so it leaves the rest of your day free for the city, the beach, or other Dubai sights.

At the camp, the evening slows down. You can enjoy a short camel ride, live entertainment, and a relaxed BBQ dinner under the open sky.

Useful Information for a Desert Safari

🌅 Sunset in the Desert

The desert sunset is a highlight of the safari. The sky changes color over the golden dunes, and this is the best time for photos before you head to the desert camp.

🐪 Camel Ride

A short camel ride is part of the desert camp visit. It is a calm and fun way to enjoy the dunes, and it is popular with families.

🌙 Evening at the Camp

The evening ends at the desert camp. Relax under the open sky, enjoy live entertainment, and finish with a BBQ dinner.

Desert Safari Types in Dubai

There are three main types of desert safari in Dubai. The right one depends on how much time you have and whether you want to stay overnight in the desert. Price on request for all three.

Evening Safari

The evening safari is the most popular choice. It starts in the afternoon, includes dune bashing, sunset photos and an evening at the desert camp with a BBQ dinner and live shows. It ends at night, after dinner.

Morning Safari

A morning safari is shorter and cooler. It focuses on the desert drive and dune bashing, with a short stop for photos. It is a good choice if you have a flight or another plan later in the day.

Overnight Safari

An overnight safari adds a night in the desert. After the evening camp programme, you sleep in a tent and wake up to a quiet desert morning and breakfast. It is a good choice for a special trip.

Dune Bashing and the Desert Camp Evening

Dune bashing is a drive over high sand dunes in a 4×4, with a skilled driver. The car climbs, drops and slides over the sand, with stops for photos at the top of the dunes. It is thrilling, but it is a bumpy ride, so hold on and follow the driver’s guidance.

At the camp, the evening is relaxed. You can try henna painting, watch a Tanoura dance, a belly dance and a fire show, and enjoy shisha in the designated area. Dinner is a BBQ, with live entertainment through the evening.

What to Wear and What to Bring

Wear light, loose clothes and closed shoes or sandals that stay on in sand. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket for the evening, when the desert cools down. Bring your phone or camera for sunset photos, and a small bag for your personal items.

Best Time to Go on a Desert Safari

The best time to go is from November to February, when the weather is cooler and the desert is pleasant in the evening. In the summer months, the desert is very hot, so an evening safari is still possible, but drink plenty of water and follow the guide’s advice.

Who Should Skip Dune Bashing

Dune bashing is not suitable for pregnant travellers, people with back problems or very small children. They can still enjoy the desert camp, the camel ride, the shows and the BBQ dinner, without the dune drive. Tell RUMS when you book, so the plan can be adjusted.

Hotel Pickup Areas in Dubai

Hotel pickup is usually available from central Dubai areas, including Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira and Bur Dubai. Pickup times depend on your hotel location and the safari type. Tell RUMS your hotel name when you book, and you will get a confirmed pickup time. Price on request.

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Desert Safari Dubai FAQs

What is included in a desert safari in Dubai?

A desert safari in Dubai usually includes dune bashing in a 4×4, a short camel ride, sunset photos, live entertainment, and a BBQ dinner at a desert camp.

What is dune bashing?

Dune bashing is a thrilling ride over the desert dunes in a 4×4. The driver moves up and down the sandy slopes, so you feel the excitement of the desert in a safe and fun way.

What happens at the desert camp?

At the desert camp, you can relax after the dune ride and sunset photos. Enjoy a short camel ride, live entertainment, and a BBQ dinner under the open sky.

How much does a desert safari in Dubai cost?

The price is on request. Contact us for a live quote and tell us your safari plan, so we can confirm the best option for you.

Is a desert safari in Dubai good for families?

Yes, a desert safari is a good choice for families. Children usually enjoy the camel ride, sunset photos, live entertainment, and BBQ dinner at the desert camp.

What is the difference between an evening, morning and overnight safari?

An evening safari starts in the afternoon and ends at night, with dune bashing, sunset photos, a BBQ dinner and live shows at the camp. A morning safari is shorter, with a desert drive and dune bashing in the cooler morning. An overnight safari adds a night in a tent in the desert, with breakfast in the morning. Price on request for all three.