Intro

Desert Safari Dubai is an adventure of dune bashing, camel rides and more, which is taken deep into the Arabian Desert. This tour offers it all: adrenaline pumping activities or cultural insights. A half an hour drive from the Dubai’s busy urban landscape, you are transported to a vast, serene desert space with modern thrills and traditional charm. Transportation, an expert guide and a wide variety of activities such as sandboarding, henna painting, and a BBQ dinner are included in most tours. If you’re looking for an adventure, if you’re family, or just want to explore the UAE’s amazing desert environment, then the Desert Safari Dubai is just what you’re looking for.

Dubai Desert Safari is a package of adventure and cultural immersion. Some of the main highlights include:

Dune Bashing:Feel the adventure of riding in a 4X4 vehicle as it flies up and down the big sand dunes. Many visitors enjoy this exhilarating activity, which, with any luck, is the only highlight of the safari that they will remember.

Camel Ride: Have a go at peaceful adventure of the desert landscape on the back of a camel. If you want to take the time to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the desert then this activity is perfect for you.

Sandboarding:Sandboarding is a fun twist to the sport of snowboarding while smoothly directing the smooth desert dunes down with a board.

Sunset Views: Snatch pictures of desert as the sun sets and turns its golden sands into a colorful picture.

Cultural Experiences:In belly dancing, Tanoura dancing, Henna painting, you will enjoy a variety of cultural activities once you get to the desert camp. Of course, BBQ dinner is also included, so you get a taste of local cuisine.

Shisha & Arabic Coffee: There’ll also be an opportunity to relax, and enjoy a traditional shisha smoking or Arabic coffee in the desert camp.

Duration: Desert Safari tours are usually from 4 to 6 hours long, depending on the type of tour you are going to have (morning, evening or VIP).

Pick-up & Drop-off: The tours come with pick up and drop off from your hotel in Dubai or another specified point.

Timing:The most popular are evening desert safaris, where you can watch the sunset over the dunes, have campfire dinner and a little bit of luck from the stars. There are also morning safaris and they are usually less crowded.

Dress Code: Clothes or clothes that you can wear lightly in the desert safari. Closed toe shoes are perfect if you are planning to ride a camel or sandboard. And you may also want to take a light jacket for the cooler desert evenings.

Safety: The desert safari drivers are experienced professionals and they have been trained for handling the dunes safely. But dune bashing is always better with instructions and to be seated with seat belt fastened.

Age Limits: Dune bashing may not be suitable for children or elderly people. If you have specific health concerns, or are traveling with young children, always check with the tour operator.

Booking: There are several ways to book desert safari tours, like Groupon, Viator or directly to tour operators. In peak seasons, it’s best to book in advance.

The Desert Safari Dubai offers several facilities to ensure your comfort and enjoyment:

Transportation: 4×4 vehicles are air conditioned for the trip to and from the desert. The ride is comfortable, safe and pleasant because of comfortable seat and experienced drivers.

Multilingual Guides: Professional guides speaking English lead most tours and many tours have audio guides in languages like Spanish, French, German, etc. for non English speakers.

Cultural Amenities:Arabic tents with BBQ dinner, Henna painting and Shisha smoking are the main cultural experiences at the desert camp. 

Campsite Facilities: There are comfortable seating areas at the campsite for guests to rest after adventure activities. There are also of course VIP areas at many camps for those seeking a more exclusive experience.

Souvenir Shops: Most desert safari tours include the chance to shop for local handicrafts, souk style souvenirs and traditional Arabic clothing such as scarves and kaftans. 

Abaya Rental: At some desert camps, women visiting the desert camp and participating in certain activities may be offered rentals of abaya for modest attire, when visiting local sites or cultural displays.

Desert Safari Dubai is an experience that you cannot afford to miss, with the thrill of adventures and the deep cultural immersion into a stunning desert landscape of UAE. Whether you come to experience the excitement or the cultural aspect of it, you won’t forget that experience.