Dubai Desert Safari Packages Compared, From AED 40 to AED 260
Picking a safari should be the easy part of your trip. But when you see ten different Dubai desert safari packages on one page, it's easy to get stuck. Do you need VIP? What's the point of a Hummer? Is a quad bike worth adding? We answer all of those questions below, 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 each package compares, so you can pick the right one in a few minutes.
How to Choose in Three Steps
Before comparing prices, ask yourself three quick questions:
• How much time do you have: a morning, an evening or a whole night?
• Would you rather drive yourself or be driven?
• Do you want extra comfort, or is the standard camp fine?
Once you know the answers, the right package is usually obvious.
Evening Trips: Our Most Popular Choice
Most people book an evening trip, and for good reason. You see the dunes in the golden light, watch the sunset and finish with dinner and shows under the stars. All evening trips run from about 2 PM to 9 PM.
Our Classic Evening Trip at AED 80
This is the trip that gives you the most for the money. The evening Dubai safari comes with 4x4 pickup, dune bashing, a camel ride, a buffet dinner and four live shows. If you just want the classic desert experience, this is the one.
Evening Desert Safari, AED 100
This option adds a few extras, like sandboarding and henna, along with a BBQ dinner and pickup in an air-conditioned car.
VIP Dubai Safari, AED 120
Prefer a little more comfort? The VIP Dubai safari gives you VIP seating, a BBQ buffet and four shows. It's a small step up in price, but the evening feels more relaxed.
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 guests want more than a ride in the back of a 4x4. These packages are for them.
Safari With Quad Bike, AED 160
You get the full evening trip plus your own quad bike ride on the dunes. It runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, and groups of friends love it.
Buggy and Quad Bike Safari, AED 200
Can't decide between a buggy and a quad? Do both. The buggy and quad bike safari includes helmets and safety gear, with flexible timing.
Hummer Dubai Safari, AED 140
A Hummer gives the dunes a whole new feel. Our Hummer Dubai safari runs from about 2 PM to 9 PM, with the usual camp, dinner and shows at the end.
Morning and Overnight Packages
The Sunrise Trip at AED 140
Early risers will love the sunrise desert safari Dubai trip. It runs from about 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.
The Overnight Trip at AED 260
If you really want to feel the desert, stay overnight. Our overnight Dubai safari runs from around 2 PM until 9 AM the next morning. You get the evening programme, a night in the camp, stargazing and breakfast.
Drive Yourself for AED 40
If you have your own 4x4, the self drive safari costs only AED 40 per person. You meet us at our parking area at about 3 PM, and you're done by 9 PM. It's the lowest-cost way to enjoy the camp, dinner and shows.
Desert Safari Packages Price at a Glance
Here's a quick summary of our desert safari packages price list, per person:
• Self Drive Safari: AED 40
• Evening Dubai Safari: AED 80
• Evening Desert Safari: AED 100
• VIP Dubai Safari: AED 120
• Hummer trip: AED 140
• Sunrise Safari: AED 140
• Quad bike safari: AED 160
• Buggy and quad combo: AED 200
• Premium Desert Safari: AED 230
• Overnight trip: AED 260
What Every Trip Has in Common
Whichever package you pick, a few things stay the same. Our camps are built in a traditional Bedouin style, with low seats, warm lighting and lots of room. Dinner has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. We confirm your pickup and drop-off 24 hours before the trip, so you're never left waiting and wondering.
We also offer an Abu Dhabi desert safari for AED 140, and city tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hatta, if you'd like to see more of the UAE.
An Evening in the Desert, Step by Step
Your driver picks you up in the early afternoon. Once the city is behind you, the road turns to sand. The driver lets some air out of the tyres, and then the dune bashing starts. The car goes up, over and down the dunes at angles that make everyone shout. It's bumpy, but it's a lot of fun.
Next, you stop on a high dune to watch the sunset. Then you drive to the camp for a camel ride, dinner and the shows. At around 9 PM, it's time for the drive back to your hotel.
A Quick Word on Safety
The drivers know these dunes very well and drive them daily. Seatbelts stay on the whole way. If you feel car sick easily, eat light and sit in the front. If you're pregnant, have a bad back or have a baby with you, tell us when booking, and we'll help you pick the right trip.
Questions We Hear Every Day
Why pick the Hummer?
If you want something different from a normal 4x4, yes. The Hummer is bigger and feels more powerful on the dunes, and it check here makes for great photos.
Which package is best for families?
The Evening Dubai Safari at AED 80 or the VIP trip at AED 120 work well for families. Children enjoy the camel ride and the shows.
Is hotel pickup part of the price?
Yes, pickup and drop-off come with every guided trip. 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. In winter, a light jacket is a good idea for the evening.
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
Have you picked from our Dubai desert safari packages yet? Send us a WhatsApp 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 confirm your seats and send your pickup time.
