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 gets you out of the city, onto the red dunes and into a camp for dinner and shows. It's easy to book, good value and fine for most ages.
But there's more than one kind of desert trip. Some people want speed, some want photos, and some just want a quiet dinner and a camel ride. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, so you can pick the one that fits.
The Classic Evening Trip
The standard Desert Safari Excursion is AED 80 per person. We pick you up from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and you're back by about 9 PM. You get dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows and a BBQ dinner at the camp. The buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes, and ladies can have henna painted on their hands.
For a little more comfort, try the VIP Desert Safari at AED 130. You travel in a Land Cruiser, sit in the VIP area and watch four shows.
Meet the Falcons
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 costs AED 130 and lasts six to seven hours. It includes the evening safari, a falcon display and check here a BBQ dinner.
We also run Dubai evening dune bashing at AED 100, which adds a falcon display and a sunset stop. Pickup is around 3 PM, and you're back by 9 PM.
Quad Bikes and Buggies
Sitting in the back of a 4x4 is fun, but driving yourself is something else. The Desert Safari with Quad Bike costs AED 180, with a quad ride, a camel ride and a BBQ dinner.
For more power, go for the dune buggy desert safari. For AED 150, you drive your own buggy on the dunes and then enjoy dinner at the camp. Both trips run from about 3 PM to 9 PM.
A Better Dinner in the Desert
Some guests care more about the evening than the adrenaline. Our luxury desert camp dinner trip costs AED 210. You get a gourmet BBQ, a Tanoura show and a fire show in a nicer camp setting. It suits anniversaries and birthdays, or anyone who'd rather take it slow.
Early Morning Trips
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. The light is soft, the sand is cool and it's very quiet. Our sunrise desert photography tour runs from about 4:30 AM to 9 AM and costs 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.
More Day Trips
There are more desert excursions from Dubai to choose from. Our Hatta Mountain Tour costs AED 99, and covers Hatta Dam and the mountain viewpoints. It's a full day, about seven to nine hours.
Based in Abu Dhabi? The Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour is AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. It includes a dune drive and henna at the camp.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
The trip starts with hotel pickup in the afternoon. Once you're out of the city, the sand starts and the driver lets some air out of the tyres. That's when the dune bashing begins. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
Next is a sunset stop on a high dune. At the camp, you can ride a camel and get henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with plenty of veg and non-veg choices, and then the live shows begin. Then we drive you back to your hotel.
Is It Too Bumpy?
Dune bashing looks wild from the outside, but our drivers do this every day. You stay belted in, and the cars are made for this kind of driving. If you get car sick, eat light beforehand and sit in the front. Pregnant guests, people with back problems and parents with babies should tell us when they book, and we'll suggest a calmer option such as the luxury camp dinner.
When to Visit the Desert
October to April is the best time for a desert trip, when evenings in the desert are cool and pleasant. In summer, the evening trips still run well, because the heat drops after sunset. Sunrise tours and balloon flights are at their best in the cooler months too.
Not Sure Which One to Choose?
• First time in Dubai? Go for the standard evening trip
• Culture lovers: the safari with the falcon show
• Love speed? Choose the quad bike or buggy trip
• Food lovers: the luxury camp dinner
• Photographers: the sunrise tour or the balloon flight
Packing Tips
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A warm layer for winter evenings
• Your camera or a fully charged phone
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trip is best for a first visit?
Start with the AED 80 evening Desert Safari Excursion. It covers the dunes, the camel ride, dinner and the shows.
Is the falcon show good for children?
Yes, children usually love it. The falcons stay with their handlers the whole time, so it's easy to watch up close.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just message us as soon as you know.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes, the BBQ buffet has both veg and non-veg dishes.
Can you collect me from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Our other trips pick up from Dubai hotels.
Before You Book
You get instant confirmation and free cancellation on every trip. Seats are limited each day, so it helps to book early in winter. Bring sunglasses, wear loose clothes and choose shoes you don't mind getting sandy. Staying in Dubai for a week? Many guests do two trips, such as the evening safari one day and the Hatta tour another, and we're happy to help you plan them.
Ready to go? WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456 to book your desert safari excursion Dubai trip. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Tell us your date and how many people are coming, and we'll take it from there.
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