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 "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some guests want speed, others 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.
Our Standard Evening Excursion
The standard Desert Safari Excursion is AED 80 per person. Pickup is from your hotel at around 2 PM in a 4x4, and you're back by about 9 PM. In between, you get dune bashing, a camel ride, a BBQ dinner and live shows at the camp. There are veg and non-veg options at dinner, and ladies can get henna 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.
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 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. The Desert Safari with Quad Bike costs AED 180, and includes a quad ride, a camel ride and BBQ dinner.
For more power, go for 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.
The Luxury Camp Option
Some guests care more about the evening than the adrenaline. 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.
For Early Risers
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. 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. You stop at the best viewpoints for photos and enjoy a short camel ride.
For a view from the sky, book a hot air balloon Dubai flight. It's AED 699 for about an hour in the air 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. It's a full day, about seven to nine hours.
Based in Abu Dhabi? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 with pickup from hotels in Abu Dhabi. It includes a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
What Happens on the Evening Excursion
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. Then the dune bashing starts. It's bumpy, loud and a lot of fun.
Next is a sunset stop on a high dune. 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. After the shows, we take you back to your hotel.
Is It Too Bumpy?
Dune bashing looks wild from the outside, but our drivers do this every day. 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.
Best Time to Go
The best season runs from October to April, when evenings in the desert are cool and pleasant. Summer trips still run, and the evening ones are best because it cools down once the sun sets. For sunrise tours and balloon flights, the cooler months also give the clearest skies.
Quick Guide to Picking Your Trip
• First visit: the standard evening excursion
• Culture lovers: the safari with the falcon show
• Speed lovers: the quad bike or buggy safari
• Here for the food? Book the luxury camp dinner
• Love taking photos? Try the sunrise tour or the balloon
What to Take With You
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Shoes you don't mind getting sandy
• A light jacket from December to February
• A charged phone or camera
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
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 birds stay with their handlers, and you can watch from close by.
What if I need to cancel?
Yes. We offer free cancellation. Just message us as soon as you know.
Is there vegetarian food at dinner?
Yes. The buffet always has veg and non-veg choices.
Can you collect me from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for more info the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Our other trips pick up from Dubai hotels.
Booking Made Easy
You get instant confirmation and free cancellation on every trip. Seats are limited each day, so it helps to book early in winter. Wear comfortable clothes, bring sunglasses and leave your best shoes at the hotel. 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.
To book any desert safari excursion Dubai trip, send us a WhatsApp on +971 50 991 2456. Every tour is listed at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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