Desert safaris in Dubai
46 of the best-rated desert safaris in Dubai, sorted by how many travellers have reviewed them. A desert safari is the most-booked experience in Dubai.
About desert safaris in Dubai
A desert safari is the most-booked experience in Dubai. A 4x4 collects you from your building, drives about 45–60 minutes to the red dunes of Lahbab, Al Awir or the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and the driver ‘bashes’ the dunes before you stop for sandboarding, a camel ride and sunset photos. Evening safaris end at a Bedouin-style camp with a barbecue buffet and shows (tanoura, fire and belly dance); morning safaris skip the dinner and are cooler and shorter. Premium and private options add quad bikes, vintage Land Rovers, falconry, smaller camps and better food.
Tips
- Evening safaris (about 3pm–9pm) are the classic choice; book a morning one if you want to be back by lunch
- Sit in the front if you get car sick, and skip lunch beforehand
- Wear closed shoes and bring a jacket from November to March: the desert gets cold after dark
- Pickup is usually included from Dubai Marina, Downtown and Business Bay; check for the Palm and JVC
- Conservation-reserve operators limit numbers and drive more gently: good for families
All desert safaris
Desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner
Dubai Self-Drive Quad Bike, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma
Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp
Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels at Al Khayma
Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options
Dubai Evening Red Dunes Safari, Quad Bike, BBQ & Premium Camp
Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp
Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camels, Quad Bike & Refreshments
Dubai Desert Safari With Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & More Activities
Desert Safari Tour, Quad Bike with BBQ Dinner & Show from Dubai
Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - Dubai
Premium Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner in the Red Dunes
Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Premium Camp & optional Quad Bike
Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp
Dubai: Heritage Desert Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner
6-Hour Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking
Evening Desert Safari In Dubai With Dune Bashing Ride
Dubai Private Morning Lahbab Red Dunes Safari & Camel Ride
Dubai Dunes Safari With Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis
Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows
Dubai Self-drive Quad Bike, Sand Boarding, Camels & Refreshments
Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet
Dubai Evening Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner
Dubai: Evening Red Dunes Safari, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
VIP Dubai Desert Safari Quad Bike, Sandboard, Camel Ride and BBQ
Dubai Desert Safari - Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Quad Bike
Desert Safari Experience with Dune Bashing and Dinner in Dubai
Dubai Evening Desert Safari Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Luxury Red Dune Safari Dubai with Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Dinner
Al Madam Red Sand Safari with BBQ Dinner & Traditional Show
Private Dubai Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Sandboarding & 5 Shows
Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ, 3 Shows & Camel Ride at Majlis Camp
Dubai Private Evening Red Dunes Safari, BBQ & Premium Camp
Premium Evening Desert Safari Dubai - 6hr with BBQ Dinner & Shows
Morning Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Refreshments
Dubai Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
Dubai Red Dunes with Sandboarding, Camel Ride, Falcon & VIP Camp
Dubai: Camel Desert Safari with Authentic Emirati Dinner
Dubai Morning Red Dunes Safari, Quad Bike, Camel & Sandboarding
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Sandboarding, BBQ, Camel Ride & more
Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
Dubai Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboarding, BBQ & House Drinks
Private 4-Hour Desert Adventure: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Photos
Best areas to stay
Questions
What are the best desert safaris in Dubai?
The most reviewed are Dubai Self-Drive Quad Bike, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma, Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels at Al Khayma.
Where should I stay for desert safaris?
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay are the best bases.