Best Desert Safari Dubai 2025/2026: Guide & Prices
If you’re planning a trip to Dubai in 2025/2026, a desert safari is one of those activities everyone talks about and for good reason. It’s fun, cultural, adventurous, and honestly, one of the best memories most travelers take home.
But with so many tours on the internet (and hundreds of agencies offering almost identical names), it becomes extremely difficult to understand what you’re actually booking.
This guide is written from real local experience and breaks down the exact desert safaris we offer: All Inclusive Desert Safari, Vintage Desert Safari, Buggy Desert Safari, Quad Desert Safari, and Overnight Desert Safari. You’ll learn the differences, prices, itineraries, pros/cons, and how to choose the one that fits your trip. Let’s make this simple.
⭐ What a Desert Safari in Dubai Is Like (2025/2026 Overview)
No matter which option you choose, most safaris follow a similar structure:
- Pick-up from your hotel: Usually between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, depending on your location.
- Drive to the desert: Around 35–50 minutes from central Dubai.
- Dune bashing or off-road driving: Classic “roller coaster” style adventure in a 4x4 driven by a licensed desert driver.
- Photo stops: Golden hour dunes, sunset moments.
- Activities: Depending on the safari: sandboarding, camel rides, quads, buggies, shows, dinner…
- Dinner & entertainment: Buffet BBQ dinner, fire show, tanoura show.
- Drop-off back to your hotel: Usually between 9 PM and 10 PM, unless you choose the overnight experience.
⭐ The 5 Real Desert Safaris You Can Book (Explained Clearly)
1. All Inclusive Desert Safari
Best overall choice — perfect mix of price + experience. If you want the classic Dubai desert experience without hidden costs, the All Inclusive Desert Safari gives you everything in one package.
What’s Included
- Pick-up & drop-off
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride
- Sunset photos
- BBQ dinner (3-cuisine buffet)
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Tanoura show, fire show
- Shisha area
- Henna tattoo
- Desert camp access
Best For
- First time in Dubai
- Couples
- Groups of friends
- Families
- Anyone who doesn’t want unexpected extra charges
Price Range 2025: starting from AED 385 per person
Why People Choose It: Complete experience without extra spending. Great balance between comfort, fun, and value.
2. Morning Vintage & Evening Vintage Desert Safari
Most aesthetic, cultural & Instagrammable option. Designed for travelers who enjoy culture, nature, and beautiful photos.
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ride in a vintage G-Class (30–40 minutes)
- Traditional Bedouin village welcome
- Camel caravan ride (10–12 minutes, can be repeated twice)
- Falcon experience and henna painting
- Live Arabic coffee, tea & Emirati sweets (luqaimat)
- Bedouin Breakfast or 05-course Bedouin dinner (set menu)
- Bedouin-style entertainment & performances (evening)
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Stargazing session with telescope (evening)
Best For
- Couples
- Photographers
- Families
- Travelers who want a calm, elegant evening
- Anyone avoiding the “crowded tourist camp” feeling
Price Range 2025: AED 492–694 per person
Why People Choose It: Premium, quiet, authentic, and extremely photogenic.
3. Buggy Desert Safari
Highest adrenaline + best adventure experience. If you want the “Dubai adventure” moment, this is it.
What’s Included
- Pickup & drop-off from your hotel or residence
- 1-hour 1000cc Polaris dune buggy ride
- Expert instructor & safety briefing
- Helmet & safety gear
- Sandboarding experience
- Camel ride & feeding (can be repeated)
- Unlimited water & soft drinks
- Arabic coffee welcome drink
- Henna painting & shisha
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian & non-vegetarian options
- Live entertainment shows
Best For
- Adventure lovers
- Groups of friends
- Couples who want something exciting
- People who want fast, powerful vehicles
Price Range 2025: AED 1,505 per buggy (1 or 2 people)
Why People Choose It: Most exciting desert activity — smooth, powerful, unforgettable.
4. Quad Desert Safari
Most affordable adventure option. Perfect for a taste of adrenaline without spending too much.
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- 1-hour self-drive quad bike ride across the red dunes
- Professional guide & safety briefing
- Sandboarding session
- Camel ride (can be repeated)
- Arabic coffee, dates & local sweets
- Henna painting & shisha (optional)
- Falcon photo experience
- BBQ lunch or dinner with vegetarian & non-vegetarian options
- Live shows: Fire Show (evening slot), Yola Dance & Arabian Horse Show
- Unlimited soft drinks & water
Best For
- Budget travelers
- Friends
- First-time riders
- People who want adventure
Price Range 2025: starting from 459 AED
Why People Choose It: Easy, fun, and accessible — no experience needed.
5. Overnight Desert Safari
Most unique & unforgettable experience. Sleep under the stars for the true desert atmosphere.
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver & licensed guide
- Dune bashing (30–45 minutes)
- Sandboarding experience
- Camel ride (evening & sunrise sessions)
- Henna painting (for women)
- Shisha (hubble bubble)
- Falcon experience & photo opportunity
- Live entertainment: Mega Fire Show, Arabian Horse Show, Camel Show, Yola Dance
- 3-course dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian cuisines) from Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
- Stargazing session with telescope
- Overnight stay in private air-conditioned tent
- Sunrise camel trek & traditional Arabic breakfast
Best For
- Couples
- Adventurous travelers
- Anyone who wants something different
- People celebrating birthdays, proposals, anniversaries
Price Range 2025: AED 661
Why People Choose It: Desert at night is quiet, peaceful, and magical.
⭐ Ready to Book Your Desert Safari in Dubai?
If you want to check availability, get real prices for your date, or decide which safari fits your trip, just message us:
⭐ FAQ
- Which desert safari is the best in Dubai? All Inclusive Desert Safari.
- What is the most adventurous safari? Buggy Desert Safari.
- Which safari is best for couples? Vintage or Overnight Desert Safari.
- How long does the safari take? Most evening safaris last 6 hours.
- Is dune bashing safe? Yes — performed by licensed drivers with approved vehicles.
- Can kids join? Yes — but buggy/quad options have age limits.
- Is dinner included? Yes it´s included in All Inclusive, Vintage, Overnight, and Buggy/Quad.