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 only have one free evening in Dubai, spend it in the desert. 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, it's good value and it works for almost every age.
But "desert safari" can mean a lot of different things. Some guests want speed, some want photos, and some just want a relaxed dinner. Below, we walk through each desert safari excursion we run, so you can pick the one that fits.
The Classic Evening Trip
Our main Desert Safari Excursion costs 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. In between, you get dune bashing, a camel ride, a BBQ dinner and live shows 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. 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 is AED 130 and takes six to seven hours. You get the full evening safari plus a falcon display and a BBQ dinner.
Another option is 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.
For People Who Love Speed
Being driven is fun, but driving yourself is even better. Our Desert Safari with Quad Bike is AED 180, with a quad ride, a camel ride and a BBQ dinner.
If you want more power, try 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 suits anniversaries and birthdays, or anyone who'd rather take it slow.
Early Morning Trips
The desert looks completely different at sunrise. The sand is cool, the light is soft and there's hardly a sound. Our sunrise desert photography tour runs from about 4:30 AM to 9 AM and costs AED 150. website 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
We run other desert excursions from Dubai as well. The Hatta Mountain Tour is AED 99, and covers Hatta Dam and the mountain viewpoints. It's a full day, about seven to nine hours.
Staying in the capital? Our Abu Dhabi desert safari and cultural tour costs AED 150 and picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel. You get a dune drive and henna as part of the trip.
A Typical Evening in the Desert
Your driver collects you from your hotel in the afternoon. Once you leave the city behind, you reach the dunes, and the driver lowers the tyre pressure. That's when the dune bashing begins. The 4x4 climbs and slides over the dunes, and everyone ends up laughing.
After that, you stop on a high dune for sunset photos. At camp, there's time for a camel ride and henna. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg dishes, followed by live shows. 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 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. 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.
When to Visit the Desert
The best season runs from October to April, when the evenings are cool and comfortable. 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 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
• Sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses
• Sandals or trainers you don't mind filling with sand
• A warm layer for winter evenings
• A charged phone or camera
Common 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.
Will kids enjoy the falcon show?
Kids 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. We offer free cancellation. Just let us know as early as you can.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. The buffet always has veg and non-veg choices.
Do you pick up from Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for the Abu Dhabi desert safari we collect from hotels in Abu Dhabi. Other trips include pickup from hotels in Dubai.
Booking Made Easy
Every trip comes with instant confirmation and free cancellation. Each day has a limited number of seats, so book early between October and April. Bring sunglasses, wear loose clothes and choose shoes you don't mind getting sandy. If you're here for a few days, it's easy to combine two trips, like an evening safari and a sunrise tour, and we can help you plan the timing.
Ready to go? WhatsApp us on +971 50 991 2456 to book your desert safari excursion Dubai trip. You can also see every tour at desertsafariexcursion.com. Just send your date and group size, and we'll handle the rest.
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