How Much Does a Desert Safari Cost in Dubai?
Desert safari prices on this page run from AED 225 to AED 1,400 depending on the package. The Morning Desert Safari and the Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner are priced per person. The Private Evening Desert Safari is priced per car instead, a flat AED 1,400 for up to 6 people in one vehicle.
All three include hotel pickup and drop-off. The Morning Desert Safari With Land Cruiser 4x4 costs AED 225 per person. Pickup runs 8:30 to 9:00 AM, with drop-off by 12:00 to 12:30 PM. The price covers 25-30 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, cold drinks and sunrise views.
The Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner + 30 Min ATV Quad Bike is AED 375 per person and our most-booked package. On top of the same dune bashing and camel ride, it adds the quad bike ride, henna painting, an international BBQ buffet dinner, and a full camp show with belly dance, fire show and Tanoura dance.
The Private Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Land Cruiser 4x4 works differently: AED 1,400 per car, for up to 6 people, not per person. What you get is a dedicated Land Cruiser 4x4 and guide, rather than joining other guests, plus the same BBQ dinner and camp show run privately. Pickup is later, 2:45 to 3:30 PM, with drop-off between 9:30 and 9:45 PM.
Pairing the safari with another activity can stretch the same budget further — see the combo section below. Whichever package fits your trip, our team confirms the exact total on WhatsApp before you pay, so the number you see here matches the number you are charged.
What's Included in the Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner?
Dune bashing, a camel ride, henna painting, a 30-minute ATV quad bike ride, an international BBQ buffet dinner, a belly dance show, a fire show, and a Tanoura dance, finishing with a full light and sound show across the camp — that’s the full lineup in our most-booked package, AED 375 per person with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Dune bashing opens the afternoon, the same kind of drive that starts the morning package. Then the pace slows. At camp, guests get a camel ride and a henna painting session before the included 30-minute ATV quad bike ride adds a second driving activity ahead of dinner.
The morning package wraps by around midday. The evening version runs into the night instead, well past sunset, with dinner and a full stage show built into the same visit.
Travelers who want the same camp night without sharing a vehicle can book the Private Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Land Cruiser 4x4 instead, AED 1,400 per car for up to six people, with a dedicated Land Cruiser and guide running the same dune bashing, BBQ and entertainment lineup. Pickup runs 2:45 to 3:30 PM, with drop-off around 9:30 to 9:45 PM.
Morning or Evening Desert Safari: Which Should I Book?
Book the Morning Desert Safari if you want dune bashing and desert views wrapped up by lunchtime, with the rest of your day free. Book the Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner if you want a full night out with dinner and entertainment at the camp.
The Morning Desert Safari costs AED 225 per person, with hotel pickup between 8:30 and 9:00 AM and drop-off by 12:00 to 12:30 PM. It suits guests with an evening flight, or families with young children or older relatives who’d rather skip a late night.
The Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner is our most-booked package, at AED 375 per person. Alongside dune bashing and a camel ride, it adds henna painting, an international BBQ buffet dinner, a belly dance show, a fire show, Tanoura dance and a full light and sound show, plus 30 minutes on an ATV quad bike. If quad biking is the main draw for you, our quad biking page covers it as a standalone activity.
Want your own vehicle instead of sharing? The Private Evening Desert Safari covers the same camp, dinner and shows with a dedicated Land Cruiser 4x4 and guide, at AED 1,400 per car for up to 6 people.
Should I Book a Private Desert Safari Instead of Shared?
Choose the private safari when you want a Land Cruiser 4x4 and driver-guide reserved only for your group, not shared with other bookings. It costs AED 1,400 per vehicle for up to 6 people. For four to six travellers going together, that flat rate often works out lower per head than the AED 375 shared price, plus you get the vehicle to yourselves.
The camp side of the evening doesn’t change between the two options: dune bashing on the way in, a camel ride, henna painting, an international BBQ buffet, then belly dance, fire show, Tanoura dance and the full light and sound show at camp. The shared Evening Desert Safari also includes a 30-minute ATV quad bike ride; if quad biking on its own is what you’re after separately, our quad biking page covers that.
The private safari runs on a pickup window of 2:45 to 3:30 PM, with drop-off between 9:30 and 9:45 PM. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included on every package here, across Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Bur Dubai and Deira.
For solo travellers or small groups of two or three, the shared Evening Desert Safari is usually the better value, since you’re not paying for seats you don’t need. The private car earns its price back once four or more of you are travelling together.
Can I Combine a Desert Safari With Another Activity?
Yes. Three combo packages let you pair this desert safari with another Dubai activity in a single booking: Camel Ride + Desert Safari from AED 299, Quad Bike + Desert Safari from AED 425, and Balloon + Desert Safari from AED 1,250.
The camel combo suits guests who want camel riding to be more than the short ride already included in the Morning Desert Safari, turning it into its own dedicated part of the day. Guests who’d rather ride camels with no safari attached can look at camel rides in Dubai, from AED 150.
The quad combo works well for guests who want quad biking as its own segment of the day rather than the 30-minute ATV session folded into the Evening Desert Safari. Quad biking on its own is also available through quad biking in Dubai, from AED 200.
The balloon combo is the biggest day out of the three, pairing a hot air balloon flight with the desert safari from AED 1,250. Travellers who want the balloon without a safari attached can check hot air balloon rides in Dubai, from AED 1,049.
How Do I Book, and What Is the Cancellation Policy?
Booking a desert safari starts on WhatsApp, not a shopping cart. Send your travel dates, group size, and pickup hotel to +971 52 440 9525, or call +971 50 496 8087, and our team confirms the right package, pickup time, and exact total in writing before you pay anything.
You can also reach us through the enquiry form on this site, which lands directly with our WhatsApp team. Tell us which pickup zone you’re in — Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Bur Dubai, or Deira — so the collection time we confirm is accurate.
Cancel with 96 hours or more notice and you owe nothing. Cancel with 72 hours or more notice and a 50% fee applies. Cancel with under 24 hours’ notice, on the day, or as a no-show, and the fee is 100%. Full terms sit on our cancellation policy page.
Rescheduling follows a similar structure: free with 96 hours or more notice, a small admin fee of AED 50 to 100 may apply with 72 hours or more, and generally isn’t possible under 24 hours except for genuine emergencies.
Quick Answers to Common Questions
How much does a desert safari cost in Dubai?
From AED 225 per person for the Morning safari, AED 375 per person for the most-booked Evening safari with BBQ, or AED 1,400 per car for the Private Evening safari (up to 6 people).
What's included in the Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner?
Dune bashing, camel ride, henna painting, a 30-minute ATV quad bike ride, an international BBQ buffet, belly dance, fire show and Tanoura dance, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Should I book the morning or evening safari?
Morning if you want dune bashing wrapped up by lunchtime with your day free. Evening if you want a full night out with dinner and camp entertainment.
Is the private safari worth it over the shared one?
For groups of 4-6, the AED 1,400 flat per-car rate often works out lower per head than the AED 375 shared price, plus you get the vehicle to yourselves. For 2-3 people, shared is usually better value.
Can I combine a desert safari with another activity?
Yes. Camel Ride + Desert Safari from AED 299, Quad Bike + Desert Safari from AED 425, or Balloon + Desert Safari from AED 1,250.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, on all three packages, across Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Bur Dubai and Deira.
What's your cancellation policy?
No fee if you cancel 96 hours or more before your safari. A 50% fee applies at 72 hours or more. Under 24 hours, on the day, or as a no-show, the full 100% fee applies.
Can I reschedule instead of cancelling?
Yes. Rescheduling 96 hours or more ahead is free, subject to availability. With 72 hours or more notice a small AED 50 to 100 admin fee may apply. Under 24 hours, rescheduling generally isn't possible except for genuine emergencies.
How do I book a desert safari?
Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 440 9525, or call +971 50 496 8087. We reply with the recommended package, pickup time and exact total in writing before you pay.
