Desert Safari Tours from Dubai

The desert safaris we describe run at different times of day, from sunrise and morning outings to sunset and evening safaris. The most common length is about 7 hours; the sunrise and morning outings take about 4. We list 58 tours on this page. Travellers have left more than 1,018 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Sunset and morning safaris with camel rides

Camel rides are the common thread of this type in the tours we describe, which cover a morning outing of about 4 hours and sunset or evening safaris of about 7 in the Dubai desert. The sunset one is rated 4.4 out of 5 and adds sandboarding and a fire and dance show to the camel ride. The morning one is rated 4.8 out of 5 and lists "Pick up and drop-off from Dubai hotels", its listing notes.

Sunset safari built around dune bashing

The adventure type centres on dune bashing, a bumpy, high-intensity ride across the dunes of the Dubai desert. The sunset safari we describe runs about 7 hours, is rated 4.7 out of 5 and lists sandboarding and a dance and fire show alongside the dune bashing; it is offered in Arabic, English and Hindi.

Sunrise and evening safaris with pickup

Pickup and drop-off come with this type, and the outings run from about 4 to 7 hours in the Dubai desert. The sunrise one is rated 4.6 out of 5 and lists "Visit Al Qudra Lake", one listing notes, next to hotel pickup and drop-off. The evening one is rated 4.7 out of 5 and meets at a point in Dubai, with dune bashing among its inclusions.

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

Sunset safaris of about 7 hours fill the evening with shows and sandboarding on the Dubai dunes, while the sunrise outing of about 4 hours swaps them for a stop at Al Qudra Lake. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Dubai: Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding + BBQ Dinner", with more than 648 reviews and a rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Choose the time of day

Morning safaris suit a tight schedule, while evening safaris suit first-timers and families, with a barbecue buffet and live shows such as Tanoura and fire dance. The morning outing we describe takes about 4 hours. An evening safari we describe takes about 7.

Who should skip dune bashing

Dune bashing on a Dubai desert safari is a bumpy, high-intensity ride and is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back or neck problems or infants. The sunset adventure lists dune bashing among its inclusions. An evening safari with pickup also lists it.

What to wear on the sand

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and sandals that are easy to take off on the sand, and bring a light jacket: the desert near Dubai gets much cooler after sunset. That matters most on the sunset and evening safaris.