Evening Desert Safari Dubai

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Overview

  • Duration:7 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 99 guests
  • Tour Type:Adventure, Best Deals, Combos, Daily tour, Family Tours, Group Tours, HandPicked, In Dubai, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
An evening desert safari in Dubai is a guided half-day tour that takes you from your hotel in the city to the Arabian desert for an afternoon and evening filled with adventure, culture, and dining. It is sometimes called a sunset desert safari Dubai because the tour is timed to arrive at the dunes during golden hour, giving guests the experience of watching the sun dip below the sand dunes before moving on to the Bedouin-style camp for dinner and entertainment.
The tour runs from approximately 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, covering 6 to 7 hours in total including your hotel pickup and drop-off. It is a half-day safari, meaning you can easily plan the rest of your Dubai trip around it. Most guests spend the morning at city attractions and head out to the desert in the afternoon.
What makes the evening desert safari the most popular safari type in Dubai, ahead of both morning and overnight options, is the combination it offers. You get the thrill of dune bashing, the visual beauty of a desert sunset, authentic Emirati cultural experiences, and a sit-down dinner with live entertainment, all in a single booking. No other activity in Dubai packages this much into one experience at this price point.
The tour takes place in the Arabian desert outside Dubai city, typically at Al Lahbab desert near Al Qudra or the Al Awir desert area along the Al Awir Road. The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is also used by select operators for a more wildlife-focused experience. Each of these locations offers a different landscape and dune character, which is why it matters who you book with.
At DXB Tourisma, evening desert safari packages start from AED 99 per person for the standard shared experience and go up to AED 450 per person for a fully loaded evening safari with dune buggy ride. Every package includes hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai and Sharjah, all core activities, and a full BBQ buffet dinner.
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Highlights

  • The three pillars: adventure, culture, and dining in one experience
  • Sunset over the red dunes: why this moment cannot be replicated
  • Authenticity: Bedouin culture, falconry, Arabic hospitality
  • Accessibility: suitable for almost every type of traveller

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • • Doorstep pick & drop from Dubai/Sharjah
  • • Dune bashing with a DTCM-licensed driver
  • • Sunset photo stop at the high dune
  • • Short camel ride at the dunes or camp
  • • Sandboarding session at the dunes
  • • Unlimited Water/Cold Drinks/Tea/Coffee
  • • Henna painting at the camp
  • • Traditional Arabic costume for photography
  • • Shisha in Designated area at the camp
  • • Fire Show, Tanoura & Belly dance shows
  • • BBQ buffet dinner with soft drinks
  • • Stargazing time at the camp
  • • Alcohol available at Bar Counter
  • • Quad bike or dune buggy
  • • Extended Camel Ride AED 30-50/person
  • • Professional photoshoot

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What time does evening desert safari Dubai start?

Pickup begins between 3:00-3:30 PM depending on your location. The tour runs until 9:30 - 10:00 PM, covering 6 to 7 hours in total.

What is included in evening desert safari Dubai?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, dune bashing, sunset photo stop, camel ride, sandboarding, henna painting, traditional costume photography, shisha, welcome drink, live Tanoura and belly dance and fire shows, full BBQ buffet dinner, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.

How much does evening desert safari Dubai cost?

Evening Desert Safari Packages at DXB Tourisma start from AED 35 for self-drive camp access, AED 99 for standard shared, AED 149 for VIP, AED 259 for VIP with quad bike, and AED 450 for evening safari with dune buggy and 999aed/car for private desert safari.

Is evening desert safari Dubai worth it?

Yes. For AED 99 to AED 150 per person including round-trip transport, 6 to 7 hours of guided experience, all activities, three live performances, and a full buffet dinner, it is one of the best-value experiences in Dubai.

Extra Services

Hotel Transfer

Book Airport to Hotel Transfer or within Dubai 1 point to another location transfer

Photography

Hire a Personal Professional Photographer to take pictures of you in Dubai

Pickup & Dropoff

Doorstep Pick/Drop is included in all our Desert Safari Packages excluding selfdrive options.

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