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Dubai Desert

Dubai desert safaris and experiences

United Arab Emirates

Things to do in Dubai Desert

4.5/5 (512)

If the hectic steel and neon of Dubai represent its modern heart, the desert is its ancient soul. Those who choose to take a break from the opulent city will be rewarded by the dramatic landscape and quiet beauty that lies just outside its borders.

A sea of sand dunes, the austere rocky plains of the Western Hajar Mountains, the emerald green Hatta lake...The landscape is as varied as it is vast. The Dubai Desert Conservation Reservation, the country’s first national park, also houses an immense variety of plant species, birds, mammals and reptiles, giving you the opportunity to see rare beauties such as the Sand Gazelle and Arabian Oryx.

The wonders of the desert can be experienced in any number of ways. Ride the ‘waves’ on a quad or a 4x4. Get to know local Bedouins. Meet your camel and see what it’s like to travel on the ‘ship of the desert’ as traders have for centuries. And don’t forget to take in at least one glorious sunset.

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Desert safari with sandboarding and dinner from Dubai
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Desert safari with sandboarding and dinner from Dubai

Book your Dubai desert safari and venture on a 4x4 ride in the desert before heading to a Bedouin campsite for activities, food and entertainment.

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Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner & local driver
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Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner & local driver

Book your Dubai safari tour with dinner in the golden desert dunes and experience the adrenaline of riding through the Arabian Desert!

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Dubai morning desert safari with camel ride
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Dubai morning desert safari with camel ride

Book your morning desert safari from Dubai. You'll ride the sand dunes, try sand skiing and camel ride to a traditional Bedouin desert camp.

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4x4 sunrise and wildlife desert safari with picnic from Dubai
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4x4 sunrise and wildlife desert safari with picnic from Dubai

Experience the desert at its most mystical and tranquil time at sunrise. See the wildlife and enjoy a morning picnic to start your day.

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Morning Dubai desert safari with traditional Arabic breakfast
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Morning Dubai desert safari with traditional Arabic breakfast

Book your unique experience in the desert outside of Dubai, where you'll ride a camel, sandboard across the dunes and enjoy the tranquillity of the desert.

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Classic Dubai desert safari with camel ride and BBQ dinner
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Classic Dubai desert safari with camel ride and BBQ dinner

Enjoy a desert safari , camel riding and sandboarding. Taste a delicious BBQ dinner together with family and friends.

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Red dunes desert safari with BBQ and dance show at Al Khayma Camp from Dubai
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Red dunes desert safari with BBQ and dance show at Al Khayma Camp from Dubai

Book your Dubai evening desert safari with a tasty bbq dinner. Enjoy a land cruiser safari, sandboarding, and watch traditional Tanoura dance shows.

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Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, sand boarding, BBQ dinner
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Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, sand boarding, BBQ dinner

Experience the ultimate desert adventure with dune-bashing, a traditional Arabian makeover, and live Emirati music and dance before finishinf off with a delicious meal.

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17-minute helicopter flight and desert safari combo tour
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17-minute helicopter flight and desert safari combo tour

Take a 17-minute helicopter ride to see beauty of Dubai's landmarks before heading across stunning oceans of sands and enjoy BBQ dinner in the desert.

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Dubai morning safari by Vintage G Class at Al Marmoom Oasis
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Dubai morning safari by Vintage G Class at Al Marmoom Oasis

Get ready to be fascinated by the excitement of touring Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes from 1980s and explore the historic Bedouin Village.

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Dubai evening safari by Vintage G Class at Al Marmoom Oasis
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Dubai evening safari by Vintage G Class at Al Marmoom Oasis

Tour Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes and explore the ancient Bedouin Village, enjoy a 3-course meal in the breathtaking desert ambiance.

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Dubai morning desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride
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Dubai morning desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride

Book this morning desert safari in Dubai along with many adventures such as sandboarding, dune bashing, and camel riding.

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Dubai Desert

Dubai Desert

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Reviews Dubai Desert

3/5
MotherOfSof, Dec 29, 2022

“Food was good. Camel ride too short - went around a courtyard for 3 mins- only 2 camels between 50 tourists. The henna tattoo woman painted a scruffy mehndi tattoo and told me to pay her . Was not free. she demanded 50 diram from daughter. You conned us. Was bitten by ants that were scurrying on carpets. Men kept taking photos of girls without first asking permission - hated that. Car on dunes made us all feel ill as it lasted too long - was not fun. desert safari just silly car ride on sand”

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BabyBeats , Jun 03, 2022

“Wasn't quite what we expected. Was a long drive (approx 1hr) from our hotel and first stop was to a pretty run down place where you could pay extra to do quad biking. It was ridiculously hot and didn't feel like a safe environment. We weren't the only people to think this. We were there approx half hour then went to the Desert Nature Reserve where after a short drive into the desert the dune bashing began. No one in the jeep enjoyed it as it seemed we had an extreme experience. Apparently the driver is known for his fast driving & thrill seeking and it was too much! Our Daughter had a panic attack as she was so scared! We had to tell him to stop. He was a nice enough guy & very informative with all his information but perhaps he should ask people first how hard & fast they would like to go. You can take photos on top of the dunes before walking down into the camp but it was far too hot, unbearable. As for the desert camp the people are friendly but very pushy with trying to sell you things. The head scarves they put you in upon arrival are not free!!! Sand art & photos are also pushed on you for purchase. It's crazy as huge air conditioning units (don't think they were on) are dotted around along with computers to view the photos & they even accept card machine payments all in the middle of the desert. We couldn't eat the food due to feeling sick from the dune bashing & the extreme heat. 105F!!! Of course you would expect it to be hot but it even caught me by surprise as to how hot. Each to their own but we wouldn't recommend this tour.”

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undefined, Dec 02, 2015

“My husband and I had a great experience, the quad biking was very enjoyable, along with the sand boarding and camel ride. Would definitely recommend!”

4/5
undefined, Oct 24, 2015
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