Evening Desert Safari - Private Vehicle for up to 6 Guests
Supplied by: Arabian Adventures
The ultimate desert experience awaits on this iconic Evening Desert Safari. Get your heart racing on a thrilling dune drive, witness a mesmerising desert sunset, stroll the sands atop a camel, and top the evening off with awe-inspiring entertainment and a flavoursome dinner. This is guaranteed to be the highlight of any visit to Dubai.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic ride to the desert in a private vehicle
- Experience a thrilling dune drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Take stunning photos at the beautiful sunset stop
- Enjoy an evening at a Bedouin-style camp, awarded 'Best Camp' at Dubai Tourism's Sustainability Awards
- Try camel riding, sandboarding (weather permitting) and get a henna hand tattoo
- Indulge in a three-course buffet dinner along with your selected beverage package
- Watch belly dancing and a variety of local entertainment (please note that belly dancing is not performed during Ramadan)
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private 4-WD vehicle
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Exciting dune drive
- Wildlife sighting
- Photo stop at sunset
- Short camel ride
- Falcon display
- Sandboarding (weather permitting)
- Henna hand painting
- Variety of local entertainment (during Ramadan belly dance will not be performed)
- Regional BBQ menu (buffet-style dining)
- Unlimited beverages depending on the selected package (during Ramadan, alcohol will be served after sunset)
- Shisha (included in the premium beverage package; available for purchase on the soft and house beverages package for AED 50)
Overview
Leave the city in the rear-view mirror and make your way to the endless sand dunes for a magical evening in the heart of the desert.
After being picked-up in a private 4-wheel drive vehicle from your hotel by an experienced and equally entertaining safari guide, you're whisked off to the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) for a desert adventure like no other. Feel your pulse racing as you climb over steep sand dunes on an exhilarating dune drive before stopping to immerse yourself in the stunning desert views at sunset.
Once the sun has hidden behind the horizon, your journey continues to the magical Bedouin-style campsite where a number of fun desert activities await. Enjoy an authentic Arab welcome with juicy dates and Arabic qahwa. Settle in and let the fun continue. Find your balance on a short camel ride or a challenging sandboarding experience.
As you dig into a delicious barbeque dinner along with your preferred beverages, get ready to be amazed by exceptional local entertainment including a belly dance and fire dance show, as well as a head-spinning performance by a talented Tanoura dancer. Don't forget to get your hands decorated in intricate henna art before heading back to the city.
Guests can choose from a package including unlimited soft drinks, unlimited soft drinks and house beverages (including house beer and wine), or a premium package including beers, wines and premium adult spirits. Child and vegetarian meals are available upon request. This should be communicated at the time of booking.
Know before you go
Pregnant ladies or people with pre-existing medical conditions (including heart ailments and neck or back problems) should not partake in this experience. Guests under 2 years of age will not be allowed to participate in any activity involving a dune drive or other off-road driving experiences. Children between 2 and 4 require special seating and a private vehicle should be booked. Children aged 5 must have a child seat but can be booked in a shared vehicle. Car seats must be requested and booked in advance. Please call +971 4 303-4888 for these arrangements.
This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Arabian Adventures reserves the right to cease service of alcohol to guests who display obvious signs of intoxication. Shisha is available for purchase on the soft and house beverages package for AED 50 per shisha. On-site bar is available to buy additional adult beverages.
The operator will contact you within 24 hours of the tour date to confirm pick-up location and time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Additional Information
SUMMER UPDATE:
Due to summer weather conditions, the 3 entertainer shows ( Tanoura dancer, Belly dancer, and Fire show) will be reduced to 2 shows per night until September 30th 2024. The acts will alternate daily.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Pregnant ladies and people with pre-existing medical conditions should not participate.
• During Ramadan water will be provided during transport. Consumption will be managed by the Tour Guide at appropriate places.
•Transfers are shared, with seating available for six guests and one safari guide. One seat next to the safari guide, three seats in the middle row, and two seats in the back row. Seats are not pre-allocated, and we implement a 'seat rotation' policy.