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Overnight desert safari Dubai
Save 27%Our overnight desert safari is a 16 to 18 hour desert camping trip from Dubai to the Lahbab Red Dunes. We pick you up between 2:00 and 3:30 PM for dune bashing and sunset, then BBQ dinner, five live shows, stargazing by the campfire and a night in a private tent. You wake for a sunrise camel trek and breakfast, and we drop you back by 9:00 AM. From AED 399 per adult.
Overnight safarifrom AED 399
Overnight camps have limited space. Send your date and we confirm on WhatsApp.
At a glance
An overnight desert safari is the extended version of the evening safari. Instead of heading back to the city at 9 or 10 PM, you stay at a desert camp, stargaze by the campfire after the evening crowd leaves, sleep in a private tent and wake up to a camel trek at sunrise. It is the only desert trip in Dubai that covers the full cycle from sunset to sunrise.
Emirates Desert Tours is a DTCM-licensed operator. We run our own camp in the Lahbab Desert, so you deal directly with the team that hosts you.
Prices
One complete package, everything included. Pay on arrival, no deposit, no hidden fees.
The full sunset to sunrise experience: dunes, dinner, shows, stars, a night in the desert and a sunrise camel trek.
AED 399per adult
Was AED 549. Save 27%. Minimum booking 2 adults.
The same complete overnight experience for children. Kids 3 and above are welcome on every part of the trip.
AED 299per child
Children under 3 skip the dune drive but enjoy the full camp.
Free pickup
We collect you from your hotel, apartment or home anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah at no extra cost, including Port Rashid Cruise Terminal, and drop you back the next morning.
Staying in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah or elsewhere? We share a convenient meeting point, pick you up there and return you to the same spot after the safari.
Itinerary
The full timeline of your overnight desert safari, from pickup to drop-off the next morning.
Your driver collects you in an air conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser. The drive to the Lahbab Red Dunes takes about 45 to 60 minutes. We confirm your exact pickup window on WhatsApp the day before.
30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing over the red dunes with a DTCM-licensed driver, then sandboarding and a sunset photo stop as the sky turns gold.
Rose water, Arabic coffee, dates and warm Gaymat on arrival. Then a sunset camel ride, henna, a falcon photo, Arabian costume photos and shisha in the Majlis.
A BBQ buffet with live cooking stations while belly dance, Tanoura, fire show, Arabian horse show and Yola drumming play on stage.
The evening crowd leaves, the lights go down and the sky opens up. Look at the Moon and planets through a telescope, then relax by the campfire with roasted corn, marshmallows and Arabic tea.
Retire to your private tent with bedding, pillows and warm blankets. Bathrooms, showers and overnight staff are on site all night.
Wake for a slow camel trek across the dunes at dawn, then a fresh Arabian breakfast at camp. Drop-off at your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 AM.
October to March
12 to 22°C
Night time in the desertApril and May
22 to 28°C
Night time in the desertJune to September
25 to 35°C
Night time in the desertWe run the overnight safari daily, all year. November to February is the sweet spot for cool nights, clear skies and the full show program. Tip: ask for a sunrise-facing tent when you book.
Inclusions
Every item below is part of your overnight package. Nothing is pushed on you at camp, and add-on prices are shared before you commit.
Add any of these when you book. Ask for add-on prices on WhatsApp.
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The question we get most. Here is a direct, side by side answer, followed by all three of our desert tours.
| Tour | Evening safariAED 159per personView | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 6 to 7 hours | 16 to 18 hours |
| Back at hotel | 9:00 to 10:00 PM | 8:00 to 9:00 AM next day |
| Dune bashing and sandboarding | ||
| Sunset and camel ride | ||
| BBQ buffet dinner | ||
| Live shows | Belly dance, Tanoura, fire | Plus horse show and Yola |
| Telescope stargazing | ||
| Private campfire hour | ||
| Night in a private tent | ||
| Sunrise camel trek | ||
| Arabian breakfast | ||
| Best for | Limited time or very young children | Couples, photographers and anyone who wants it all |
Afternoon to next morning
From AED 399
Best for Couples, photographers, first timers who want it all
You are viewing this tourAfternoon to night
From AED 159
Best for First time visitors short on time
View evening safariMorning, back by noon
From AED 699 per vehicle
Best for Short on time, families, cooler weather
View morning safariWho it’s for
Sunset, a private campfire hour under the stars and sunrise together. A naturally romantic arc in one booking.
Kids love sandboarding, camels and the fire show, and the slow sunrise morning gives you quality time together.
Three kinds of light in one trip: golden hour, dark night skies for astrophotography, and soft sunrise over the dunes.
The shared camp makes it easy to meet people. Groups bond over the campfire, shisha and late-night conversation.
Safety
Good to know
October to March is peak season, with nights between 12 and 22°C. November to February is the sweet spot. Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead in peak months.
Light cotton for the afternoon, a warm jacket or fleece for winter nights, closed shoes, sunglasses and a hat.
Passport or Emirates ID, a power bank (no charging at camp), toiletries, a small towel, and cash for tips and extras.
Not required but appreciated. AED 20 to 50 per person for your driver and guide is standard, paid in cash.
Reviews
Real reviews from travelers who booked their Dubai desert safari with Emirates Desert Tours.
“Our driver was very professional, friendly, punctual, and helpful throughout the trip.”
“We had a great time with Ajmal, he is a very friendly tour guide who made sure we were very comfortable.”
“The organization was smooth from hotel pickup to the end of the tour.”
FAQs
Quick answers to the questions guests ask most before booking an overnight desert safari in Dubai.
An overnight desert safari is a 16 to 18 hour desert camping trip from Dubai. It starts with afternoon dune bashing in the Lahbab Red Dunes, continues with a BBQ dinner, live shows and stargazing, includes a night in a private tent, and ends with a sunrise camel trek and breakfast the next morning.
With Emirates Desert Tours it costs AED 399 per adult (was AED 549, save 27%) and AED 299 per child. The minimum booking is 2 adults. There is no advance payment. You pay the driver at pickup.
Pickup is between 2:00 and 3:30 PM, depending on season and location. You are dropped back at your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 AM the next morning.
Free pickup and drop off, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset and sunrise camel rides, a BBQ buffet dinner, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee, five live shows, henna, a falcon photo, telescope stargazing, a campfire, a night in a private tent with bedding, and an Arabian breakfast.
Quad bikes and dune buggies (paid on arrival), private shisha at your table, drinks from the camp bar, professional photography and special occasion setups. Everything else is included, with no hidden fees.
Our camp is in the Lahbab Desert, home to Dubai's red sand dunes, about 45 to 60 minutes from the city by 4x4.
You sleep in a private tent with comfortable bedding, pillows and warm blankets. The camp has bathrooms and showers, a Majlis lounge and overnight staff for security and help throughout the night. Tents are not hotel rooms, so expect a comfortable camping experience.
Yes. All drivers hold DTCM desert driving licences, every Land Cruiser has a roll cage and is inspected daily, and security staff stay on site all night. Solo travelers, including solo women, regularly tell us they felt safe and looked after.
Yes. Children aged 3 and above are welcome. Under 3s skip the dune drive but can enjoy the camp. Children under 12 share a camel with an adult, and under 16s cannot ride quad bikes alone.
Choose the overnight safari for the complete sunset to sunrise experience: stargazing, a quiet campfire, a night in the desert and a sunrise camel trek. Choose the evening safari if you have limited time or are traveling with very young children.
October to March, when nights are 12 to 22°C and skies are clear. November to February is the sweet spot. We run the overnight safari daily, all year.
Yes, all year. During Ramadan the belly dance and some entertainment pause and the camp bar is closed, but dinner, stargazing, the night stay and sunrise trek all run as normal.
Yes. There is a dedicated vegetarian station, and we cater for Jain, gluten-free and allergy needs with advance notice. Tell us when you book.
Yes. Pickup and drop off are free from any hotel or home in Dubai and Sharjah, including Port Rashid Cruise Terminal. If you are staying in Abu Dhabi, Ajman or another emirate, we share a meeting point, collect you there and bring you back to the same spot the next morning.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Date changes are free, subject to availability.
Use the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 144 7273 with your date, number of adults and children, and pickup location. We confirm instantly. Overnight camps have limited space, so book early in peak season.
Still have a question?
Message our team on WhatsApp. We usually reply within 10 minutes.
Sleep under the stars
Sunset on the red dunes, a campfire under the stars and a camel trek at sunrise. Camps fill fast in peak season. No advance payment needed.