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Evening desert safari Dubai
30% off this seasonOur evening desert safari is a 6 to 7 hour tour from Dubai. We pick you up at 2:00 PM in winter or 3:00 PM in summer, drive you over the red dunes in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, stop for sunset, then serve a BBQ buffet dinner at a desert camp with belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows. From AED 159 per person with free pickup from Dubai and Sharjah.
Evening safarifrom AED 159
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At a glance
An evening desert safari is the classic Dubai desert tour. It starts in the afternoon with 4x4 dune bashing on the red dunes, pauses for sunset, and ends at a Bedouin style camp with a BBQ dinner and live entertainment. It is the most popular desert experience in Dubai because it packs adventure, sunset views, culture and dinner into one evening.
With Emirates Desert Tours you book directly with the operator. No resellers, no hidden fees, and a real person on WhatsApp.
Prices
Three ways to enjoy the evening safari. Every package includes free pickup from Dubai and Sharjah.
The classic evening on the red dunes at our lowest price. Shared 4x4, dinner and live shows included.
AED 159per person
The complete evening desert safari with every camp activity included. Our most booked option.
AED 180per person
The same evening in your own Land Cruiser with a private driver for up to 6 guests. Full camp, BBQ dinner and live shows included.
AED 799per vehicle
Free pickup
We collect you from your hotel, apartment or home anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah at no extra cost, and drop you back at the end of the night.
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
From hotel pickup to drop off, here is what happens on the evening desert safari, step by step.
We collect you from your hotel or home anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah, free of charge: 2:00 to 2:30 PM in winter and 3:00 to 3:30 PM in summer. Guests staying in other emirates meet us at an agreed meeting point.
Leave the city behind and head into the red dunes in an air conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Your driver takes the Land Cruiser up and over the red dunes. Ask for a gentle ride if you prefer. Then try sandboarding down a dune.
Stop on a tall dune as the sun goes down. This is the best light of the day for photos.
Camel ride, Arabic coffee and dates, henna painting, Arabic dress photos and shisha. Then a BBQ buffet with veg and non veg dishes while belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows run on stage.
Relax on the drive back. We drop you at the same hotel, home or meeting point where we picked you up.
Inclusions
Add any of these when you book. Ask for add-on prices on WhatsApp.
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| Package | Budget Friendly SafariAED 159per personBook | Private Desert SafariAED 799per vehicleBook | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free pickup from Dubai and Sharjah | |||
| 4x4 Land Cruiser | Shared | Shared | Private, up to 6 |
| Red dune bashing | |||
| Sandboarding and camel ride | |||
| Sunset photo stop | |||
| BBQ buffet dinner and soft drinks | |||
| Belly dance, Tanoura and fire show | |||
| Arabic coffee, dates and henna | |||
| Arabic dress photos and shisha | Dress photos | ||
| Flexible timing and stops | |||
| Best for | Budget travelers and students | First time visitors, couples and families | Families and groups who want privacy |
Afternoon to night
From AED 159
Best for First time visitors
You are viewing this tourMorning, back by noon
From AED 699 per vehicle
Best for Short on time, families, cooler weather
View morning safariAfternoon to next morning
From AED 399
Best for Couples and stargazers
View overnight safariGood to know
October to April is the most comfortable season, with warm afternoons and cool evenings. Safaris run all year. In summer the afternoon heat is strong, so drink plenty of water.
Light, breathable clothes and closed shoes or sandals you can get sandy. Bring sunglasses and a light jacket for winter evenings. Modest clothing is respectful at the camp.
We advise pregnant guests and anyone with back, neck or heart problems not to do dune bashing. You can still join the camp, dinner and shows. Just tell us when you book.
Send your date, number of guests and pickup location on WhatsApp (+971 54 144 7273). We usually reply within 10 minutes and confirm your seat instantly.
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 the evening desert safari in Dubai.
With Emirates Desert Tours the evening desert safari costs AED 159 per person for the Budget Friendly Safari, AED 180 per person for the Standard Safari, or AED 799 per vehicle for the Private Desert Safari for up to 6 guests. Both shared packages include free pickup from Dubai and Sharjah, dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, BBQ dinner and live shows.
Pickup is 2:00 to 2:30 PM in winter and 3:00 to 3:30 PM in summer, as we time the trip around sunset. The full tour takes about 6 to 7 hours including transfers, so you are back at your hotel in the evening. The exact drop off time depends on your location and traffic.
Pickup and drop off, red dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, sandboarding, a camel ride, a sunset photo stop, Arabic coffee and dates, henna painting, Arabic dress photos, shisha, a BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non veg options, unlimited soft drinks and water, and belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows.
Yes. Every shared evening safari includes a BBQ buffet dinner at the desert camp with vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes, plus unlimited soft drinks and water.
No. Quad bikes and dune buggies are add-ons. Tell us when you book and we will add one to your evening. Professional photography is also available as an add-on.
Yes. Dune bashing is done in 4x4 Land Cruisers with seat belts by experienced desert drivers. You can ask for a gentle drive at any time. Pregnant guests and anyone with back, neck or heart problems should skip dune bashing and can still enjoy the camp.
Yes. Families are welcome and the camp, camel ride, sandboarding and shows are popular with children. Ask for a family-paced drive with lighter dune bashing. Message us for child rates.
Yes. Pickup and drop off are free from any hotel or home in Dubai and Sharjah. If you are staying in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah or another emirate, we share a convenient meeting point, collect you there and bring you back to the same spot after the safari.
Both include free pickup, dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, the sunset stop, BBQ dinner and live shows. The Standard Safari (AED 180) adds Arabic coffee and dates, henna painting, Arabic dress photos and shisha at the camp.
Yes. We set up special occasions in the desert, including birthdays, couple experiences, proposals and wedding anniversaries. Tell us your plan on WhatsApp and we will arrange the details.
Choose the evening safari for the full experience: sunset, dinner and live shows. Choose the morning safari if you have only a few hours or want to avoid a late night. It is shorter, about 3 to 5 hours, and has no dinner.
Light, comfortable clothes and shoes you do not mind getting sandy. From November to March bring a light jacket because evenings in the desert get cool. Sunglasses help during the afternoon drive.
October to April is the most pleasant time, with mild days and cool evenings. Safaris run all year, including summer, when the camp is the coolest part of the evening.
During Ramadan, live dance shows at desert camps may be paused or changed. The dune bashing, camel ride, sunset and dinner still run. We will tell you what to expect when you book.
Yes, cancellation is free. Message us on WhatsApp as early as you can so we can release your seat.
Use the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 144 7273 with your date, number of guests and pickup location. We usually reply within 10 minutes and confirm your booking instantly.
Still have a question?
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