Evening Desert Safari
Witness the charm of the evening desert during these safaris. Get the full-fledged experience complete with BBQ meals, exotic live entertainment shows, camel rides, henna painting, falconry, and more! The pick-up and drop-off service ensure that your experience is completely stress-free.
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6‑hr Lahbab safari: 30‑min dune bashing, camel ride & optional quad bike/dune buggy add-on.
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Ride in an air‑conditioned 4x4 through Lahbab’s red sands for 30 minutes of dune bashing, with scheduled stops for a short camel ride, sandboarding, and sunset photos.
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Enjoy a BBQ dinner at camp with veg and non‑veg options, live belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows, henna painting, and a traditional costume photo op.
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6‑hr Lahbab safari: 30‑min dune bashing, camel ride & optional quad bike/dune buggy add-on.
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Ride in an air‑conditioned 4x4 through Lahbab’s red sands for 30 minutes of dune bashing, with scheduled stops for a short camel ride, sandboarding, and sunset photos.
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Enjoy a BBQ dinner at camp with veg and non‑veg options, live belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows, henna painting, and a traditional costume photo op.
30% off
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6‑hr desert safari in Awir or Lahbab with dune bashing & BBQ dinner.
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Travel in an air‑conditioned 4x4 with either 15 minutes of dune bashing in Awir or 30 minutes in Lahbab, plus a brief camel ride, sandboarding, and a sunset photo stop.
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At camp, enjoy unlimited refreshments, Arabic Qahwa, and sweets alongside a BBQ buffet dinner (veg, non‑veg & Jain), with four belly dance shows, Tanoura, fire shows, and henna painting.
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6‑hr desert safari in Awir or Lahbab with dune bashing & BBQ dinner.
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Travel in an air‑conditioned 4x4 with either 15 minutes of dune bashing in Awir or 30 minutes in Lahbab, plus a brief camel ride, sandboarding, and a sunset photo stop.
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At camp, enjoy unlimited refreshments, Arabic Qahwa, and sweets alongside a BBQ buffet dinner (veg, non‑veg & Jain), with four belly dance shows, Tanoura, fire shows, and henna painting.
30% off
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6‑hr Lahbab safari in a premium 4x4 with gourmet dining & live cultural shows.
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Enjoy a 30‑minute dune bashing session, camel ride, sandboarding, and a sunset photostop while riding in a premium 4x4; choose between a gourmet BBQ buffet or a chef-prepared 4-course meal.
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Enjoy unlimited drinks and complimentary snacks with live performances (oud, guitar, Sufi, belly dance, and fire shows); VIP seating with dedicated waiter service and private transfer upgrades are available.
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6‑hr Lahbab safari in a premium 4x4 with gourmet dining & live cultural shows.
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Enjoy a 30‑minute dune bashing session, camel ride, sandboarding, and a sunset photostop while riding in a premium 4x4; choose between a gourmet BBQ buffet or a chef-prepared 4-course meal.
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Enjoy unlimited drinks and complimentary snacks with live performances (oud, guitar, Sufi, belly dance, and fire shows); VIP seating with dedicated waiter service and private transfer upgrades are available.
- Dubai's a city that adores skyscrapers, and none shine brighter than the Burj Khalifa. Pick your time, zoom up to the 124th and 125th floors, and gaze upon a sprawling cityscape!
- Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo on the same day you visit the Burj Khalifa and explore the depths of the ocean in an interactive aquarium!
- Experience the ecological zones of the Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean at the Underwater Zoo.
- The next day, get picked up from your hotel in a 4x4 and drive straight into the heart of the Awir desert for a pumped-up desert safari.
- Enjoy dune dashing and desert camp activities like camel riding, henna painting, shisha, and end your day with a delectable veg and non-veg buffet.
- Fun fact: The Dubai Aquarium is the world's largest suspended aquarium, with a 10 million liter tank that's 51 meters long, 20 meters wide, and 11 meters high.
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- Dubai's a city that adores skyscrapers, and none shine brighter than the Burj Khalifa. Pick your time, zoom up to the 124th and 125th floors, and gaze upon a sprawling cityscape!
- Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo on the same day you visit the Burj Khalifa and explore the depths of the ocean in an interactive aquarium!
- Experience the ecological zones of the Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean at the Underwater Zoo.
- The next day, get picked up from your hotel in a 4x4 and drive straight into the heart of the Awir desert for a pumped-up desert safari.
- Enjoy dune dashing and desert camp activities like camel riding, henna painting, shisha, and end your day with a delectable veg and non-veg buffet.
- Fun fact: The Dubai Aquarium is the world's largest suspended aquarium, with a 10 million liter tank that's 51 meters long, 20 meters wide, and 11 meters high.
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- Dubai’s top attractions—Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, Miracle Garden & Global Village—in one simple booking.
- Visit Burj Khalifa, go on a desert safari, and explore seasonal gems at Miracle Garden & Global Village—each an unmissable Dubai highlight.
- Plan effortlessly with separate schedules for each experience—enjoy maximum flexibility, convenience, and the best of Dubai with one payment.
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- Dubai’s top attractions—Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, Miracle Garden & Global Village—in one simple booking.
- Visit Burj Khalifa, go on a desert safari, and explore seasonal gems at Miracle Garden & Global Village—each an unmissable Dubai highlight.
- Plan effortlessly with separate schedules for each experience—enjoy maximum flexibility, convenience, and the best of Dubai with one payment.
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On a budget but don't wanna miss out on the royal treatment? Get the complete Dubai desert safari experience complete with an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner.
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Thrill-seekers will be happy to know about the dune bashing and sandboarding experiences. You're also welcome to relax while watching the live shows unfold!
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A 150-million flower paradise waits for you at Dubai Miracle Garden! Skip the lines and catch sight of a 15-meter floral clock and a delightful Smurfs Village.
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You will have plenty of photo-ops with the world's largest flower structure, the Emirates A380, a heart passage, and a castle.
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Fun fact: Apart from the opportunity for adventure, the desert dunes are essential to local ecology and prevent the desert's encroachment into the city.
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On a budget but don't wanna miss out on the royal treatment? Get the complete Dubai desert safari experience complete with an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner.
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Thrill-seekers will be happy to know about the dune bashing and sandboarding experiences. You're also welcome to relax while watching the live shows unfold!
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A 150-million flower paradise waits for you at Dubai Miracle Garden! Skip the lines and catch sight of a 15-meter floral clock and a delightful Smurfs Village.
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You will have plenty of photo-ops with the world's largest flower structure, the Emirates A380, a heart passage, and a castle.
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Fun fact: Apart from the opportunity for adventure, the desert dunes are essential to local ecology and prevent the desert's encroachment into the city.
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a budget-friendly evening desert safari, bashing through dunes in a 4x4, and trying out sandboarding.
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Immerse yourself in Arabian culture at a Bedouin camp, enjoy an unlimited BBQ buffet, and be entertained by belly dance, fire, and Tanoura shows.
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Step into the largest photo frame in the world, the Dubai Frame, and capture the majestic skyline of Dubai from a breathtaking vantage point.
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Take a journey through time at the Dubai Frame's museum, showcasing Dubai's transformation from a humble fishing village to a buzzing metropolis.
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Fun Fact: Dubai Frame's design was crafted by Fernando Donis, the mastermind behind the renowned Porsche Design Tower and the Dubai Renaissance Tower.
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a budget-friendly evening desert safari, bashing through dunes in a 4x4, and trying out sandboarding.
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Immerse yourself in Arabian culture at a Bedouin camp, enjoy an unlimited BBQ buffet, and be entertained by belly dance, fire, and Tanoura shows.
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Step into the largest photo frame in the world, the Dubai Frame, and capture the majestic skyline of Dubai from a breathtaking vantage point.
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Take a journey through time at the Dubai Frame's museum, showcasing Dubai's transformation from a humble fishing village to a buzzing metropolis.
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Fun Fact: Dubai Frame's design was crafted by Fernando Donis, the mastermind behind the renowned Porsche Design Tower and the Dubai Renaissance Tower.
32% off
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Tick an evening desert safari off your bucket list in Dubai coupled with the thrill of dune bashing, quad biking, camel ride, and sandboarding.
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Feast on an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner while enjoying live belly dancing and fire dancing shows in a traditional Arabic Majlis.
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Experience a world beyond the stars in the otherworldly AYA Universe that combines technology and artistic storytelling in its 12 thematic zones.
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Get lost in Aurora which recreates the uber cool Northern Lights and watch magical liquid lights moving around the chambers of The Source.
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Did you know? The the Bedouin tribes who in ancient times who laid the foundation for the desert safari of today.
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Tick an evening desert safari off your bucket list in Dubai coupled with the thrill of dune bashing, quad biking, camel ride, and sandboarding.
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Feast on an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner while enjoying live belly dancing and fire dancing shows in a traditional Arabic Majlis.
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Experience a world beyond the stars in the otherworldly AYA Universe that combines technology and artistic storytelling in its 12 thematic zones.
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Get lost in Aurora which recreates the uber cool Northern Lights and watch magical liquid lights moving around the chambers of The Source.
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Did you know? The the Bedouin tribes who in ancient times who laid the foundation for the desert safari of today.
24% off
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Take an off-road adventure through the red dunes of Al Lahbab during a 6-hr desert safari, followed by Bedouin-style camp for a delectable BBQ dinner.
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Ride a camel, sandboard down the dunes or, zip around the desert on a quad bike. As the sun sets over the camp, enjoy belly dancing and a 'tanoura' show under the star-lit sky.
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Dive into a cultural kaleidoscope at Dubai’s Global Village with pavilions representing over 90 countries under one roof!
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Soar through the sky on thrilling rides like the Athens Slingshot or get spun around on the Dubai-themed Vroom UAE at the Global Village Carnival.
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Fun fact: In 2019, Global Village set a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Pyrotechnic Display in the World" during its New Year's Eve celebration.
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Take an off-road adventure through the red dunes of Al Lahbab during a 6-hr desert safari, followed by Bedouin-style camp for a delectable BBQ dinner.
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Ride a camel, sandboard down the dunes or, zip around the desert on a quad bike. As the sun sets over the camp, enjoy belly dancing and a 'tanoura' show under the star-lit sky.
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Dive into a cultural kaleidoscope at Dubai’s Global Village with pavilions representing over 90 countries under one roof!
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Soar through the sky on thrilling rides like the Athens Slingshot or get spun around on the Dubai-themed Vroom UAE at the Global Village Carnival.
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Fun fact: In 2019, Global Village set a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Pyrotechnic Display in the World" during its New Year's Eve celebration.
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- Dubai is home to a variety of cultural and adventurous experiences. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city lies an adventurous experience like no other: a desert safari. Along the golden sand dunes in the quiet of the desert is your chance to try thrilling activities like dune bashing, quad biking, and sandboarding, after which you'll be treated to a host of local experiences such as delicious meals, tanoura performances, and more. If you are planning a visit, read on to know about the best Dubai evening desert safari tickets, top desert adventure activities, timings, what to expect, and other essential visitor information.
- A desert safari is a great way to take a break from the loud city life and escape to nature. Here's what to expect on your experience.
Pick-up
After your booking has been confirmed, you'll receive the exact time and location of your pick-up. After coordinating with your driver, you'll travel in an air-conditioned car toward the desert safari camp.Activity Area
Once you arrive in the desert, the fun begins. Depending on the experience you choose, you will try various adventure activities such as dune-bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, camel rides, and more.Drive to the Desert Camp
After you've had your fill of adrenaline, you'll settle into the camp for the next part of the evening's fun. On the side, for added fun, you can partake in activities such as henna painting, sheesha smoking, and collecting souvenirs.Dinner and Entertainment
A spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian BBQ buffet dinner with unlimited refreshments such as soft drinks, tea and coffee awaits you. For entertainment in the evening, you'll get to enjoy traditional belly dances, tanoura performances, or a fire show.Drop-Off
Once the evening's festivities have wrapped up, you'll be dropped back to your pick-up point in a comfortable vehicle.In case of an overnight stay in the desert, you'll be dropped back after breakfast in the morning.
- A Dubai desert safari is the ultimate addition to any traveler's itinerary when visiting the city. Each experience includes a variety of fun and exciting activities from a hair-raising dune bashing adventure to a camel ride.Your desert safari will also include a delicious BBQ dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and for entertainment, you will have the chance to enjoy live music, Tanoura shows, belly dances, henna painting, and more. The cherry on top? You don't have to worry about planning your commute since each ticket includes round-trip return transfers from your accommodation in the city. Here are our best desert safaris in Dubai:
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- Pick-up: 2pm - 3pmDrop-off: 8:30pm - 9:30pmTimings for evening desert safari in Dubai can vary depending on the experience and inclusions that you select. However, the most common operating hours are from 3pm to 9pm. In case of an overnight safari, you'll be dropped back the next morning after sunrise.It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete an evening desert safari. You can expect a duration of about 16-17 hours if you opt for an overnight stay at the camp.
- Why you should choose an evening desert safari?The evening desert safari is the most popular safari in Dubai for a reason. It is the perfect way to experience the desert without having to spend the night in it. The evening desert safari includes all of the best activities, such as camel riding, sandboarding, and henna painting. Plus, you get to watch the beautiful sunset over the sand dunes.Why do some people prefer an overnight safari?If you want a more authentic desert experience, then you should opt for the overnight desert safari. This safari takes place extends to the night, so you can enjoy the stars and the silence of the desert along with the quintessential activities of the evening safari. You can also go camping, stargazing, and camel trekking. The overnight desert safari is the perfect way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- A visit to the City of Gold is incomplete without going for a desert safari. Here are some of the top adventure activities you can expect as part of your evening desert safari in Dubai.
Sandboarding
Here, you’ll get to enjoy a thrilling experience by gliding down from the slopes of the desert dune using a specially designed board that is fastened under your feet, much like snowboarding! All you have to do is strap your boots along the sand-board and slide down from the top. Sandboarding in Dubai is completely safe and suitable for all age groups.Dune-bashing
Dune-bashing is an off-roading experience done in the desert. Dune-bashing in Dubai is usually carried out in a big 4x4 vehicle where you’d be going at varying speeds over the sand dunes and the car would be steered in such a way that balance is maintained at all times. It is sure to get your adrenaline pumping while maintaining maximum care and safety.Quad biking
A quad bike is a three- or four-wheeled bike-like vehicle with low-pressure tires for outdoor landscapes. Hop onto a quad bike and ride along the uneven landscape at varying speeds. Enjoy the cool wind breeze past as you travel on the sand dunes while quad biking in Dubai.Camel rides
Camel riding in Dubai should be on your list of things to do as it gives you a glimpse into the travel lifestyle of the Bedouin people. Relax and let the camels take you across the vast expanse of the Lahbab desert while enjoying the beautiful sunset.All these adventure activities would also be a part of a morning desert safari in Dubai.
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