Desert Safaris
Discover the wonders of the Dubai desert on an unforgettable desert safari with Arabian Adventures. Traverse rolling sand dunes at the wheel of a dune buggy or in an air-conditioned 4x4, spot fascinating desert wildlife, and enjoy expertly prepared food under the stars in a traditional Bedouin setting. With friendly, knowledgeable guides and thrilling activities like sandboarding, camel rides, and dance shows, you’ll be treated to a diverse, exciting, and immersive experience of the Dubai desert’s culture and nature. See all our desert safaris here, from morning and evening options to combo deals and VIP packages.
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Desert Dune Buggies & Exclusive Desert Experience Combo
Desert Safaris
Desert Safaris with Arabian Adventures
An award-winning experience
Our ever-popular desert safari excursions have seen us win several awards and become one of Dubai and the UAE’s most iconic adventures. Our expert desert safari team are brimming with local knowledge, speak multiple languages, and are committed to the highest standards of service and safety. Our unmissable trips into the desert are the perfect way to experience Dubai’s staggering natural beauty.
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Our desert safari tours take place in the wonderful surroundings of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), a vast, protected nature reserve that covers 225 square kilometres. A 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, the DDCR features breathtaking red sand dunes and is bustling with stunning native animals and plants.
Eco-friendly and sustainable practices
At Arabian Adventures, we take pride in our sustainable tourism best practices, which are at the heart of our desert safari experiences. From zero plastic initiatives and extensive quarterly clean-ups, to guides certified by the DDCR, our efforts to protect the desert ecosystem have been internationally recognised by the prestigious Travelife Partner sustainability award.
Frequently asked questions
You should wear lightweight, breathable clothing for a desert safari. Choose natural materials like cotton and linen to stay cool in the desert heat and go for a long-sleeved option to avoid over-exposure or burns.
In the winter months – the coldest being January – you may also want to bring a jumper, as it can drop to around 15°C at night. You can get more recommendations on clothing choices for a desert safari in our dedicated guide.
Our desert safaris take place in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), which is roughly a 45-minute drive from central Dubai.
The DDCR is one of the largest protected nature reserves in the UAE and covers 5% of Dubai’s total landmass. This vast expanse of sandy dunes is home to an incredible variety of native plants and animals, like the Arabian oryx and Sindh saw-scaled viper.
On a desert safari in Dubai with Arabian Adventures, you can explore this spectacular, rugged terrain in an air-conditioned 4x4, watch mesmerising sunrises and sunsets, and enjoy superb traditional Emirati hospitality.
Our desert safaris vary in length, with our shortest experience – our Morning Desert Adventure - taking around five hours.
Longer excursions, like our Evening Desert Safari, last approximately 7-8 hours.
You can also book shorter desert experiences, such as a trip to the The Fort – Lisaili, and choose additional activities like quad bike rides and dune buggy driving as add-ons.
You get an incredible variety of activities and extras included in a Dubai desert safari with Arabian Adventures.
All our desert safaris feature an amazing drive through the sand dunes in an air-conditioned 4x4, when you can spot a huge range of wildlife. You’ll also be treated to a camel ride, an optional sandboarding lesson, and various refreshments.
Our Evening Desert Safari includes a stop to watch the sunset and a delicious BBQ dinner in a traditional Bedouin setting with unlimited soft drinks. On our Morning Desert Safari, you’ll receive a tasty breakfast box.
Many of our experiences can be customised to include the activities you’d like to try. For example, when you book a trip to The Fort – Lisaili, you can choose to include a return transfer from Dubai or make your own way there. You can also add a buggy ride, 4x4 dune drive or quad bike ride as exciting extras for this excursion.
The price of our desert safaris varies depending on the experience you book and add-ons you choose.
The Fort – Lisaili is a fantastic introduction to the desert and a trip to this beautiful traditional setting costs just AED 175 with a shared return transfer from Dubai – and you can save an additional 10% if you book two activities with Arabian Adventures. Extras like quad bike rides and buggy rides can be added to this excursion at an additional cost.
Meanwhile, our Morning Desert Adventure can cost as little as 385 AED while our Evening Desert Safari starts at AED 479.