Dubai: Morning Desert Safari
Description
This Morning Desert Safari in Dubai is the perfect option for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of the Arabian desert. Designed for early risers or those with evening plans, this tour offers an authentic desert adventure without disrupting your full day itinerary. Start your journey with a complimentary hotel pick-up in a 4x4 Land Cruiser at around 9:00 AM from your Dubai hotel or residence. Enjoy a comfortable shared transfer and a scenic drive approximately 40–45 minutes into the heart of the desert. Once in the desert, prepare for an exhilarating dune bashing experience on the high red sand dunes, guided by professional safari drivers. The golden hues of the early desert light create perfect conditions for photography, and you’ll stop at a dedicated photo point in the middle of the dunes to capture unforgettable moments. This family-friendly desert safari is ideal for those seeking a short, adventure-filled experience with minimal time commitment.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pick-Up from Dubai (Around 8:00 AM) Your adventure begins with a complimentary pick-up from your hotel in Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser. This is a shared transfer, so the exact timing may vary slightly based on your hotel location.
Drive to Lehbab Desert (Approx. 50 Minutes) Sit back and enjoy the scenic ride as you head towards the Al Madam Desert, located on the border between Dubai and Sharjah. This remote desert area is known for its high red sand dunes and untouched beauty. Camel Ride & Photo Opportunity Enjoy a short camel ride — a must-do for any desert experience! Capture some unforgettable photos with the camels and the vast desert landscape as your backdrop.
Desert Arrival & Optional Quad Biking Once you reach the desert, you’ll have a brief stop at the desert base camp. Here, you can choose to try optional quad biking or buggy ride (available at an additional cost) for a thrilling ride across the dunes. Dune Bashing in the High Red Dunes (20–30 Minutes) Get ready for the highlight of the tour — a thrilling dune bashing session in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Feel the adrenaline as your experienced driver takes you on a rollercoaster ride over the towering red dunes. Sandboarding & Desert Viewpoint Stop After dune bashing, try your hand at sandboarding — glide down the dunes on a sandboard for a fun and safe desert sport. You’ll also stop to take in the breathtaking views of the golden desert landscape.
Quick Stop to Clean Vehicle Before heading back to Dubai, the driver will make a short stop to clean the vehicle of desert sand — this ensures a comfortable ride back. Drop-Off at Your Dubai Hotel (Travel Time: 45 Minutes) Relax as you return to your hotel in Dubai, arriving around 12:30 PM, depending on your exact drop-off location. A perfect end to your morning desert safari adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick-up is available from selected Dubai hotels, with drop-off provided to the original pick-up location after the tour. This is a shared tour transfer, so actual pick-up times may vary slightly depending on traffic and hotel location. Pick-up times are approximate and subject to change based on local traffic conditions and route optimization. Please contact your local tour operator at least 24 hours in advance to confirm your exact pick-up time. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Infants (under 3 years) are free of charge provided they do not occupy a separate seat.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Full hotel name and location at the time of booking is required for arranging pick-up.
- Please provide a valid WhatsApp-enabled mobile number so our operations team can send real-time updates regarding pick-up time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 2 years may join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- ick-up times are approximate and may vary due to traffic or route planning.
- Please contact your local tour operator at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm the pick-up time and meeting point.
- Dune Bashing is NOT recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, pregnant women and child less than 3 years old
Reviews(24)
It was our first experience of traveling in the desert and we had an amazing experience! Spectacular ride across the sands, camels and sandwichboarding, thanks to our guide Naveed our journey was comfortably interesting and will be remembered forever , there are many gorgeous photos left! Thank you Naveed for a great day, wish you well and good luck! 🫶🏻
Уважаемый гость, Большое спасибо за ваш замечательный отзыв! Мы очень рады узнать, что ваше первое путешествие по пустыне было таким захватывающим, и что Навид сделал его комфортным, запоминающимся и полным ярких впечатлений. Прекрасно слышать, что вам понравились катание по дюнам, прогулка на верблюдах и сэндбординг, а также что у вас остались великолепные фотографии на память об этом дне. Обязательно передадим ваши тёплые слова Навиду — ему будет очень приятно узнать, что он произвёл такое хорошее впечатление. Мы желаем вам всего наилучшего и будем рады вновь приветствовать вас на ещё одном незабываемом приключении в Дубае! ------------------------- Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to know you had such an exciting first experience in the desert and that Naveed helped make it comfortable, memorable, and full of great moments. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the dune bashing, camel ride, and sandboarding — and that you left with amazing photos to remember the day. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Naveed; he’ll be delighted to know he made such a positive impression. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Dubai! Warm regards,
All the planing was done perfectly. The driver/guide has picked us from the hotel, was very friendly. The car was in top shape and really comfortable. The optional buggy ride ist a must. All and all perfect experience.
Dear Leo, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the planning, hotel pick-up, and overall experience exceeded your expectations. We’re also glad you enjoyed the optional buggy ride – it’s definitely a guest favorite! Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in Dubai. All the best!
Great safari trip was amazing 10/10. Naveed was very helpful and provided a lot of fun activities for our family. This is a highly recommended activity from me!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your amazing feedback about our Dubai Morning Desert Safari. We are thrilled to know that you and your family enjoyed the activities and had such a memorable time. We truly appreciate your kind words about Naveed and are happy that he helped make your safari experience fun and enjoyable. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again. Best regards,
Our morning safari was an amazing experience and we highly recommend Naveed and his team! He was on time and very informative. We felt safe and comfortable! Our nine year old had an experience he will never forget. Don’t miss the buggy ride. It’s worth it! Zen and Kalim were kind and friendly too! Must do this safari when in Dubai!
Dear Nikolina, Thank you for your fantastic review of our Dubai Morning Desert Safari. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and felt safe and comfortable throughout the adventure. We appreciate your kind words about Naveed, Zen, and Kalim, and we will be sure to share your feedback with them. We are glad your child enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome your family again for another exciting Dubai desert safari. Best regards,
Abbas is the best tour guide I've ever had. I had a great time and would definitely recommend it. He was extremely helpful. A one-of-a-kind adventure to do something out of the ordinary. Everything was a lot of fun; I couldn't decide between camel riding, quad biking, and sand boarding!! This tour will live long in the memory.
The Desert drive in the morning was an excellent choice and a great experience. The dune safari was amazing! Our guide did a great job! We enjoyed so much. The sand boarding was simple yet need a special skill so as not to fall. Our guide was a great coach too! We learned and nailed the balancing!! We did camel ride which was fun. Book this and you will thank me later!
Abbas was very professional and showed us a great time. Told us a bit about the history of the country and culture on the ride there. Our favorite part was the dune ride in his Toyota SUV. A little scary but worth the trip. Would recommend.
We had an amazing trip with Abbas, our Tour Guide! He picked us up directly from the hotel and got us to the sand dunes. The morning was perfect. It was not crowded and my friends and I got a chance to go full throttle on the ATVs. Afterwards we did sand surfing, in which I made it halfway down before falling on the soft sand. After that, we rode a 🐫camel! That was my first experience and those animals are so so tall! We then got to see Abbas driving skills on this sand dunes. All in all, it was a fantastic excursion and we enjoyed the adrenaline rich day immensely. If you come to Dubai, you must do this activity. It is worth your time and money. Make sure you get Abbas!
Hi stanley630, We are so grateful for your 5-star review regarding our Dubai: Morning Desert Safari Tour. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and for others others. It’s much appreciated! Next time you return, try our best selling Private Yacht: Luxury Cruising at Dubai Marina, Atlantis The Palm & Burj Al Arab!! Top 10 Dubai Tours is thrilled to hear such amazing feedback, and we’re proud for our excellent service We hope to see you again soon!
Highly recommended. Abbas, our guide, picked us up promptly from our hotel and was friendly and informative. He gave us an interesting overview of the Dubai districts, as we drove out towards the desert. There were options to do camel rides and quad biking, but we passed on them, as we had limited time. The dune basing was great fun - Abbas is a highly skilled driver - and there was time to get out and take photos.
Hi Morris_aw, Thank you for taking the time to provide an amazing rating for our Dubai: Morning Desert Safari s, your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain excellent standard of service to our customers. The team here at Top 10 Dubai Tours is thrilled to hear such splendid feedback, and we’re proud to be one of the best safari provider in Dubai Next time you return, you should try the Ferrari World Theme Park and Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi Tour! We hope to see you again soon, and bring a friend!
Naveed was the best guide to have with my young sons. He was polite, interactive, gave my son a mini tutorial on how to ride the dunes and took us a on sand dunes drive to be remembered. complete fun!! Thank you Naveed!!!
Hi BreatheAJL, We are so grateful for your 5-star review regarding our Dubai: Morning Desert Safari. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and for others others. It’s much appreciated! Next time you return, try our best selling Private Yacht: Luxury Cruising at Dubai Marina, Atlantis The Palm & Burj Al Arab!! Top 10 Dubai Tours is thrilled to hear such amazing feedback, and we’re proud for our excellent service We hope to see you again soon!
