Tours/Dubai/Viator
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Desert Safari Experience - Arabian Safari

4.2(41)Dubai1 hour
VIATOR4.6(23)TRIPADVISOR3.8(18)

Description

Drive off into the midst of the serene Arabian Desert and experience an authentic Bedouin locale. Feel, taste, breath and smell the true Arabian Spirit of the desert. Drive inside Dubai Desert , the UAE’s first national area . Carefully planned rehabilitation over the years has resulted in a protected environment for the last of the desert wildernesses

Tour Options

Desert Safari Experience - Arabian Safari
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

Pickup from Any Dubai Hotel

45 min

Dune Bashing for 30-45 minutes in Dubai Conservation area

120 min

Camel Ride , Sand Boarding , Hinna , Arabic Coffee , open Bufftet Dinner , Tanoura and Belly Dancer show

Highlights

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Buffet dinner
Port pickup and drop-off
Shisha , Arabic Coffee and Henna design for ladies

What's included

Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Buffet dinner
Port pickup and drop-off
Shisha , Arabic Coffee and Henna design for ladies
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Pickup Locations & Times

Pikcup from Dubai or sharjah hotels only

Traveller Ratings

4.2
41 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Please note: During the month of Ramadan no entertainment and no alcohol drinks will be served

Reviews(41)

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Maura_C
January 1, 2026
Adventure in the Desert

Worth the experience, guide and driver score 10. The only criticism I make is about the show presented during dinner. I found it pretty weak.

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Peter_R
May 27, 2025
My views

It was a fabulous experience. Everybody should do it. The only down side was the driver. He never talked or pointed out places of interest. I asked what that giant looking mound was. He just pointed to a road sign. He said nothing, did not introduce himself. At one stop we wondered what are we doing. He was always smoking and not staying with us. All members thought the same. Glad I had been to Dubai before. The smell of his cigarettes permitted.the car. He was a good driver over the dunes. I asked if all the other cars were the same company. He replied curtly , he was his own boss and worked for nobody. Completely opposite to tour day before, where driver was so helpful and full of the history and information of Abu Dhabi. There were many things I could say and if he showed any interest I would of given 5 stars. But we did not let it spoil our day, but a commentary would have been good. I always use Viator companies, but he showed no interest and did not talk at all. Thank you. I was hesitant in writing this but felt let down. We did not even get told where we were.As soon as we stopped he was off .Felt stranded. Other groups drivers stayed with their group.

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Departure49398215954
November 6, 2024
Awful Tour Operator, Awful Service

I don't recommend this company at all the tour operator was very rude, and as i remember her name was Elena, and also the tour guide her name Elena, and both of them they don't know how to deal with customer, very rude, not smiling, expensive prices, there are another apps which can give you the same tours with 40% of their prices, and some of the tours you can do it for free like for example they will take 70 usd to see Burj Khalifa and the fountain and you can see them for free even :-D, who are working in this company need to learn how to smile for customer, how to offer even to customer, and not to be rude and show your bad face and ruin our mood. i really don't recommend such company, don't waste your money and time and go with another company who has professional workers who know how to deal with customers

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Robert_S
June 11, 2023
Awesome desert safari experience!

Awesome desert safari- our guide, Akram, explained what was included and extra at each stop and made sure we had a great experience. Very nice vehicle and excellent performers at the camp/bbq!

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Paul M
October 31, 2021
A fun afternoon/evening

Pretty good overall. Funny how the other reviews all seem to be either 5* or 1* - people either loved it or hated it. I would say - a bit of a mix. Overall it was fun, but some parts were not as good as others. However, I would do it again - not really for myself but if there were others going. Pickup and organisation was a little hit & miss, but we got there. Quad-biking was brilliant. Only 20 minutes but that's enough really. Dune-bashing (4x4 driving like a maniac over the dunes) was brilliant. Again - only 20 minutes but that was enough. Other TA reviews complain about getting bashed about in the back of the vehicle. Well if you're a delicate little flower then steer clear of this. Yes you're going to get thrown about a lot. So what. That's what makes it fun. Camel riding was - I could pass on that really. So you sit on a camel and go up and down. It makes a good photo - that's about it. Sand boarding was - rubbish. Here's a snowboard and there's some sand - off you go! The board didn't slide on sand at that angle. Y'know - there's a reason why people do it on snow! Finally a meal and entertainments. Both of these were adequate - the meal was ok (veggie option is ok) but not exactly the best, and I'd say the same about the entertainments - fun enough and made a change. Definitely worth paying more for the sit-down waited-on service. However they were very quick to bring out the things that were charged extra (beers, shisha), and very slow to bring out the things that were included (soft drinks).. Overall - if you're in Dubai - yes do it - it's fun.

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Elena_F
June 25, 2021
Excelent

Fantastic experience and excellent. Very helpful staff members. We will recommend it 100% to our relates

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518christinaz
February 3, 2020
Thrilling Desert Safari ☀️

Beautiful adventure on the sand!!! With polite ,welcoming and experienced tour guide(Ahmed)🚐 Nice views and nice music🎼 Christina and Panayiota (Greece🇬🇷) 26-01-2020

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Panayiota V
February 1, 2020
26-01-2020 (Dubai☀️) Heading deep in to the Desert with Ahmed ...

An extraordinary experience!!! Ahmed was an excellent driver!!! Hope to go again at this tour in the future!!! :-) Panayiota V., Christina Zachou, Greece 🇬🇷 Spetses Island 🌴

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tjulliand
March 31, 2019
Perfect 4x4 organization in the desert

We took a 4x4 excursion with dinner in the desert with Alpha tour. As soon as the pick up that was at I hour until the drop off in the evening everything was perfect. The feelings of riding in the dunes by car are amazing! Our guide Mohammed answered all my questions about life in the UAE and entertained us along the way. After driving to the camp we were treated to a traditional dinner (mixture between Lebanese and others) in the middle of the desert. Oriental dance and music was part of it. Remember to take water and a sweater.

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isolaccio2a
March 8, 2019
pretty desert

a pleasant excursion in the desert, a very good BBQ with dances, music, you can do a henna tattoo.As for the camel ride, it lasts 4 minutes but I didn't, these camels made me too upset, we should be able to see them and give them a hug. It's like elephants in Asia, so don't climb on them.

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