
Dubai Trio: Desert Safari, ,Dubai City Tour & Dhow Cruise Dinner
- Duration
- 48 h
- Rating
- ★ 4.9 · 13 reviews
- Price
- from €41
This two-day combination tour in Dubai is designed for travelers who want to experience the city from every angle, blending sightseeing, adventure, and cultural moments. Beginning in Dubai, the experience is ideal for newcomers, families, groups, and anyone eager to make the most of a short stay. The package covers three classic Dubai experiences—city tour, desert safari, and dhow cruise dinner—spaced over two days for a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Your adventure kicks off with an exhilarating evening desert safari in the red dunes outside Dubai. After meeting your professional driver-guide and a brief stop to prepare your vehicle, you'll set out across the rolling sands. The safari includes a mix of adrenaline-pumping dune bashing, where your 4x4 navigates dramatic slopes, and the chance to try quad biking if you crave even more speed and independence. Between thrilling rides, there are opportunities to pause for photos, take in the vast desert views, and appreciate the sunset over the dunes.
You'll then delve deeper into the Arabian Desert, stopping at one of the highest dunes for panoramic snapshots. For those feeling adventurous, an upgrade to higher dunes is available, making the dune bashing even more intense. The experience also features classic desert activities: sandboarding lets you glide down soft slopes, and a camel ride offers a traditional touch. Throughout, your guide ensures a safe and lively journey, perfect for both first-timers and seasoned adventurers.
The desert safari concludes with a relaxing return to Dubai, where you're dropped off at your hotel. On a separate day, you'll switch gears to explore the city's urban side with a half-day city tour and an evening dhow cruise dinner. The city tour introduces Dubai's contrasts, from the traditional charm of Dubai Creek and the historical districts of Deira and Bur Dubai to the grandeur of Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic silhouette of Burj Al Arab viewed from the beach. You'll also travel to the famous Palm Jumeirah, with its luxury resorts and boardwalks, and pass by the Mall of the Emirates, a landmark of modern Dubai.
As evening falls, you'll board a traditional wooden dhow for a dinner cruise along either Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina. The cruise features a buffet dinner with a broad selection of international and local dishes, as well as live entertainment such as Tanura dance and magic shows. The gentle sway of the boat, moonlit city views, and festive onboard atmosphere create a memorable dining experience unique to Dubai.
The booking includes all three experiences: the desert safari with dinner, the half-day Dubai city tour, and the dhow dinner cruise, each with convenient shared transfers and the service of a professional driver-guide. Meals provided are part of the safari and the cruise, while tips and personal expenses are not covered. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from most hotels in central Dubai, making logistics easy for guests staying in the city center.
Dubai’s red dune desert offers a dramatic backdrop for adventure, with its sweeping sands, starry skies, and vivid sunsets. The city itself is a striking blend of old and new: the historic Creek, lively souks, and the atmospheric Jumeirah district stand alongside futuristic skyscrapers and manmade islands. On the dhow, you'll glide past glittering towers or traditional waterfronts, depending on the sailing route, seeing Dubai’s iconic skyline from the water.
This is a shared group experience, welcoming up to 100 participants, with guiding in English. Pickup is included from central Dubai hotels; guests in districts like Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, The Palm, and certain outlying areas may need to travel to a meeting point. Pick-up times vary by activity and season, so it’s important to confirm your location and schedule with the operator at least 24 hours before your tour. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for both city sightseeing and desert activities. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and unfolds over two separate days for a comfortable, enjoyable pace.
What's included
- Dhow Dinner Cruise
- Half Day Dubai City Tour
- Dinner
- Sharing Transfers
- Professional driver - guide
- Desert Safari tour with Dinner
- TIPS -
- Other personal expenses
Meeting & pickup
- Pickup included for all travellers
- Shared tour, up to 100 travellers
- Guide languages: English
Know before you go
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off Information
- We provide convenient pick-up from most hotels in central Dubai and return drop-off back to the same location after the tour. Please note that pick-up timings may vary depending on traffic and city conditions.
- Important: Contact your tour operator at least 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact location and pick-up time.
- Approximate Pick-Up Timings
- Desert Safari Dubai
- Summer (Mar – Sep): Between 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Winter (Oct – Feb): Between 1:45PM – 2:45 PM
- Dubai City Sightseeing Tour
- Pick-up between 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Dhow Cruise Dinner – Dubai Creek / Dubai Marina
- Pick-up between 6::30 PM – 7:45 PM
- Cruise time: 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Areas Without Pick-Up Service ( For Dubai City Tour and Dinner Cruise )
- Jumeirah Beach
- Dubai Marina and JBR
- The Palm Jumeirah
- JLT
- JVC and Sports City
- DIP and Arabian Ranches
- Ibn Battuta and JA Hotels
- Greens and Damac Hills
- Oasis
- Dubai Land
- (and other non-central locations)
- If you are staying in these areas, you may need to come to the nearest meeting point. Please contact us to check if pick-up is available from your hotel.
- This helps us manage time efficiently and ensures you arrive for your Desert Safari, Dhow Dinner Cruise, or Dubai City Tour smoothly and on schedule.
- For any questions or special requests, please reach out to us — we will be happy to assist you.
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local tour operator to verify your exact pickup time.
- Pick-up are available only from centrally located Dubai Hotels
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Two Separate Days: The TRIO Dubai Tour is conducted over two separate days to ensure you enjoy each experience fully and at a relaxed pace.
- Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Convenient pick-up and drop-off is included from most central Dubai hotels. Exact timings may vary depending on traffic and hotel locations
- Contact your tour operator at least 24 hours in advance to confirm your exact location and pick-up times.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for city sightseeing and desert activities.
- Hotel pick-up for the Dubai City Tour and Dhow Cruise Dinner is available only from central Dubai. For the Desert Safari, pick-up is offered from a wider range of locations across the city.
- During Ramadan, belly dance performances and alcoholic beverages are not served, in accordance with government regulations. Tanura dance and fire shows will still be performed.
- On official public holidays (Dry Days), entertainment and alcoholic drinks are not available during Desert Safari and Dhow Cruise
- Dune bashing is not recommended for participants with serious heart conditions, other major medical issues, or for pregnant women.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant rates apply if they do not occupy a seat.