Combo:Private Desert Safari + dinner & ATV Self-drive/Quad Bike
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Combo:Private Desert Safari + dinner & ATV Self-drive/Quad Bike

Duration
6 h – 7 h
Rating
★ 5.0 · 51 reviews
Price
from €408
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This private desert safari in Dubai is designed for those seeking both adventure and comfort, offering an exclusive journey from the city into the iconic red dunes. The experience is tailored for families, friends, or groups who want a personal and immersive escape, starting with pickup at your chosen location within Dubai. From the moment your dedicated safari guide greets you, you can relax in an air-conditioned 4x4 reserved solely for your group, leaving behind the city's energy as you head into the desert landscape.

Upon arrival at the desert edge, your adventure begins with a safety briefing, ensuring everyone is prepared and equipped before the action starts. Helmets are provided, and your guide explains the essentials of quad biking in the sand. Then, it’s your turn to take the wheel of your own ATV or quad bike for a self-drive session over the rolling dunes, with the thrill of steering across challenging terrain as the desert stretches in every direction.

Next comes an adrenaline-fueled session of dune bashing, with your guide expertly navigating the 4x4 up and down the slopes to a soundtrack of traditional Arabian music. The exhilaration continues as you try sandboarding, riding down the golden slopes and capturing memorable photos in the soft light of late afternoon. Before heading to camp, you’ll also have the chance to experience a short camel ride—a classic way to move through the sands—before pausing for photos at a sunset viewpoint.

The adventure winds down at a deluxe desert camp, where you’re welcomed with Arabic coffee, traditional sweets, dates, and water. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with opportunities to try henna painting and sample local shisha in the communal area. Your guide then leads you to your private table, where a waiter serves a selection of appetizers, main courses, desserts, and soft drinks. While you dine, enjoy live barbecue from a grill station and freshly baked bread, all while the sun sets and the evening’s entertainment begins.

The desert night comes alive with a vibrant show: first, a fire performer lights up the camp, followed by the swirling colors of a Tanoura dance and the elegance of a belly dancer. Throughout the evening, you can have your photo taken with a falcon, and vegetarian meal options are available if requested in advance. The package includes everything described, from door-to-door transport, the quad bike session, dune bashing, camel ride, and sandboarding, to the dinner, soft drinks, shows, and cultural experiences. Alcoholic beverages, shisha at your table, and souvenirs are not included.

Set amid Dubai’s famous red dunes, this safari immerses you in the dramatic beauty of the Arabian desert. The landscape is both vast and serene, with golden sands stretching to the horizon and a sky that shifts from fiery sunset to star-filled darkness. The camp’s design and the activities on offer reflect Emirati traditions, blending the thrill of adventure sports with the warmth of local hospitality and culture.

Pickup and drop-off are provided for all travelers, with the tour operated privately for your group. The guide speaks English, and both the car and your dinner table are reserved exclusively for your party. All participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, those with spinal or heart conditions, or travelers unable to take part in moderate activity. The quad bike/ATV session is available for guests aged 13 or older. Dress comfortably, with warm layers in winter. Vegetarian meals are available on request, and special arrangements can be made for those unable to join the dune drive, subject to additional transfer charges.

What's included

  • Pick up & Drop off by 4x4 vehicle in any hotel/location within Dubai city limits
  • Short Camel ride
  • Traditional local coffee (Gahwa) along with sweet (Luqaimat) upon arrival
  • 3 Entertainment Shows
  • Appetizers, Buffet Dinner with live station B.B.Q.
  • Picture with Falcon
  • Table Service with waiter
  • Sunset Photostop
  • Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water
  • Small henna design for Ladies and Children
  • 20 to 30 minutes of Dune bashing in the Red Dunes
  • Sand Board
  • Shisha (common area)
  • 30 min of Quad bike or ATV Self-Drive
  • Alcoholic beverages, Shisha on table
  • Souvenirs and personal add-on purchases

Meeting & pickup

  • Pickup included for all travellers
  • Private tour — only your group takes part
  • Guide languages: English

Know before you go

  • Your Safari Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby / location you specified - Exclusive car and private table for dinner
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Pregnant ladies will not be allowed on the dune drive; however special requirements can be made for desert camp experience with additional transfer charges.
  • Dress code is smart casual (wear warm clothes during winter)
  • Minimum age 13 years old for Quad Bike/ATV Self-drive