Evening Desert Safari Dubai
The evening desert safari is the most popular Dubai desert trip. Pickup is around 2:00 PM, you get dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes, a sunset photo stop, a camel ride, then a BBQ buffet dinner with belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows at camp. Back at your hotel by 9:00-9:30 PM.
Available tours
SAVE 34%EVENINGEvening Desert Safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 29%VIPVIP Desert Safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
SAVE 16%QUADSafari + Quad Bike
- 30-minute quad bike ride in open desert
- 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
SAVE 42%QUADRed Dunes Quad Tour
- 40-45 minute quad bike ride in open red sand
- Private luxury 4x4 transfer
- Sandboarding
SAVE 22%VIPPremium Safari + Quad
- 40-minute quad bike ride
- 4x4 Land Cruiser pickup
- Dune bashing and sandboarding
SAVE 14%EVENINGSunset Camel Trek
- 30-minute camel trek at sunset
- 4x4 pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing (20 min)
SAVE 20%SELF-DRIVESelf-Drive Safari
- Dune bashing (15 min) from the meeting point
- Camel ride
- Sunset photo
SAVE 15%PRIVATEPrivate Safari + BBQ
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding and camel ride
Options and prices
- Evening Desert Safari: Price: AED 99 per person · Duration: 6.5 hours · Type: Shared
- VIP Desert Safari: Price: AED 249 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Safari + Quad Bike: Price: AED 270 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Red Dunes Quad Tour: Price: AED 319 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Premium Safari + Quad: Price: AED 349 per person · Duration: 7 hours · Type: Shared
- Sunset Camel Trek: Price: AED 259 per person · Duration: 6-7 hours · Type: Shared
- Self-Drive Safari: Price: AED 79 per person · Duration: 3-4 hours · Type: Shared
Evening safari timings
- 2:00-2:30 PM: Hotel pickup
- 3:15 PM: Tyre stop at the Lahbab dunes
- 3:30-4:30 PM: Dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset photos
- 5:30 PM: Camp: coffee, dates, camel ride, henna
- 7:00 PM: BBQ buffet dinner
- 7:30-8:30 PM: Belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows
- 9:00-9:30 PM: Drop-off
Standard, VIP or with a quad bike?
The standard safari (AED 99) is the best value. VIP (AED 249) adds sofa seating, table service and a 5-star buffet. With a quad bike (AED 270) you ride your own quad for 30 minutes before camp. For 40-45 minutes of open-desert riding, choose the Red Dunes Quad Tour (AED 319).
Frequently asked questions
What time does the evening desert safari start?
Pickup is between 2:00 and 2:30 PM (a little later in winter, when sunset is earlier), and drop-off is around 9:00-9:30 PM.
Is dinner included?
Yes. A BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee is included.
Is the evening or morning safari better?
Choose evening for the sunset, dinner and shows. Choose morning for cooler weather, no crowds and your evening free.
Is alcohol served?
Not on the standard shared camp. It's available on the VVIP private set-up.
Why guests book with us
- Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
- 178+ Google reviews and 610+ on Tripadvisor. Guests often name our guides Wajid, Asghar, Ali and Imdad
- The price you see is the price you pay. There are no pressure upsells at the camp, and every add-on is priced upfront before you confirm
- Clean, insured Toyota Land Cruisers with roll cages, seat belts, GPS tracking and a first-aid kit
- Pay on pickup in cash or by card. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours the full amount is charged.
- WhatsApp replies in minutes, 7 days a week
How to book
- 1Tap WhatsApp and send your date, number of guests and hotel or area
- 2We confirm availability and the exact pickup time, usually within minutes
- 3Nothing to pay online: pay the driver on pickup (cash or card)
- 4Your driver messages you on WhatsApp 30 minutes before pickup