Desert Safari in Summer: What to Expect
Yes, you can do a desert safari in summer, and prices are calmer and camps quieter. Afternoons reach 40-45°C, so the morning safari or an evening trip that starts closer to sunset is more comfortable. Evenings at camp are warm but pleasant after dark.
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Emdad was our guide for the dessert safari experience and he was amazing from the get go till the very end. He picked us up on time, drove smoothly to the dessert camp and took us on a fun ride for dune bashing followed by Sandboarding. We had a 1.5 year old baby with us and he helped make sure she was enjoying as well in her car seat in the back. He then also recommended to upgrade us to VIP plan because the food would be served first there and be better and we were so glad we did that because we got amazing food before others. And then all the shows including belly dance and fire show were amazing too. Highly recommend booking a private car tour!
Desert safari experience with them was amazing. It was totally worth it. Family including our little kid enjoyed. Had booked private tour with them. Dune buggy ride was the best part. Dune car bashing was also fun. Buffet dinner had wide variety. Took photographs in desert. Camel ride was short. Everything went as per package plan. We went to Arabian heritage camp. Live shows kept us entertained throughout. Loved the fire show in the end. Desert safari experience is a must while in Dubai. Thanks to our tour operator for memorable day.
Really amazing day, i really enjoyed lot Dune bashing and camp also very very recommended.guide and driver EMDAD is very kind and very helpful. Thankyou somuch team Desert safari travels
We had an amazing experience. The guider Mr Rufi Choudhry of Adventure Safari Tour was very friendly, funny and cheerful. If I plan to Visit the UAE I will definitely use his services and recommend to anyone interested as well.
Ali is truly the best guide. Thanks to him, we were able to end our Dubai trip on a beautiful note. He genuinely loves his job, sincerely cares for his guests, and was highly professional from the beginning to the very end of the tour. In particular, yesterday my husband had an emergency situation on the way to the desert tour after eating something wrong at a restaurant. Ali remained calm, immediately called an ambulance, and continued to check on the situation while staying in constant communication with us. Even after my husband was discharged from the hospital, Ali came a long distance to pick us up and personally took us back to our hotel. He also rearranged and carried out the desert tour today, which we were unable to do yesterday, and everything was absolutely perfect Once again, we sincerely thank Ali for his dedication, kindness, and outstanding care. I have traveled to many countries and had many great experiences, but without a doubt, Ali is the best! (I truly believe your company is extremely fortunate to have an employee like All.) Thank you so much Ali, God bless you and your family, Inshallah! See you again :)
Yes, you can do a desert safari in summer, and prices are calmer and camps quieter. Afternoons reach 40-45°C, so the morning safari or an evening trip that starts closer to sunset is more comfortable. Evenings at camp are warm but pleasant after dark.
Tips for summer
- Choose the morning safari (back before noon) or the evening trip
- Drink plenty of water, which is unlimited on all our trips
- Wear a hat, sunglasses and SPF 50
- Air-conditioned Land Cruisers and shaded camp areas
Sunset times by month (approx.)
- June-July: ~7:10 PM
- August: ~6:55 PM
- September: ~6:25 PM
- December: ~5:30 PM
Temperatures through the day in summer
- 7:00 AM: 31-34°C
- 12:00 PM: 40-45°C
- 4:00 PM: 40-43°C
- 8:00 PM: 33-36°C
Summer upsides
- Quieter camps and easier last-minute availability
- Longer daylight, with sunset around 7 PM
- Warm evenings at camp, no jacket needed
What to bring in summer
- Light, breathable long sleeves (cooler than bare skin in the sun)
- A reusable bottle, which we refill
- Cooling towel or scarf
Is desert safari open in summer?
Yes, every day of the year.
Is it too hot in July?
Midday is very hot. Choose the morning trip or an evening that starts later.
Is the morning safari cooler in summer?
Yes, the dunes are about 10°C cooler at 7:30 AM than in the afternoon.