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Desert safari in Dubai: Is it worth it?

February 18, 2025 Citie to Travel Comments Off

A desert safari is one of the most popular activities in Dubai, but is a desert safari during your city trip in Dubai worth it? In this blog we will tell you all about that.

What is a desert safari in Dubai?

A desert safari in Dubai is a combined activity where you will drive a 4×4 car on a scenic tour of the Lahbab Desert. You will then take another tour of the desert on a camel and go sand dune surfing.

The desert of Dubai

Rub Al Khali desert in Saudi Arabia is the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world and it consists of several parts. And the part where the desert safaris take place in Dubai is called Lahbab. It is just 30 km from Dubai and you cannot get there independently. However, you can go from the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa catch a glimpse of this extraordinary
desert.

Which desert safari in Dubai is the best?

On the Internet you can find a lot of different offers for a desert safari in Dubai. And if you are going to Dubai for the first time, the best option is to choose a 7-hour desert safari without an overnight stay in the desert.

How do you go on a desert safari in Dubai?

We advised you earlier in this blog to book a 7-hour desert safari in Dubai. This is one of the most comprehensive desert safaris where you can enjoy this amazing desert experience to the maximum without an overnight stay in the desert. Below you can read what your day looks like when you go on a desert safari in Dubai.

1. Pick up from your hotel or apartment

If you have booked a desert safari in Dubai, you will be picked up from your hotel or apartment on the day you booked it in an air-conditioned 4×4. Usually there are 6 seats in the vehicle. And Probably you will also pick up other people who are going to join you on the desert safari.

2. First stop at the gates of the desert

For the adventurous, there is the opportunity to take a short quad or baby carriage excursion into the desert dunes. This excursion takes about 20 minutes. There is also the opportunity to quench your thirst with free tea or coffee. There is also a store where you can buy souvenirs, such as scarves and head ornaments for women. Meanwhile, your driver will take the opportunity to prepare the 4×4 for your tour of the desert.

3. 4x4 car ride through the dunes of the desert in Dubai

During a 40-minute 4×4 desert safari through the red dunes of the desert, you will drive at different speeds through the desert and the dunes, but beware, you must have a strong stomach, because during the car ride you will be shaken quite a bit, but you will definitely enjoy the ride.

4. taking photos and video

After 40 minutes of racing through the red dunes, it is time for a well-deserved break in the middle of the Dubai desert. During this break, you can enjoy the view of the vast sand plains and dunes. And take it from us, the view is truly incredible and breathtakingly beautiful! This is also the time to take beautiful photos and videos.

5. Sand dune surfing

After the break, it is time to go sand dune surfing, or going down the sand dunes with a sandboard. This is really a lot of fun and you will definitely have a lot of fun.

6. Camel ride and evening at camp

After sand dune surfing, you will drive on to the camp and go for another short 20-minute camel ride. Then you can enter the camp and participate in various activities, such as taking pictures with a falcon, smoking water pipe, having henna decorations put on your hands and many other fun activities.

Then it’s time to eat and you will definitely enjoy it, because truly delicious dish are served. And while you enjoy the food, you can watch the oriental dance and fire-breathing show.

7. End of desert safari in Dubai

After an intensive day, the desert safari in Dubai is over and your driver will take you back to your hotel by 4×4 car around 11:00 pm.

How do you book a desert safari in Dubai?

It is best to book a desert safari in Dubai online using the link below.

Where is the Lahbab desert in Dubai?

The Lahbab Desert in Dubai where the desert safari takes place is just 30 km from Dubai. You cannot go here by yourself and you can only reach this area by booking a desert safari.

Our take on the desert safari in Dubai

If there is one thing we recommend you do in Dubai, it is a desert safari. It is truly a unique activity for both adults and children.
You will no doubt read bad reviews on the Internet stating that desert safaris in Dubai are very touristy. This is not entirely untrue, as it is the only option to go into the desert, as you cannot go there alone, without a guide.

The desert safari in Dubai that we participated in ourselves and described in this blog lasts about 7 hours and is truly complete. The value for money is great and the attentive driver, guide and the very high-quality dinner show definitely did not give us the impression that we were in a tourist trap. So, a desert safari in Dubai is definitely worthwhile.

Special offers for a desert safari in Dubai

If you are going on a city trip to Dubai and would like to book desert safari, take advantage of the offers below!