Dubai + Desert Safari Tour

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Our guide, José, was charming and very professional. He accompanied us during the morning and was very attentive and communicative. In the afternoon, our driver took us to the desert, and it was a wonderful experience. A very complete activity.

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Our guide, José, was charming and very professional. He accompanied us during the morning and was very attentive and communicative. In the afternoon, our driver took us to the desert, and it was a wonderful experience. A very complete activity.

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Culture and adventure combine on this tour of Dubai's city and desert! We'll spend the morning visiting the most important parts of Dubai, and head to the desert in the evening to embark on a thrilling desert safari ending with dinner underneath the stars. What more could you ask for?

This tour combines our two most popular Dubai tours at a special price: our complete Dubai tour and our desert safari with dinner and a show. Below you can see the details of each section of the tour.

Description

Culture and adventure combine on this tour of Dubai's city and desert! We'll spend the morning visiting the most important parts of Dubai, and head to the desert in the evening to embark on a thrilling desert safari ending with dinner underneath the stars. What more could you ask for?

This tour combines our two most popular Dubai tours at a special price: our complete Dubai tour and our desert safari with dinner and a show. Below you can see the details of each section of the tour.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Dubai to begin your tour of this fascinating city in the United Arab Emirates.

We'll first head to Jumeirah Beach and then we'll make a photo stop in front of the Burj Al Arab, the most luxurious hotel in the world. The tour of Dubai will then continue to the Blue Mosque, whose architecture is inspired by Andalusian and Ottoman art.

The next stop will be in Deira, the origin of Dubai. Here, we'll visit the two-star souks of the city: the Golden Souk and the Spice Souk. From there, we'll walk to the historic Al Fahidi district. In this district, we'll visit the Khayma Heritage House and have a cup of tea or coffee in one of the nearby establishments.

At the Khayma Heritage House, you'll have an hour and a half of free time to relax before we pick you up for the Desert Safari, between 1:30 and 2 pm. In the afternoon, once in the desert, our drivers will show their driving skills on the dunes, making the 45-minute drive an exciting experience.

After watching the sunset over the dunes we'll head back to the camp, where you'll have the option to ride camels, try shisha, wear traditional clothing, get a henna tattoo or just sit back and enjoy the starry desert sky. All activities are included!

Dinner will be a barbecue under the stars where you can try different types of meat, appetisers, salads and sweets typical of the region (there'll also be options for vegetarians). The final touch at the end of the evening will be various shows, including the famous Nashaat dances.

After dinner, we'll return to Dubai and finish this 13-hour tour by returning to your hotel or the port.

Schedule and Pickup

Please note that we'll pick you up at the hotel door between 8 am and 8:30 am.

There will be no pickup in the following areas: Al Quisas, Naif, Al Sabkha, Al Nahda, Merdif, Sport Motor cities, Dubai Investments Park, Discovery Garden, Jebel Ali, Ibn Battuta, Dubai Production City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Land hotels, Silicon Oasis, Al Barsha South, Al Maha Resort & Bab Al Shams.

Changes During Ramadan

During the holy month of Ramadan, you'll only be able to watch the shows in the desert camps. There will be some restrictions regarding the dancers and alcoholic beverages will not be served.

Additional Info

Children under 3 years old are not permitted to participate in dune bashing. However, they can wait in our air-conditioned tents at the meeting point with a parent while others enjoy the activity. Afterward, they will be picked up and transferred to the camp.

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Duration

13 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off

Minibus transport in the morning and 4x4 in the evening

English–speaking guide

4x4 thrill ride on the dunes

Barbeque dinner

Shisha, henna, camel ride and more activities

Unlimited non–alcoholic drinks

Different spectacles, including Nashaat dancing

Not included

Accident insurance

When to book?

You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

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Oceanair Travels

Corporate name: OCEANAIR TRAVEL & TOURISM LLC

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Is there a waiting area if I don't want to take part in any of the activity?

A - There is an air conditioned waiting area available. If you don't want to take part in the desert safari, it will take about an hour.

Q - Do I need to have travel insurance?

A - We recommend taking out international travel insurance with full coverage, as the tour doesn't include accident insurance.

Q - Are there any areas that are not included in pickup?

A - There will be no pickup in the following areas: Al Quisas, Naif, Al Sabkha, Al Nahda, Merdif, Sport Motor cities, Dubai Investments Park, Discovery Garden, Jebel Ali, Ibn Battuta, Dubai Production City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Land hotels, Silicon Oasis, Al Barsha South, Al Maha Resort & Bab Al Shams.

Q - What time is pickup?

A - We'll pick you up at the door of the hotel between 8 and 8:30 am.

Q - Are there age restrictions for this activity?

A - Children are not allowed to participate in the Desert Safari. If you're traveling with children, an adult will have to stay with them during this part of the tour while the rest of the group does the activity.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 2,069 reviews

9.6 / 10

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Apr / 28 / 2025

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Alex Santiago

Basel, Switzerland

Hemos tenido un día maravilloso de la visita de la ciudad en la mañana con un fantástico guía Mohamed , muy gentil y súper buena onda , y en la tarde tuvimos el tour en el desierto también muy gentil Abid , nos trató súper bien , buen tour lo recomiendo y sobretodo lo haría de nuevo o otros tour siempre con ellos Translate this opinion into English.

We had a wonderful day visiting the city in the morning with a fantastic guide Mohamed, very kind and super cool, and in the afternoon we had the tour in the desert also very kind Abid, treated us super well, good tour I recommend it and above all I would do it again or other tours always with them Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 24 / 2025

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Ainhoa

Spain

Por la mañana no paramos de ir de un sitio para otro, asi q genial, se descansaba en los trayectos en bus. Por la tarde el safari, en el desierto me hubiera gustado hacer mas sandboarding, pero el guia no queria por miedo a que nos hicieramos daño. La cena espectaculo bien, aunque se hizo eterno (acabamos a las 9h). La cena muy buena y variada. Translate this opinion into English.

In the morning, we were hopping from one place to another, so it was great. We rested on the bus rides. In the afternoon, we went on a desert safari. I would have liked to do more sandboarding, but the guide didn't want to for fear of hurting us. Dinner was a good experience, although it dragged on (we finished at 9:00 a.m.). The dinner was very good and varied. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 22 / 2025

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Fernanda Araujo Oliveira

Franca, Brazil

Foi uma experiência incrível . O motorista Walled , com muita experiência nos deixou confortável , pois estávamos com um pouco de medo . Mesmo falando inglês deu pr nos comunicar . As músicas tocadas no carro deram um toque especial na aventura . Sandboard foi demais tbm . Passeio de camelo foi muito divertido . O local do jantar no deserto muito lindo, bem decorado , comida deliciosa , buffet com muitas opcoes . Todos muito gentis . Gostamos tanto que já estamos fazendo planos pr voltar . Translate this opinion into English.

It was an incredible experience. The driver Walled, with a lot of experience, made us feel comfortable, because we were a little scared. Even though he spoke English, we were able to communicate. The music played in the car gave a special touch to the adventure. Sandboarding was also great. The camel ride was a lot of fun. The dinner place in the desert was very beautiful, well decorated, delicious food, buffet with many options. Everyone was very kind. We enjoyed it so much that we are already making plans to go back. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 22 / 2025

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Rocío

Spain

El tour fue de los mejores de mi vida, me encantó cómo Jose nos explicó todo, tiene mucho conocimiento y sabe transmitirlo de un modo que captó nuestro interés desde el minuto 1, da gusto escucharle. Ha sido muy muy interesante y se me hizo corto, lo recomiendo al 100% El desert safari fue toda una aventura fascinante, un montón de actividades muy divertidas, lo pasamos pipa, la cena riquísima y bebidas ilimitadas, café árabe, tés, dátiles, etc Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was one of the best of my life. I loved how Jose explained everything to us. He's very knowledgeable and knows how to convey it in a way that captured our interest from the very first minute. It's a pleasure to listen to him. It was very, very interesting and it seemed short to me. I recommend it 100%. The desert safari was a fascinating adventure, with lots of fun activities. We had a blast. The dinner was delicious, and there were unlimited drinks: Arabic coffee, teas, dates, etc. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

 8

Apr / 14 / 2025

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Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

El tour de la mañana muy flojo. Poca explicación de la historia de la ciudad o país. Tiempos de espera eternos. Visitas muy cortas. Sin tiempo para nada. Sensación de caos. Por suerte, por la tarde, todo mejoró con el safari al desierto. La cena genial, bien organizada y la comida buenísima. Espectáculos flojitos, pueden mejorar. La Henna y los telescopios muy bien. Dar de comer a los camellos bebés, divertido. El paseo en camello forzado y corto. Es más para la foto. Los quads, espectacular Translate this opinion into English.

The morning tour was very weak. Little explanation of the city's or country's history. Long wait times. Very short visits. No time for anything. A feeling of chaos. Fortunately, in the afternoon, everything improved with the desert safari. The dinner was brilliant, well-organized, and the food was delicious. The shows were weak, but could be better. The henna and telescopes were great. Feeding the baby camels was fun. The camel ride was forced and short. It was more for photo ops. The quads were spectacular. Opinion translated. Show original.

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