It's a terrible experience. Driver ‘Ahmed’ is rude to my husband over a money issue and has threatened to leave our family in the middle of the desert. It seems their target is to get more tourists, given the limited transportation available. They book you for a private tour and make you share the ride with others. Sitting is awful; give them an extra buck and get the service. They make you pay extra for everything else. The buggy ride is not appropriate for my small kids, but the driver insists that I buy the buggy ride package for 1000 AED. Overall, the Dubai trip was terrific, but the Desert safari with this group was the worst. The Dubai government and tourism really should watch them; they're spoiling the name of Dubai's desert safari. I am unhappy to have spent 800 AED on this unpleasant experience. I won't ask for a desert safari ever again.
Desert Safari Dubai
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $28 / person
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 56 reviews
- Languages
- HI, EN, UR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Universal Travel Tourism LLC
Description
Experience the thrill and beauty of the Arabian Desert on this all-inclusive evening desert safari from Dubai. Ride across the striking red dunes in a powerful 4x4 vehicle, try your hand at sandboarding, and enjoy a magical evening at a Bedouin-style desert camp. From a camel ride at sunset to a delicious BBQ buffet dinner under the stars, this experience is the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and entertainment.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 3:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12–70)
- $28
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $25
- Infant (ages 1–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
#includes: ✅ Dune Bash Drive-In Nissan PETROL and land cruiser ✅Certified & Expert Safari Guides. ✅360° Picture Point At Red Dunes. ✅Complimentary Tea, Coffee ✅Soft Drinks With Dinner. ✅Camel Ride (Short Camel Ride). ✅Live Entertainment Shows. ✅Divergent Belly Dance. ✅Egyptian Tanoura Dance ✅LED Tanoura Dance – Fire Show. ✅International Dinner. ✅Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Menu
What's included
Included
Henna painting
Thrilling dune bashing in a 4x4 over red sand dunes
Arabic coffee, tea, and soft drinks
Live entertainment show
Sunset photo opportunities
Sandboarding experience
Traditional barbecue dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Pickup Locations & Times
Start:Traveler pickup offered. Pickup details Pick-up & Drop-off from your Hotel / Residence With Land Cruiser End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
56 reviews
How it compares in Dubai
- Starting price $28 is 74% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Dubai
Excurgo comparison of 7,847 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Desert Safari Dubai take?
Desert Safari Dubai lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Desert Safari Dubai cost?
Prices start at $28 per person for this Dubai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 8 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Desert Safari Dubai run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM.
How much does Desert Safari Dubai cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $25, adults from $28. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Desert Safari Dubai for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Start:Traveler pickup offered. Pickup details Pick-up & Drop-off from your Hotel / Residence With Land Cruiser End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. Pickup points include OYO 1009 Home OYO 401 MEDITERRANEAN, Sports city.
What languages is Desert Safari Dubai offered in?
The experience is available in HI, EN, UR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Desert Safari Dubai worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Universal Travel Tourism LLC.
Reviews(56)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Desert Safari zerp star experience
S
Amazing
They are the best in Dubai. Very punctual drivers. Both Dessert safari and Marina dhow cruise was amazing.
A
Dubai desert safari, unprofessional guide/driver who cancelled trip unilaterally because they went to wrong address
Unprofessional and non responsive. Viator assigned a guy called Saadi. First he preponed my trip by an hour then he went to a wrong hotel. Post that his phone isn’t working and he ask me to shift the booking tomorrow. When I declined as I have other plans and I have a flight, then he asked me to cancel it. He didn’t even bother to apologise once. Now I wouldn’t be able to cover this and on top of it, viator is non responsive. I am sure that they will refund my amount but it’s not just about the amount. Half day of my vacation and desert safari for this trip gone down the drain because viator have these kind of people who doesn’t respect anyone’s time whereas viator is also non responsive
2
Desert Safari Experience
Amazing experience!, The dune bashing was exciting, the sunset picture beautiful, and the camp shows were fantastic. Great food, friendly staff, and overall a perfect adventure. Highly recommended!
N
Please don’t go with them.
Worst ever experience. I feel like I Got scammed and from driver to all the people are unprofessional. Please don’t visit them as a resident in dubai worst experience ever. Too frustrating
Operator response
I hope this message finds you well. We are unable to locate any booking under your name in our system, and it appears that the reservation was not made through our official channels or social media platforms. Could you kindly provide us with your booking details on via email for verification? Additionally, we kindly request that you remove the review as it seems to be based on a booking that was not made with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
T
Great work
The experience with them where amazing and perfect. Desert safari was the best part and thy have great deals. Food was too good
A
Scam Red Dunes Desert Safari
This experience was horrible. The tour driver picked us up from the hotel and didn't say a word during the trip to the safari. He did not do the ride in the sand with the SUV. He simply drove around pretending he was driving in the sand. He twisted the wheelsback and forth and then hustled us for an additional $27 to be moved to a premium location to see the belly dancers. We waited in that facility for 2 hours for the show to start. After the show, we were the last 2 people to leave. We waited almost a hour for our tour guide to return, and take us back to the hotel. We were told he went to have air put back in the tires, however when he finally picked us up to take us back to the hotel, he stopped to get air put back in the tires, so who knows where he was. It was an awful experience. The tour guide was a scammer.
Y
Regarding Desert Safari
Fantastic experience food is excellent no hidden charges,Good cultural shows. They will support you full from pickup to drop overall 5 star rating .
S
Great experience, don't think twice, just do it!
Fantastic experience, easy booking service. Driver was professional and punctual and went out of his way to make me have a memorable experience. Highly recommend this if your visiting Dubai, plenty of different activities available for everyone
B
Universal Tourism. , Universal camp trust worthy.
Amazing food, venue and host. We loved the shows. Universal is the best.. the dune bashing was for 30 mints. Which made us feel out if the world
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