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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-Day Dubai Holiday
Departs Nairobi · Mombasa
FromUSD1,050per person sharing · ≈ KES 136,500
Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai Evening Desert Safari
Dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding, a Tanoura show and a barbecue dinner under the stars. Already in the UAE? Book through our Dubai desk.
- Day trip
- From Dubai
- Bookable in the UAE
Overview
The desert safari is the one Dubai experience almost everyone loves, and it is the easiest to add to any trip. Whether you're on holiday, visiting family or working in the UAE, our Dubai desk can book you on an evening safari with hotel pick-up, usually at short notice.
The afternoon starts with a shared 4x4 collecting you from your hotel or residence in Dubai and driving out of the city to the dunes. After the tyres are let down, your driver takes you dune bashing, a roller-coaster ride up and over the red sand, before stopping on a ridge to watch the sun set over the desert.
At the desert camp, there's time to ride a camel, try sandboarding down a dune and have a henna design painted on your hands. As darkness falls, a barbecue dinner is served with soft drinks and water, followed by live entertainment including the spinning Tanoura dance. You're back at your hotel later that evening.
Booking from the UAE
Call or WhatsApp our Dubai desk on +971 56 631 2154 with your date, pick-up location and number of guests. If you're booking from Kenya as part of a holiday, the same safari can be added to any Dubai package.
- Pick-up and drop-off in shared 4x4
- Dune bashing, camel ride and sandboarding
- Henna, Tanoura show and barbecue dinner
- Soft drinks and water
- Dune bashing over red sand in a 4x4
- Sunset stop in the desert
- Camel ride, sandboarding and henna
- Barbecue dinner with a Tanoura show
- Bookable locally through our Dubai desk
Day by day
- Day 1
Afternoon pick-up → dunes → desert camp → return
A shared 4x4 collects you from your Dubai hotel or residence in the mid-afternoon, around 15:00 depending on the season and your location. Drive out to the desert, let the tyres down and enjoy dune bashing, then stop for photographs at sunset. At the camp, ride a camel, try sandboarding and get a henna design before a barbecue dinner and the Tanoura show. Drop-off back at your hotel at around 21:00.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in a shared 4x4 vehicle
- Dune bashing
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Henna painting
- Tanoura show
- Barbecue dinner
- Soft drinks and water
Not included
- Private vehicle (available on request)
- Quad biking and other optional extras at the camp
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Rates
| Option | Per person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Shared evening safari, standard camp | 55 |
| Premium camp | 150 |
| Private 4x4 (price per vehicle, up to 6) | 420 |
Per person sharing a double or twin room. Children typically pay a slightly lower rate (e.g. AED 225 child vs AED 240 adult at Desert Buggy Rental).
Good to know
- Dune bashing is not recommended for pregnant travellers, people with back or heart problems, or very young children. Ask for a camp-only transfer instead.
- Wear light, comfortable clothes and closed shoes or sandals you don't mind filling with sand. Evenings in the desert can be cool from about December to February.
- Exact pick-up times depend on the season and sunset. We confirm yours the day before.
- During Ramadan, live shows and music at the camp may be paused or adjusted.
Questions about this trip
How do I book the desert safari if I'm already in the UAE?
Contact our Dubai desk by call or WhatsApp on +971 56 631 2154 with your preferred date, pick-up address and the number of adults and children. We'll confirm availability, the pick-up time and payment details. Booking a day or two ahead is wise in the busy winter season and on weekends.
Is the pick-up shared or private?
The standard safari uses a shared 4x4, so you may travel with other guests, usually up to six per vehicle. If you'd prefer a private vehicle for your family or group, ask when booking and we'll quote the private option, which also gives you more flexibility on pick-up time.
What is a Tanoura show?
Tanoura is a traditional dance in which a performer spins continuously for several minutes in a wide, colourful skirt that lifts and lights up as he turns. It has roots in Sufi whirling and is a highlight of evenings at Dubai's desert camps, usually performed after dinner alongside other live entertainment.
Is food suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. The barbecue dinner usually includes grilled meats along with salads, rice, bread, hummus and vegetable dishes, so vegetarians are well catered for. Let us know about vegan, allergy or other dietary needs when you book so we can pass them to the camp in advance.
Dubai Evening Desert Safari
Request to book
Tell us when and who's travelling. We check availability, then send a written quote with the total, the deposit and the due dates. Nothing to pay until you're happy with it.
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