Desert Safari, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Desert & Al Qudra4.7(53k)

Estimated cost

AED 409–795

Arabian Adventures from ~AED 409 online (AED 649 list); Platinum Heritage from AED 795; pickup and dinner included

Opening hours

3 pm – 9:30 pm

Evening safaris; morning & balloon options available

Time needed

About 6h

Outdoor

Best time to visit

Oct–Apr, afternoon pickup for sunset

About

Head into the protected red dunes for the Dubai classic. Expert drivers tackle the sands, you'll sandboard down crests and meet camels and falcons, then settle into a desert camp for grilled meats, henna and fire shows as the stars come out.

Things to do

Ride the dunes in a 4x4
Try sandboarding and a short camel trek
Enjoy a BBQ dinner with live shows
Upgrade to a sunrise hot-air balloon flight

Getting there

🚗 Car🚕 Taxi

Hotel pickup included with most tours. About 50 minutes from Downtown.

Good for

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