Dubai: Half-Day Desert Safari, Camels, Quad Bike & Refreshments

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Taking a Morning Desert Safari Dubai is something that you cannot afford to miss! Plan the morning safari to experience this desert in full, along with a share of adventures in the form of Sandboarding, Dune bashing, Camel riding, quad bike then, relax in an air-conditioned tent and enjoy Arabian coffee with dates.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.

We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.

All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box

OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.

Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.

Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter

Pickup will be 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time.

Kindly share your Whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pickup

Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.

Everything listed in the Inclusions is part of the tour and is covered in the price. Quad biking is available if the option is selected.

By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Refreshments in an AC tent (Arabic tea/coffee with dates, Water & soft drinks)

Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle.

Quad biking (if option selected)

Sandboarding activity

English-speaking licensed desert safari guide

Falcon experience

Short Camel ride (can be repeated)

Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)

Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location

Any extra services or expenses not mentioned

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Dubai

Get ready for your Half day desert safari Dubai as our guide picks you from your selected location or hotel. Board our 4WD vehicle that will take you to the desert. Once you reach the Lahbab desert, be welcomed into an air-conditioned tent with refreshments (Arabic tea/coffee with dates) take a small break for 20-25 minutes, make use of restroom, or even opt for a quad bike drive, while your vehicle ready for the off-road drive with adjusted tyre pressures.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Next, seat comfortably for the dune bashing session. Enjoy the rhythm of the vehicle riding over the sand dunes and feel the adrenaline rush! After around 30-45 minutes of dune bashing, click as many photos you want and relax for some time before you proceed for sand surfing (sandboarding). First, follow the instructions of your guide before you climb up and down the sandbanks on your board. As you surf over the sands, you will find this quite funny and unique! Next, stop for a camel ride in the open desert. Later, relax in an air-conditioned tent and enjoy soft drinks and Arabic tea or coffee with dates.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Tour with Refreshment

Dune bashing, sandboarding, photo stop, falcon, camel ride & refreshments - tea/coffee, dates & soft drinks in an AC Tent
Pickup included

Shared Tour & 30-Min Quad Bike

Shared tour with dune bashing, sandboarding, Falcon, camel ride & 30 min Quad Bike & refreshments in an AC Tent
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

4,513 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4283

156

Afternoon desert tour
dariomusso,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very pleasant tour. The ATV-ride was a lot of fun and the desert safari itself was fun and extremely beautiful. Our guide Farman was great and even helped us to find tickets for a museum in town. Really first class.
Great trip for a group...
Dean G,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip for a group looking to get out of Dubai for a few hours. Everything was nicely paced. Thanks
A must Try
Adrienne J,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The experience was wonderful. There was never a dull moment. Riding the dunes in a 4x4 truck was awesome, Our tour guide, Farman, was great.
Morning desert safari
Fabbie21,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This morning we had a great desert safari. Our guide was Mushahid ali. We enjoyed all activities such as quad driving, camel ride, sandboarding, dune bashing. For this last activity, Mushahid showed off his driving skills. Very nice! All in all a good time!
Safari
605maheenz,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sunil did an amazing job as our guide. He was punctual, communicative and knowledgeable. Thanks you for a wonderful experience.
Morning trip
Evelinn G,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good service from driver Shanif and information in front of the excursion. Could had some more time driving in the desert, then spending time in the camp. If you want less crowded book the morning trip. Sandboarding was fun!
Desert safari
Erifyli B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was such a great experience, we really enjoyed every second of it! I would totally recommend going.
Nice short 4 hour trip....
Apurva S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice short 4 hour trip. Dune / sand bashing was a highlight and highly recommended. Aamer is a great guide
Dubai Dessert Tour
Kelly J,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The experience was great. We had Lala as our tour guide. He contacted us the night before to let us know what time he would arrive to pick us up. He told us history of Dubai on the way there and helped us throughout the excursion. He also took some great pictures for us and had great picture ideas!
It was so much fun, the...
Zelda T,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was so much fun, the experience was amazing and I definitely recommend everyone do it. You get to do so many activities for a decent price as well too