Private Desert Safari: Sunset, BBQ & Entertainment

The desert in the morning has something about it; still sand is still silver and every sound of the city seems to have receded in faraway places. A private morning desert safari for an adventure in Dubai beyond skyscrapers. The land’s primitive physical aspect, light adventure and traditional service, all in before noon.

The perfect choice for you if you simply must have desert but there isn’t a whole lot of time to spare. Start early, play in the dunes, enjoy some of the World-famous activities and find yourself back in safety with plenty left on your day’s schedule.

To start the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel by luxury 4×4 and take a scenic drive out into the Arabian desert As the skyline disappears, rolling sand dunes take over and that’s where the fun begins.

Most people looking back at this will say that the best part was the dune bashing: a fast-paced trip over undulating dunes which feels like a desert roller-coaster. It’s thrilling, exciting and totally different from anything you will experience in the city.

After the drive, everything slows down. Your guide stops for photos, we play around the sand dunes on snowboards and enjoy a few moments of quiet on a short camel ride which is totally traditional desert moving about. Here at the Bedouin-style camp, you are greeted stylishly with Arabian coffee (Gahwa) and dates, simple, culturally authentic. And the whole thing encompasses the combined excitement of a trunk call and peace of the desert.

Timings

Pickup begins around 07:30 AM

Activity lasts from around 07:30 AM until 12:00 PM including transfers

Pricing (Private Family Vehicle Options)

* Up to 4 people: AED 650 total

* Up to 9 people: AED 1,350 total

This makes it particularly good value for families or small groups who are sharing a private vehicle together.

What You’ll Receive

This safari offers all the basics for a smooth and comfortable trip:

Luxury 4×4 dumpers for desert transport

A professional English-speaking driver

20-30 minutes of sand dune driving

Sandboarding

A short camel ride

Visit to a shared desert camp

Arabic coffee and dates

Cold bottled water

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Things to Know Before You Go

A few practical details can make your experience slightly better:

Campsite activities are shared with other visitors

Children under 5 years can not take part

Pregnant guests simply miss dune driving for their own safety

Wear light clothing, sunglasses and comfortable shoes

Take with suncream and a hat

If you’re sensitive to motion, don’t eat heavily before dune bashing

The desert trip, including transfer time from your Dubai location, is about 3.5–4 hours in all.

Why Go on a Morning Safari?

On morning safaris the entire atmosphere is different from evenings in the desert. The temperature is milder, the desert is more quiet and the effect is more leisurely/ethereal. Moreover, it is excellent if you want adventure but do not want to stay up late into the night on organized tours or dinner shows.

All the essentials, dune driving, camel rides, sand boarding and scenery are yours in a smaller, quieter location.

Is It Worth It?

For anyone from first-time visitors to families to anyone wanting a quick yet memorable desert experience, this safari is absolutely worth doing. You get the heart of Dubai’s desert culture and excitement, without the whole of your day going up in smoke.

You return to the city with great photos, a unique experience and a completely different view of Dubai.