Desert Safari Tours in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

A desert safari in the UAE starts with a hotel pickup and a drive out of the city to the dunes, where a driver takes the 4x4 over the sand. In Dubai you can choose a morning or afternoon half-day with sandboarding and a short camel ride, an evening in the red dunes with dinner at a desert camp, a night drive to look for wildlife and study the stars through a telescope, or a night in a private tent with breakfast at sunrise. From Abu Dhabi there is a morning safari and an evening safari with a barbecue buffet.

Who it suits and how to prepare

The evening safari suits anyone who wants the dunes, the camp and dinner in one outing. Morning trips are shorter and cooler, which helps families with young children. The dune drive is bumpy, so it is not a good idea during pregnancy or with back problems. From October to April the desert is pleasant; in summer, morning and evening slots avoid the worst of the heat. Wear light, loose clothing and shoes you can easily empty of sand, and bring a warm layer for winter evenings. Your pickup time depends on the slot you choose and is confirmed before the trip. More ideas for your stay are on our Dubai tours page.