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Premium VIP Desert Safari

VIP camp with sofa seating, table service, live BBQ and shows.

  • 4.9 · 225 Google reviews
  • 7 – 8 hours
  • Pickup 1:30 – 2:30 pm · 3:00 pm Apr–Sep
  • Hotel pickup included
Two guests at sunset on the dunes during the premium safari

What you will do

Our VIP evening in the desert. A 4x4 picks you up anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah and drives along the Al Awir / Al Ain road to the Big Red Dunes for 25 to 30 minutes of dune bashing, with a photo stop.

At the premium camp you sit on sofas and at tables with table service: welcome snacks, unlimited soft drinks, a premium buffet with a live BBQ, then belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows. Sandboarding, a camel ride, henna and Arabic costume photos are included.

  • 25 to 30 minutes of dune bashing in the Big Red Dunes, with insurance
  • VIP camp: sofa and table seating with table service
  • Premium buffet with live BBQ, belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows

Everything included

  • Pickup and drop-off by 4x4 from any hotel or address in Dubai or Sharjah
  • English-speaking driver and guide, and a desert photo stop
  • Tea, coffee, water and welcome snacks on arrival
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and water served at your table
  • Premium open buffet with more vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and a live BBQ station
  • Sandboarding and a short camel ride
  • Arabic costume photos (wear and return)
  • Belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows
  • Sheesha in the lounge area
  • Simple henna painting for ladies and children

Not included

  • Quad bike and dune buggy rides
  • Alcoholic drinks from the camp bar
  • Sheesha served at your own table
  • Souvenirs and professional photo prints
  • Tips

Pickup

Pickup starts at 1:30 – 2:30 pm from 1 October to 31 March, and at 3:00 pm from 1 April to 30 September, from your hotel, home or apartment in Dubai and Sharjah. Your driver messages you on WhatsApp before pickup and drops you back at the end of the tour.

Good to know

  • Private car for your group, up to 6 people: 850 AED for the whole car. Bigger group: one more car for every 6 people.
  • The camp leaves at 8:00 – 8:30 pm. Drop-off at your hotel from 10:00 pm, depending on traffic.
  • No belly dance during the holy month of Ramadan.

Before you book

Children

  • Children under 3 (0 to 2 years old) go free.
  • From 3 years old, children pay the standard rate.
  • Children under 18 come with a paying adult.

Health

  • Not recommended for infants, elderly guests, pregnant women, or anyone with high blood pressure, heart disease or another serious medical condition.

What to wear and bring

  • Casual, comfortable clothes for walking in the desert.
  • Slippers, sandals or sneakers. No high heels.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap or hat.

Safety

  • Not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
  • Dune bashing is covered by insurance. Camel ride, sandboarding, quad and buggy rides are at your own risk: you are responsible for any injury or damage during these activities.
  • International travel insurance is strongly recommended.
  • You sign a waiver at the camp before the activities.

Your driver

  • Your driver contacts you on WhatsApp at least one day before the trip to confirm the exact pickup.

Changes

  • You can change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time.
  • No changes once the voucher is issued, for pre-sale bookings, or for bookings made with a promotional pass or free offer.
  • Your voucher is valid only on the date and time booked.

Guests love it. They say so on Google.

4.9
225 reviews on Google

What guests write about most

  • desert safari83
  • dune bashing27
  • camel ride9
  • captain adil9

Guides our guests mention by name

  • CCaptain Adil
  • CCommando
  • KKareem
  • AAlam
Read the 225 reviews on Google

Before you go

Where do you pick up from?

From your hotel, home or apartment in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, and from the cruise terminal at Port Rashid. Pickup and drop-off are included in every safari.

How do I pay?

You pay 20% online by card when you book, on a secure payment page, and the rest on the day of your safari.

Is it safe?

All our drivers hold a UAE government licence for desert safaris, and all our vehicles are fully insured as UAE law requires. Tell your driver if you prefer a gentler ride.

What should I wear?

Light, comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind filling with sand. Sunglasses help in the morning, and a light layer is welcome on winter evenings.

Other safaris

Your seats in the dunes are one minute away.

Pick your safari, pay 20%, and we take care of the rest.

Questions? WhatsApp
per adult149 AED