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Shared Evening Desert Safari
AED 89
per person
Private Evening Desert Safari
AED 650
6 persons
VIP Premium Desert Safari
AED 149
per person
Quad Bike Desert Safari
AED 249
per person
An evening desert safari in Dubai is a 6 to 7 hour afternoon-to-night trip that pairs 4×4 dune bashing across the red dunes with sunset photography, camel riding, sandboarding, and a barbecue dinner with live entertainment at a Bedouin camp. DXB Dune runs this safari in three safari packages plus a quad bike option — shared, private and VIP Premium — with pick up and drop-off from any hotel or residence in Dubai, from AED 89 (about USD 24) per person.
The tour starts with pick up from any hotel or residence in Dubai and ends with drop-off at the same address, so no driving or parking is involved.
Evening safaris beat daytime desert tours on three measures: air temperature falls 5°C to 8°C (9°F to 14°F) once the sun drops, the low light between 5:30 PM and 7:15 PM gives the dunes the colour photographers come for, and dinner plus the show sit inside the same ticket.
Guests book this trip as a first-day introduction to the Arabian Desert, as a family outing, as a romantic evening for two, and as a group activity for friends visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Every evening desert safari in Dubai has six components: the return transfer, the dune drive, the sunset stop, the camp activities, the buffet dinner, and the entertainment programme. DXB Dune runs four versions of it, from a shared seat to a private vehicle.
Shared Evening Desert Safari
AED 89 (USD 24) per person
VIP Premium Desert Safari
AED 149 (USD 41) per person
Quad Bike Desert Safari Dubai
AED 249 (USD 68) per person
Private Evening Desert Safari
AED 650 (USD 177) per vehicle, up to 6 guests
Message us on WhatsApp for tonight’s availability and a confirmed pick up time. Bookings run 24/7, and you pay after the tour.
Shared evening desert safari seats cost AED 89 (about USD 24) per person and run 6 to 7 hours door to door. You travel with up to 5 other guests in a Land Cruiser 4×4 and get the full programme: 40 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, the sunset photography stop, sandboarding, a camel ride, henna painting, shisha, live entertainment and a BBQ dinner buffet at the Bedouin camp.
Price
AED 89
Vehicle
Land Cruiser or Similar
Duration
6-7 Hrs approx
Book the shared safari, if you want the complete evening at the lowest price and sharing a vehicle suits you. It fits solo travellers, couples and small families on a first trip to Dubai, and it is the version most guests choose. Pick up follows a route order, so your collection time depends on where your hotel sits along it.
Private hire gives your group the Land Cruiser 4×4 to itself, with a pick up time you set instead of a route order. The vehicle costs AED 650 (about USD 177) for up to 6 guests, or AED 108 (USD 29) each with a full group, and the itinerary matches the shared tour minute for minute: dune bashing, sunset photographs, sandboarding, camel riding, henna painting, Arabian costumes, shisha, live entertainment and the BBQ dinner buffet.
Price
AED 650
Vehicle
Land Cruiser or Similar
Duration
6-7 Hrs approx
Groups that prefer a fixed pick up time over a route order take the private vehicle. It also makes car seats, prams and young children easier to manage, since nobody else is waiting in the car. Parties above 6 guests are quoted a second vehicle.
VIP Premium holds a table for you close to the entertainment stage, in place of first-come floor seating. A seat costs AED 149 (about USD 41) per person, AED 60 (USD 16) above the shared rate, and the rest of the evening runs to the same itinerary: dune bashing, the sunset stop, sandboarding, a camel ride, camp activities and the BBQ dinner buffet.
Price
AED 149
Vehicle
Land Cruiser or Similar
Duration
6-7 Hrs approx
Reserved seating earns its premium on weekend nights, when the camp fills and floor space near the stage runs out. Couples and anyone planning to photograph or film the Tanoura and belly dance performances get the most from it.
Riders who want time at the controls, not just a seat in the back, book the quad bike desert safari. The package costs AED 249 (about USD 68) per person and runs the full shared evening safari — hotel transfers, dune bashing, the sunset photo stop, sandboarding and the camp programme — with a 30-minute self-drive quad bike session added on the dunes. A helmet and a safety briefing come with the ride.
Price
AED 249
Vehicle
Land Cruiser or Similar
Duration
6-7 Hrs approx
Anyone weighing a safari against a quad ride gets both in one evening instead of booking two trips across two days. The session suits complete beginners as much as experienced riders, since the instructor sets the route and holds the group together on the dunes.
The evening desert safari runs across 11 stages from hotel pickup to drop-off. Pickup falls between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM in winter and 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM in summer, since the camp programme is built around sunset, which moves from 5:34 PM in December to 7:15 PM in June.
Pickup and journey to the desert — Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel lobby or residence between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser 4×4 and confirms your booking name. Times vary with operational requirements. 45 minutes
Stop at the desert meeting point — Vehicles gather at the dune line. Your driver deflates the tyres from 35 psi to 15 psi (2.4 bar to 1.0 bar) for grip on soft sand, then runs the safety briefing: seatbelts fastened, loose items in the boot, cameras strapped. 10 minutes
Dune bashing on the red dunes — The main run climbs and drops dune faces of 30 to 60 metres (100 to 200 feet) at 40 to 60 km/h (25 to 37 mph). Your driver reads each slope and holds the line along the crest. Say the word and the pace comes down. 40 to 45 minutes
Sunset photo stop — The 4×4 parks on high ground as the sun drops toward the dune line. This is the strongest light of the day for desert photographs, with the sand turning deep orange and shadows stretching down the slopes. 15 to 20 minutes
Sandboarding — Sandboarding runs on a 10 to 15 metre (33 to 49 foot) slope, subject to availability and dune conditions. You get all equipment and a full safety briefing, and you can ride sitting or standing. 15 to 20 minutes
Arrival at the Bedouin camp — The camp is enclosed by low fencing with carpeted floor seating, cushions and low tables. Arabic coffee, dates, unlimited soft drinks and mineral water are served on arrival. Restrooms are on site. VIP Premium guests are shown to their reserved table near the stage. 15 minutes
Camel ride experience — You mount an Arabian camel, a single-humped dromedary, and a camel shepherd walks you a short loop across the sand at a steady pace. The animals kneel to load, so no climbing is needed, and the raised vantage point works well for photos. 20 minutes for the group, about 5 to 10 minutes in the saddle each
Henna painting, costumes and shisha — A henna artist works freehand on hands or forearms, the design dries in 20 minutes and fades over 7 to 10 days. Arabian costumes are available for photographs, and shisha is served at the designated smoking area. These run at the same time, so you move between them at your own pace. 45 minutes
BBQ dinner buffet — Dinner is served buffet style with grilled meats, rice, salads, bread and vegetarian dishes. Soft drinks, mineral water, Arabic coffee and dates stay unlimited throughout. Tell the reservations team about allergies or dietary needs at booking. 45 to 60 minutes
Live entertainment — The programme covers Tanoura dance, belly dance and a fire show, performed on a low stage with seating around it. The camp sits away from city lighting, so stars are visible overhead on clear nights. 40 to 50 minutes
Return journey to your accommodation — The return runs in the air-conditioned 4×4 to the same address in Dubai, with drop-off between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Times vary with operational requirements. 45 minutes
Guests on the quad bike package ride for 30 minutes on the dunes after the dune drive, which adds about half an hour to the total.
| # | Activity | Duration | Shared | Private | VIP Premium | Quad Bike |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel pick up and drop-off | 45 min each way | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | Dune bashing in a 4×4 | 40 to 45 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 | Sunset photography stop | 15 to 20 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | Sandboarding | 15 to 20 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | Camel ride | 5 to 10 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 | Henna painting | On request | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | Arabian costume photographs | On request | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 | Shisha | Unlimited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9 | Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, water | Unlimited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 | BBQ dinner buffet | 45 to 60 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 11 | Tanoura dance, belly dance, fire show | 40 to 50 min | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12 | Private vehicle for your group | Whole tour | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 13 | Fixed pick up time | Whole booking | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 14 | Reserved seating near the stage | Whole camp visit | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 15 | Self-drive quad bike ride | 30 min | — | — | — | ✓ |
Wear loose cotton clothing and closed shoes. Sand fills open sandals during sandboarding and the camel ride. Bring a light jacket or shawl between November and March, when the temperature drops after sunset. Sunglasses help during the dune drive.
Evening desert temperatures run 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) in December and January, and 32°C to 38°C (90°F to 100°F) in July and August. Air temperature falls 5°C to 8°C (9°F to 14°F) once the sun goes down, and sand holds heat, so the camp stays warmer than the open dunes after dark.
Dune bashing is not suitable for pregnant guests, or for anyone with back or neck injuries, heart conditions, or recent surgery. Those guests travel straight to the camp and skip the dune drive — request it when booking. Take motion sickness tablets 30 minutes before pick up, if you are prone to travel sickness, and eat lightly beforehand.
Alcohol is not served. Photography is allowed everywhere except where performers ask otherwise.
Pick up runs between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM in winter and 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM in summer, with drop-off by 10:00 PM. Total duration is 6 to 7 hours from your hotel back to your hotel.
Prices start at AED 89 (USD 24) per person for the shared safari. VIP Premium costs AED 149 (USD 41) per person, and a private 4x4 costs AED 650 (USD 177) for up to 6 guests.
Yes, a BBQ dinner buffet is included in all 3 packages, with vegetarian dishes and unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, Arabic coffee and dates.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your pick up time, with no charge and no card held.
Book the evening safari for sunset, dinner and live entertainment across 6 to 7 hours. Book the for a shorter 4 hour trip at cooler temperatures with no dinner or show.
Yes, dune bashing is safe for children when they are belted into a seat and the driver moderates the ride, which the team does on request. Children up to 3 years old travel free.
The camel ride lasts 5 to 10 minutes on a short loop beside the Bedouin camp, and it is included in all packages.
Yes, the quad bike desert safari is a separate package at AED 249 per person. It includes the full evening safari plus a 30-minute self-drive quad bike session. No licence or riding experience is needed.
The camp sits away from city lighting, so stars are visible on clear nights after the entertainment programme. Guided astronomy sessions with telescopes are not part of the standard tour.
The drive takes about 45 minutes from central Dubai hotels. Pick up covers any hotel or residence in the city at no extra charge.
VIP Premium holds a reserved table near the entertainment stage for AED 60 (USD 16) more per person. Transfers, dune bashing, camp activities and dinner are identical in both.
No advance payment is needed. Payment is taken after the tour by cash or card.
Wear loose cotton clothing and closed shoes, and add a light jacket between November and March. Open sandals fill with sand during sandboarding and the camel ride.
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