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AED 149
per person
AED 499
upto 6 persons
A morning desert safari in Dubai is a 4 hours early morning trip that pairs dune bashing on the golden sands with a camel ride, sandboarding and desert wildlife spotting, then returns you before lunch. Pickup runs 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM from your hotel or residence, the drive to Red Dunes takes 45 minutes in an air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle, and drop-off lands between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM.
Morning beats evening on three counts: temperatures sit 10°C to 14°C (18°F to 25°F) below the afternoon peak, the desert stays quiet since most tours run at night, and your whole afternoon stays free. Two packages cover it — shared for the lowest price, private for your own vehicle and a pickup time you choose.
Shared Package
AED 149 (per person)
Private Package
AED 499 (upto 7 persons)
No Hidden Fees: 100% transparent pricing.
Always Available: 24/7 reservation and customer support.
Maximum Convenience: Pick up and drop off available anywhere across Dubai.
Family Friendly: Free entry for kids up to 3 years old.
The shared morning desert safari puts you in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser 4×4 with up to five other guests for 4 to 5 hours in the red dunes. Pick-up runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at any Dubai hotel or residence, followed by a 45 minute drive across 55 km (34 miles), 40 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, an Arabian camel ride led by a camel shepherd, sandboarding, and unlimited soft drinks at camp. Your driver-guide speaks English, restrooms are available on site, and drop-off is by 1:00 PM.
Price
AED 149
Vehicle
Land Cruiser 4x4
Duration
4 Hours Approx
Pick the shared tour, if you want the full dune experience at the lowest price. You travel with other guests on a set pick-up window and a set camp time, and that is what holds the price at AED 149 instead of AED 499. Solo travellers, couples and first-time visitors book this one most. Children up to 3 years travel free.
The private morning desert safari gives your group its own Land Cruiser 4×4 and its own driver-guide for 4 hours in the red dunes. One booking covers up to 6 guests at AED 499, which works out at AED 83 per person on a full vehicle. Pick-up starts at 8:00 AM anywhere in Dubai, and the tour covers the dune and wildlife drive, 40 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, an Arabian camel ride, sandboarding, and unlimited soft drinks at camp before a 1:00 PM drop-off.
Price
AED 499
Vehicle
Land Cruiser 4x4
Duration
4 Hours Approx
Pick the private tour, if you want to set the pace. Tell your driver to soften the dune run for young children or push harder for a group of friends, stop for photographs whenever the light is good, and walk straight to the camels with no queue. Families, photographers and honeymoon couples book this one most. Child seats are fitted on request.
Pickup and journey to the desert — Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel lobby or residence between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM 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 and wildlife drive — The 4×4 crosses the low dunes at reduced speed while your guide points out native species. Arabian hares, desert foxes and sand skinks leave overnight tracks that are still sharp at this hour. Wildlife movement stays unpredictable, so sightings vary by day. 15 minutes
Dune bashing on the golden sands — 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
Desert photo stop — The 4×4 parks on high ground for photographs across the dune field, with the morning sun low enough to throw long shadows down the slopes. 10 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
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. Cool morning sand makes the walk back up far easier than on the evening tour. 30 minutes
Camp time and refreshments — Unlimited soft drinks and mineral water in the shade. Restrooms are on site. 20 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 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM. Times vary with operational requirements. 45 minutes
A morning desert safari in Dubai costs AED 149 (USD 41) per person on the shared tour and AED 499 (USD 136) per vehicle on the private tour, both including hotel pick-up, drop-off and 5% VAT.
Pick-up runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and drop-off from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, a total of 4 to 5 hours.
No. The 8:00 AM pick-up reaches Lahbab after sunrise, which falls between 5:30 AM and 7:05 AM in Dubai across the year. You get low golden light, long shadows and cool sand. Request the earliest available private pick-up, if you want to photograph the sunrise itself.
Yes, the morning desert safari runs every day of the year. The morning slot is the better choice from June to September, when afternoon temperatures reach 45°C (113°F).
We accept Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, cash in UAE dirhams, and payment links sent over WhatsApp.
Pick your package, select your date and traveller count, choose shared or private, then confirm. Message +971 55 290 2480 on WhatsApp, if you prefer to book by chat.
Yes, date and package changes are free more than 24 hours before pick-up, subject to availability on your new date.
Yes, groups of 10 or more receive a reduced per-person rate, and groups over 6 are quoted per vehicle. Send your numbers and date for a quote.
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, closed shoes and a camera. Leave heavy bags at your hotel.
Yes, both join the morning safari. Tell your driver at pick-up and the dune run is softened, or skipped, while the camel ride, sandboarding and camp time continue as normal.
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