Desert Safari Activities in Dubai
Whether you are chasing adrenaline on a quad bike or searching for peace on a camel's back, every activity is a gateway to the real Arabian desert.
Most Popular Activity
Dune Bashing in Dubai
Dune bashing is the thrilling heart of any desert safari in Dubai. Aboard a powerful, safety-equipped 4x4 Land Cruiser, our trained professional drivers navigate the dramatic red sand dunes with skill and precision — climbing steep ridges, racing across open flats and sliding sideways down sandy slopes.
The ride lasts around 30 to 45 minutes during the golden hours of late afternoon. Tyres are deflated before every session for maximum traction and a smoother, safer ride.
⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with serious back or neck injuries, or recent heart surgery.
- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Min. age
- 4 years
- Group size
- Up to 6 guests
- Included in
- All packages
Self-Drive Adventure
Quad Bike Riding in the Desert
A quad bike safari puts you in full command of your desert adventure. Mounted on a robust all-terrain quad bike, you ride freely across the open desert — climbing dunes and carving tracks through the sand.
Our quad bikes are well-maintained and beginner-friendly, with helmets, goggles and a full safety briefing before you set off. No experience or licence is needed.
🏍️ Available as an add-on to any Evening Desert Safari, included in VIP and Private Group packages.
- Duration
- 30 or 60 min
- Min. age
- 14 years
- Add-on price
- AED 100 / 30 min
- Licence
- Not required
The Timeless Experience
Camel Ride & Camel Safari
For thousands of years the camel was the Arabian desert's most vital companion — the "ship of the desert". A camel ride with Desert Safari VIP connects you to that heritage in the most authentic way.
The standard ride lets every guest feel the distinctive swaying gait of a camel walking through the dunes — perfect for photos. Choose the extended camel safari for a 45–60 minute trek.
🐪 Our camels are healthy, well cared for and handled by experienced handlers in line with UAE animal-welfare guidelines.
- Standard ride
- 10–15 min
- Extended safari
- 45–60 min
- Included in
- All packages
- Min. age
- 3 years
Fun for All Ages
Sandboarding the Dunes
Sandboarding is the desert's answer to snowboarding — and every bit as exciting. Stand on a smooth board at the crest of a dune and slide down in a rush of sand and laughter.
No experience is needed: our team sets you up with a board and shows you the technique. Slide sitting or standing, at your own pace.
- Price
- Complimentary
- Level
- All levels
- Board
- Provided
Emirati Heritage
Falconry Photo Experience
Hold a trained falcon — the national bird of the UAE — and take home a once-in-a-lifetime photo. Included in the VIP package, or add it to any safari.
- Add-on price
- AED 50 / person
- Included in
- VIP package
Camp Culture
Henna Art & Arabic Dress-Up
Get traditional Arabic henna painted at the camp and dress in thobes and abayas for beautiful photos — complimentary with every package.
- Price
- Complimentary
- Included in
- All packages
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