Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner & local driver
Excursions & day trips

Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner & local driver

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 197 reviews
from
£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Do this because
  • Complement your trip to Dubai with an unforgettable exotic journey
  • Embark on a driving expedition through the golden sand dunes of the Dubai desert
  • Cruise through the sand with a local safari driver with an unrivalled knowledge of the Arabian Desert
  • Indulge in a tasty barbeque dinner served at a traditional Arabic camp
What to expect

Experience the Arabian Desert — an enthralling, arid wilderness overflowing with a sea of sand stretching as far as the eye can see. This extreme environment attracts visitors from all over the world who are looking for an unforgettable exotic experience. Take your Dubai adventure to the next level with this one-of-a-kind desert safari with a local driver, during which you'll enjoy a freshly prepared barbeque dinner at a traditional Arabic camp.

Setting off from Dubai in the afternoon, you'll travel across the golden desert dunes and take in unforgettable views as the sun falls upon the endless, flat horizon. Your local safari driver will accompany you the entire ride to ensure you get the most out of your journey.

While on your safari tour, you'll be treated to a tasty barbeque dinner cooked by the locals and served in a torch-lit atmosphere. You can opt for a VIP experience which includes a glass of wine or beer, personalized service on the table and a dedicated butler, 1st pick up with a maximum of 4 passengers in the jeep on the sharing basis. You'll also be given the option to get henna tattoos as you comfortably relax in a Bedu tent, watch Tanoura dancing, enjoy shisha, or go on a camel ride.

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What's included
  • check Driver
  • check Barbecue
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • check Camel ride
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
Where
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubai. Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator after booking.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with pre-existing medical conditions

Know in advance:

  • There is a minimum of 2 adults to complete the booking
  • From October to April: pickup time is between 2.00pm to 3.00pm, depending on your hotel location in Dubai
  • From May to September: pickup time is between 3.00pm to 4.00pm, depending on your hotel location in Dubai
  • During the holy month of Ramadan, no entertainment and no alcoholic drinks will be served
  • The camp features designated areas for Shisha smoking. An additional cost (60 AED to pay on-site) will apply if Shisha is required at the tables
  • Please be advised that in some cases henna application can cause skin irritation and rashes. Please check all side effects prior to application
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Provider
Travco UAE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 197 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5

Value for money

4.4/5

  • Lilly

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Fahrer waren sehr freundlich und super vorbereitet. Es lief alles reibungslos und gut strukturiert ab. Gefallen hat uns besonders, dass es eher ei ...

  • Jonny

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Slight comms issue on Pickup time - we thought it was 2:00pm but driver turned up at 2:30pm other than that a great experience.

  • Holger

    From Germany - December 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    wir hatten mit unserem Guide Abbas einen Glücksgriff gemacht. Er nahm sich für alle Anliegen wirklich Zeit ohne dabei jemals genervt zu sein. Es gibt ...

  • Richard

    From Netherlands - December 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De safari was geweldig en we hadden een gezellige chauffeur, eten was wel goed maar niet zo warm,dat wel jammer.

  • Joachim & Sabine

    From Germany - December 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Es hat alles gut geklappt, der Guide war kommunikativ und aufgeschlossen und die Erlebnisse so wie es zuvor beschrieben wurde.

  • Oguz

    From Germany - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Hinfahrt an sich fand ich etwas ,,unnötig,, mit den Pausen, da hier nur angelockt wurde an den Orten Touristen Sachen zu verkaufen bzw. zum Kauf z ...

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