Desert Safari Dubai Tours - All UAE Tours — Local services in Dubai

Pros: sunset was great off road riding was cool fire show was awesome pick up and drop off at hotel is convenient

Cons: camels seemed overworked food was meh belly dance was too lewd considering the crowd almost 40 DHM for a beer??

The driver contacted me and asked where to pick me up from. I'm here for a couple daya and staying by myself at a friend's place. He asks me for a landmark and I have no idea, so look on GMaps and suggest some places, none of which he knows. He says he doesn't have navigation either so I can't just give him an address. He's nice enough and I end up finding him and hopping on the ride.

Drove to the sand dunes (with a pit stop at a gas station in between) and switched cars. Now we got taken for a crazy ride through the dunes in a decked out Land Cruiser, and it was awesome, definitely don't sit in the back if you get queasy easily, though.

We get to the destination and they have camel rides and diet bikes. I don't have much experience with camels but their joints were heavily calloused from what I assume is the constant sitting and standing back up to load and unload passengers. They should have had some sort of platform so the camels didn't have to sit. They seemed a little annoyed, and they were muzzled and chained to each other so it seemed a little extra cruel.

You're free to walk around the surrounding dunes and the scenery and sunset were nice. Samd was soft and fun to walk around in, and they had sand boarding although I didn't try that.

The tent area had some overpriced food, overpriced souvenirs, and extremely overpriced alcohol. Not really much to do until the show started, except get some snacks. The shows were mixed. There was a traditional dance with a man wearing a flowing outfit and spinning, which was nice. There was a fire show which was really cool.

Then there was a belly dancing show. I've seen belly dancing shows before and while they're a bit risque, they're usually family friendly enough. This show was definitely not for families as the dancer was shaking all her parts at the crowd and performing overly lewd maneuvers (think bend and snap from legally blond but wearing almost nothing). There was an air of unease in the crowd, as she wasn't getting the response she expected, and all attempts to hope the crowd fell flat. I just don't think it was the right audience for the show and it soured my experience a bit.

The food was exceedingly mediocre, and there was too much light pollution to get a good look at the stars. Overall it was quite a varied and sort of mediocre experience, I felt like I could have done something else to make use of my...

Desert Safari experience has many components actually and probably nobody explaining things in it. I will summerise it as far as possible. There are different packages and tour planners. Luxury tours are cheapest but they respond very slowly so plan well in advance or I will try to give few numbers later.... Sand dunes and red dunes are different as sand dunes are smaller (though good enough) and red dunes are bigger and probably more scary. I did sand dunes as this is the most popular activity. And sand dunes has all the other offers of bbq dinner and dance shows which red dunes is not having as I was told.... I was picked up from hotel and few more were picked up. Try to grab front seat as this is the best place to enjoy dune bashing. Then after some driving for 1/2 to 1 hour you will be taken to a stop over at shops where you shouldn't spend and just use loo. Then u r off to dunes bashing for 15-20 mins and it was really good to experience. Then the driver will drop you to a camp area where you can have a very small camel ride of 2 minutes. (If you are heavy weight then I will request to forgive the animal please). You can do sand boarding if you know it as there was no one to guide you. I tried but wasn't able to do. Then took various pic with sun down and the went to camp .. welcome drink was kinda useless.. they provided dates too but you cannot take much.. of course bit doesn't look good ;)..- if you take tea then it may be ok (I don't take tea) I tried Afghani coffee and it wasn't tasty so I used some creamer to reduce bitterness. Then u can try Afghani clothes (juice and corn and alcohal on payment) then shows will start once it's dark. Tuna show first and snacks will open will free cold drinks. Then fire show and then food will open. Food was fine. Then simultaneously the belly dance. It was good and it's the attraction. Then you can enjoy you food for some more time. O yes the food is buffet but it's limited if you want non-veg..( I am an animal lover and request you not to eat animals for taste only).. enjoy a bit more and it's time to return with mini sand dunes bashing ;) .. hope I explained well. Take care and...

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a safari adventure in the dunes of Dubai, and I must say it was an experience beyond compare. From the moment we set out into the vast expanse of the desert, I was captivated by the beauty and serenity of the landscape.

The journey began with a thrilling dune bashing experience, where our skilled driver navigated the rugged terrain with ease, providing us with an adrenaline-fueled ride unlike any other. The feeling of racing up and down the towering sand dunes, with the sun setting in the distance, was truly exhilarating.

As we continued our journey, we were treated to breathtaking views of the desert stretching out as far as the eye could see. The golden hues of the sand contrasted beautifully with the deep blue sky, creating a scene straight out of a postcard. We made several stops along the way to take in the scenery and snap some photos, each moment more mesmerizing than the last.

One of the highlights of the safari was the opportunity to witness a traditional falconry display. Watching these majestic birds soar through the air against the backdrop of the desert was a sight I will never forget. It was a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, we were treated to a magical sunset over the desert, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. It was the perfect end to an unforgettable day.

Overall, the safari experience in the dunes of Dubai exceeded all my expectations. From the heart-pounding dune bashing to the serene beauty of the desert landscape, every moment was filled with wonder and awe. It's an experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Dubai, and one that I will cherish...