Dubai’s desert landscapes are among the most beautiful in the entire world, and anyone visiting the city on vacation with family or colleagues should definitely make some time to explore them. The best way to explore them is to book Dubai Desert Safari Tours. This tour offers fun and exciting activities for every age group and skill level.
If you have never been on a Dubai Safari tour, then be sure to read this guide till the end as we give an overview of the complete experience and main activities that you can enjoy here. So let’s get started.
A Complete Overview of the Dubai Desert Safari Tours
Here is a complete overview of the Dubai desert safari experience and what to expect here:
- Hotel Pick Up
The desert safari tour starts with a pickup service from from hotel. You don’t have to worry about getting to the desert by booking a taxi or bus. Just pack your things and get ready the tour company will take care of the transport. Be sure to discuss the pick time and location at the time of booking.
- Drive to the Desert
Once you sit in the pickup vehicle which is usually an SUV, it takes roughly 40-50 minutes to arrive at the desert campsite facilities where the safari tour takes place. Although the time to reach might vary according to the traffic and route the driver takes. While driving, you have the opportunity to see the city sights and enjoy chatting with the driver. So even if takes longer, you are in a win-win situation.
- Arriving in the Desert
After arriving at the desert campsite facilities, you can relax for a bit and listen to the safety instructions given by the tour guide. The guide will explain the activities you can participate in and the timing of each. Then afterwards the tour starts with a dune bashing ride.
- 4×4 Dune Bashing Ride
The first activity you will enjoy on the desert safari tour is a 4×4 dune-bashing ride on a Landcruiser. The ride lasts 30-40 minutes and is one of the most exciting and fun things to do here. An expert driver will take you on a roller coaster ride through the bumpy dunes, which is sure to raise your adrenaline levels to the top. So sit tight and strap yourself to your seat belt for this experience.
- Quad Biking (Optional)
Quad biking is similar to dune bashing. The ATV bikes are open air vehicles and driving them through the desert at high speeds and winds striking your face is a sensational experience. Although it is an optional activity and mostly offered for additional charges. If you feel tired after dune bashing, then we recommend sitting this one out and trying something relaxing.
- Sandboarding
Sandboarding is another fun activity to enjoy on a safari tour. It is basically similar to snowboarding where you take a surfing board and slide down from tall dunes while maintaining body balance. As a starter, it might be a little difficult because keeping balance is not easy and you’ll fall in the sand a lot, so come prepared. A tip: leave your belongings aside or with someone trustworthy.
- Camel Riding
Camel riding is a traditional activity that people enjoy on safari tours. However, unlike previous ones, this is a little relaxing where you ride camels in a slow and steady way through the desert and feel like a Bedouin. This offers more like a cultural experience as the camels are an integral part of Arab culture and have been used as the main means of transport for centuries.
- Campsite Relaxation and Entertainment
The adventure part of the safari tour is over at this point. Now you can relax at the desert campsites in majlis-style seating and enjoy live entertainment shows and performances done by local artists. Some of these performances include belly dance, tanoura dance, yalla dance and fire shows.
Aside from these, there are other cultural activities as well like henna painting sessions, falconry shows and Arabic dress-up photography. You are guaranteed to enjoy and have a memorable experience with your family. Also, don’t forget to witness the sunset views and have your cameras ready.
Remember campsite activities are offered on Evening and Private Safari tours and not on Morning tours.
- BBQ Buffet Dinner
After participating in so many physically demanding activities, you will probably feel hungry well, no need to worry there will be freshly prepared BBQ dinner outside campsites that you can eat as much as you want. The dinner menu includes tons of local dishes like lamb chops, steaks, BBQ chicken, shwarmas, salad, and so much more.
- Return to the City
The safari tour is over after a BBQ dinner and campsite shows. You can return to your hotel the same way as you came, i.e. in an SUV with a driver.
Conclusion
This concludes the Best desert safari Dubai experience. Remember you have the option to customize the tour and include or exclude certain activities if needed as you desire. No need to worry about safety or risks these tours are done under strict safety guidelines and experienced guides. For more information and queries, please reach out to Luxury Desert Safari.
