Sheryl travelled with friends and praised the dune bashing, her guide Ahmad, the sunset, the camel ride, sandboarding, the BBQ and the shows.
Sheryl R
Tripadvisor review, travelled with friends
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Dubai desert safari package
Evening Desert Safari Dubai
Picked up in the afternoon, dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, then an evening at a desert camp with live shows, a short camel ride, sandboarding and a BBQ buffet.
- From AED 90 per person
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Licensed by Dubai DETVerify licence 1405794 ↗
5.0 on Tripadvisor21 reviews
Free hotel pickupAcross Dubai and Sharjah
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
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Check your total and book
Choose your option, date and guests. You see the total straight away, then confirm on WhatsApp. You pay on the day, not now.
Options and prices
Choose your evening option
All four options include the same pickup, dune bashing, sunset stop, camp, dinner and shows. The difference is your seating at the camp, the quad bike, and whether the car is shared or private. Tap an option to see its details.
Basic
AED 90 per person
approx. $25 per person
Basic
The full evening safari with shared 4x4 pickup and standard camp seating.
What this option adds
- Shared 4x4 hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing, camel ride and sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
- BBQ buffet dinner and live shows
- Standard camp seating
AED 90 per person
approx. $25 per person
Pickup 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Drop-off 9:00 to 10:00 PM. About 6 to 7 hours.
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Most bookedVIP
AED 140 per person
approx. $38 per person
VIP
Everything in Basic, plus you sit in the VIP area at the camp with table service.
What this option adds
- Everything in Basic
- VIP seating at the camp
- Table service, food brought to you
- Separate buffet for VIP guests
AED 140 per person
approx. $38 per person
Pickup 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Drop-off 9:00 to 10:00 PM. About 6 to 7 hours.
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Premium
AED 240 per person
approx. $65 per person
Private Car
AED 600 per car
approx. $163 per car, total for up to 7 guests
Private Car
The full evening safari with a 4x4 for your group only. One total price for the car, not per person.
What this option adds
- Private 4x4, your group only, up to 7 guests per car
- Dune bashing, camel ride and sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
- BBQ buffet dinner and live shows
- Standard camp seating
AED 600 per car
approx. $163 per car, total for up to 7 guests
Pickup 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Drop-off 9:00 to 10:00 PM. About 6 to 7 hours.
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Evening options compared
See exactly what changes between Basic, VIP, Premium and Private Car before you choose.
| What you get | BasicAED 90 per person | VIPAED 140 per personMost booked | PremiumAED 240 per person | Private CarAED 600 per car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel pickup | Shared 4x4 | Shared 4x4 | Shared 4x4 | Private car for your group |
| Dune bashing, 30 min | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sunset photo stop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camel ride and sandboarding | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BBQ buffet and live shows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIP seating and table service | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Separate VIP buffet | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Quad bike, 30 min included | No | No | Yes | No |
| Price | AED 90 per person | AED 140 per person | AED 240 per person | AED 600 per car |
Where you go
The red dunes at Lahbab
This tour runs on the Lahbab red dunes, where the dunes are taller and softer than the sand closer to the city. Your driver takes you over the high dunes, then stops on a high dune at sunset so you can take photos with your own camera.
Guests who search for a Red Dunes desert safari or a night desert safari mean this same tour. Lahbab red dunes, evening timing and the camp programme are all part of the Evening Desert Safari on this page, so you book it here. It is the same tour, with the same price and duration as the options on this page.
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Before you book
What is included, and what is not
Read this before you choose your option, so you know exactly what your price covers.
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off in Dubai and Sharjah
- 30 minutes of dune bashing
- Live shows (belly dance, fire show, tanoura, Yalla, mascot)
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Henna for ladies and kids
- Unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Sunset photos with your own camera
- Starter 6:30 to 7:00 PM
- BBQ buffet dinner (15+ items, veg and non-veg)
- Free shisha in the designated area
- Arabic coffee and dates on arrival
What is not included
- Quad bike (Premium tier only)
- Dune buggy and falcon photos (paid add-ons)
- Pickup outside Dubai and Sharjah
Not suitable for dune bashing / quad biking
Guests with back or neck pain, heart disease, recent surgery, or pregnancy. Those guests may skip the dune drive and go straight to camp.
Your evening
Evening safari itinerary
How the evening runs, from pickup to drop-off.
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Pickup
Pickup from your hotel or home in Dubai or Sharjah. Your driver confirms the exact pickup time before the tour.
Afternoon
Dune bashing, 30 minutes
Dune bashing on the Lahbab red dunes in a Land Cruiser. Guests who cannot do dune bashing go straight to the camp.
At the camp
Sunset, camel ride and sandboarding
Sunset photo stop on a high dune, then a short camel ride, sandboarding and henna at the camp, with Arabic coffee and dates on arrival.
6:30 to 7:00 PM
Starter, then BBQ buffet and live shows
The starter is served from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by the BBQ buffet dinner and the live shows: belly dance, fire show, tanoura and Yalla dance.
9:00 to 10:00 PM
Drop-off
Drop-off at your hotel or home in Dubai or Sharjah.
Key facts for this safari
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No refund for same-day changes.
Timing
Pickup 2:00 to 3:00 PM, drop-off 9:00 to 10:00 PM. About 6 to 7 hours in total.
Kids
Children up to 3 years go free. Older children pay the full price.
Quad bike age
Riders must be 14 or over. The quad bike is included in Premium only.
Gallery
Evening safari gallery
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Reviews
What guests say
Rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor from 21 reviews. Read the reviews guests left after their safari.
NorthStar65140150025 travelled as a couple and praised guide Shehzad, the camel ride, the belly dance, the dune buggy and the dune bashing.
NorthStar65140150025
Tripadvisor review, travelled as a couple
Glenda travelled with friends and thanked driver Ahmed for a safe, exciting and memorable trip.
glenda e
Tripadvisor review, travelled with friends
Desert Safari Dubai Tickets on Google
Lawnz By Danube, Dubai International City, Dubai
Phone and WhatsApp: +971 56 576 3743
Questions about the evening safari
The questions guests ask about this tour before they book.
What is the difference between Basic, VIP and Premium?
Basic gives you the full camp programme with shared 4x4 pickup. VIP adds VIP seating, table service and a separate buffet. Premium adds a 30-minute single quad bike per guest on top of VIP.
Is the quad bike included?
The quad bike is included in Premium only, as a 30-minute single quad bike per guest for riders aged 14 and over. On Basic, VIP and Private Car it is not included.
What time is pickup and drop-off?
Pickup is between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM from your hotel or home in Dubai or Sharjah, and drop-off is between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours.
Can I skip dune bashing and go straight to the camp?
Yes. If you cannot do dune bashing, tell us when you book and you go straight to the camp while the rest of the group does the dune bashing.
How does the Private Car price work for more than 7 guests?
One car seats up to 7 guests and costs AED 600 in total. If you have more than 7 guests you need more cars, so 12 guests need 2 cars and the total is AED 1,200.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. There is no refund for same-day changes.
Other safaris
Compare other safaris
If the evening does not suit your plans, compare the morning and overnight tours.
Morning Desert Safari
A morning in the dunes in a private car, back at your hotel by 12:00 PM. No camp, dinner or shows on this tour.
AED 500 per car
View Morning Desert Safari
Overnight Desert Safari
The full evening programme, then a night at the camp in a tent with bedding and breakfast in the morning.
From AED 180 per person
View Overnight Desert SafariBook your evening safari on WhatsApp
Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp and you get a confirmation back. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, and you pay on the day.