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Dubai Desert Safari Price

From USD 27 per person in a private car for 7. Camp, BBQ and shows included, 30% off now.

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A Dubai desert safari with us costs USD 10 (AED 35) per person if you drive to our meeting point near Al Awir, USD 41 (AED 150) per person with shared hotel pickup, or USD 190 (AED 699) for a private car for up to 7 guests. Dune bashing, the camel ride, the BBQ dinner and three live shows are in every price, already after up to 30% off. No deposit: you pay on the day.

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Your priceUSD41

AED 150 · per person, shared 4×4 from your hotel

Pickup 2:30 to 3:30 PM · dinner and live shows included

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At a glance

How Much Is a Desert Safari in Dubai?

Six numbers answer it. Every price below is the same evening at our Al Awir camp; only the transport and the extras change.

USD 10

Lowest price. AED 35 per person, self-drive, with dinner, dune bashing and the shows.

USD 41

Hotel pickup. AED 150 per person in a shared 4×4 from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ajman.

USD 190

Private car. AED 699 per car for your group, up to 7 guests.

USD 272

Land Cruiser. AED 999 per car, the best experience, Al Awir or Lahbab.

Free

Children under 3. On a parent’s lap; from age 3 the adult price applies.

USD 0

Deposit. Pay on the day, free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.

The price list

Dubai Desert Safari Packages and Prices

Five ways to the same camp evening: dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, henna, the BBQ dinner and the belly dance, tanoura and fire shows. Prices already include the current offer of up to 30% off.

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Guest sitting on a quiet dune near our Al Awir campLowest price

Self-Drive to Our Meeting Point

You drive to our Al Awir camp, about 50 to 55 minutes from the city, and we do the rest.

  • Camp location sent
  • Dune bashing with our drivers

Prefer to be driven? Private Land Cruiser USD 272 (AED 999) per car

FromUSD 10AED 35 per person
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Group photo on the sand during a shared desert safariShared bus

Shared Bus From a Pickup Point

Air-conditioned bus from one of 8 pickup points in Dubai and Sharjah, water on board.

  • 4 Dubai and 4 Sharjah stops
  • Time messaged around noon

Door to door instead? Private Land Cruiser USD 272 (AED 999) per car

FromUSD 14AED 50 per person
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Couple on the dunes during a Dubai evening safariMost booked

Shared 4×4 Hotel Pickup

A shared 4×4 from your hotel or home in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ajman, the same 4×4 for the dunes.

  • Pickup 2:30 to 3:30 PM
  • Dune bashing in the 4×4

Your group only: Land Cruiser USD 272 (AED 999) per car

FromUSD 41AED 150 per person
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Couple with a camel at the camp on a private safariPrivate

Private Car for Your Group

A sedan or 4×4 for your group only, door to door, at our Al Awir camp.

  • Up to 7 guests
  • Cheaper than shared from 5

Best experience: Land Cruiser USD 272 (AED 999) per car

FromUSD 190AED 699 per car
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Four-wheel drive on the high dunes outside DubaiBest experience

Private Land Cruiser

Our premium 4×4 for your group only, at Al Awir or the red dunes of Lahbab, about 1 hour 10 minutes away.

  • Up to 7 guests
  • Most guests choose it
FromUSD 272AED 999 per car
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Your total

Shared or Private: Work Out Your Total

Shared tickets are priced per person; a private car is one price for the whole car. Tap your group size and see which costs less.

Guests aged 3 and over

Children under 3 ride free on a lap, so leave them out of the count.

4 guestsShared pickup costs less

Self-drive
USD 40 (AED 140)
Shared bus
USD 56 (AED 200)
Hotel pickup
USD 164 (AED 600)
Private car
USD 190 (AED 699), USD 48 each
Land Cruiser
USD 272 (AED 999), USD 68 each

The two door-to-door options cross at 5 guests: five shared tickets come to USD 205 (AED 750), while the private car is USD 190 (AED 699) and the whole evening is yours.

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Red Dunes, Morning, Overnight, VIP, Quad and Buggy Prices

The rest of our Dubai desert menu, each with its own page for the details.

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Red sand dunes photographed in the late afternoon lightLand Cruiser only

Lahbab Red Dunes

The tall red dunes of Lahbab, reached only in our Land Cruisers, with the same camp evening.

  • About 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Your group only
FromUSD 272AED 999 per Land Cruiser
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Morning light over the dunes near DubaiPrivate only

Private Morning Safari

Starts around 6 AM and runs about 4 hours: dunes, sandboarding and photos before the heat.

  • About 4 hours
  • Your group only
FromUSD 272AED 999 per Land Cruiser
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Our desert camp lit up at nightNight in a tent

Overnight in the Desert

The full evening, then a night at our Al Awir camp under the stars.

  • Per person
  • Al Awir camp

Private Land Cruiser: price on WhatsApp

FromUSD 109AED 400 per person
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Belly dancer on the camp stage in front of the VIP seatingAdd to any safari

VIP Seats by the Stage

Sofa seating close to the stage with your food served at the table.

  • Per person
  • Add when you book

Pair it with a private Land Cruiser USD 272 (AED 999)

FromUSD 14AED 50 per person, extra
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Guest riding a quad bike on the dunesControlled or open

Quad Bike at the Camp

30 minutes on a quad: controlled area at Al Awir, or the open dunes for more speed.

  • Single or double seat
  • Al Awir camp

Open desert from USD 54 (AED 200)

FromUSD 27AED 100 per quad, 30 minutes
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Dune buggy on the sand outside DubaiDrive it yourself

Can-Am Dune Buggy

Drive a Can-Am buggy over the dunes yourself, priced per buggy for each 30 minutes.

  • Per 30 minutes
  • Add to your safari
FromUSD 218AED 800 per buggy, 30 minutes
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Extras

Add-On Prices at the Camp

Everything here is optional and paid on the day. Nothing is added to your booking unless you ask.

VIP seatingUSD 14 (AED 50)Per person, sofa seats by the stage
Quad, controlled areaUSD 27 (AED 100)Single seat, 30 minutes; double USD 54 (AED 200)
Quad, open desertUSD 54 (AED 200)Single seat; double USD 82 (AED 300)
Dune buggyUSD 218 (AED 800)Per buggy, each 30 minutes
Falcon photoFrom USD 3 (AED 10)A photo with the falcon at camp
Professional photosUSD 14 to 41 (AED 50 to 150)Photographer at camp, by package
Longer dune bashingQuote on WhatsApp30 to 45 minutes instead of the normal 15 to 20
ShishaUSD 27 (AED 100)Different flavours, at the camp

What you get

What Every Price Includes, and What Costs Extra

There is no entry fee to the desert and no camp fee on top: the evening below is in every price on this page.

Seating area at our desert camp before dinner
Our own camp at Al Awir: toilets, shade and drinks
In every price
  • Dune bashing, about 15 to 20 minutes
  • Camel ride, about 5 minutes
  • Sandboarding and henna
  • Halal BBQ buffet with vegetarian dishes
  • Water and unlimited soft drinks at dinner
  • Belly dance, tanoura and fire shows (no belly dance in Ramadan)
Costs extra
  • VIP seating
  • Quad bikes and the dune buggy
  • Falcon photo and professional photos
  • Shisha
  • Longer dune bashing or a longer camel ride
Children and special needs
  • Under 3 free, on a lap; age 3 and over pay the adult price, with child seats on request
  • Pregnancy, back or heart problems: no dune bashing, a separate vehicle by road
  • Wheelchair users: private car, message us first
  • Prefer no dune bashing: we drop you at the camp

Pickup and timings

Pickup Points, Timings and How You Pay

Hotel pickup covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman. The shared bus leaves from eight fixed points.

Dubai4 bus pickup pointsDay 2 Day Center, LuLu Hypermarket Al Barsha, Spinneys Burjuman, Dragon Mart 1 ADNOC
Sharjah4 bus pickup pointsCity Centre, Mega Mall, Sahara Centre, Nesto Supermarket
2:30 to 3:30 PMShared pickupsYour driver messages the exact time around 12 noon on the day
Getting there

Self-drive guests drive to our meeting point near Al Awir, about 50 to 55 minutes from the city; the pin comes with your booking. Lahbab is about 1 hour 10 minutes away and runs on Land Cruisers only.

Paying

Pay the operator on the day, in cash or by card, in AED, USD or most other currencies. Cash is recommended because card payments carry a fee of 8 to 10 percent.

Compare fairly

Why Desert Safari Rates in Dubai Differ Between Companies

Two safaris with the same headline price can be different products. Ask these five questions before you compare.

Fire performer on stage at the desert camp
Shows and dinner: in every price here
Ask the sellerWhy it changes the priceWith us
Per person or per car?Per-person prices grow with every guestBoth, shown separately
Shared or private?Private cars cost more but carry up to 7Both, you choose
Dinner and shows included?Some list them as extrasAlways included
Operator or reseller?Resellers add a margin and pass you onDTCM-licensed operator, own camp
Deposit and card fee?Prepayment and card charges add upNo deposit; cash avoids the card fee

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Booking

How Booking and Paying Works

  1. Message usYour date, guests and pickup area. We reply with one total.
  2. We confirm in writingNothing to pay now; move the date free up to 12 hours before pickup.
  3. Pay on the dayYour driver messages the pickup time around noon, and you pay on the day.
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  • No depositpay on the day

Local operator, Dubai

Dubai Desert Safari Prices Set by a Licensed Dubai Operator

We run our own camp at Al Awir and hold a DTCM licence in Dubai as part of Royal Arabian Safari Tourism LLC. Every price on this page is our own rate, paid to us on the day, not a reseller mark-up.

Friends enjoying dinner at our desert camp near Dubai
Dinner at our Al Awir camp: included in every price on this page.
  • Licensed in DubaiA DTCM-licensed operator, part of Royal Arabian Safari Tourism LLC, in the UAE since 2015.
  • Our desert campsAl Awir, 50 to 55 minutes from the city, and Lahbab, about 1 hour 10. See Al Awir on Google Maps
  • Permit-holding driversDune-driving permits, 10+ years at the wheel, insured vehicles.
  • Answered at any hourOur team replies on WhatsApp 24/7, from booking to boarding.

Six price details guests ask us about

  1. Per car really means per car. A private car is one price whether one guest or seven ride, so the cost per person falls as your group grows.
  2. Children under 3 travel free. They sit on a parent’s lap; from age 3 they pay the adult price and get a seat of their own.
  3. Cash in AED is the cheapest way to pay. Card payments carry a fee of 8 to 10 percent; we take most currencies on the day.
  4. Your pickup time comes around noon. Shared pickups run from 2:30 to 3:30 PM, and your driver messages the exact time on the day.
  5. The red dunes are Land Cruiser only. Lahbab runs on our Land Cruisers at USD 272 (AED 999) per car; the private sedan or 4×4 goes to Al Awir.
  6. Nothing to pay before the day. No deposit, and moving or cancelling is free up to 12 hours before pickup.

Reviewed by Bilal Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Royal Arabian Safari Tourism LLC, operating in the UAE since 2015. Written by our Dubai operations team. Prices checked against our own rate card, October 2026.

Questions

Dubai Desert Safari Price Questions

How much does a Dubai desert safari cost per person?

With us it is USD 10 (AED 35) per person self-drive, USD 14 (AED 50) by shared bus and USD 41 (AED 150) with shared hotel pickup. A private car is USD 190 (AED 699) for the whole car and a private Land Cruiser is USD 272 (AED 999). Dinner and live shows are in every price. That is our Dubai desert safari tours price list in short, and the packages section above shows each option in full.

What is the average desert safari price in Dubai?

A typical shared evening safari with hotel pickup is USD 41 (AED 150) per person with us. Self-drive and the shared bus cost less, and a private car costs more but is one flat price for up to 7 guests, so the average depends on your group. Our desert safari Dubai price list in the packages section above shows the full range, and the price of Dubai desert safari tours rises with privacy and falls with self-drive.

What is the Dubai desert safari ticket price?

A ticket is one seat on the evening safari: USD 10 (AED 35) self-drive, USD 14 (AED 50) shared bus or USD 41 (AED 150) with hotel pickup, all with dinner and live shows. The tickets page explains each ticket type. Dubai Safari Park is a zoo and a different attraction, so its ticket is not a Dubai desert safari ticket.

What is the lowest price for a Dubai desert safari?

USD 10 (AED 35) per person self-drive, then USD 14 (AED 50) by shared bus. If you want a cheap desert safari in Dubai, these two still include dune bashing, dinner and the live shows at our own camp, and you pay on the day. The desert safari Dubai cheapest price on our list is the self-drive ticket, and the desert safari Dubai cheap price choices are self-drive and the shared bus.

How much is a private desert safari in Dubai?

A private car is USD 190 (AED 699) per car and a private Land Cruiser is USD 272 (AED 999) per car. Both carry up to 7 guests. Details are on the private desert safari page.

Is a private car cheaper than shared tickets?

From 5 guests, yes. Shared hotel pickup for 5 is USD 205 (AED 750) against USD 190 (AED 699) for the private car. For 2 to 4 guests, shared tickets cost less.

What is the Dubai desert safari price for 2 people?

Hotel pickup for 2 is USD 82 (AED 300). Two on the shared bus pay USD 28 (AED 100) and two self-drive pay USD 20 (AED 70). A private car for the two of you is USD 190 (AED 699).

How much does a family pay for a desert safari in Dubai?

A family of 4 on shared hotel pickup pays USD 164 (AED 600) and a family of 5 pays USD 205 (AED 750). A private car at USD 190 (AED 699) is better value from 5 guests. Children under 3 are free and from 3 they pay the adult price.

How much do children pay for the desert safari?

Children under 3 are free and sit on a parent’s lap. From age 3 the price is the same as an adult, with their own seat, and child seats are available on request.

What is included in the Dubai desert safari price?

Every price is a Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner: dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding, henna, a halal buffet with vegetarian choices, water and unlimited soft drinks at dinner, and the live shows. Pickup depends on the option: none for self-drive, a bus stop, or your hotel. The Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner price is therefore the ticket price itself, with no separate dinner charge, and the Dubai desert safari packages price is the same for every guest on that option.

What costs extra on a desert safari?

Only what you choose: VIP seating, quad bikes, the dune buggy, a falcon photo, professional photos, a longer camel ride and long dune bashing. We quote each one before you travel.

How much is a quad bike on a desert safari?

In our controlled area at Al Awir it is USD 27 (AED 100) single and USD 54 (AED 200) double. On the open dunes it is USD 54 (AED 200) single and USD 82 (AED 300) double. See quad biking in Dubai. The Dubai desert safari quad bike price is paid on top of the ticket.

How much is the dune buggy or a bike ride?

The dune buggy is USD 218 (AED 800) per 30 minutes and the quad bike rides are priced in the add-ons above. Message us your group and we confirm the ride. More on the dune buggy page.

How much is VIP seating or a premium desert safari?

VIP seating is USD 14 (AED 50) per person. A fully private evening is the Land Cruiser at USD 272 (AED 999) per car. See VIP desert safari Dubai. A premium desert safari Dubai price here means the ticket plus VIP seating, or a private Land Cruiser.

How much does a luxury desert safari cost in Dubai?

Our luxury option is a private Land Cruiser at USD 272 (AED 999) per car, with your own driver. VIP seating is USD 14 (AED 50) per person. The luxury page shows the whole evening.

What is the morning desert safari price compared with evening?

The morning safari is private only: USD 272 (AED 999) per car in a Land Cruiser for up to 7 guests. It starts at 6 AM and runs 4 hours. The evening is priced per person from USD 10 (AED 35). See morning desert safari Dubai. In short, the Dubai evening desert safari price is per person and the morning desert safari Dubai price is per car.

How much does an overnight desert safari cost in Dubai?

USD 109 (AED 400) per person at our Al Awir camp, with a night in a traditional tent and breakfast after the evening programme. The overnight desert safari page covers the full night. The desert safari Dubai overnight price covers the tent and the breakfast.

Are there desert safari deals, offers or discounts?

Our prices already carry the current offer of up to 30% off for a limited time, so there is no code to hunt for. Message us on WhatsApp for a group total, and ask what a Groupon or other voucher covers before you rely on it.

Why do Dubai desert safari prices differ between companies?

Because the product differs: shared or private, bus or hotel pickup, which camp, what dinner and shows, and whether the price is before the discount. Compare the same evening line by line, and ask whether the seller is the operator.

Can I book online and pay later?

Yes. Book online on WhatsApp with no deposit and no booking fee, then pay the operator on the day. You can cancel or move the date free up to 12 hours before pickup.

Should I book direct or through a booking platform?

Booking direct means you deal with the operator that runs the safari: one written total, no deposit and a free change up to 12 hours before pickup. Whichever route you pick, compare inclusions line by line, not just the headline price.

Which reputable Dubai company offers competitive desert safari prices?

Royal Arabian Safari is a DTCM-Licensed Operator with its own Al Awir camp, rated 4.9 from over 10,000 reviews. These are the operator’s own prices with the discount already in, no deposit and free cancellation up to 12 hours.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Shared 4×4 and both private options include pickup from your hotel or home in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman. The shared bus uses one of 8 bus stops and self-drive means you drive to our meeting point near Al Awir. From Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah or Al Ain, ask for a quote on WhatsApp.

What is the price of a Dubai desert safari in AED, in USD and in rupees?

We set prices in AED and show USD beside each one, for example USD 41 (AED 150). We do not list rupee prices, so convert AED at today’s rate. The operator collects payment in AED on the day. So the Dubai desert safari price in rupees is the AED or USD ticket price converted at that day’s rate, and the same goes for the desert safari Dubai ticket price in rupees and the Dubai desert safari with BBQ dinner price in rupees, since dinner is part of every ticket.

Is the Dubai desert safari price the same every day?

The prices on this page are today’s prices with the discount included. Send your date and group on WhatsApp and we confirm the exact total for that day before you book.

What is the cancellation policy, and is there a deposit?

There is no deposit. Cancel or move your date free up to 12 hours before pickup. If bad weather stops the safari, we reschedule or release the booking and you owe nothing.

How can I pay, cash or card?

You pay the operator on the day. Cash is recommended. Card payment can carry a card fee, so ask us on WhatsApp first. Extras are paid the same way.

Is dinner included in the lowest price?

Yes. The USD 10 (AED 35) self-drive includes the halal BBQ buffet, dune bashing and the live shows, the same camp evening as every other option. Only the transport changes.

Which option should I book?

Self-drive if you have a car, the shared bus if you can reach a bus stop, shared hotel pickup for 2 to 4 guests, a private car from 5 guests or for families who want their own driver, and the Land Cruiser for more room.

Is a Dubai desert safari worth the price?

For USD 41 (AED 150) you get hotel pickup, dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding, a BBQ dinner and the live shows in one evening. The worth it page weighs the experience in detail.

Which Dubai desert safari is best?

It depends on your group: shared hotel pickup for couples, a private car for families, VIP seating for more comfort. Best desert safari in Dubai compares them.

Is this the Dubai Safari Park ticket price?

No. This page is for the Dubai desert safari. Dubai Safari Park is a separate wildlife park, so check its own website for its entry fee.

How much is a camel ride on a desert safari?

The normal camel ride, about 5 minutes at the camp, is included in every price. A longer camel ride costs extra and we confirm the price on WhatsApp.

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