The Dubai desert offers a stark contrast to one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. The desert that surrounds Dubai is a beautiful, primitive, serene landscape that’s a must-visit for anyone who visits Dubai. When you hear of a desert safari, does your thought process immediately jump to dune bashing and the other desert sports? It does? Dune bashing can be a great deal of fun, but it’s not very family-friendly. Young kids are not allowed to go dune bashing and neither are senior citizens or pregnant women. However, the sprawling, pristine and majestic Dubai desert safari has so much more to offer.
A rich subculture, an expansive expanse of red sand dunes, breath-taking scenery, exotic wildlife, and mysterious desert fauna – the Dubai desert offers all of this and much more. It’s not right to condense it all down to a few minutes of dune bashing for everyone. Well, we have news for you. We have a series of desert safaris that have nothing to do with dune bashing and other adventures. So, are you in the mood for a more laid-back, romantic desert safari, with dinner under the stars? Want to experience the softer, more mysterious side of the desert?
Check out our Dubai Desert Safari without Dune Bashing options!
- Dinner in the Desert
We offer a magical Dinner in Desert experience complete with delicious Emirati and intercontinental food. Forget all about the physical activities such as dune bashing and quad biking. Focus on the wonderful dinner spread under the stars, and enjoy our in-camp entertainment. Enjoy watching belly dancers gyrate to Arabian numbers and watch the Tanura dancers twirl away like dervishes. Get your hands and feet painted with delicate and soothing henna patterns. The henna will dry and flake off within a couple of hours, leaving your hands and feet delicately tattooed in swirling floral patterns in the most delicate red. You’ll love it. Our exclusive Dinner in Desert package gives you the chance to dine like desert rulers. Partake of the world-class veg & non-veg Emirati and intercontinental BBQ spread. We have plentiful options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Relax, enjoy the festivities and let’s make it a night to remember forever.
Inclusions
- Transportation in air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
- BBQ dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Tanoura and belly dance performances
- Henna tattooing
- Water and other refreshments
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Overnight Desert Safari
This is the best desert safari option for those who want the complete experience of the desert. When you sign up for our overnight desert safari, you’ll get to enjoy the dinner of the Royals, plus in-tent entertainment and the chance to spend a night under the stars. Sound good? You’ll arrive at the desert towards sunset, the perfect time to set up your tripod for some scintillating sunset photography. Then you’ll relax in our real-to-goodness Bedouin tent and enjoy some blissful belly dancing by one of our professional belly dancers.
Over a cup of hot Arabian coffee, watch the Tanura dancers swirl around, dropping and raising layers of resplendently lit skirts in time to the music. A fabulous Emirati and intercontinental BBQ dinner follow, after which you’ll be led to your camp beds for a wonderful night of peace and bliss under the desert stars. In the morning, you have the opportunity to set up your tripod again for some sunrise photography, after which we will drop you back at your hotel. An overnight safari is your best bet to enjoy the desert without sweltering in the heat of the day.
Inclusions
- To and fro road transportation
- Camel riding and quad biking
- Opportunity for sunrise and sunset photography
- Belly dancing performance
- Tanoura dance show
- BBQ dinner
- Comfortable, fully air-conditioned tents
- Unlimited Arabic coffee
Private Dubai Desert Safari
Inclusions
- Transportation in a luxurious vehicle
- Private lunch or dinner
- Great views of the desert
- Best sunrise or sunset views (depending on the time of the desert safari)
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Tips and Hacks for Desert Safari
Here are some important tips and hacks that would make your desert safari easeful, hassle-free and laid-back.
- Clothing: It is best to wear comfortable and loose-fitting cotton clothes in the desert, as the temperature is higher. But if you have opted for evening or overnight desert safari, it would be sensible to carry a jacket or shawl because of the comparatively cooler climate than the day.
- Footwear: Avoid closed shoes, as when you are trekking through the sand, they tend to get inside your footwear. So, instead, put on open sandals or flip-flops, which are comfortable and appropriate for the escapade.
- Accessories and Skin Care: Be it morning or evening desert safari, do not forget to wear your sunglasses and don a hat to protect yourself from the scorching heat of the sun. Also, apply a good amount of sunscreen to shield your screen from those harsh rays.
- Cash: Although you would pay for your tour beforehand, at the time of booking, carrying some cash would be a good idea. With this cash, you would get to buy some souvenirs and trinkets or maybe some extra activities at the desert camp.
- Safety Precautions: The adventurous activities at the desert camp seem fun. However, make sure that you follow the rules to avoid any kind of accidents. Listen to the safety instructions given by the guide before trying any of the activities like camel riding, sand-boarding, etc.
- Be Patient: Most of the shared desert safaris are crowded and you would have to share the facilities and activities with other people. It is important to be patient while waiting in queues for your turn to try any activity. This would ensure peace for you as well as everyone around you.
Conclusion
So the next time someone mentions desert safari, don’t shy away thinking you’ll have to participate in aggressive dune bashing or quad biking adventures. If you’re not adventure minded, there are many forms of desert safari that you can take, each one better than the other. If you like, you can contact us and design your own private desert safari. We’ll be happy to tailor it to your needs and give you our absolute best. You’ll love every minute of our pampering and the unique highlights of our custom-tailored desert safari in Dubai.
