Licensed Dubai tour operator Desert safaris from AED 89 per person

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Tanoura dancer performing in front of diners at the desert camp
Quad bikes lined up ready for the ride
Veil dance under the lights at the desert camp

Premium Desert Safari

The VIP area at the camp and a BBQ dinner buffet with desserts, with half an hour of quad biking on the way in. Dune drive, sunset stop, camel riding, sand boarding and the full evening of shows.

From AED 375 per person

4.9 from 318 Google reviews

Private vehicle AED 1,800 per vehicle, up to 7 people

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Licensed, English-speaking guides
  • Our own fleet and our own drivers
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration 6 hours
Pickup 1:30pm to 2pm
Group Shared 4×4

The 4×4 collects you from your hotel or home on a shared basis, and your safari guide meets you at the edge of the dunes.

What the evening looks like

Twenty to thirty minutes of dune driving, then thirty minutes on a quad bike, single or double seater. The sunset photo stop, camel riding and sand boarding follow before you reach the camp.

At the camp you are welcomed with dates and gahwa and seated in the VIP area. Henna hand painting and traditional costume photos run through the evening, and dinner is a BBQ buffet with soft drinks and desserts.

The entertainment is the Tanoura dance, the fire show and the belly dance show.

What costs extra

A falcon photo on the dunes and aromatic shisha are available at the camp for an additional charge.

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel or home pickup and drop-off by 4×4, Dubai and Sharjah, on a shared basis
  • Welcome by your safari guide
  • Dune drive through the desert, 20 to 30 minutes
  • Quad biking, 30 minutes, single or double seater
  • Sunset photo stop in the desert
  • Camel riding
  • Sand boarding
  • Dates and gahwa (Arabic coffee) on arrival at the camp
  • Bedouin-style camp with the VIP seating area
  • Henna hand painting
  • Traditional costume photo
  • BBQ dinner buffet with soft drinks and desserts
  • Tanoura dance
  • Fire show
  • Belly dance show

Optional extras

  • Falcon photo on the dunes
  • Aromatic shisha

Dinner at the camp

Premium Camp — Everything on the Standard menu and a good deal more: live cooking stations, fish and shrimp on the grill, mutton ouzi, butter chicken and a chocolate fountain. 56 dishes

Hot Appetizers

International Favorites

  • Golden Crispy Potato Slices
  • Classic Golden French Fries
  • Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls
  • Golden-Fried Cheese Balls

Arabic Specialties

  • Traditional Crispy Falafel

Indian Specialties

  • Spiced Aloo Tikki (Indian potato patties)

Dips & Accompaniments

  • Tomato Ketchup
  • Refreshing Mint & Yogurt Chutney
Fresh Salads & Arabic Mezze

Arabic Specialties

  • Traditional Fattoush Salad
  • Classic Tabbouleh Salad
  • Creamy Hummus
  • Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
  • Green & Black Olives
  • Assorted Arabic Pickles

Indian Specialties

  • Traditional Aloo Chana Chaat (Spiced potato & chickpea salad)
  • Refreshing Yogurt Raita
  • Fried Green Chilies

International Favorites

  • Fresh Beetroot Salad
  • Classic Russian Potato Salad
  • Crisp Apple & Cabbage Slaw
  • Wholesome Quinoa Salad

Fresh Vegetable Selection

  • Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions & Carrots (with lemon wedges & fresh ginger slices)
Freshly Prepared Breads

From the Oven

  • Traditional Arabic Bread
  • Fresh Tandoori Naan
  • Crispy Indian Papadum
Live BBQ & Grill Specialties

Non-Vegetarian BBQ Selection

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
  • Juicy Kofta Kebabs
  • Grilled Chicken Kebabs
  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka Boti
  • Golden-Fried Fish Cutlets
  • Crispy Breaded Shrimp

Vegetarian Grill Selection

  • Flame-Grilled Onions
  • Grilled Fresh Tomatoes
  • Grilled Long Green Chilies
  • Grilled Green Bell Peppers
  • Grilled Vegetable Shashlik Skewers
Main Courses

Indian Specialties

  • Aromatic Zeera Rice (Cumin-infused basmati rice)
  • Fragrant Vegetable Biryani
  • Indian-Style Mixed Vegetables
  • Traditional Dal Tadka (Tempered yellow lentils)
  • Creamy Palak Paneer (Cottage cheese in spinach gravy)
  • Aromatic Chicken Biryani
  • Classic Butter Chicken (in a rich tomato gravy)

Arabic Specialties

  • Traditional Mutton Ouzi (Slow-cooked mutton with fragrant rice)

International Favorites

  • Italian-Style Herb-Roasted Potatoes
  • Garden-Fresh Sautéed Vegetables
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Live Cooking Stations

Prepared Before You

  • Freshly Prepared Vegetable Hakka Noodles
  • Live Italian Pasta Station
Desserts & Sweet Delights

Arabic Sweet Specialties

  • Traditional Basbousa (Semolina cake)
  • Classic Umm Ali (Arabic bread pudding)
  • Traditional Arabic Sweet Dumplings (Luqaimat)

Indian Sweet Specialties

  • Creamy Rice Kheer (Traditional Indian rice pudding)
  • Classic Gulab Jamun (Soft milk dumplings in sweet syrup)

International Sweet Delights

  • Assorted Mini Pastries
  • Chocolate Fountain Experience

Exclusively catered by Zauq Restaurant, in the lobby of the 5-star Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Dubai.

Menus can change with the season and with what is available on the day.

Why choose us

  • Expert team. Highly experienced in organising desert safaris, so every detail is covered.
  • No hidden costs. Prices are transparent, with no surprise fees.
  • Luxury adventure. Dubai’s desert in an exclusive and exciting way.

Questions about this tour

What makes this the premium package?

You are seated in the VIP area at the camp and dinner is a BBQ buffet with soft drinks and desserts. Thirty minutes of quad biking is included as well.

How long is the quad biking?

Thirty minutes. The quads are single or double seater, so two people can share one machine.

Where do you pick up from?

A 4×4 collects you from your hotel or home in Dubai or Sharjah and brings you back, on a shared basis.

Is anything available at extra cost?

A falcon photo on the dunes and aromatic shisha at the camp, both paid for on the day.

Prices and details last checked 9 November 2026.

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Reviews

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4.9 318 Google reviews

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Anna Stokes3 months agoG

Mr. Tanvir was good and accommodating. We are very happy to be with him while in our tour.

Jia Odonnell5 months agoG

Perfect experience!

Kenny Gaines7 months agoG

Overall Abu Dhabi was a good experience.

Nati Owens9 months agoG

It was a great adventure and tour. Highly recommended!!

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