Desert Safari Dubai Price 2026: Every Package, Ticket Price and What's Included
A desert safari in Dubai can cost anything from AED 30 to over AED 1,000. The price depends on what you want: a simple camp evening, a full evening safari with dinner, a VIP experience, or a private dune buggy. This guide lists the 2026 price of every package we run, explains what's included, how child prices work and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
Key Takeaways
- The evening desert safari costs AED 89 per adult, with hotel pickup, dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner and live shows.
- The cheapest options are self drive from AED 30 and the bus pickup safari from AED 55.
- The morning safari is AED 110, the VIP red dune safari AED 150 and overnight camping AED 499.
- Adding a quad bike to the evening safari brings it to AED 199.
- Children aged 0 to 3 go free, ages 4 to 5 pay 50% and ages 6 to 8 pay 70% of the adult price.
- No hidden costs: only alcoholic drinks, travel insurance and tips are extra.
Desert Safari Dubai Price List
All prices are per adult (9 years and over) and include hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai and Sharjah, unless the table says otherwise.
| Package | Price per adult | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Self drive to meeting point | AED 30 | Guests with their own car (no transport included) |
| Bus pickup desert safari | AED 55 | Budget travellers, from 8 central pickup points |
| Evening desert safari | AED 89 | First-timers, the classic experience |
| Morning desert safari | AED 110 | Summer, families, sunrise photos |
| Morning safari with camel ride | AED 140 | A longer camel trek at sunrise |
| VIP red dune safari | AED 150 | Front-row seats and table-served dinner |
| Evening safari with quad bike | AED 199 | Adventure plus the full evening camp |
| Morning safari with quad bike | AED 199 | Quad biking before the heat |
| Private desert safari | From AED 299 (minimum 2 guests) | Couples, families and groups |
| VIP premium safari with quad bike | AED 399 | VIP camp plus a 45-minute quad ride |
| Overnight desert camping | AED 499 | Sleeping in the desert, sunset and sunrise |
Planning a trip from Sharjah or Abu Dhabi? See desert safari Sharjah (from AED 30) and desert safari Abu Dhabi (from AED 89).
Quad Bike and Dune Buggy Prices
If driving yourself is the main attraction, these are priced separately. Shared tours are priced per person; private buggy tours are priced per buggy, so the cost per person drops when you share.
| Ride | Price |
|---|---|
| ATV quad bike tour | From AED 199 per person |
| Self-drive dune buggy | From AED 299 per person |
| Dirt bike desert tour | From AED 349 per person |
| Polaris RS1 1-seater | From AED 690 per buggy |
| Polaris RZR 2-seater | From AED 890 per buggy |
| Polaris RZR 4-seater | From AED 990 per buggy |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 2-seater | From AED 1,290 per buggy |
| Can-Am X3 4-seater | From AED 1,390 per buggy |
Quad bike riders must be 12 or older, and dune buggy drivers 14 or older. Not sure which to pick? Read quad bike vs dune buggy.
Child Ticket Prices
Children pay less on our shared safaris. Here's how it works on the evening desert safari:
| Age | Price | Evening safari example |
|---|---|---|
| 9 years and over | Adult price | AED 89 |
| 6 to 8 years | 70% of adult price | AED 62 |
| 4 to 5 years | 50% of adult price | AED 45 |
| 0 to 3 years | Free | AED 0 |
On overnight camping the minimum age is 5. For tips on bringing little ones, see desert safari Dubai with kids.
What's Included in the Price
On the AED 89 evening desert safari, the price includes:
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai and Sharjah
- 4x4 dune bashing in a modified Land Cruiser
- Sunset stop on the dunes
- Camel ride and sandboarding
- BBQ dinner buffet
- Live belly dance, fire and Tanoura shows
- Henna art, Arabic coffee and dates
Not included: alcoholic drinks, personal travel insurance and optional tips. Upgrades such as a quad bike ride or VIP seating are shown as separate packages, so you always know the full price before you book. For a full rundown of the evening, read desert safari Dubai: what to expect.
Which Package Gives the Best Value?
- Best overall value: the evening desert safari at AED 89. It includes everything most visitors want, with hotel pickup.
- Lowest price: self drive from AED 30 if you have a car, or the bus safari from AED 55 if you don't.
- Best upgrade: the VIP red dune safari at AED 150. For AED 61 more you get reserved front-row seats, table service and unlimited soft drinks.
- Best for adventure: the evening safari with quad bike at AED 199, which combines a 35 to 45 minute ride with the full camp evening.
- Best for groups: a 4-seater private buggy priced per vehicle, or a private safari with your own 4x4 and camp area.
Still deciding? Our which desert safari is best guide compares them side by side.
How to Pay
You can pay by cash, card, bank transfer or payment link. Cash, bank transfer and payment link are charged at the quoted price, with no VAT added. Card payments include 5% VAT. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your tour, so you can book early and lock in your date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a desert safari in Dubai?
Our evening desert safari costs AED 89 per adult, including hotel pickup, dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner and live shows. Packages range from AED 30 for self drive to AED 499 for overnight camping.
What is the cheapest desert safari in Dubai?
The self drive package is the cheapest at AED 30 per person, if you drive to our desert meeting point yourself. Without a car, the bus pickup safari costs AED 55 per person.
How much is a VIP desert safari in Dubai?
The VIP red dune safari costs AED 150 per adult. The VIP premium safari with a 45-minute quad bike ride costs AED 399.
How much is a desert safari for children?
Children aged 0 to 3 go free, 4 to 5 pay 50% and 6 to 8 pay 70% of the adult price. From 9 years old, the adult price applies.
Does the desert safari price include dinner?
Yes. The evening, VIP, bus and overnight safaris all include dinner at the desert camp. The morning safari includes an Arabic breakfast instead.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Only alcoholic drinks, travel insurance and optional tips are extra. Card payments include 5% VAT; cash, bank transfer and payment link are charged at the quoted price.
Can I get a discount for a group?
For groups, message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 000 6467 with your date and group size and we'll send you the best price available.
