After exploring the urban core of the city, when you are bored with the monotonous shopping spree, it is time to pack some adventure into your days and evenings. Just the perfect time to plan some thrilling desert safaris transformed to be safe adventures by experienced tour operators. Have a riot in the Middle-Eastern desert terrain and overcome your fears as you are engrossed in the thrills of the unforgettable desert safari in Dubai.

However, there are some considerations. Dune bashing is an off-road activity. If you have concerns about becoming sick during the drive or you are a cardiac patient or a hypertensive or have suffered a back injury, please avoid this part of the activity.

He was very attentive and communicative. The camel ride was amazing and I was happy that the camels look cared for. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a desert experience.” – Paola, April 2021

The best camel riding locations are easily accessible from Dubai’s city center. You can reach them through private vehicles or public transportation if your tour package doesn’t come with pick-up and drop-off services. Here’s a guide on how to reach your preferred desert destination:

We have just returned from a 19 day tour with Terra Trips. We traveled with our daughters aged 16 and 19. This trip was enchanting and a source of permanent discovery.We usually travel independently but for Egypt we preferred to entrust the organization to a local agency which masters the constraints and practices on sitio.I sent my requests to Amro who prepared a very balanced circuit for us with an experience in the desert of two nights in bivouac which will remain unforgettable for us.Accompanied by Ali, our guide for the north of the country and Mahmoud, our driver in the desert, we discovered fabulous landscapes at sunrise and sunset with magical light.Ali has always been a source of knowledge, whether on daily life, culture or history.

For the final section of my guide to the best Dubai desert safaris, I’ve chosen 5 tours that offer something utterly unique.

Particularly liked the awareness of sustainability of the experience by not offering dune bashing, sticking to the tracks and not using plastic bottles, rare to see in Dubai!” – Max, December 2020

The Camel Ride experience is scheduled for mornings, to take place as the sun continues to rise over the Dubai desert. Your itinerary will include a stop to watch the sun take its place over the desert, with breakfast served next to one of the DDCR’s many natural lakes as part of your activity.

He gave us many anecdotes and spared no time in answering our many questions.Thank you very much to him for his patience, his kindness and his availability.His visit to Cairo click here was magical for us.A big thank you also to Mohamed who accompanied us in the southern part of the country: cruise on the Nile, day of fishing at Lake Nasser and all the magnificent visits: Abu Simbel, Philae...Amro and his entire team prepared a trip for us, thought out down to the smallest detail: what comfort!And what we appreciated above all was the ability to adapt, to immediately find a solution when something unforeseen happens.Go with confidence, Amro takes care of everything!!Magnificent trip, wonderful family experience.

Hang on tight, very tight, this exhilarating desert safari invites you to rev up and tackle the dunes yourself on the back of your own quad bike.

You will start your second day by rising early to undertake a camel trek through the dunes to the nearby sunrise spot. Before returning to Dubai bright and early, you will tuck into a freshly cooked Arabian breakfast. The tour starts at 3.30 pm and is excellent value for what you receive. 

Termed a 'living museum', it incorporates elements of traditional exhibitions, immersive theatre and themed attractions, so visitors can look beyond the present and towards the future's limitless possibilities.

Another thing to keep in mind: Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar but the exact dates change every year (usually it falls between March and May).

And, with over quarenta restaurants and lounges featuring cuisines from around the world, it's also an ideal place to refuel.