Morning Desert Safari Dubai: Overview
A morning desert safari safari is your chance to enjoy the raw, natural beauty of the desert in all its golden glory. This desert safari in Dubai focuses more on adventure and is perfect for those who are not interested in entertainment and other frills that are often associated with the desert safari. Simple and straightforward, the morning desert safari is all about soaking in the early morning sun while having fun.

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The morning Dubai desert safari is for those who love to spend their early mornings in the desert. The rising sun casts a golden glow over the entire desert, giving it a surreal experience. This is a great time for photographers to capture some gorgeous photographs with their cameras. The morning desert safari Dubai is all about adventurous activities. It begins with a thrilling dune bashing ride. This is followed by other adventurous activities like camel riding and sandboarding. You may also be able to request additional adventures like quad biking and dune buggy riding while enjoying the morning view of the desert.
Top Highlights of the Morning Desert Safari in Dubai
- Witness the rising sun flooding its golden color throughout the desert dunes. The moment is quite magical, something you must capture with your camera lens.
- Hop into a 4x4 vehicle and strap yourself for an adventurous ride over the sand dunes with a dune bashing session.
- Climb up on a camel and experience how the Arabs traveled across deserts during the yesteryears.
- Try balancing yourself on a sandboard as you try to ski on the tall sand dunes of the desert.
- Straddle a quad bike and try to maneuver the vehicle across the tall and short desert dunes.
- Mornings are the best time to get a glimpse of the flora and fauna of the desert.
What to Expect on a Morning Desert Safari
Adrenaline rush is what awaits you during the morning desert safari in Dubai. But before you step into the world of thrills, you can enjoy the early morning view of the desert and possibly the sunrise too.
You can enjoy all the desert adventure activities to the fullest during your morning exploration of the desert. Dune bashing is the first activity on the itinerary. Last 45 minutes, the dune bashing session happens on a 4x4 vehicle. Driven by a professional, the dune bashing ride feels like a rollercoaster ride, as the driver navigates through the rough terrain of the desert.
The morning desert is not just about dune bashing. As it is a morning safari with camel riding, you get to climb on the ship of the desert and enjoy a walk in the desert dunes. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the desert animals, who are usually out and about early in the morning.
Sandboarding is also included in the morning desert safari activity. Sandboarding is much like snowboarding, although here you slide on the sand dunes. You will get a sandboard and some instructions from your desert safari guide. You can spend some time trying to balance yourself on a sandboard until you learn the ropes of the same.
If you want, you can get to ride a quad bike at an additional cost. The quad bike is an ATV or All-Terrain-Vehicle that you can use to drive on the desert dunes. Riding a quad bike is quite adventurous and challenging but totally worth it. The staff at the desert camp can also arrange a dune buggy ride for you, although you will have to book it in advance.
A Morning Desert Safari Journey
Here’s a step-by-step guide to understand your morning desert safari journey, right from pickup to drop-off.
The morning desert safari journey begins with a pickup from the hotel or residence in Dubai. A driver would be waiting for you outside your hotel/residence to take you to the desert camp. The drive to the desert from the city center would take around 45 minutes.
The first experience of any morning desert safari is the dune bashing session. A 4x4 vehicle with deflated tires will be waiting for your awe-inspiring ride in the desert. The vehicle is equipped with all kinds of gear to keep you safe during the ride. Moreover, dune bashing is only done by professional drivers who have the necessary skills and licenses. Make sure you secure yourself properly before the dune bashing session begins.
Take a break from your dune bashing session and step out of the vehicle to enjoy the view of the desert. The early morning sun in the desert is mild, making it possible to spend time outdoors. It is also a great opportunity to take some amazing photographs of the desert.
After the dune bashing session, you will be driven to the desert camp. After replenishing yourself with water, you will get to try other desert adventures. Camel riding is one of the most popular activities here. After riding a camel around the desert camp, you can try sandboarding. Sandboards would be provided to you at the desert camp. If you have chosen a morning safari with quad biking , you will also get the chance to enjoy a quad bike ride.
Visit our authentic desert camp where you can enjoy traditional Arabic breakfast with coffee and dates. Ladies can get beautiful henna designs and everyone can take photos in traditional outfits.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Lip balm
- Comfortable outfits (preferably cotton or linen)
- Closed shoes
- Scarf
- Camera or phone with enough storage
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Customer Reviews
shikhar_traveller
16 March 2024
We had planned for morning desert safari with quad biking for family. It was a brilliant experience
and the entire activity from confirmation, pick up, activites and dropped were completely professional
and family friendly.
Would definitely recommend Rayana tours for their Dubai trip. It was flawless.
Special mention to our usherer and guide - Abubakar. He is a thorough gentleman and very knowledgeable
and extremely likeable.
He was very kind throughout our journey and helpful for the entire group. Thank you for taking such
good care of us and my God bless you.
mmk_global
13 June 2023
Did the morning desert safari. The trip was organised by Simar Preet at our hotel travel desk. She is very professional, friendly and courteous. Would also like to mention our tour guide Mr Rizwan who was very efficient with the sand bashing drive. Looking forward to planning many more Dubai tours with Rayna. Thanks for making our experience very memorable.
Yogin P
Jul 2021
Superb Time from 4:30 am till about 8 am / Morning Desert Safari and Sunrise. Mohammed was very knowledgeable and pleasant
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are safaris better in the morning?
Morning desert safaris are calmer and less crowded than the other types of desert safaris, especially evening desert safaris. As the crowds are fewer, the waiting lines are also lesser, giving you the chance to enjoy all the adventures without waiting in the queue for a long time.
What is the morning desert safari experience in Dubai?
The morning desert safari is all about adventures. Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, and quad biking are some of the desert activities you will enjoy here. Moreover, the soft morning sunlight in the desert adds to its glow.
What is better: morning or evening desert safari?
Each desert safari has its own merits. Morning desert safaris are short and focus on adventures, while the evening safaris also include entertainment and food along with adventurous activities.
Are Dubai morning desert safari tickets available online now?
Yes, morning desert safari tickets are available on our website. You can book a morning desert safari tour package through our portal.
What is the price of a morning desert safari in Dubai?
The morning desert safari in Dubai tour package starts at AED 150. You can check out morning desert safari deals in Dubai here.
Are return transfers included in Dubai morning desert safari?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included with our morning desert safari tour package.
What are the timings for a morning desert safari in Dubai?
The morning desert safari usually begins at around 8 PM and typically lasts for four hours.
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