Premium Desert Safari : Overview
Premium desert safari in Dubai is when luxury meets the regular desert safari. This desert safari is for those who want to have a more personalized and intimate experience. The premium desert safari involves a lesser crowd, ensuring that your desert safari experience is more relaxed and comfortable. You will get to enjoy the desert safari and its numerous attractions and activities in an unhurried manner.
Luxury
Transfer
Adventure
Dune Bashing
Stunning
Sunset Views
Traditional
Camel Ride
Premium Camp Access
Camp Access
Handcrafted
Henna
Live
Cultural Entertainment
Exclusive
Desert Dinner
Dubai deluxe desert safari experience is designed to enhance your time in the desert. Just like any evening desert safari, you get to enjoy thrilling adventures, fun entertainment programs, and mouthwatering food. What makes premium desert safari different from a regular one is the element of luxury. Unlike the latter, this desert safari is more personalized, with a smaller number of people. This ensures that you do not have to wait in a queue for long hours to try out the different activities. You will also get to enjoy the hospitality of the staff more with this kind of desert safari.
Top Highlights of the Premium Desert Safari in Dubai
- Experience adrenaline rush like no other as a luxury 4x4 vehicle takes you on a joy ride over the sand dunes with a dune bashing ride.
- Enjoy a short camel riding around the desert camp to know how the Bedouins traveled across deserts.
- Capture some gorgeous photographs of the desert during golden hour and sunset.
- Relax in the spacious and cozy desert camp while enjoying welcome drinks like Arabic tea/coffee, dates, and soft drinks.
- Watch professional entertainers captivate you with their marvelous performances.
- Relish a gourmet BBQ buffet meal including lots of popular Emirati and international dishes.
What to Expect on Premium Desert Safari in Dubai
The premium desert safari begins early in the evening, when you are picked up from your hotel/residence in a luxury 4x4 vehicle. The first agenda of the premium Dubai desert safari package is dune bashing, where you enjoy a rollercoaster ride over the sand dunes. The ride lasts for around 30 minutes.
At the desert camp, you will be welcomed with some refreshments. You can choose Arabic tea/coffee or soft drinks along with some delicious Arabic dates. But before you enter the camp and explore its numerous attractions, do try camel riding in Dubai desert safari. Although it is short, riding the camel is quite exciting. This is also your chance to admire the beauty of the desert. You will get to see a serene sunset, the perfect backdrop to take amazing photographs.
Inside the Bedouin-style desert camp, you will get to enjoy some interesting cultural activities. A henna artist would be waiting at one of the tents to paint your palms with an intricate henna design. You can also wear traditional Arabic clothes to take photographs. You will also get to meet a falcon and click a picture while holding one. Another interesting activity here is smoking flavored shisha.
A long lineup of entertainment programs is also organized for you at the luxury desert safari Dubai. You will get to see a mesmerizing Tanoura dance and a graceful belly dance. You will also be in awe of the tricks of the fire dancer. Some other traditional art forms like Khalidi Show and Dabka and drummers show are also organized here.
Before you return to the city, you will be treated to a delicious BBQ dinner in Dubai desert. There are live food stations where delicious BBQ is cooked for you. Along with the BBQ starters, you will also get to indulge in a variety of main courses and delectable desserts. You can enjoy the gourmet meal while relaxing in your comfortable tents decorated beautifully.
Premium Desert Safari Dubai Journey
Let’s walk you through your premium desert safari Dubai journey.
The premium desert safari begins with pickup at the hotel. A driver arrives at your doorstep in a luxury 4x4 vehicle, usually a Land Cruiser. It will take around 45 minutes to an hour to reach the desert, depending on the city traffic.
Your vehicle will stop at the outskirts of the desert, where you can disembark to take in the beautiful sight of the vast desert. The driver would also get down to take some pressure off the tires for the next activity on the agenda.
Buckle your seat belt and grab the sides of your seat as the driver takes you on an adventurous dune bashing ride. The experience is truly exhilarating and is a must for adventure seekers.
After the dune bashing ride, you get to hop on a camel. Camel riding in Dubai desert safari is short. But you will get to experience how the Arabs traveled in the desert in the past. As it is a premium desert safari, you can add other desert adventures like sandboarding and quad biking. You can also opt for a dune buggy ride.
Once you are done with the desert adventures, it is time to venture into the exclusive desert camp of the VIP desert safari Dubai, decorated in the Bedouin-style. Here, you will be welcomed with sweet, Arabic dates and beverages (tea, coffee, or soft drinks) of your choice. This is the right time to relax and enjoy the vibe of the place.
Once you are refreshed, wander around the desert camp and visit the interesting tents. Here you can get a henna tattoo on your arms or palms. You can also take pictures wearing the traditional Arabic clothes. There is also a shisha smoking counter where you can try a flavored shisha.
One of the highlights of desert safari Dubai is getting the chance to watch a beautiful sunset. The setting sun creates a magical canvas that offers warmth to sore eyes. Photographers will have a field day capturing this natural beauty in their lens.
The star attraction of the premium desert safari is the food. At the live counter, you will get to taste the juiciest BBQ dishes. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are available. Then comes the main course, which is a mix of traditional Emirati dishes and popular international delicacies. The meal ends with dessert, which is usually fresh fruits and traditional sweets like kunafa.
While you enjoy the scrumptious desert dinner, you can also watch the performers entertain you. The entertainment programs usually begin with a Sufi dance or a Tanoura dance followed by a belly dance. You will also get to see a splendid fire show, Khaliji show, and dabka and drummers show at the best desert safari in Dubai.
Once the shows are done and you have finished your dinner, you will be driven back to your hotel in the same vehicle.
What to Bring
- Loose, lightweight cotton or linen clothes
- Closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Lightweight jacket
- Cash for purchasing souvenirs or additional activities
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Customer Reviews
DandJWright
Mar 2025
We booked the Premium Desert Safari with Private Majlis with Rayna Tours at their desk in Sofitel Downtown Dubai, and it was a highlight of our stay. Our driver and guide for the evening, Ghulam Mustafa provided great commentary and conversation during drive out to and through the desert. While unable to partake in dune bashing, it was clear many were enjoying this activity. We were able to get close up with a harrier and try riding a camel at Rana's camp. Having opted for the Private Majlis, the private air-conditioned chalet was a welcome respite from the desert sun. Later our group of 4 were served at our own table a veritable feast of local cuisine, frankly much too much food, but we enjoyed what we could eat, Kumar and the team, made sure of that, looking after us very well, and the entertainment from belly, traditional, and fire dancers, great fun.
FastFox
Oct 2024
Exciting dune bashing drive by Ziafat Ali! Helpful & very friendly guide. Amazing show, especially the fire performance. Thanks for a great desert experience!
Patel K
Sept 2021
We booked our private premium desert safari with the hotel travel desk managed by Rayna Tours. The Travel Consultant Zamrooth was very helpful throughout our stay in City Max Hotel. Our desert safari guide Amer Brown is very knowledgeable and was very polite towards us. The Rayna Camp was very beautiful and the service,food everything was impeccable. I will definitely recommend this to others !!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between standard desert safari and premium desert safari?
The premium desert safari is a more exclusive and elite version of the standard desert safari. Expect luxury vehicles for transfers, smaller groups, gourmet dining experience, better entertainment, and luxurious amenities.
What is the cost of the premium desert safari in Dubai?
The premium desert safari package starts at AED 262 per person.
Is dune bashing safe?
Yes, dune bashing is a safe activity. The vehicle is equipped with all kinds of equipment to keep the riders safe. Still, little kids, pregnant ladies, heart patients, and people with chronic neck and back pain should avoid it.
Is premium desert safari family-friendly?
Are restrooms available at desert safari camps?
Yes, there are clean and well-maintained restrooms available at desert safari camps. There are separate facilities for men and women.
Is alcohol served at the premium desert safari?
Alcohol is usually not a part of desert safari package, but you can order a few drinks at an additional charge.
Is it possible to customize the premium desert safari package?
Yes, you can customize the premium desert safari package as per your needs. You can add or remove certain activities and attractions according to your requirements. For instance, you can enjoy the premium Dubai desert safari with quad biking if you want to enjoy this particular activity.
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