How Much Does a Desert Safari in Dubai Cost?

A shared evening safari costs AED 125 a person right now, down from AED 250. A private car for up to six starts at AED 650. Use the calculator to see the total for your group.

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Age 3 to 11 · same price as adults
Under 3 · first one free
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Free anywhere in Dubai. Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi may cost extra.

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Every price in one table

Every safari is 50% off right now. Prices include pickup anywhere in Dubai. Children aged 3 and over pay the same as adults. One infant under 3 rides free per booking, and any more pay the child price.

SafariUsual priceNowPerTime
Evening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 250AED 125person7 to 8 hours
VIP Evening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 320AED 160person7 to 8 hours
Evening Safari with Quad BikeAED 460AED 230person7 to 8 hours
VIP Evening Safari with Quad BikeAED 540AED 270person7 to 8 hours
Evening Safari with Dune BuggyAED 1,700AED 850buggy, 2 seats6 to 7 hours
2-Seater Dune BuggyAED 1,300AED 650buggy, 2 seats3 hours
Morning Desert SafariAED 300AED 150person3.5 to 4 hours
Morning Safari with Camel TrekkingAED 360AED 180person3.5 hours
Morning Safari with Quad BikeAED 440AED 220person3.5 hours
Private Dune BashingAED 1,300AED 650car, up to 6About 4 hours
Private Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 1,700AED 850car, up to 67 to 8 hours
Luxury Private, All InclusiveAED 3,000AED 1,500car, up to 67 to 8 hours

What a group actually pays

Here are real totals for common groups. Children aged 3 and over count as guests, and one infant per booking rides free.

GroupSafariTotalEach
CoupleEvening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 250AED 125
Couple, VIPVIP Evening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 320AED 160
Family of 4, sharedEvening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 500AED 125
Family of 4, private carPrivate Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 850AED 213
Group of 6, private carPrivate Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 850AED 142
Group of 10, sharedEvening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 1,250AED 125
Two friends, dune buggy2-Seater Dune BuggyAED 650AED 325

What changes the price

  • Shared or private. Shared seats are priced per person. A private car is AED 650 to AED 1,500 for up to six people.
  • Morning or evening. The morning safari is AED 150 and has no dinner or show. The evening safari is AED 125 and includes both.
  • Add-ons. A quad bike adds AED 105 to the evening safari (AED 230 in total). VIP seating adds AED 35.
  • Where you are staying. Pickup is free anywhere in Dubai. We also pick up from Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi, where there may be an extra charge. We tell you the amount before you book.

Prices in US dollars

The UAE dirham is fixed to the US dollar at 3.6725, so these conversions stay accurate. Other currencies depend on your bank’s rate on the day.

SafariAEDUSD
Evening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 125about $34
VIP Evening Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 160about $44
Morning Desert SafariAED 150about $41
Evening Safari with Quad BikeAED 230about $63
Private Safari with BBQ DinnerAED 850about $231
2-Seater Dune BuggyAED 650about $177

Price questions

Is the price per person?

Most safaris are priced per person. Private safaris are priced per car for up to six people, and dune buggies are priced per buggy for two.

Do children pay the full price?

Children aged 3 and over pay the same as adults. One infant under 3 rides free per booking, and any more pay the child price.

Are there hidden charges?

No. The price covers hotel pickup in Dubai and everything listed as included. Extras like private shisha or alcohol at the camp are paid separately, only if you want them.

Is pickup from Sharjah or Abu Dhabi extra?

Yes. Pickup in Dubai is free, and other emirates cost extra. We confirm the amount on WhatsApp before you book.

Can I pay in dollars, euros or pounds?

Prices are in UAE dirhams. If you pay by card, your bank converts it at its own rate. The dirham is fixed to the US dollar, so AED 125 is about $34.

Evening Safari, per personAED 250AED 125Pay after the tour
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