Dubai Desert Safari
★ 4.7🇦🇪 DubaiSuggested visit 1 dayBest season The cool season from November to March, avoiding summer temperatures up to 45 degrees
Desert adventureArabian cultureSunsetCamels
Golden dunes under a desert sunset, with 4x4 dune bashing and camel rides in an Arabian desert adventure.
Overview
A Dubai desert safari includes dune bashing, camel riding and a Bedouin camp dinner, and is one of the most popular activities.
History
The Arabian desert, including the Rub' al Khali, is one of the largest continuous deserts in the world at about 650,000 square kilometres. Dubai lies in the north-eastern corner of the peninsula, traditionally the territory of Bedouin nomads. Before the 19th century pearling and fishing were the main economic activities. After oil was discovered in 1966 Dubai grew rapidly, and desert safari tourism now lets modern luxury and traditional Bedouin culture coexist.
Highlights
- •The adrenaline rush of 4x4 dune bashing
- •Belly dancing and fire shows at a desert camp
- •The classic image of a camel silhouetted against a red sunset
- •Photos in traditional Arabian dress and henna painting
- •A brilliant desert night sky above the tents
Practical tips
- •Choose a reputable tour operator
- •Departing at sunset gives the best light over the dunes
Practical information
- Best time
- October to April
- Tickets
- Desert safari day tours about AED 200 to 400, including camel ride, show and dinner
- Opening hours
- Afternoon departures returning in the evening, usually 14:00 to 22:00
- Local food
- Arabian grilled meat, shawarma, camel milk pudding and saffron rice
- Getting around
- The red and green metro lines cover the main sights and the Nol card works on both; taxis start high, so ride-hailing is better for longer trips
- Visa
- The UAE grants visa-free entry to Chinese citizens for stays of up to 30 days; a passport valid for at least six months is all that is required, with no advance application.
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