Desert Safari Dubai
The city's signature day trip — dunes, camels and a desert camp, an hour from the clubs.
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Dune bashing, sandboarding and camel rides. Morning trips are cooler and quieter; evening trips end at a camp with dinner. Pickup from your hotel is usually included.
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Morning safaris are cooler and quieter and pair well with sandboarding. Evening safaris are the classic version — dune bashing into sunset, then a camp with dinner, music and henna. Overnight trips swap the crowd for a night under the stars. Pick by how much of the day you want to give it.
Good to know
Most safaris collect you from your hotel in a 4x4, so you don't need a car. If you get motion sick, ask for a gentler dune-bashing route or sit in the front. Wear closed shoes for sandboarding and bring a layer — desert evenings cool down fast.
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