Desert Safari Dubai Price — Live Rates
These are our current prices, pulled straight from the booking system the moment this page loads — not a brochure that goes out of date. We operate the tours ourselves (our own Land Cruisers, our own camp at the Lahbab red dunes, since 2018), so what you see here is the operator-direct rate. Prices are in AED; the package pages convert to your currency at checkout.
As of 19 August 2026, the evening desert safari costs from AED 120 per adult booked direct, with hotel pickup included. Prices below were last checked on 19 August 2026 and update automatically.
Current prices by package
| Package | Price (live) | Pickup | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Safari Dubai: Evening Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows 6-7 hours | From AED 120 (was AED 150) per adult, AED 104 per child | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Dubai City Tour + Evening Desert Safari: Both Sides of Dubai in One Day Full day (about 12 hours) | From AED 1,449 (was AED 1,811) per private vehicle (1–6 guests, larger groups add vehicles at the same rate) PLUS AED 120 per guest | Private hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Overnight Desert Safari Dubai — Sleep in the Dunes 16-18 hours | From AED 750 per adult, AED 500 per child | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Overnight Desert Safari with Quad Bike — Camp, Stars & Ride 16-18 hours | From AED 900 per adult, AED 650 per child | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Buggy: Self-Drive + BBQ Dinner & Shows 6-7 hours | From AED 400 per person (a 4-Seater buggy seats 4 — you book whole buggies, AED 1,600 per buggy) | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| 4-Seater Dune Buggy Dubai: Family Self-Drive Desert Adventure 30/60 minutes | From AED 190 per person (a 4-Seater buggy seats 4 — you book whole buggies, AED 760 per buggy) | You drive to the meeting point | View & book |
| 2-Seater Dune Buggy Dubai: Self-Drive Desert Ride for Couples 30/60 minutes | From AED 300 per person (a 2-Seater buggy seats 2 — you book whole buggies, AED 600 per buggy) | You drive to the meeting point | View & book |
| Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Private Full-Day Sightseeing 10 hours | AED 1,359 (was AED 1,699) per private vehicle (one price for 1–6 guests, infants free; larger groups add vehicles at the same rate) | Private hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Morning Desert Safari Dubai 4 hours | AED 600 per private 4x4 (one price for 1–6 guests, infants free; larger groups add 4x4s at the same rate) | Private hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Dubai City Tour Package: Private Half-Day & Full-Day Sightseeing with Guide 4 or 8 hours | From AED 999 (was AED 1,249) per private vehicle (one price for 1–6 guests, infants free; larger groups add vehicles at the same rate) | Private hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Premium Desert Safari Dubai: VIP Experience with Red Dunes, BBQ & Shows 6-7 hours | AED 240 (was AED 400) per adult, AED 210 per child | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Desert Safari Dubai with Quad Bike: ATV Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows 6-7 hours | From AED 380 (was AED 475) per adult, AED 216 per child | Shared hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Morning Desert Safari + Quad Bike Dubai 5.5 hours (5:00 AM - 10:30 AM pickup to drop-off) | From AED 1,600 (was AED 2,000) per private 4x4 (one price for 1–6 guests, infants free; larger groups add 4x4s at the same rate) | Private hotel pickup included | View & book |
| Quad Bike Dubai: Self-Drive Open Desert ATV Ride (30 or 60 Min) 30 or 60 min ride | From AED 200 (was AED 250) per adult | You drive to the meeting point | View & book |
What actually changes the price
Mostly two things. The tier you pick: most tours have a standard and a premium option, and premium adds VIP seating, a wider buffet and priority service at the camp. And how your group is counted: per person for the evening safaris, per vehicle for dune buggies and the private tours, so a 2-seater buggy is one price whether one or two of you ride. Add-ons like quad rides at the camp or a private car for your group sit on top with their own prices, shown before you add them. Season doesn't change our rates: the price in August is the price in December.
Optional add-on prices
| Add-on | Price (live) |
|---|---|
| Quad Bike (30 min) | AED 150 (per quad) |
| Quad Bike (60 min) | AED 250 (per quad) |
| Dune Buggy 2-Seater (30 min) | AED 600 (per buggy) |
| Dune Buggy 2-Seater (60 min) | AED 800 (per buggy) |
| Dune Buggy 4-Seater (30 min) | AED 850 (per buggy) |
| Dune Buggy 4-Seater (60 min) | AED 1,050 (per buggy) |
| Private car pickup (your group only) | AED 450 (per vehicle) |
Add-on prices shown from the evening desert safari — the same add-on library applies across our desert packages.
Desert safari price questions, answered
How much does a desert safari in Dubai cost?
Prices on this page come live from our booking system, so they're always current. The cheapest way into the desert is usually the standard evening safari; self-drive quad bike and dune buggy sessions are priced per ride or per vehicle, and private city tours are priced per vehicle for the whole group. Every package page shows the exact total for your group size before you pay.
What is the cheapest desert safari in Dubai?
The standard evening desert safari is the cheapest way into the desert — it's shared and priced per person, and the rate already includes hotel pickup, dune bashing, the Lahbab camp with BBQ dinner and live shows, and drop-off. The live table above shows today's exact "from" price. A self-drive quad bike or dune buggy session can cost less for a short adventure, but those are rides rather than a full evening safari with dinner.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?
It depends on the tour. Evening and morning desert safaris and both city tours include hotel pickup in the listed price. Self-drive quad bike and dune buggy sessions don't — you drive to the meeting point yourself, or add a private car pickup for AED 450 per group.
Do children pay the same price as adults?
On per-person tours, children have their own lower rate and infants are usually free. On per-vehicle tours (dune buggies, private city tours) the price covers the whole vehicle, so kids simply count toward the seats — infants ride free.
Are there hidden fees on top of the listed price?
No. The price you see at checkout is the full price — it includes the activities listed on the package page. Optional extras (quad bike rides at the camp, private pickup at AED 450, sandboard sessions) are shown with their own prices before you add them.
How much is the morning desert safari in Dubai?
The morning desert safari price works differently from the evening one: it's a flat rate per 4x4, not per person, because the vehicle is private to your group (up to 6 people). Check the live table above for the current figure. Split between four or five of you, morning often comes out cheaper per head than the evening safari, and the dunes are far quieter.
What do quad bikes and dune buggies cost?
Both are in the live table above. Quad bike sessions are priced per rider for a 30 or 60 minute slot. Dune buggies are priced per buggy, so a 2-seater costs the same whether one or two of you ride, and you drive it yourself. Quad rides at the desert camp can also be added to any evening safari as an add-on, which is cheaper than booking a separate session.
Can I pay in cash, and is a deposit required?
You can pay online with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link at checkout. Want to pay cash instead? Message us on WhatsApp first — cash bookings are confirmed manually. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup, so booking early doesn't lock you in.
Why do prices differ between websites for the same safari?
Most desert safari websites are resellers who add a commission on top of an operator's rate. We run the tours ourselves, with our own Land Cruisers and our own camp at Lahbab, so the prices here are operator-direct with no middleman margin.