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Evening Desert Safari in Dubai (Arabian Adventures)

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Dubai

Description

The Evening Desert Tour from Dubai described here is operated by Arabian Adventures on a shared vehicle basis. There are various other operators at different price points in the city. You will be picked up around 15h00 from your hotel in Dubai in a 4-wheel drive and will experience some dune bashing and hopefully wildlife sighting on the way to the desert camp. In this tour, the sandboarding and camel riding are both included. At the camp you will be treated to a tanoura dancer, a belly dancer and a BBQ buffet with unlimited house wine and beer (except during religious holidays), soft drinks and water. After dinner, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in the city.

Access & Transport

Transport is included (pick up and drop off from hotel in Dubai) and is part of the adventure

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure to bring sunglasses, a hat/cap and your camera. Carefully read the age and height restrictions for kids: min 6 years AND 135cm (which is actually the average size for 8-9 years old kid). If those criteria are not met, you can book a Private Vehicle and enter details on infants / kids. Finally, please note that if you have heart ailments, neck or back problems, participation is possible but not recommended.

Meta review

Magazines and user reviews are overall very complimentary about the service quality and driving skills of the guides. The quality of the shows and the camp also are one notch above that of cheaper alternatives. There are a few complaints about a couple of guides talking too much but they seem isolated rather than systemic.

Environmental & Social

Some carbon footprint due to the transport. Socially neutral

Conclusion

The Evening Desert Safari tour in shared vehicle is, in our opinion, a must do activity for tourists - or residents who want to show off the desert to their guests visiting from overseas. Dunes are indeed not ubiquitous on the planet and the experience is a very enjoyable and memorable one.

Key positive

Excellent and knowledgeable driver/guides

Good quality shows, food, and desert camp

Fun driving in the dunes and seeing some wildlife

Key negative

Value is fair but it is not cheap

May feel a bit set-up / artificial for those who enjoy real adventures. Enjoyable nonetheless

Suitability

Not suitable for kids less than 6 years old and 135cm in height (will need to arrange private vehicle). Not recommended for somebody with back or neck problem. For guests with mobility issues the best is to contact the operator directly to ascertain options.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
Food
BBQ buffet dinner
Drinks (non-alc.)
Water and soft drinks
Timing
Duration of visit
Kids must be > 6yrs old and 135cm for shared vehicle tour

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:6h

Regulated hours

Monday15:00 - 21:00

Tuesday15:00 - 21:00

Wednesday15:00 - 21:00

Thursday15:00 - 21:00

Friday15:00 - 21:00

Saturday15:00 - 21:00

Sunday15:00 - 21:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
AED 435
Adult
13 - 64
AED 435
Child
6 - 12
AED 435
Infant
0 - 5
AED 95
Price including wine and beer is AED499

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