Overnight Desert Safari

Our Guide to Overnight Desert Safari

Riding in a luxury 4-Wheel Drive vehicle, experience the wild majesty of the Arabian Desert as you enjoy the thrill of ‘dune bashing’ – an exciting rollercoaster-of-a-drive over giant sand dunes. Accompanied by an experienced dune driver, race up giant sand dunes and plunge over blind precipices, provoking shrieks and laughter in equal measure! At sunset, head to the largest dune to watch the full glory of a desert sunset before continuing to a Bedouin Campsite nestled deep in the desert.

On arrival at the Bedouin Campsite there is the chance to ride a camel, try sand surfing or smoke aromatic Shisha (water pipe), as your delicious barbecue dinner is prepared on open fires. Then indulge in a delicious 3-course Arabic feast under a canopy of stars accompanied by an authentic belly dancer and the soft tones of Arabian folk music. After dinner, you can sit around the open camp fires, smoke more of the hubbly bubbly and chat to the local ‘Bedouin’ people about their way of life and how it has changed since the massive development in Dubai. After a magical night in the silence of the desert sunrise wakes us up and we enjoy a breakfast before returning to Dubai at around 9.30am.

Operates: Sundays

Start Time: 4.00pm Duration: Around 19 hours including an overnight stay in a desert camp.

Includes: Thrilling drive over the Arabian desert sand dunes in a luxury 4WD vehicle; Expert driver/guide; Barbeque buffet dinner; Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee; Camel ride; Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan); Overnight sleeping equipment including a sleeping bag; Partitioned area in large tent; Full breakfast; Pick up and drop off from hotels and private residences in Dubai and Sharjah.

The luxury 4WD vehicles used are air-conditioned and carry a maximum capacity of 6 passengers plus driver. All drivers are qualified off-road professionals; first-aid trained and carry mobile phones. All vehicles are equipped with seat-belts and passengers are required to wear them at all times.

This safari trip takes you through rugged routes intended to create an adventurous and exciting experience. Therefore, this excursion is not recommended for children under the age of three years, expectant mothers and over 65s. It is also not recommended to people suffering with heart conditions and back/neck problems.