Morning Desert Safari Dubai
Cool morning air over the Al Awir dunes — dune bashing, a camel ride and sandboarding, back by noon.
From AED 250 per person
★4.9 · 3,500+ reviews · 1.5M+ guests · Est. 2009 · DTCM-licensed in Dubai · Pay on arrival, cash or card
Winter pickups run 07:00–08:00 and summer pickups 06:30–07:30; dune bashing starts at 08:30, and you are back by 12:00 with the whole afternoon free. 45 minutes of dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, sandboarding and a camel ride, plus a light camp breakfast. From AED 250 per person, no deposit, free cancellation 24 h before.
The morning safari at a glance
- Price: AED 250 per person · private Land Cruiser AED 750
- Pickup: winter 07:00–08:00 · summer 06:30–07:30
- Dune bashing: from 08:30 · back by 12:00
- Desert: Al Awir, about 45 min from Downtown
- Dune bashing: 45 minutes in a Land Cruiser
- Breakfast: light camp breakfast included
- Ages: under 3 free · quads 12+ to drive
- Payment: on arrival, cash or card
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
Morning Safari Prices
Shared morning · AED 250 / person
Door-to-door 4×4 pickup in Dubai or Sharjah; dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, camp breakfast.
Private morning · AED 750 / Land Cruiser, up to 6
Your own Land Cruiser and driver; same morning, your schedule; about AED 125 each for six.
A family of five pays AED 750 for a private Land Cruiser — five shared seats would cost AED 1,250.
What’s Included, and What Costs Extra
Included in every morning safari
- 45 minutes of dune bashing in a Land Cruiser
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride
- Light camp breakfast
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Tea and Arabic coffee (gahwa)
- Henna
- Arabic costumes for photos
- Sheesha in the majlis
Optional extras (price fixed in your WhatsApp confirmation)
- Long dune bashing, +30 min in a private Land Cruiser: AED 150
- Quad bike, single-seater, 30 min: AED 150 per person
- Quad bike, 2-seater, 30 min: AED 250
- VIP majlis seat with live BBQ: AED 80 per seat
- Falcon photo: AED 10–30 per person
- Long camel ride: AED 150
- Sheesha at your table: AED 80
- Professional photographer: from AED 50
Quads are 12+ to drive.
Reassurance: nothing on the Included list is charged at the camp.
Morning Safari Timings
Winter: pickups run 07:00–08:00. Summer: pickups run 06:30–07:30 to beat the heat.
- Pickup: from your hotel, home or Port Rashid cruise terminal in Dubai or Sharjah.
- 08:30: 45 minutes of dune bashing in a Toyota Land Cruiser — morning sand is firmer after the cool night, which means sharper runs than the afternoon.
- 09:15: golden-light photo stop on the dunes.
- 09:30: camel ride and sandboarding, then a light camp breakfast.
- 10:00: optional quad session (AED 150 single / AED 250 two-seater, 30 min).
- 11:00–12:00: drive back — dropped at your door by noon with the whole day still ahead of you.
Which Morning Suits You?
Families — shared 4×4 at AED 250 per person or a private Land Cruiser at AED 750; ask the driver for a gentler line for kids.
Couples — the quietest dunes of the day, and the best light for photos.
Thrill-seekers — morning sand runs sharper; add long dune bashing or a quad session.
Groups of 7+ — convoys of Land Cruisers and reserved tables at the camp.
Cruise passengers — the morning safari fits between docking and departure; message us your ship and docking date.
Breakfast at the Camp
A light spread after the dunes: bakery, hot eggs, continental and Arabic breakfast, fresh fruit, unlimited tea and coffee. Vegan and gluten-aware plates on request.
Before You Book Any Morning Safari: 4 Checks
- Licensed operator or reseller? — We are a DTCM-licensed operator with our own Land Cruisers, drivers and camp.
- Is “included” really included? — Everything on our Included list comes with every ticket.
- Pay before or after? — No deposit, no card to book; pay on arrival, cash or card.
- Full morning or partial? — Every option includes dune bashing, all activities and breakfast.
Where It Happens and How You Get There
The morning safari runs in the Al Awir desert off Al Awir Road, about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai and 35 minutes from Sharjah. Self-drivers get a GPS pin on WhatsApp; shared and private bookings include hotel or home pickup.
Bus pickup points:
- Dubai: Deira City Center
- Burjuman (Spinneys)
- Lulu Al Barsha
- Dragon Mart
- Sharjah: Sahara Center
- Sharjah City Center
- Mega Mall
- Safari Mall Muwaila
Who Should Skip Dune Bashing
- Children 3+: they join the full morning; ask for a gentler line.
- Under-3s: they ride straight to camp and join free.
- Pregnant guests, and anyone with back, neck or heart conditions: skip the bashing and ride to camp on the graded track.
- Wheelchair users: the camp has flat majlis areas and accessible facilities — message us and we plan a smooth-track transfer at no extra cost.
- Motion sickness: eat light before pickup and tell your driver.
Build Your Safari
Book in under 2 minutes — pay on arrival
Choose your package, tell us where to pick you up, and confirm on WhatsApp. No card, no deposit — your seats are held instantly.
Step 1 — Choose your package
Step 2 — Number of guests
Step 3 — Add-ons (optional)
Step 4 — Your details
You will drive to our Al Awir Road desert meeting point — free parking, GPS pin sent after booking.
What guests say after their Dubai desert safari
We hold a ★4.9 average across 3,500+ reviews. These are the three things guests mention most often: the driving, the food, and the fact that the price they saw online was exactly the price they paid at the camp.
“The dune bashing driver was superb — thrilling but you always felt safe. We paid AED 50 each for the bus pickup from Deira City Center and honestly expected a catch. There wasn’t one. BBQ dinner was excellent.”
Sarah M. · United Kingdom
“Booked the VIP evening on WhatsApp in the morning, got picked up from Sahara Center in Sharjah the same day. The quad bike and the majlis seating made it feel far more expensive than AED 250. Kids loved the fire show.”
Imran K. · Sharjah
“We drove ourselves to the Al Awir meeting point — AED 35 per person for dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding and a full dinner show is the best value activity we found in the whole of Dubai.”
Elena & Marco · Italy
Morning Desert Safari FAQ
What time does the morning desert safari start and finish?
Winter pickups run 07:00–08:00 and summer pickups 06:30–07:30, dune bashing starts at 08:30, and you are back by 12:00. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp when you book.
How much is the morning desert safari in Dubai?
AED 250 per person for the shared morning safari, or AED 750 for a private Land Cruiser for up to 6 guests. No deposit — you pay on arrival by cash or card.
What is included in the morning desert safari?
45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, a light camp breakfast, unlimited water and soft drinks, tea and Arabic coffee, henna, Arabic costumes for photos, and sheesha in the majlis. The falcon photo is an AED 10–30 optional extra.
Is it hot on the morning safari?
The early start keeps you ahead of the heat: the desert at 8 AM is 8–14°C cooler than at 3 PM. In summer we pick up from 06:30 to beat the worst of it; in winter bring a light jacket for the cool morning air.
Can I see the sunrise on the morning safari?
Sunrise slots are available on the private morning safari — ask on WhatsApp and we will plan the pickup around first light.
Is the morning safari safe for children and pregnant guests?
Children aged 3 and over join the full morning; ask for a gentler dune-bashing line for kids. Under-3s ride to camp free and join the activities there. Pregnant guests, and anyone with back, neck or heart conditions, skip the dune bashing and ride to camp on the graded track.
Can I do the morning safari without dune bashing?
Yes. Ask on WhatsApp and you ride to camp on the graded track instead of the dunes. Same morning, same activities, same price.
Are there extra charges at the camp?
Only the optional extras listed above, at the prices fixed in your WhatsApp confirmation — nothing on the Included list is charged at the camp.
How do I book, and how far ahead?
Send one WhatsApp message to +971 50 414 6025 with your date, guest count and pickup area. We confirm in about 2 minutes and you pay on arrival. Same-day booking is possible when seats are free.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your safari. Reschedules are free, subject to availability.
Can I do it on a layover or transit visa?
Yes. Tell us your flight times on WhatsApp and we plan the margin — you are back by 12:00 with the whole afternoon free.
Does the morning safari run during Ramadan?
Yes. It runs every day of the year, including Ramadan.
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