— About Desert Safaris Booking
In the Dunes of Abu Dhabi Since 2009
Desert Safaris Booking is a licensed Abu Dhabi tour operator, registered with the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), that has been running desert safaris in the Al Khatim and Al Khaznah desert since 2009. More than 3,500 guests have rated us 4.9 out of 5 — and most of them found us the same way you did: looking for the real desert, at an honest price.
Our Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Story
We started with a simple idea: the same dune bashing, camel rides, live shows and BBQ dinner that big platforms sell for AED 250+ can be booked direct — from AED 40 per person — when there’s no middleman commission. Back in 2009 we started as a two-vehicle operation picking up guests from a handful of Abu Dhabi hotels. More than fifteen years, thousands of sunsets and one very sandy office later, we now run a full daily fleet across evening, morning, overnight and sunrise safaris — but the model hasn’t changed. We post real prices on WhatsApp, let guests pay on arrival, and let the experience speak for itself.
Meet the Team Behind Your Safari
Every drive is handled by an experienced, DCT-licensed desert driver — most of our drivers have been with us for five years or more, and many grew up in or near the desert communities we drive through. Our camp crew runs the BBQ, the Tanoura and belly dance shows, the henna station and the falcon corner every single evening, rain or shine. Behind the scenes, a small booking team answers WhatsApp in English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic — the same people you message are the ones who confirm your pickup time and follow up after your trip.
Why Choose Desert Safaris Booking
Licensed & insured — DCT-licensed operator with an insured, roll-cage-fitted 4×4 fleet inspected daily and experienced, licensed drivers.
Pay on arrival — no deposit, no online payment, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Real humans, 24/7 — WhatsApp replies in about 15 minutes, in English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic.
Honest pricing — every price on this site is final. No hidden fees, no OTA markup.
Small-group focus — vehicles run at safe passenger limits, not packed for volume.
Licensed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture & Tourism
Desert Safaris Booking operates under a valid tour operator license issued by DCT Abu Dhabi, the government authority responsible for regulating tourism activities in the emirate. This means our vehicles, drivers and desert routes meet the safety and operational standards DCT requires of every licensed operator — regular vehicle inspections, permitted desert zones (Al Khatim and Al Khaznah), and licensed, trained drivers. We also carry passenger insurance on every trip we run.
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Our Guarantee to You
If we ever have to cancel for extreme weather, you choose a free reschedule or a full refund. If something isn’t right at the camp, tell the team on the spot — the manager is always available on WhatsApp or by phone: +971 50 414 6025.
Questions? Visit our contact page or message us any time — we’d love to show you our desert.