All your Dubai desert safari tours include return transfers. With this option, you can choose to either be picked up directly at your hotel in Dubai (this option is not applicable for hotels located in Sharjah or Abu Dhabi) or get picked up at a central point in the city. Here, we detail what are the different pick-up points in the city and the different desert locations you can opt for your experience.
Depending on your ticket, there are several pick-up points to choose from. We recommend arriving at the pick-up point 15 minutes before your allotted time slot. Some popular pick-up points are:
Dubai is home to an endless expanse of golden deserts. These deserts are primarily located on the outskirts of the city. You don’t have to worry about planning the commute from your hotel to the desert since your ticket includes return transfers; you will be picked up and dropped back to your hotel after the experience. The most popular Dubai deserts are:
Evening Desert Safari: Depending on your operator’s schedule, you will be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle between 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM. Guests are requested not to be ready before 2:30 PM as the operator will inform you about the exact timings of the pickup according to the location.
Morning Desert Safari: Depending on your operator’s schedule, you will be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle between 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM.
The best way to visit the most popular attractions is by opting for a city tour. All the destinations reflect Dubai’s journey from a traditional Arabian community to a modern, cosmopolitan tourist destination. Here are some popular locations you would visit as part of your Dubai city tour:
As part of your Dubai desert safari package, you can opt to visit Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. With your ticket, you get access to Burj Khalifa At The Top, which includes Levels 124 and 125.
Tickets are available in 30-minute slots; you can enter within this slot and stay for as long as you like in the tower.
Burj Khalifa At The Top timings are: 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM and 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM.
Visit Burj KhalifaIf you’ve opted to visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, be prepared to spend about 1.5 - 2 hours at the site. There’s plenty to see and if you opt for any of the experiences involved, prepare to spend some time at the Dubai Aquarium.
You can visit the Dubai Aquarium along with your visit to the Burj Khalifa.
Visit Dubai Aquarium & Underwater ZooIf you opt for a Dhow cruise in Dubai, there’s plenty in store for you. Visitors receive welcome refreshments, a delicious 3-course dinner with continental and local dishes, and traditional music to keep you entertained.
Return transfers will be included as part of your Dhow cruise package. You will be picked up directly from your hotel between 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM.
Get a fantastic view of the impressive skyline in the city at Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai when you visit the Dubai Frame.
Timings for the Dubai Frame are:
It is open through the year from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Visit at sunset for the best experience.
A. There are no timings as such. If you opt for a morning desert safari, you will be picked up from your hotel between 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM; for an evening desert safari, you will be picked up between 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM. Book your experience in advance by purchasing tickets online to plan your experience accordingly.
A. Anyone is free to attend a Dubai desert safari. Certain restrictions are in place for pregnant women, children under the age of 2, and adults above the age of 70. Please make sure to plan your experience accordingly.
A. There are multiple Dubai desert safari locations like Al Awir Desert, Lahbab Desert, and Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your Dubai desert safari tickets will have all the information about its locations and you can plan your experience accordingly.
A. You can wear loose, comfortable clothing for a Dubai desert safari. Also carry open-toe and closed-toe shoes as well.
A. You can choose Dubai desert safari combos that include city tours, Dhow cruises, or visits to attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium and Dubai Frame amongst others.