Dubai City Tour and Desert Safari Full-Day Combo
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Gaze at Dubai's most iconic attractions on a 4-hour city tour and cross the red dunes of the Lahbab Desert. Try out dune bashing and sandboarding, and sit back for a BBQ Dinner at a Bedouin camp.
Highlights
- Combine a Dubai city sightseeing with Desert Safari
- Explore the city's old and modern sights
- Ride through the Red Dunes in a 4x4 vehicles
- An authentic Tanoura dance, a fire show, and a belly dance to see
- Take a camel ride and get henna tattoo
Description
Enjoy the full Dubai City Tour experience on a combined city and desert tour to see both sides of the thriving United Arab Emirates destination.
Start with a 4-hour city tour of Dubai's landmarks, following a pick-up from your hotel. The tour begins at the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, with their narrow alleys and vivacious retail outlets, offering gold and sensory delight of aromas, sights, and sounds. Next, we embark on an atmospheric abra ride through the legendary Dubai Creek's water and take a stroll around Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, better known as Al Bastakiya Quarter, It offers unpretentious beauty and simplicity from bygone eras.
We then drive to the UAE Frame, where we capture the splendor of the UAE in timeless photos. As you drive along, you can take in the breathtaking views of the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque and the Etihad Museum, and tunparalleled splendour of the Burj Al Arab.
As we make our way to The Pointe, soak in the stunning surroundings and enjoy a photo stop at this captivating destination with views of the iconic Atlantis The Palm, surrounded by the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. Our unforgettable journey ends with you being dropped back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Dubai.
We will leave the city for a desert safari adventure that lasts 6 to 7 hours. You'll be picked up from your chosen location in a 4x4 vehicle and driven to the Red Dunes of Al Lahbab, which is about a 45-minute to 1-hour journey. Once there, you can admire the majestic dunes and the beautiful colors that change throughout the day.
Then spend an adventurous 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset photo stop before heading further across the dunes to reach the desert camp.
At the camp, experience a short camel ride, traditional henna hand decoration of the East, and a show of traditional, belly, and Tanoura dancing. Quad biking is Optional, Arabic coffee, falcon photography. After, return to your location of choice.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Licensed, DTCM-approved safari guide
Gold Souq and Spice Souq visit
Abra boat ride
Bastakiya and one of the old houses visit
Dubai Frame and Burj Al Arab photo stops
Jumeirah Mosque and Etihad Museum drive through
The Pointe and Atlantis The Palm visit
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall visit
Unlimited water during transfers
Dune bashing (30- 45 minutes)
Sandboarding (if requested)
Camel ride
Transportation to Red Dunes Al Madaam Desert
Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee
Welcome sweets (Gayamat) at camp
Arabic snacks
Shisha smoking
Belly dance, fire shows, tanura, and henna tattoo at camp
International BBQ dinner - vegetarian options available (if option selected)
Important Information
- The city tour lasts 4-4.5 hours, the afternoon safari lasts 6-7 hours, depending on traffic.
Quad biking is a self-driving activity taken at your own risk and the activity provider’s insurance does not cover it. Any accidents or damages from the activity will be the sole responsibility of the rider and passenger. International travel insurance is recommended as self-driving activities are prone to risk, possibly leading to serious injury.
Dune bashing is not recommended for those with motion sickness or injuries.
Only Tanoura dance and fire show are available during Ramadan.
Temperatures can be cool in the desert from November to January and extremely hot from June to September.
Bring water/snacks as refreshments are available only at the camp.
Program may change due to religious seasons or other circumstances.
Contact the local supplier 24 hours before the tour for exact pickup time.
Shisha is free in designated areas; extra charges apply for table service.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund