Dubai City Tour and Desert Safari Full-Day Combo
Hor Al Anz, Dubai
Gaze at Dubai's most iconic attractions on a 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.
Dubai City Tour and Desert Safari Combination
This activity offers a combined Dubai city sightseeing tour and desert safari, suitable for travelers looking to explore both urban landmarks and desert landscapes.
Highlights
- City sightseeing combined with desert safari (depending on selected option)
- Explore Dubai's historic and modern sites
- 4x4 ride through the Red Dunes
- Traditional Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dance performances
- Camel ride and henna tattoo experience
Description
Begin with a 4-hour tour of Dubai’s key landmarks, starting with hotel pickup. Visit the Gold Souk and Spice Souk to experience vibrant markets filled with gold and aromatic spices. Take an abra boat across Dubai Creek and walk through the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood (Al Bastakiya), showcasing Dubai’s heritage.
Continue to the Dubai Frame for panoramic photo opportunities capturing the city’s development. Pass by Jumeirah Mosque, the Etihad Museum, and the iconic Burj Al Arab on the drive. Stop at The Pointe for views of Atlantis The Palm and the Arabian Gulf. The city tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
The desert safari lasts about 7 hours, with pickup in a 4x4 vehicle to the Red Dunes of Al Lahbab, approximately 45 minutes to one hour from the city. Enjoy 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing and sandboarding. Watch the sunset and take photos before heading to the desert camp.
At the camp, experience a camel ride, henna tattoo, and traditional entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura dance, and fire show. Optional activities include quad biking and falcon photography. Arabic coffee and snacks are served. Return transfers conclude the tour.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed, DTCM-approved guides
- Visits to Gold Souq, Spice Souq, and Bastakiya
- Abra boat ride on Dubai Creek
- Photo stops at Dubai Frame, Burj Al Arab, The Pointe, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall
- Drive past Jumeirah Mosque and Etihad Museum
- Unlimited water during transfers
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes), sandboarding, camel ride (if option selected)
- Transportation to Red Dunes Al Madaam Desert (if option selected)
- Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee (if selected)
- Welcome sweets (Gayamat), Arabic snacks, and shisha smoking at the camp (if selected)
- Belly dance, fire show, Tanoura dance, and henna tattoo at camp (if selected)
- International BBQ dinner with vegetarian options (if selected)
Excludes
- Alcohol
- Larger-than-average henna designs
Important Information
- City tour duration: approximately 4 hours; desert safari duration: approximately 7 hours, subject to traffic
- Quad biking is a self-driven activity at your own risk; provider insurance does not cover accidents or damages
- Dune bashing is not recommended for guests with motion sickness or injuries
- During Ramadan, only Tanoura dance and fire show are available
- Desert temperatures vary: cool from November to January, extremely hot June to September
- Bring water and snacks, as refreshments are only available at the camp
- Program schedule may change due to religious seasons or other circumstances
- Contact local supplier 24 hours before the tour for exact pickup time
- Shisha is free in designated areas; table service requires extra charges
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable clothing and bring sunglasses and sunscreen. Morning city tours and afternoon desert safaris offer optimal lighting for photography. Book in advance to secure your preferred option.
