Just you and the people you came with
No squeezing in beside strangers and no extra hotel stops to collect other guests. You can talk, laugh, take photos and relax as if you were on a family road trip, because you are.
Your own 4x4, your own pace
Private Desert Safari Dubai
Everything in our evening desert safari (dune bashing, sunset, live BBQ dinner and shows) with a 4x4 and driver just for your family or friends. No strangers, no waiting, and one price for up to 6 people.
- Private 4x4
- Family friendly
- Flexible pace
- Live BBQ dinner
- VIP seating
Photo: Zafeerah Heesambee / Unsplash
Why go private
Why a private desert safari is worth it
On a regular safari you share the 4x4 and the schedule with people you've never met. Going private changes the whole feel of the evening.
Your pickup, your pace
Agree a pickup time that suits you, and ask your driver to slow down, stop again or move on.
More time for the good parts
Stay longer on the dunes at sunset and take all the photos you want, without anyone waiting in the car.
Dune bashing your way
Want it gentle for the kids or grandparents, or thrilling for the adults? Tell your driver.
Better value for bigger groups
One price for the whole car: six people pay about AED 150 each.
Desert safari for families
The best way to do a desert safari with kids
Families are the guests who gain the most from a private safari. Here's why parents choose it.
Everyone rides together
The whole family travels in one vehicle, with no splitting up and no sitting beside strangers on a long drive.
Breaks when you need them
A toilet stop, a snack or a rest for a tired child: with your own driver, you just ask.
One clear family price
AED 750 for up to 3 people or AED 900 for up to 6, whatever their ages. No separate child tickets to work out.
Travelling as a couple or on a budget? The shared evening desert safari starts from AED 99 per person.
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The desert, all to yourselves
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What's included
AED 750 for 1–3 people- A private 4x4 and driver for your group only
- Pick-up & drop-off from your home or hotel
- 4x4 dune bashing at the pace you choose
- Short camel ride & sandboarding
- 5 live shows: belly dance, 2 fire shows, tanoura and Khaleeji dance
- Starters & live BBQ buffet dinner (veg & non-veg), with no waiting
- VIP seating in the camp
See everything included
- Unlimited refreshments: water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, hot drinks and snacks
- Henna tattoo for ladies
- Sunset photo stop, as long as you like
- Arabic dress photography (subject to availability)
Not included
- Quad biking and dune buggy (paid extras)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Private safari prices
| 1 personabout AED 750 per person | AED 750private 4x4 |
| 2 peopleabout AED 375 per person | AED 750private 4x4 |
| 3 peopleabout AED 250 per person | AED 750private 4x4 |
| 4 peopleabout AED 225 per person | AED 900private 4x4 |
| 5 peopleabout AED 180 per person | AED 900private 4x4 |
| 6 peopleabout AED 150 per person | AED 900private 4x4 |
One price for the whole group
The price covers your private 4x4 and everyone in it, including children. For more than 6 people, ask us about a second vehicle.
How your private evening goes
Your evening, at your pace
- Pickup at a time that suits youUsually in the afternoon. Your driver collects only your group from your home or hotel.
- Straight to the dunesNo other pickups on the way, so you head directly to the desert.
- Dune bashing, your wayGentle or thrilling, whatever suits your group.
- Sunset and sandboardingTake your time with the sunset and the photos.
- Camp, BBQ dinner and showsCamel ride, henna, VIP seating, a live BBQ dinner with no waiting, then the live shows.
- Drop-offYour driver takes you back to your home or hotel.
Premium extras
Add a self-drive ride
Want to drive the dunes yourselves? Add a quad bike or dune buggy to your private safari, at an extra charge.
Extra charge
Quad bike
Let the adults (or older kids) ride a quad bike across the sand while the rest of the group watches from the dunes. You get a quick briefing on the controls first.
PriceAsk us
Ask about quad bikePhoto: Toa Heftiba / Unsplash
Extra charge
Dune buggy
Take the wheel of an off-road buggy with a family member or friend beside you. See all buggy sizes on the dune buggy page.
PriceAsk us
Ask about buggyPhoto: Dreamer Dude / Unsplash
Private or shared?
How the private safari compares
Compared like for like with our shared VIP evening safari (which also has VIP seating and a live BBQ), the bigger your group, the smaller the difference. At 6 people, a whole private 4x4 costs about the same as six shared VIP seats.
| Shared VIP evening safari | Private desert safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Who's in the 4x4 | You and other guests | Only your group |
| Pickup | Set pickup window | Agreed with you |
| Pace and stops | Same for everyone | Adjusted to your group |
| 2 people | from AED 298 | AED 750 |
| 4 people | from AED 596 | AED 900 |
| 5 people | from AED 745 | AED 900 |
| 6 people | from AED 894 | AED 900 |
| Best for | Solo travellers and couples on a budget | Families, friends and special occasions |
Shared prices are based on the VIP desert safari starting price of AED 149 per person. On a tighter budget? The standard evening desert safari starts from AED 99.
Book in one message
Book your private safari
Tell us your date and group size. We reply to confirm availability and agree your pickup time.
Your message
Hi! I would like to book the Private Desert Safari for 2 adults.
Date: not decided yet
Is it available?
- Nothing is booked until we confirm with you
- AED 750 for 1–3 people, AED 900 for 4–6
- Your own 4x4 and driver
FAQ
Private desert safari questions
How much is a private desert safari in Dubai?
Our private desert safari costs AED 750 for 1 to 3 people and AED 900 for 4 to 6 people. The price is for your whole group and includes your own 4x4, pickup and drop-off, dune bashing, the BBQ dinner and the live shows.
What is the difference between a private and a regular desert safari?
On a regular safari you share the 4x4 with other guests and follow a set schedule. On a private safari the vehicle and driver are only for your group, you agree the pickup time, and you can adjust the pace, the dune bashing and the stops. The activities, dinner and shows are the same.
Is the private desert safari good for families with children?
Yes. It's the most popular choice for families: everyone rides together, you can take breaks when children need them, and you can ask for gentler dune bashing. The price is per group, so there are no separate child tickets.
Can we choose our pickup time?
Yes. Tell us what suits you when you book, and we'll agree a pickup time that still gets you to the dunes for sunset.
How many people can join one private safari?
Up to 6 people per vehicle. For larger groups, we can arrange more than one vehicle. Ask us for a price.
Can we add a quad bike or dune buggy?
Yes, both are available as paid extras. Choose the option in the booking form, or ask us on WhatsApp for the price.
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