Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 1,225 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash worth booking?
Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash is a 7-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $108 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,225 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,225)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $108 per person
Make the most of the Dubai desert with this premium desert safari adventure and enjoy all the desert must-do's in added style and luxury. After your hotel pickup, enjoy an exhilerating 4WD experience over cascading sand
What you get
- 5-Star Dinner Banquet (included with dinner ticket options only)
- Live Entertainment including Belly Dancing and Tanoura
- Optionl Dune Bashing in an Air-Conditioned 4x4 with a Licensed English-Speaking Safari Guide
- Artisanal Henna Hand Painting & Fire Show
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Upgrade for Quad Bike Ride
About this experience
Make the most of the Dubai desert with this premium desert safari adventure and enjoy all the desert must-do's in added style and luxury. After your hotel pickup, enjoy an exhilerating 4WD experience over cascading sand dunes (if option selected) and continue to Dubai's only beautifully illuminated desert fortress camp for the evening's entertainment. Enjoy traditional Arabian activities such as henna art, falcon interaction and browse at the traditional souq. Savor a delicious 5-star banquet with live BBQ stations, and lounge on cushions to watch belly dancing, whirling dervish dance and fire shows under the desert stars.
What's included
Included
- 5-Star Dinner Banquet (included with dinner ticket options only)
- Live Entertainment including Belly Dancing and Tanoura
- Optionl Dune Bashing in an Air-Conditioned 4x4 with a Licensed English-Speaking Safari Guide
- Artisanal Henna Hand Painting & Fire Show
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Upgrade for Quad Bike Ride
- Traditional Emirati Welcome to Sahara Oasis Luxury Camp
Not included
- Photo Souvenir & Shisha
What you'll see and do
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Your knowledgeable and professional driver will pick you up from your chosen hotel location and take you on a thrilling adventure across Dubai’s majestic sand dunes. This unforgettable experience includes dune bashing through towering red dunes, some reaching heights of up to 70 feet. You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruiser, expertly handled by a licensed English-speaking safari guide. Along the way, your driver will share fascinating insights into Middle Eastern culture and traditions, making the journey both exciting and enriching. Stop for incredible photos of the otherworldly desert landscape and let your guide capture memorable shots of you to treasure forever.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Enjoy a 5-star buffet-style banquet at the stunning Sahara Desert Fortress, featuring a variety of international and Arabian dishes, including fresh salads, soups, mains, and decadent desserts. A live BBQ station offers meats grilled to perfection over hot coals, with vegetarian options available throughout. End your meal with sweets and a choice of coffee or tea. Be captivated by an evening of traditional Arabian entertainment. Highlights include belly dancing, Tanoura, Saidi, and fire performances, accompanied by live music from our Oud player. The show concludes with a celebratory Dabke dance. An unforgettable cultural experience awaits, so keep your cameras ready. Before or after dinner, take part in traditional desert activities such as camel or horse rides, a falcon display, henna painting, and browsing authentic souvenirs, all set against the enchanting desert backdrop.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 180 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Gourmet Dinner & Soft Drinks
Luxury Desert Fortress Dinner: 5-star buffet with BBQ stations and Arabian and International food. Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water are included. Live Entertainment: Live shows and music, including belly dancing and Tanoura, henna painting, falcon display & fire show. Return Hotel Transfer: Hotel pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in Dubai. *NO Dune Bashing* Pickup included
Dune Bash, Dinner & Soft Drink
Desert Safari Dune Bashing : Dune Bashing in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle with a licensed English-speaking safari guide. Luxury Desert Fortress Dinner: 5-star buffet with BBQ stations and Arabian and International food. Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water are included. Live Entertainment: Arabic shows and music, including belly dancing and Tanoura, henna painting,, falcon display & fire show. Return Hotel Transfer: Hotel pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in Dubai. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tour Dubai Tourism LLC
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,225 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
1,225 verified traveler reviews for Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An unforgettable team trip
We booked this safari as a work team outing and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our Dubai trip. Everything ran exactly on schedule from pickup to drop-off - smooth and well organized throughout. The quad bikes were a lot of fun, and the team also gave us a board to ride down the dunes, which turned into one of the most memorable parts of the day (they were great about helping us clean off the sand afterwards). The guys were also very helpful with photos, making sure everyone in the group got good shots. Dinner at the fortress was excellent — beautiful setting, great variety of food, and the live shows were a perfect end to the evening. A special thank you to QAISAR - your hospitality and attention to detail made the experience genuinely memorable for our whole group. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Excellent service, it was an amazing experience
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your experience with our team and us. We hope to welcome you again soon! -Mimi
via Tripadvisor
Dubai desert safari
Great day out, dune bashing was so much fun. Buffet and evening show was great epically the fire show, would definitely recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your experience with our team and us. We hope to welcome you again soon! -Mimi
via Tripadvisor
A must do excursion in Dubai
Massive fun. Riding the dunes was so exciting and unique to this area. The meal was wonderful and the entertainment was outstanding, Absolutely recommend this excursion.
via Viator
Amazing Desert Tour Made Perfect by an Outstanding Guide Akhtar
This tour exceeded all my expectations! From sand surfing to the dinner and live performances, everything was beautifully organized and offered a wonderful immersion into Arabic culture. I’d especially like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our guide, Syed Akhtar—his excellent driving skills, great music taste, warm personality, and constant support truly made the experience unforgettable. I would book any trip with him again without hesitation—he’s truly my “Arabic angel”! Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $108 to $190
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 429
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 92
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash cost?
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Prices start at $108 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,225 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash?
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Around 429 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dubai Safari Dessert Oasis: Luxury Dinner, optional Dune Bash start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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