Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner worth booking?
Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner is a 6-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $116 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (20)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $116 per person
Escape the city and venture into pristine desert dunes for an evening of adventure, stargazing, dining, and culture. Begin with pickup from your centrally located hotel and relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle
What you get
- Mleiha Archaeological Museum entrance fee
- Sand boarding Experience & Dune Bashing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with PRIVATE 4x4 wheel luxury air conditioned Jeeps.
- Dinner at Mleiha Cafe
- Stargazing Experience with expert guide
- Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink)
About this experience
Escape the city and venture into pristine desert dunes for an evening of adventure, stargazing, dining, and culture. Begin with pickup from your centrally located hotel and relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle as the urban skyline fades into quiet desert landscapes. See glimpses of desert agriculture and striking natural rock formations. Thrill-seekers can enjoy sandboarding and dune bashing across the open dunes. Visit the Archaeology Museum in Sharjah to explore the region’s heritage and ancient Arab traditions. Take time for photos as the sun sets over the sand. After dark, learn about stars and planets with an expert guide before enjoying a traditional dinner at Mleiha Café and returning to Dubai.
What's included
Included
- Mleiha Archaeological Museum entrance fee
- Sand boarding Experience & Dune Bashing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with PRIVATE 4x4 wheel luxury air conditioned Jeeps.
- Dinner at Mleiha Cafe
- Stargazing Experience with expert guide
- Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink)
- Safari with English speaking Professional licensed and trained drivers
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visit Camel Rock and Fossil Rock ( not included)
What you'll see and do
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and venture to its pristine dunes. Enjoy an evening of adventure with a desert safari accompanied by dining, stargazing, and cultural experiences. Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located hotel. Meet your private driver and board your air-conditioned transportation. Admire the contrasts of the city’s urbanscape and the desert’s isolated sand dunes. Get a glimpse of agricultural life and unique rock formations in the desert. Thrill-seekers can sandboard and dune bash across the vast desert landscape. Drive to the Archaeology Museum in Sharjah, which blends history, nature, and culture. Gain insight into ancient Arab tradition. Take time to look around and take pictures. Capture breathtaking views of the desert during sunset. Enjoy a beautiful evening exploring the stars and planets with an experienced guide. Unwind with a traditional dinner at Mleiha Café before heading back to Dubai.
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Odyssey DMC
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pickup will be in a Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour, no discount for children, adult rate will be applicable
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Stargazing experience
We were on another experience - Stargazing. Wonderful!!! Very good expert, very interesting. Also nice place, will visit more times! Thank you!
Response from the operator: Dear 443dariel, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback about your Stargazing experience with us at Mleiha as part of the Dubai Desert Safari! 🌟 We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable time and found the session both interesting and enriching. Our expert guides are passionate about sharing the wonders of the night sky, and your kind words truly mean the world to us. It's great to know you enjoyed the beautiful desert setting as well—Mleiha is indeed a magical place, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments under the stars. Thank you once again for choosing Orient Tours. Until next time! Best Regards. Tuan A. Jamion. Guest Services Executive, ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
really great day out
Really great day out - Haroos was our driver & guide - very knowledgeable and a super driver, in the dunes especially. The 2 teens enjoyed it all immensely including some "sand boarding" ! Lovely traditional meal and then the star gazing was way more interesting than any of us thought it would be thanks to our highly qualified guide. He had a super powerful 100x telescope! Recommend it highly
Response from the operator: Dear Tourist1965_1967, Thank you for leaving a review on the Desert Safari. We love to read about the experience you have had with us. We hope to see you return soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Mr. Sumantra Dutta Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Desert Safari
Sahib was our driver and I must say he was amazing and also had a great Sense of humor.He made sure he explained everything from start to finish and most importantly always made sure we felt safe. It was an amazing tour and I would love to do it again.
Response from the operator: Dear jessicasX8303NC, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your Desert Safari you recently joined with us. It was a pleasure to read that you had an enjoyable excursion. We hope you enjoyed your trip to UAE and thank you for letting us be a part of the memories that you take back with you! We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
We went for the desert Safari with the orient tours and the driver Sahib. It was such ah amazing experience! The driver was so nice we kept talking throughout the whole day and he even showed and explained to us a whole bunch of stuff about buildings and Dubai’s culture in the way to the Safari. When we got to the Safari he stopped at two very nice spots for photos and offered to take a whole bunch of pictures of us! We were very tired in the way back after dinner but still came back talking to Sahib all the way to our hotel getting to learn a lot more stuff about Dubai we ever expected to learn in the desert Safari. Thanks orient tours and soecially Sahib!
Response from the operator: Dear Victor A, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your Desert Safari you recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us. We are glad to read that you enjoyed the safari and with our safari guide Sahib. We shall forward your amazing feedback to him to motivate him to continue providing the same level of service to his future guests. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for taking the time to review us! Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Desert day trip
They are the best! Everything was Very good, the organization, the food, the staff specially Sahib! I love it and I recommend it! It was a unique experience!
Response from the operator: Dear Raquel C, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your Desert Safari you recently joined with us. It was a pleasure having you with us. We are glad to read that you enjoyed the safari and were fully satisfied with our safari guide Sahib. We shall forward your amazing feedback to him to motivate him to continue providing the same level of service to his future guests. We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for recommending ORIENT TOURS and for taking the time to review us! Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $116 to $463
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Odyssey DMC, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 46.1.
See everything Odyssey DMC runsWhy this scores 65
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Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner cost?
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Prices start at $116 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 Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner?
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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 Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner?
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Around 7 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner 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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