Private Tours
Private Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah tours can be arranged around your schedule, including one organised within an hour’s notice.
Desert Adventures Tourism (L.L.C.)
Al Barsha
Desert Adventures Tourism is a tour operator in Al Barsha arranging Dubai and Abu Dhabi sightseeing, desert safaris, private tours and airport support. Reviews especially highlight well-organised private day trips and knowledgeable guides, though safari inclusions and service consistency need careful checking.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
115 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful Coordination
One family said their coordinator supported them throughout an eight-day holiday and made airport arrival and daily events more efficient.
Knowledgeable Guides
Several visitors valued guides who explained local history, brought places to life and kept children engaged during full-day sightseeing.
Broad Itineraries
Customers have used the company for extensive multi-tour holidays covering old and new Dubai, Abu Dhabi and several activities.
Visa Processing
One review reports a family entry visa being completed in two working days.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Inclusions. Get every safari inclusion and extra fee in writing; one guest said they had to pay for camel riding and fine seating at the camp.
Reconfirm Transfers. Reconfirm pickup, airport transfer and flight-change arrangements repeatedly, especially if your schedule is tight.
Check Portions. Ask exactly how long the camel ride and mehendi session last before paying for a premium safari package.
Question Premium. Clarify what “premium” changes in the package; one review reported AED 320 per person without a quad bike and disappointing food.
Check Operator. Ask whether the safari is run directly or by a subcontracted vendor, since one customer said the safari provider was not Desert Adventures.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Boutique Building
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
desert safari
Desert safaris are a recurring booking, with reviews mentioning dune activities, camp entertainment, camel rides and buffet meals.
dune bashing
Dune bashing is included in safari experiences, although one customer said the actual driving lasted less than three minutes.
Camel ride
Camel rides are advertised within safari packages, but customers reported that the included ride could be only a few steps.
fire show
The evening shows received mixed feedback; one dissatisfied safari guest still considered the fire show the best part.
airport transfer
Airport transfers are available, but reviews include both efficient arrival assistance and a complaint about a missing pickup.
Common Concerns
Coordination Delays
A visitor reported an hour-late hotel pickup and late airport information that disrupted the final day.
Unclear Inclusions
Safari guests reported paying extra for items they believed were included, including longer camel rides and fuller mehendi application.
Poor Food
Multiple safari reviews criticised the buffet, with one guest saying only rice and chana masala were edible.
Extra Charges
Reviews describe unexpected fees for delays, photos, buggy use and other camp activities.
Transport Issues
Some safari customers reported old vehicles, uncomfortable rides and concerns about driver safety.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
320 AED per person
package without quad bike
“1) Was charged 320 AED per person ( without quad bike ) which is atrocious”Google review · March 2025
AED 150 for 30 mins per person
Quad bike
“Quad bike guy who is obviously a business partner charged another AED 150 for 30 mins per person”Google review · March 2025
45 dirhams
small ice cream
“They try to sell absolutely everything, we paid 45 dirhams for a small ice cream between waiting 2 hours for the buffet”Google review · November 2023
$85 per person
tour experience
“We paid $85 per person for this experience”Google review · June 2019
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The Bottom Line
Desert Adventures Tourism in Al Barsha arranges Dubai and Abu Dhabi sightseeing, desert safaris, private tours and airport support. The strongest reviews are for tailored day trips: visitors booked private outings to Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while others used the company to organise nearly 10 tours and activities during a two-week stay. Guide quality can make a big difference.
Customers describe knowledgeable explanations of local history, engaging full-day sightseeing and efficient help with airport arrival and daily itineraries. Visa processing also received a specific positive mention, with one family saying its entry visa arrived in two working days. The main caution is the desert safari experience.
Reviews disagree sharply: some mention enjoyable dune trips, shows and food, but others report very short camel rides, cancelled entertainment, poor buffet food, old vehicles and long waits. Several guests also said they were charged extra for activities they thought were included, including camel rides, mehendi, photos and buggy use. Before booking, get the package inclusions, operator, transfer arrangements and all extra charges in writing.
Reconfirm airport details if flights change, and treat “premium” wording carefully: one customer reported paying 320 AED per person without a quad bike, plus additional charges at the camp.