Skilled Driving
Several reviews describe dune driving as thrilling while still feeling controlled, with guides also explaining Dubai’s history and landmarks.
Desert Gate Tourism
Barsha Heights
Desert Gate Tourism is a travel agency serving Dubai excursions and transfers, with desert safaris as its clearest draw. Reviews highlight dune bashing, camp entertainment and guided Abu Dhabi and Dubai sightseeing, with options ranging from shared outings to private safari experiences.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
208 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Private Safaris
Private evening safaris can include your own vehicle and driver, a separate camp area and food brought to your table.
Camp Quality
The camp was described as clean, with good-quality food, entertainment and washrooms compared with hotel standards.
Family Support
One family travelling with two babies said the guide helped with prams and bags, adjusted the dune route and stopped when needed.
Flexible Booking
A customer changed a return-transfer pickup time through WhatsApp and said the company sorted it quickly.
Tour Variety
Reviews mention arranging desert activities alongside Burj Khalifa visits, Abu Dhabi tours, waterpark trips and jet skiing.
Wildlife Option
The heritage safari uses old Land Rovers in a wildlife reserve and includes interactions with a peregrine falcon and owl.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Timing. Reconfirm airport pickup times in writing and leave a buffer; one return driver arrived only when guests were leaving for a taxi.
Ask About Seats. Before booking dune bashing, ask which vehicle seats you will use, especially if anyone has back or chest concerns.
Check Inclusions. Ask exactly how long the camp lasts and which activities are included; one guest said the show ended at 8pm and some activities were missed.
Consider Private. For babies or guests who may skip dune driving, ask about a private vehicle so the route can be adjusted without affecting other passengers.
Watch Extras. If you accept a head scarf at the camp, check the charge first, as one family said it was billed at the shows.
Keep Receipts. For mosque excursions, confirm whether abayas are rented or bought and agree where to shop before departure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
I-Rise
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Desert safari
The core experience includes desert driving, camp entertainment and dinner, with several reviews calling out the organisation and guides.
Dune bashing
Dune bashing is repeatedly described as the main adrenaline activity, with reviews praising both the excitement and driving skill.
Desert buggy ride
The agency can arrange a desert buggy ride as an add-on to a safari or wider Dubai itinerary.
Common Concerns
Transfer Delays
One airport return transfer arrived only as the travellers were about to leave for a taxi, creating a risk of missing their flight.
Rough Ride
A review reported uncomfortable rear seats, chest pain after dune driving and driving that felt too aggressive on the highway and in the desert.
Short Evening
One customer said the buffet closed quickly, the show ended at 8pm and there was no time for dessert or some planned activities.
Poor Follow-up
A customer said the company refused to help locate a lost car-seat tether and bracelet after a chaotic airport drop-off.
Sales Dispute
One Abu Dhabi excursion review alleges the driver directed guests to one abaya shop and that the promised refund was later refused.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
900 Dirham
a driver to take myself and my partner to The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
“We booked to go to Abu Dhabi and see The Grand Mosque, A Desert Gate representative had organised a driver to take myself and my partner to The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi for 900 Dirham which we agreed”Google review · October 2023
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The Bottom Line
Desert Gate Tourism is a travel agency in Barsha Heights with a strong concentration of Dubai experiences. The main booking is the desert safari: reviews describe dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, buggy or quad activities, falcon displays, BBQ dinners and evening entertainment at the camp. It also arranges Abu Dhabi and Dubai sightseeing, airport transfers and other excursions.
The safari experience can vary by package. Guests have praised skilled, safety-conscious driving, guides who explain Dubai’s history and attractions, and a clean camp with good food and hotel-standard washrooms. Families with babies may want to ask about a private vehicle; one guide adjusted the dune route, helped with prams and bags, and stopped for photos.
A private evening safari can also mean your own vehicle, a separate camp area and food brought to you, though one reviewer said this option was more expensive. There are important details to confirm before paying. Reviews include complaints about late airport pickups, a rushed camp schedule, uncomfortable rear seating and driving that felt aggressive.
Ask for the exact pickup time, vehicle seating, activity inclusions and camp finish time in writing. For Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, clarify abaya rental arrangements and shopping expectations beforehand.