Camp shows
The evening programme can be a real highlight, with Tanoura, fire and belly-dancing performances at the camp.
Desert Journey Tourism
Trade Centre
Desert Journey Tourism in Trade Centre runs desert safari packages built around dune bashing, camel rides and camp evenings. Reviews especially highlight the sunset desert views, quad biking and the dinner-and-shows programme, though the experience can vary sharply by package and day.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
456 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
BBQ variety
Several guests enjoyed the BBQ dinner’s range of food, making the camp meal more than just an afterthought.
Desert views
One well-organised safari paired energetic dune bashing with peaceful sunset views before the evening entertainment.
Quad biking
Quad biking is one of the more consistently enjoyable activities, with one family calling the ride worth the money.
VIP access
VIP seating has practical benefits: better seats, earlier food access and unlimited soft drinks and water in one review.
Private cars
A private car made the safari more convenient for one party and avoided the compromises of a shared transfer.
Baby care
One family said staff took care to keep their baby safe during both the journey and the dune section.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose VIP. Consider VIP if queues worry you: one guest said it meant earlier buffet access and less waiting for food.
Confirm transport. Ask whether your booking includes a 4x4 or shared bus; reviews say hotel pickup does not automatically mean a 4x4.
Bring a jacket. For winter evening departures, bring a jacket because the desert camp can become uncomfortably cold.
Pack protection. A headscarf and glasses are useful for the dune activities, where sand can hit your face.
Ask about camels. Confirm when and how long the camel ride happens; one guest said it was not offered unless requested.
Check add-ons. Read the inclusions carefully and be ready to decline extras, since one guest mentioned repeated attempts to increase the total price.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sama Tower - 906 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Camel ride
Camel riding is included in several packages, although reviews repeatedly say the actual ride can be very brief.
Quad bike experience
Quad biking is a popular optional activity and is often described as one of the most enjoyable parts of the outing.
Tanoura dance
The Tanoura performance is one of the evening shows that guests specifically mention as memorable.
Common Concerns
Long delays
Transport reliability is a serious concern: one group waited two hours after the camp for a car to take them back.
Missing activities
A package advertised with dune bashing reportedly provided none, leaving the guest with only the quad-bike portion delivered.
Short camel ride
The camel ride is often described as extremely brief, with one guest saying it lasted only about a minute.
Uneven food
Camp food reviews range widely, but some guests found it oily and below average rather than memorable.
Pushy extras
Guests report repeated pressure to buy add-ons, even after feeling the package had already been paid for.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
800 AED
package for two adults and one child
“The package, priced at 800 AED for two adults and one child, included dune bashing, a camel ride, and a quad bike experience”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Desert Journey Tourism is a Trade Centre tour operator whose main draw is the full desert-safari format: dune bashing, quad biking, a camel ride and an evening camp with BBQ food and live shows. The stronger reviews describe beautiful sunset views, energetic 4x4 driving and entertainment such as Tanoura, fire and belly dancing. The camp experience is where opinions split.
Some guests found the BBQ varied and tasty, while others called the food oily, average or even inedible. The camel ride is a recurring frustration: several reviews describe a very short turn, sometimes around a minute, with queues or the need to ask for it. Dune bashing also ranges from exhilarating to so basic that one guest said it was missing altogether.
Transport deserves careful attention. Reviews include accurate pickups and smooth private-car trips, but also late arrivals, overcrowded vehicles and waits of up to two hours for a return car. VIP seating is a useful paid upgrade for earlier buffet access and better seating.
Reported prices include an 800 AED package for two adults and one child, plus 50 AED per person for VIP seating in separate reviews. Confirm every inclusion, transfer type and add-on before booking, and bring a jacket for winter evenings.