Dune Bashing
Several reviews describe the dune-bashing drive as the highlight, with one repeat visitor praising both the adventure and food.
Desert safari Dubai
Business Bay
Desert Safari Dubai in Business Bay arranges desert outings built around dune bashing, camp entertainment and add-on activities. Reviews also mention dinner cruises, making it useful if you want to combine an evening desert experience with a Marina night view.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
122 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful Drivers
Drivers are often described as engaging and attentive, including during pickup and the drive into the desert.
Flexible Pickup
One booking included a pickup-location change made to suit the customer’s convenience.
Camp Shows
Reviews specifically praise the belly-dance and fire shows as part of the camp programme.
Repeat Visits
A customer reported returning for a fourth desert safari and still finding the experience and food excellent.
Group Cruises
A dinner cruise booking for 20 people was described as well organised, with strong Marina night views.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Inclusions. Ask for every included activity and seating type in writing before paying; one review reported being offered VIP and shisha for extra charges.
Consider VIP. If you dislike long dinner queues, ask about the VIP upgrade first; one guest paid 100AED per person and preferred the option.
Bring Snacks. Consider bringing food if queues are a concern: a review says this was allowed after reporting long waits and costly on-site snacks.
Plan Transport. Check the return and onward transport carefully: one review places the site 2.5 hours from any metro station.
Confirm Departure. Before the shows finish, ask for a precise group departure time so you are not left wondering when everyone will leave.
Skip Photos. At the camp, photographers may charge for pictures; you can decline them if you are keeping to a budget.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DAMAC XL Tower
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
ATV bikes
ATV bikes are mentioned among the back-to-back activities included in one safari package.
Camel rides
Camel rides are listed as one of the camp activities in a review of the safari package.
Common Concerns
Short Ride
Some guests found the dune-bashing section very brief, including a report of about 10 minutes.
Food Queues
At a busy camp, dinner queues were long and another guest described the food as low quality.
Crowding
One peak-season visitor estimated around 2,000 people at the camp, which affected seating and dining.
Unclear Inclusions
A serious complaint alleged that advertised inclusions, including shisha and VIP seating, were not honoured without extra payment.
Poor Guidance
One guest reported confusion over seating and stalls, with no proper guidance when asking the driver for help.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100AED per person
VIP upgrade
“On site they ask for 100AED per person for VIP upgrade”Google review · December 2022
15AED
indomie cup noodles
“If you are hungry and can't wait for the included free dinner, 40 bucks for a full plate of french fries, 15AED (you have to fight the seller asking 20AED) indomie cup noodles and Pringles for 25AED”Google review · December 2022
25AED
Pringles
“If you are hungry and can't wait for the included free dinner, 40 bucks for a full plate of french fries, 15AED (you have to fight the seller asking 20AED) indomie cup noodles and Pringles for 25AED”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
Desert Safari Dubai in Business Bay is aimed at visitors who want an evening desert outing rather than a quiet sightseeing stop. The core experience is dune bashing followed by a camp visit, where reviews mention dinner, belly dancing, fire shows and other entertainment. ATV bikes and camel rides also appear in package descriptions, while a separate dinner cruise offers Marina night views.
The strongest pattern is good driver support. Guests describe drivers as helpful, engaging and accommodating, with one booking even changing the pickup location for convenience. Repeat visitors have returned for another safari, and several reviews call the tour well organised.
That said, the actual dune-bashing time can be short, so confirm how long the 4x4 ride lasts if that is your main reason for booking. Food and crowding are the main cautions. A peak-season guest reported roughly 2,000 people, long dinner queues and confused seating, while another found the food poor.
VIP seating was suggested as a way to improve the meal, but check exactly what your package includes: one serious complaint alleged that promised shisha, starters and VIP seats required extra payment on arrival. 5 hours from any metro station.