Dune driving
Dune bashing combines steep, roller-coaster-like drops with careful driving that reviewers found thrilling but safe.
Desert Safari Dubai By Desert Journey DXB
Al Karama
Desert Journey DXB is a tour operator in Al Karama arranging Dubai desert safaris, including dune bashing and quad-bike outings. Reviews highlight skilled, careful driving, sunset photography, camp shows and dinner, with several visitors saying the experience worked well for families.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
668 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quad rides
The quad-bike ride gave one reviewer enough time to get comfortable and enjoy manoeuvring over the sand.
Photo help
Guides commonly help with photos, including during the dune stops and sunset sessions.
Camp shows
The evening programme includes entertainment that reviewers specifically enjoyed, including the fire show.
Pickup service
Several reviews mention smooth or punctual hotel pickup, with one family receiving a clean, spacious vehicle.
Private pacing
A private family tour allowed the group to move at its own pace, which helped with babies and individual needs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check inclusions. Confirm whether VIP seating is already included before paying for an upgrade; one reviewer was wrongly asked to pay again.
Clarify quad fees. Ask for the full quad-bike price and inclusions before arriving at the rental stop, where one bike-for-two charge reached 500 AED plus VAT.
Expect crowds. Allow for other vehicles at the photo stop and ask the guide to help find a clearer angle.
Check food. If vegetarian food matters to you, ask what is being served; reviews range from delicious dinners to poor vegetarian options.
Consider private. Families with babies or specific timing needs can ask about a private tour, as one group was allowed to travel at its own pace.
Plan the visit
Practical details
304, Montana Building Al Tawash Group of companies Dubai
Al Karama, 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
Quad biking
Quad biking gives visitors a separate chance to manoeuvre across the sand, with one reviewer finding the allotted time worthwhile.
Camel riding
Camel riding is included in the camp experience, though one review raises concerns about how the animals were handled.
Buffet dinner
The camp buffet receives mixed feedback, ranging from plentiful and delicious to basic or disappointing vegetarian food.
Common Concerns
Vegetarian food
One family enjoyed the safari but described the camp's vegetarian food as particularly poor.
Camp access
Narrow roads toward the camp caused traffic blockage for one reviewer.
Package confusion
A package misunderstanding led to an attempted VIP upsell and a reviewer losing the VAT amount after a refund.
Crowded stops
The dune photo stop can be crowded, making it difficult to photograph the landscape without other vehicles.
Service consistency
One group reported an unannounced vehicle and driver change, then an uncomfortable return journey with an extra passenger.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
120 AED
scarf
“First we went to a quad rental place which I read about, where you visit a shop to spend 120 AED on a scarf to cover your face and an overpriced 30 minute ride”Google review · October 2024
500 AED
bike for two
“I didn’t pay for either, but the ladies with me begrudgingly paid 500 AED for a bike for two + VAT”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
Desert Journey DXB is a desert-safari operator in Al Karama offering the classic Dubai outing: hotel pickup, dune bashing, quad biking, camel riding and an evening camp with dinner and shows. The strongest pattern in the reviews is the driving. Guests describe the dunes as exhilarating, with some comparing the ups and downs to a roller coaster, while others appreciated careful handling for children and older or cautious passengers.
The experience can be quite active. Quad rides, sandboarding, sunset photography and camp entertainment all feature in the feedback, and guides often help with photos or keep families comfortable. Private tours may suit groups with babies or those who want a slower pace.
Pickup is usually described as punctual, and one review mentions a clean, spacious car. There are a few things to confirm before booking. Quad-bike pricing and VIP seating produced complaints about extra charges or unclear inclusions, so ask for the total cost and what your package covers.
Camp food reviews are mixed: some guests enjoyed plentiful, varied dinners, while one specifically found the vegetarian food poor. The photo stop can be crowded, and one group reported an unannounced vehicle change and an uncomfortable return ride.