Photo Stops
Drivers regularly stop at scenic desert spots and help take photos, including sunset pictures and less-obvious locations.
Desert Safaris Dubai
Trade Centre
Desert Safaris Dubai is a Trade Centre tour operator built around guided desert adventures, from dune bashing and sandboarding to evening camp experiences. Reviews especially highlight careful drivers, sunset photography stops and family-friendly outings with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
2,203 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Care
Families found the rides manageable for children; one four-year-old loved the dune bashing and smiled throughout.
Smooth Transfers
Reviews describe clear pickup instructions, punctual hotel collection and reliable drop-off after the safari.
Camp Shows
The evening camp can include dance performances and fire shows, with one visitor comparing the production to Cirque de Soleil.
Group Handling
A football team of 14 said the itinerary stayed organised and unhurried, despite travelling as a large group.
Clear WhatsApp
Several bookings used WhatsApp for the agenda, pickup details and package explanations, making the process easy to follow.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Dinner. Ask exactly which dinner and package inclusions are confirmed before paying; one review says dinner was later treated as a VIP extra.
Check Campsite. Ask which campsite you will use, since reviews say organisation and comfort differ between camps.
Beat Traffic. Arrive early and aim to leave early if possible, as later evening traffic can make the hotel return slow.
Wear Covered Shoes. Choose covered, preferably high-cut shoes for easier walking across the sand.
Bring Goggles. Wear protective eyewear for quad bikes or buggies because wind and sand can blow intensely across the ride.
Check Upgrades. If you dislike food queues, ask what an upgrade changes; one review says it reduced waiting but did not improve the food itself.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aspin Commercial Tower - 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
Quad biking
Quad biking appears as an optional activity at the start of some safari itineraries.
Sandboarding
Sandboarding is included in several reviewed itineraries, usually alongside dune bashing and sunset stops.
Camel rides
Camel rides are part of the camp experience described by visitors.
BBQ dinner
Evening packages may include a BBQ dinner, although food quality and portions receive mixed feedback.
Common Concerns
Dinner Dispute
One booking returned without the promised desert dinner and was told afterward that a VIP package should have been purchased.
Average Food
Some visitors found the camp meal ordinary; one reported receiving only a small chicken drumstick and a small piece of minced mutton.
Camp Variation
Camp organisation and comfort can vary, so the campsite matters more than the package wording suggests.
Extra Charges
Buggy rides may cost extra rather than being included in the main safari booking.
Evening Traffic
Late-evening traffic can make the return journey heavy and reduce time at the end of the experience.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 AED
quad biking
“We first stopped at a quad biking camp where we rented bikes for just 50 AED—an absolute thrill! Azmat then took us on an exhilarating 30-minute dune bashing ride, showcasing his expert driving skills”Google review · August 2025
590 dirhams
one car
“Four of us booked one car for 590 dirhams”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Desert Safaris Dubai is a Trade Centre tour operator for dune-based day and evening outings. A typical experience can include hotel pickup, dune bashing, sunset photo stops, sandboarding and time at a desert camp; some packages also add quad bikes, camel rides, BBQ dinner and live shows. The strongest pattern in the reviews is the driving: thrilling rides are often described as controlled and comfortable, including for children and older parents.
The guides also make a noticeable difference. Visitors mention help with phone photography, explanations of desert activities and patient attention to families. Large groups were handled without rushing, and pickup instructions, WhatsApp agendas and hotel drop-offs were generally clear.
The camp entertainment receives warmer feedback than the food, with dance and fire shows standing out; meals range from enjoyable BBQ dinners to average portions, including one report of a small chicken drumstick and a small piece of minced mutton. Before booking, confirm whether dinner, buggy rides and any VIP upgrade are included. One customer returned without the expected dinner, while another said the upgrade mainly helped avoid food queues rather than improving the meal.
Ask which campsite you will visit, wear covered shoes and consider goggles for quad biking or buggies. Leaving early may also help avoid heavy evening traffic.