Desert Safaris
Desert safaris combine dune bashing, camp entertainment and helpful photography, with several reviews describing careful, reassuring driving.
TRAVELLERS CHOICE TRAVEL & TOURISM L.L.C
Al Raffa
TRAVELLERS CHOICE TRAVEL & TOURISM L.L.C is a travel agency in Al Raffa arranging Dubai holidays, guided city tours and desert safaris. Reviews especially highlight well-timed drivers, advance attraction tickets and guides who make sightseeing informative and easy to manage.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
764 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Timely Transport
Drivers were repeatedly praised for arriving on time, including a full Dubai itinerary where attractions were booked in advance.
City Knowledge
City-tour guides explain Dubai’s history, landmarks and UAE background rather than simply driving between stops.
Photo Help
Safari and tour drivers often take photos for guests, including posed family and solo shots at scenic locations.
Family Care
One family review describes stroller help, cold water and a calm, considerate approach during long drives with a three-year-old.
Flexible Touring
A half-day city tour was credited with covering many places, while another itinerary included prominent attractions without feeling rushed.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Cruise Timing. Ask exactly when pickup and boarding happen before booking a dhow cruise; reviews report waits of up to two hours at the dock.
Confirm Language. For shared tours, confirm the guide will conduct explanations in your preferred language, especially if you do not understand Hindi.
Check Hotel. If booking a package, confirm the hotel and room details in advance because one traveller found the room disappointing.
Expect Ramadan Changes. If travelling during Ramadan, ask which safari performances are running; one review found the evening shows more limited.
Request Photos. If photographs matter, ask whether the driver can help at stops; reviews mention both family portraits and solo shots.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khaleej Center - 1st Floor, Office# 109 - Al Mankhool Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Desert safari
The desert safari is the most consistently detailed activity, with dune bashing, camp entertainment and photography mentioned across reviews.
Marina cruise
The Marina cruise was a memorable part of one guided Dubai itinerary.
tickets for all the attractions
One package arranged attraction tickets in advance, helping the traveller visit their selected Dubai locations without handling each booking separately.
Dhow cruise
The dhow cruise appears in package reviews as a dinner or evening boat experience, though timing and buffet quality drew complaints.
Common Concerns
Cruise Delays
Dhow cruise guests reported being collected too early and waiting around two hours at the harbour before boarding.
Cruise Food
Some reviews found the dhow boat buffet below standard, with one guest describing the food as poor quality.
Camp Standards
One desert-safari review praised the driver but described the camp as horrible and the food as rotten.
Language Barrier
One group-tour guest had to repeatedly ask for English when the guide spoke mostly another language.
Hotel Quality
A package review said the hotel room was disappointing even though the tours and safari were good.
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The Bottom Line
C in Al Raffa is geared towards visitors who want a Dubai holiday arranged rather than pieced together themselves. Customers book desert safaris, Dubai city tours, attraction tickets and cruises through the agency, with reviews often pointing to punctual transport and guides who explain the city’s history. The strongest pattern is the ground experience.
Desert safaris are praised for exciting but controlled dune bashing, lively camp entertainment and drivers who take photos at scenic spots. City tours can cover a lot in half a day, while another carefully paced itinerary included Burj Khalifa, Marina Cruise, Aquaventure and Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque. Families may appreciate the practical care described in one review: stroller help, cold water and support for a three-year-old during long drives.
There are clear caveats. Dhow cruises received repeated complaints about late boarding, poor waiting arrangements and low-quality buffet food; one guest waited two hours at the harbour. A hotel room and a safari camp were also criticised in individual reviews.
Confirm the hotel, cruise timetable, food expectations and tour language before paying, particularly for shared groups.