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Full-Day Dubai City Tour and Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

1 Day Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Dubai Museum in the heart of the city and the historic Al Fahidi fortress
  • 02 Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra to explore the Spice Souk and Gold Souk
  • 03 See iconic Dubai landmarks including Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach
  • 04 Experience 20-25 minutes of exciting dune bashing with stops for photos and sandboarding
  • 05 Enjoy a spectacular desert sunset, BBQ dinner, and traditional camp entertainment

Explore the charming city of Dubai on this full-day tour, combining cultural sightseeing with an afternoon desert safari. Visit Dubai Museum and the Al Fahidi fortress, cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra, and see famous landmarks such as Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach. Later, head into the Dubai Desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, and a spectacular sunset at a desert camp. End the day with a BBQ dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and traditional evening entertainment including belly dance and Tandoora shows.

Enjoy an exciting 20-25 minute dune bashing experience with an expert safari driver-guide.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Dubai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dubai City Highlights and Desert Safari Experience

  • In the morning city tour, discover the traditional and impressive lively city of Dubai.
  • Visit Dubai Museum, located in the heart of the city, and the primal fortress of Al Fahidi.
  • Enjoy a traditional abra crossing at Dubai Creek while heading towards the district where the Spice Souk resides, offering a large variety of exotic spices, as well as the Dubai Gold Souk, where you can buy a souvenir.
  • Head towards Dubai's famous landmarks such as the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel and Jumeirah Beach area, where you will have the chance for a photo stop at these landmarks.
  • In the afternoon, depart for the Dubai Desert.
  • Enjoy an exciting 20-25 minute dune bashing experience with an expert safari driver-guide. Along the way, there will be several stops during your desert adventure where you can take photos or get down into the desert for an exhilarating sandboarding experience.
  • Continuing the journey near sunset, reach the camp in the middle of the desert, where there will be a traditional welcome with Arabian tea and sweets.
  • Witness the spectacular desert sunset view. In the evening at the camp, a BBQ dinner will be served along with unlimited soft drinks.
  • Watch a traditional belly dance show followed by the Tandoora show. The tour ends with the experience of customary sheesha smoking, and a departure transfer will be arranged to drop you back at your hotel.
Dubai Museum, Dubai Creek abra crossing, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Desert sunset

Where this trip takes you

Dubai Museum, Dubai Creek abra crossing, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Desert sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel
  • English-speaking Dubai guide
  • Dubai Museum entrance
  • Abra crossing
  • Dune bashing
  • Desert experience
  • Tandoora show and belly dance
  • Henna painting
  • Sandboarding
  • Camel riding
  • BBQ dinner with unlimited soft drinks

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available on request in Desert Camp)

Know before you go

  • Since our safaris involve off-road driving, pregnant women, people with heart problems, and others with sensitive ailments will undertake the tour at their own risk.
  • Children below 4 years are under their parents' responsibility during safaris.
  • Child prices are the same as adults.
  • The tour is available every day of the week except Friday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tour start
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

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