Planning a desert safari in Dubai and wondering what it really costs? Prices online range from under AED 50 to several thousand dirhams, and it is not always clear what you get for the money. This desert safari Dubai price guide breaks down every package we run at Pink Rock Tourism in 2026, from our AED 39 self-drive safari to private VIP dune buggy tours, so you can pick the right one for your budget.
Desert safari Dubai price per person: quick overview
Here are our current prices. Shared tours are priced per person, private tours per car, and dune buggy packages per buggy.
| Package | Price | Priced per |
|---|---|---|
| Self Drive Desert Safari | AED 39 | Person |
| Evening Desert Safari | AED 89 | Person |
| Red Dune Safari with VIP Service | AED 150 | Person |
| Morning Desert Safari | AED 150 | Person |
| Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride | AED 180 | Person |
| Evening Safari with Quad Bike | AED 199 | Person |
| Morning Safari + ATV Quad Bike | AED 220 | Person |
| Premium Safari with Quad Bike + VIP Service | AED 250 | Person |
| Private Desert Safari | AED 650 | Car (up to 6 guests) |
| Private Morning Desert Safari | AED 650 | Car (up to 6 guests) |
| VIP Desert Safari with Dune Buggy (30 min) | AED 950 | 2-seater buggy |
| VIP Evening Safari with Quad Bike (private) | AED 1,250 | Car |
| VIP Private Safari with Double Seat Buggy (60 min) | AED 1,450 | 2-seater buggy |
| VIP Desert Safari + 4-Seater Buggy (60 min) | AED 1,950 | 4-seater buggy |
Budget: cheap desert safari Dubai options (AED 39 to AED 89)
Self Drive Desert Safari: AED 39
The cheapest way to experience the desert. You drive yourself to our desert meeting point instead of being picked up, which keeps the price low. It suits travellers with a rental car who want the desert activities without paying for hotel transfers.
Evening Desert Safari: AED 89
Our most popular package and the best value if you want the full experience. For AED 89 per person you get:
- Hotel, residence or location pickup and drop-off by 4×4 in Dubai and Sharjah (pickup around 3:00 – 3:30 PM)
- Red dune bashing and a sandboarding session
- A sunset photography stop on the high dunes
- A camel ride at the camp
- Arabic coffee, fresh dates, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- Henna painting for ladies and traditional costumes for photos
- Two belly dance shows, two fire shows and a Tanoura performance
- A BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Drop-off is around 9:30 – 9:45 PM. If you only book one safari in Dubai, this is the one we recommend.
Mid-range: AED 150 to AED 250 per person
This is where you add more adrenaline or a more comfortable experience:
- Red Dune Safari with VIP Service (AED 150): the evening experience with upgraded VIP service at the camp.
- Morning Desert Safari (AED 150): 30 minutes of dune bashing on the red dunes, sandboarding and a photo stop, with a sunrise (5:00 AM) or standard (8:00 AM) pickup. You are back by 10:00 AM or 12:30 PM.
- Morning Safari with Camel Ride (AED 180): the morning safari plus a camel ride.
- Evening Safari with Quad Bike (AED 199): the full evening safari plus your own quad bike ride in the dunes.
- Morning Safari + ATV Quad Bike (AED 220): the morning safari with a quad bike session.
- Premium Safari with Quad Bike + VIP Service (AED 250): quad biking and VIP service in one package.
Private desert safari Dubai price: AED 650 per car
A private desert safari costs AED 650 for the whole car, for up to 6 guests. You get your own Toyota Land Cruiser and driver, so no other guests share your vehicle. Split between a family or group of friends, it can work out close to the price of a mid-range shared tour, with far more privacy and flexibility. A private morning safari is also AED 650 per car, for up to 6 guests.
VIP and dune buggy safaris: AED 950 to AED 1,950
For the biggest thrill, drive a dune buggy yourself across the red dunes. Our VIP Desert Safari with Dune Buggy starts at AED 950 for a 2-seater buggy for 30 minutes, combined with the VIP evening desert safari. A 60-minute double seat buggy is AED 1,450 for two people, and a 4-seater buggy for 60 minutes is AED 1,950 for four people. Prefer a private group quad bike experience? The VIP Evening Safari with Quad Bike private package is AED 1,250 per car.
What changes the price of a desert safari?
- Transfers: hotel pickup by 4×4 is included in most packages. Driving yourself is the cheapest option.
- Shared or private: shared tours are priced per person; private tours are priced per car.
- Add-ons: quad bikes, dune buggies and VIP service add the most to the price.
- Morning or evening: evening safaris include the camp, shows and BBQ dinner, so they offer more for the money than a morning trip.
Tips to get the best value
- Compare what is included, not just the headline price. A cheap ticket without transfers or dinner can end up costing more.
- Travelling as a group of 5–6? Compare the private safari price per head with the shared tour.
- Book directly with the operator on WhatsApp to confirm pickup times and get answers quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a desert safari in Dubai?
With Pink Rock Tourism, prices start at AED 39 per person for the self-drive safari and AED 89 per person for the full evening desert safari with hotel pickup, dune bashing, camel ride, live shows and BBQ dinner.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?
Yes, on all our packages except the Self Drive Desert Safari. Pickup and drop-off cover hotels, residences and locations in Dubai and Sharjah.
Which desert safari is best value?
The AED 89 Evening Desert Safari includes the most for the price: transfers, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset, camel ride, three live shows and a BBQ dinner.
Ready to book? Compare all our desert safari packages or message us on WhatsApp for quick confirmation.