4.9(19 reviews)
Dubai City & Desert Adventure Combo
FromAED 86
12 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About this activity
Discover Dubai's iconic landmarks in the morning and experience thrilling desert adventures in the afternoon, including a BBQ dinner under the stars.
Highlights
- Explore Dubai's iconic landmarks
- Visit the Jumeirah Mosque
- Photostop at Burj Al Arab
- Experience thrilling desert dune bashing
- Enjoy a traditional BBQ dinner under the stars
Full description
Dive into the heart of Dubai with this exciting combo tour! In the morning, explore the city's iconic landmarks, including the stunning Jumeirah Mosque and the luxurious Burj Al Arab. In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling desert safari featuring exhilarating dune bashing, a visit to a traditional camel farm, and a delightful BBQ dinner under the stars. This full-day adventure offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and desert excitement, ensuring unforgettable memories of Dubai's unique charm.
Included / Excluded
- Morning Dubai city tour
- Afternoon desert safari with BBQ dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Begin your 4.5-hour Dubai city tour with an afternoon pickup from your central Dubai hotel. Relax and enjoy the views from your air-conditioned minivan as you set out on your sightseeing. Admire the glittering Burj Al-Arab hotel rising from a man-made islet off Jumeirah Beach and hear how this iconic, sail-shaped hotel stands an incredible 1,053-foot-high (321-meter) high and offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation. Snap photos of the hotel and drive along the waterfront into Jumeirah, Dubai’s most desirable residential neighborhood. Continue to the traditional Al Bastakiya quarter and view the wind-tunnel houses and 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort — the city’s oldest building. Cross Dubai Creek to the bustling area of Deira and visit the colorful Spice Souk, where the stalls sell aromatic herbs, foods and spices. Stroll the alleyways with your guide and afterward, dive into the nearby Gold Souk. Enjoy free time to browse the sparkling gold and silver stores before your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Leave your central Dubai hotel in the afternoon by comfortable 4x4 and relax as you cruise into the surrounding desert. Observe a thrilling Falcon show to learn about the hunting skills of UAE’s national bird. On route, visit a camel farm. View these hardy herbivores in their natural environment, and learn why they make perfect desert transport. Then, if you wish, take a short camel ride around the enclosures. Continue to an area of high dunes and try some sandboarding — the hottest of desert sports. Get instructions from your guide, grab a provided sandboard, and feel your adrenaline race as you slide down the dunes and race your fellow travelers on the sandy slopes. With your sandboarding over, drive to a desert campsite for dinner. Sit down to a scrumptious barbecue meal as the sun sets and afterward, enjoy the traditional Emirati activities on offer. Watch a swirling tanoura folk dance and choose to get a henna tattoo and smoke a shisha (Arabian water pipe). Lastly, sit around the campfire and watch a colorful belly dancing show before your drive back to your Dubai hotel.
Duration: 5 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details upon booking.
- The tour involves moderate physical activity; ensure you're comfortable with walking and dune bashing.
- Optional activities like camel riding and sandboarding are available at additional costs.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and desert activities.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning city and desert landscapes.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Minimum 02 adults required.Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
- Desert Safari - Pick-up will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis with up to 5 people per land Cruiser from different hotels.
- Luggage is not allowed on this tour
- Dubai City tour - Pick-up will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- “Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution, especially during off-road tours.”
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Please note: During the below Islamic holidays / month, there will be a restriction on live entertainment (Belly dance, Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days
- “Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution, especially during off-road tours.”
- Language: English Only
- Operational day – All days (Except Friday)
- Pick up details:- Morning Dubai City tour - Between 07:00am and 08:00am Afternoon Desert Safari – WINTER time (Sept - Apr) - Between 13:45 pm and 14:15 pm approximately SUMMER time (May - Aug) - Between 14:45 pm and 15:15 pm approximately
- If the guest want to do this tour in 02 days, we need to be informed 48 hours prior.
- If the guest don’t want the drop off at Dubai Mall, we can drop them back to their respective hotels.
- Guest can re-confirm and /or update/ change their bookings via our 24/7 Customer Care at +971 56 504 0565 (Call /WhatsApp) or email us at: bookings@odysseydmc.com
Traveler reviews
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Desert Safari
We went on the Desert Safari, and it was incredible. We started with a bit of light Dune bashing (well, not me). I stayed back. Mr Tayad, our guide, took my friend and 2 other ladies. Well, they all loved it but admitted it had its moments of fear, like a good roller coaster, but all felt very safe with Mr. Tayad. We then went on the ATV or quad bikes in derest, that was fun, but the evening entertainment and meal were exceptional, the food was wonderful with a huge variety, and the entertainment was fabulous, and completely mesmerizing. I had an incredible afternoon/evening. Yes, there are also fully functioning toilets in the desert, brilliant, and topped off with camel rides, but the sweetest thing was when you say goodnight to the camels at the end of the evening. I highly recommend this experience, and as it turned out, I didn't miss the dune bashing because working your way out of the desert at the end was on par, apparently.
Sightseer67947330663Sep 21, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Our tour guide named Mohammed Sameeri will recommend him to anyone was amazingly friendlier really had a great time 👍
Whole experience was amazing and your guy named Mohammed Sameer was ice on cake he made us feel like family! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
yogij2025Feb 17, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Must do if in Dubai!
Fantastic tour. It was very informational. Everything was on time. We saw old & new Dubai & had a great time on the desert safari riding camels, dune bashing, & entertainment with food. Nitin was tremendous with his wealth of knowledge of the area & also the history of Dubai. Would highly recommend the tour & especially Nitin as your guide!
H6331RAphilipwNov 21, 2024TRIPADVISOR
The best tours of Dubai on offer
The guides Namish and Camila were simply outstanding, so knowledgeable and polite and happy to answer any questions. I would not hesitate to recommend them!
875jasperjNov 18, 2024TRIPADVISOR
Amazing experience with amazing tour guides
Nimesh and Chamil were amazing on our business trip . We did multiple tours with them and they went above and beyond. They had extensive knowledge of all the products and would explain certain buildings and history as we would see different places. They were amazing . Highly highly recommend.
904nadinepNov 18, 2024TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Minimum 02 adults required.Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
Desert Safari - Pick-up will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis with up to 5 people per land Cruiser from different hotels.
Luggage is not allowed on this tour
Dubai City tour - Pick-up will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
“Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution, especially during off-road tours.”
The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
Please note: During the below Islamic holidays / month, there will be a restriction on live entertainment (Belly dance, Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days
“Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution, especially during off-road tours.”
Language: English Only
Operational day – All days (Except Friday)
Pick up details:- Morning Dubai City tour - Between 07:00am and 08:00am Afternoon Desert Safari – WINTER time (Sept - Apr) - Between 13:45 pm and 14:15 pm approximately SUMMER time (May - Aug) - Between 14:45 pm and 15:15 pm approximately
If the guest want to do this tour in 02 days, we need to be informed 48 hours prior.
If the guest don’t want the drop off at Dubai Mall, we can drop them back to their respective hotels.
Guest can re-confirm and /or update/ change their bookings via our 24/7 Customer Care at +971 56 504 0565 (Call /WhatsApp) or email us at: bookings@orienttours.ae