Where to Book Sunset Safaris in Dubai — Our Top 12

1.Sunrise Desert Jeep Safari with Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours · from $51Our pick

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, then ride through Dubai’s desert in a 4WD as the sun rises. You’ll stop for photos, try sandboarding, enjoy Arabic coffee and a picnic breakfast, visit Al Qudra Lakes, and see an Arabian oryx feeding station. Guides such as Mustafa, Bhiru, and Nitin are often praised for safe driving and useful local insight.

“Was Amazing, more than expected. Good driver perfect experience .. I am highly recommend”

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2.Sunset Desert Safari Quad bike Camel ride Sand Board & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · from $70Top rated

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Dubai’s desert by 4WD, quad bike, sandboard, and camel. The tour includes pickup in Dubai or Sharjah, sunset photos, henna for women and children, a buffet BBQ with vegetarian food, four Arabic entertainment shows, and unlimited soft drinks. If available, ask for guide Mansoor, praised for his music and friendly style.

“Mansoor was a fun, genuine and experienced guide. Made the trip extra fun - such a character!! And great music while dune bashing”

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3.Dubai Sunset Red Dune Desert Safari, Sandboarding and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $40

Spend about four hours in Lahbab with an English-speaking guide such as Anwar, Shan, Usman, or Shahe. You’ll ride over red dunes in a 4X4, try sandboarding, take a short camel ride, and stop for sunset photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Dubai are included. Quad biking and the barbecue camp option cost extra.

“The trip was amazing . The drviver was fantastic ! We Made a great dune bashing and the desert sunset was stunning. The vehicle was a modern suv. Everything was perfect! Recommended!”

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4.Deluxe Sunset Desert Safari: SandSurfing, Camel Ride & BBQ dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · from $68

Spend about seven hours escaping Dubai in a six-seat, air-conditioned 4x4. You’ll tackle 30 minutes of Red Dune bashing, sandboard at sunset, take a short camel ride, and reach a deluxe camp for Arabic coffee, henna, shisha, table service, a BBQ buffet, and three evening shows. Pickup and drop-off within Dubai city limits are included.

“the driver was very experienced and kind, the food was great and the show too. i highly recommend it”

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5.Desert Thrills: Evening Safari with Quad Bike & Camp Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $69

Spend an evening in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with a 25-minute quad-bike circuit, 40-minute dune bash, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a camp dinner with henna, falcon photos, and live shows. Hotel, port, and airport pickup are included. Guides such as Kalifa and Azmat are praised for friendly help and strong photography.

“The tour was excellent, but I must give reason for the four stars....communication is very important. Was not aware of the extreme off-road...adventure that was going to be enjoyed and as my son and I were not aware nor told before starting, wRead more”

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6.Sunset Evening Safari,Camel ride,live shows and BBQ Dinner with No Hidden Charge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $27Best value

You’ll leave Dubai around 3 pm in a private 4x4, reach Lahbab’s red dunes for 30-plus minutes of dune bashing and sandboarding, then watch the sunset before heading to camp. Expect camel riding, henna, tanura, belly dancing, a fire show, BBQ dinner, and unlimited soft drinks. VIP seating, quad bikes, and alcohol cost extra.

“Great communication. Driver went above and beyond for last minute planning. No where else you get to see Land Cruisers playing with sand. Luxury car abuse lol”

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7.Unique SUNSET Quad Bike Red Dunes Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $99

You’ll leave Dubai around 2:30 pm for Lahbab, where a one-hour quad-bike ride across high dunes leads to sandboarding, a camel ride, and sunset views. The evening ends with a BBQ buffet, soft drinks, henna, and traditional entertainment. Guides such as Hashim provide friendly support, though a cash supplement may apply in some pickup areas.

“Great experience, great guide, quad bike amazing bbq and entertainment a great finish - overall great value for money”

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8.Sunset Desert safari with Camel Ride Sand Board & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $45

Seven Tours Dubai takes you from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel to Al Lahbab for 30 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a camel ride. After dark, enjoy henna, apple-flavored sheesha, four Arabic music shows, unlimited soft drinks, and an international BBQ buffet. Quad bikes and buggies cost extra.

“Our driver/guide was outstanding. The dunes ride was exceptional (rougher than any rollercoaster ever). The camel ride was a different experience for us. It was both exiting and fun.”

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9.Unique SUNSET 4WD Red Dunes Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · from $89

Spend 6 to 7 hours crossing Lahbab’s high red dunes by 4WD, with 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, and an evening camp. Hussain, Waheed, Shah, and other named drivers have earned praise for friendly, careful service. Pickup is offered, with supplements for some areas.

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10.Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $134

Spend four hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by open-air 1980s Mercedes G-Class. You will look for Arabian oryx, gazelles, flamingos, and desert birds, then visit a Bedouin village for a camel ride, Arabic coffee, crafts, music, a traditional breakfast, and optional henna or Arabian dress.

“We had a wonderful time at our morning Safari. It was exactly what we needed- We wanted to see the beauty of the desert, but we also wanted to make sure that the ride is smooth.and the tour is not too long as we had my 90 year old father-in-law with us. Our guide, ArsalRead more”

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11.Afternoon Dune Drive Safari with SunSet Photo & Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $46

This private afternoon safari takes you from Dubai to Al Badayer and Al Madam for more than an hour of dune bashing, free sandboarding, camel photos, and a desert sunset. Guides such as Bashar, Boris, Mudather, Chihab, and Eid are praised for careful driving and friendly help. Quad bikes and buggies cost extra.

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12.Private Night Safari & Astronomy with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $816

Leave Dubai after sunset for a private ride to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a 1950s Land Rover. Look for scorpions, snakes, and other night creatures with UV lights, then share a three-course Bedouin dinner and telescope session at a royal desert camp. English, Arabic, and French guides are available.

“Der Guide war super .. lebt seinen Job .. super nett und super lustig .. hat viel interessantes erzählt”

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