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Dubai City Tour and Desert Safari Full-Day Combo

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Gaze at Dubai's most iconic attractions on a city tour before crossing the red dunes of the Lahbab Desert. Try out dune bashing and sandboarding, and sit back for a BBQ Dinner at a Bedouin camp.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4-11 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Licensed, DTCM-approved safari guide
    • Gold Souq and Spice Souq visit
    • Abra boat ride
    • Bastakiya and one of the old houses visit
    • Dubai Frame and Burj Al Arab photo stops
    • Jumeirah Mosque and Etihad Museum drive through
    • The Pointe and Atlantis The Palm visit
    • Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall visit
    • Unlimited water during transfers
    • Dune bashing (30- 45 minutes)
    • Sandboarding (if requested)
    • Camel ride
    • Transportation to Red Dunes Al Madaam Desert
    • Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee
    • Welcome sweets (Gayamat) at camp
    • Arabic snacks
    • Shisha smoking
    • Belly dance, fire shows, tanura, and henna tattoo at camp
    • International BBQ dinner (vegetarian options available)
    • Quad bikes
    • Alcohol
    • Larger-than-average henna designs
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Combine a Dubai city sightseeing with Desert Safari
  • Explore the city's old and modern sights
  • Ride through the Red Dunes in a 4x4 vehicles
  • An authentic Tanoura dance, a fire show, and a belly dance to see
  • Take a camel ride and get henna tattoo

Description

Get the full Dubai experience on a combined city and desert tour to see both sides of the thriving United Arab Emirates destination.

Start with a 4-hour tour of Dubai's landmarks, following a pick-up from your hotel. The tour begins at the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, with their narrow alleys and vivacious retail outlets, offering gold and sensory delight of aromas, sights, and sounds. Next, we embark on an atmospheric abra ride through the legendary Dubai Creek's water and take a stroll around Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, better known as Al Bastakiya Quarter, It offers unpretentious beauty and simplicity from bygone eras.

We then drive to the UAE Frame, where we capture the splendor of the UAE in timeless photos. As you drive along, you can take in the breathtaking views of the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque and the Etihad Museum, and tunparalleled splendour of the Burj Al Arab.

As we make our way to The Pointe, soak in the stunning surroundings and enjoy a photo stop at this captivating destination with views of the iconic Atlantis The Palm, surrounded by the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. Our unforgettable journey ends with you being dropped back at your hotel with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Dubai.

We then leave the city for a 6-7 hours desert safari adventure. Get picked up from the location of your choice in a 4x4 vehicle and then driven to the Red Dunes of Al Lahbab, approximately a 45 minutes to 1 hour journey. Here, admire the majestic dunes and the wonderful colors that change throughout the day.

Then spend an adventurous 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset photo stop before heading further across the dunes to reach the desert camp.

At the camp, experience a short camel ride, traditional henna hand decoration of the East, and a show of traditional, belly, and Tanoura dancing. Quad biking is Optional, Arabic coffee, falcon photography. After, return to your location of choice.

Good to know before you go
  • The city tour lasts 4-4.5 hours, the afternoon safari lasts 6-7 hours, depending on traffic.
  • Quad biking is a self-driving activity taken at your own risk and the activity provider’s insurance does not cover it. Any accidents or damages from the activity will be the sole responsibility of the rider and passenger. International travel insurance is recommended as self-driving activities are prone to risk, possibly leading to serious injury.
  • Dune bashing is not recommended for those with motion sickness or injuries.
  • Only Tanoura dance and fire show are available during Ramadan.
  • Temperatures can be cool in the desert from November to January and extremely hot from June to September.
  • Bring water/snacks as refreshments are available only at the camp.
  • Program may change due to religious seasons or other circumstances.
  • Contact the local supplier 24 hours before the tour for exact pickup time.
  • Shisha is free in designated areas; extra charges apply for table service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    5-99 years
  • Children
    0-4 years
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