Private Sunrise & Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Layover Pickup
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
See the Lahbab red dunes at sunrise or in the cool of the morning, in your own private 4x4. Choose the sunrise departure to watch the sun come up over the dunes, or start any hour until 10 AM (until 8 AM in summer). Your licensed driver-guide collects you from your hotel or home in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman, or straight from Dubai International Airport if you are on a layover of 9 hours or more. In the dunes you get about 40 minutes of dune bashing at the pace you choose, sandboarding, a short camel ride and a photo stop, with the guide taking the photos for you. Cars are 2022+ Toyota Land Cruisers or Nissan Patrols with a maximum of 6 guests, and the whole trip takes about 4 hours door to door. It is a relaxed way to see the desert for families, early risers and anyone with a few hours between flights. Desert Thrill is a family-run, DET-licensed Dubai operator rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor (1,000+ reviews).
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What’s included
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/location
- Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding
- Camel riding
- Mineral water
Itinerary
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 3+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 05:30 · 07:00 · 08:00 · 09:00 · 10:00
Know before you go
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Infants (below 3 years of age) are not allowed in the car during the dune bashing. Parents may book a private tour to allow the driver to control the level of dune bashing. This is entirely the client's responsibility
- Light, casual clothing is recommended. Open shoes or sandals are best for walking on the sand, but bring sports shoes for sandboarding.
- Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
- It is recommended that you not eat 2-3 hours before the trip to avoid motion sickness during dune bashing
- Please note that the stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
- Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the sandboarding or the optional quad bike are not covered by insurance and are solely the participant's responsibility
- Private pickup from your hotel or home in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman, or from Dubai International Airport (DXB) if you are on a layover. Sunrise pickups are timed for sunrise in the dunes (about 5:45 AM in winter, earlier in summer). Layover guests: send your arrival and departure flight details after booking; you need at least 9 hours between flights and we return you to the airport about 3 hours before departure. Airport parking fees, if any, are charged at cost. You are responsible for your own entry or transit visa.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 3 or older.
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From AED 138 per person (6 travelers)Free cancellation
