Things to do in Dubai Desert
Most visitors see the desert on an organised safari with dune driving, a camp and dinner. You can also look for Arabian oryx and gazelles in the conservation reserve, watch birds at the Al Qudra lakes, cycle or stargaze.
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Dubai Desert at a glance
- Things to do we list
- 40 (36 tours and activities, 4 attractions)
- Prices
- from AED 0
- Free cancellation
- 21 of 40
- Suitable for children
- 29 of 40
Desert safaris
Hot air balloon flights
Skydiving
Tandem skydive over the desert (Skydive Dubai Desert Campus)
from AED 1,899
Adventure activities
Quad biking on the Lahbab red dunes (Desert Buggys)
from AED 150
Parks and gardens
Al Qudra Lakes
Free entry
Love Lake Dubai
Free entry
Al Qudra Cycle Track
Free entry
More things to do
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Free entry
Plan by time of day
- Morning
- Heritage morning desert safari with Bedouin breakfast (Platinum Heritage), Sunrise hot air balloon flight with breakfast (Hero Balloon Flights), Sunrise hot air balloon flight with falcon show and breakfast (Hot Air Balloon UAE), 20-minute tandem paramotor flight over the desert (Paramotor Desert Adventure), 40-minute paramotor flight to Love Lake (Paramotor Desert Adventure), Sunrise or sunset desert horse ride (Rendezvous Dubai), Desert horse ride in Al Ruwayyah (DXB Horse Riding, M11 Equestrian Club), Quad biking on the Lahbab red dunes (Desert Buggys), Private morning falcon show and Bedouin breakfast in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (57 Safari), Desert horse trail ride off Al Qudra Road (Al Jiyad Stables), Guided camel ride off Al Qudra Road (Al Jiyad Stables), Morning desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding and camel ride (Dune Drifters), Self-drive Polaris RZR 1000cc dune buggy in the red dunes (Sahara Desert Dubai), Private sunrise desert safari with dune bashing and camel ride (Sahara Desert Dubai), Open-desert quad bike ride in the red dunes (Sahara Desert Dubai), Morning desert safari with dune bashing and camel farm visit (Arabian Knights Tours), Guided enduro dirt bike ride near Big Red on the Dubai-Hatta road (DuneBikeDubai)
- Afternoon
- Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Overnight desert safari with private tent at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Heritage desert safari in a vintage Land Rover (Platinum Heritage), Red dune quad biking with camel ride and BBQ dinner (OceanAir), Private chauffeured desert evening with dune bashing and Sonara Camp dinner (Nara), Heritage desert safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by vintage Land Rover (57 Safari), Camel voyage and heritage evening in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (57 Safari), Private self-drive dune buggy and heritage evening in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (57 Safari), Evening desert safari on the Lahbab red dunes with BBQ dinner (Dune Drifters), Evening red dune safari with BBQ dinner, shared or private 4x4 (Sahara Desert Dubai), Self-drive Polaris RZR 1000cc dune buggy in the red dunes (Sahara Desert Dubai), Evening desert safari on the Lahbab dunes with BBQ at the operator's own camp (Arabian Knights Tours), Guided enduro dirt bike ride near Big Red on the Dubai-Hatta road (DuneBikeDubai)
- Evening
- Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Overnight desert safari with private tent at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Private night desert safari with astronomy session (Platinum Heritage), Heritage desert safari in a vintage Land Rover (Platinum Heritage), Red dune quad biking with camel ride and BBQ dinner (OceanAir), 20-minute tandem paramotor flight over the desert (Paramotor Desert Adventure), 40-minute paramotor flight to Love Lake (Paramotor Desert Adventure), Sunrise or sunset desert horse ride (Rendezvous Dubai), Desert horse ride in Al Ruwayyah (DXB Horse Riding, M11 Equestrian Club), Quad biking on the Lahbab red dunes (Desert Buggys), Sonara Camp sunset and dinner experience in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (Nara), Private chauffeured desert evening with dune bashing and Sonara Camp dinner (Nara), Heritage desert safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by vintage Land Rover (57 Safari), Camel voyage and heritage evening in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (57 Safari), Private self-drive dune buggy and heritage evening in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (57 Safari), Desert horse trail ride off Al Qudra Road (Al Jiyad Stables), Guided camel ride off Al Qudra Road (Al Jiyad Stables), Evening desert safari on the Lahbab red dunes with BBQ dinner (Dune Drifters), Desert camp evening with BBQ dinner and shows, without dune bashing (Dune Drifters), Evening red dune safari with BBQ dinner, shared or private 4x4 (Sahara Desert Dubai), Open-desert quad bike ride in the red dunes (Sahara Desert Dubai), Evening desert safari on the Lahbab dunes with BBQ at the operator's own camp (Arabian Knights Tours), Guided enduro dirt bike ride near Big Red on the Dubai-Hatta road (DuneBikeDubai)
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Frequently asked questions
How much do things to do in Dubai Desert cost?
Prices start from AED 0, and 21 of the 40 offer free cancellation. Each price is the lowest option of a tour or ticket when we last checked; the partner shows the final price before you pay.
What can I do in Dubai Desert with children?
29 of the 40 are suitable for children: Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Heritage morning desert safari with Bedouin breakfast (Platinum Heritage), Overnight desert safari with private tent at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir) and 26 more. Age limits differ, so check each page.
What can I do in Dubai Desert in the evening?
Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Overnight desert safari with private tent at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir), Private night desert safari with astronomy session (Platinum Heritage) and 20 more run in the evening.