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Highlights
- Cover Dubai's old quarter, coastal icons and desert views in one itinerary, with transport and an evening desert experience arranged for you.
- Start with hotel pickup in a 4x4 and meet your driver for a city loop via Zabeel Palace, Dubai Frame and Bastakiya before you head to the desert.
- Ride an Abra across Dubai Creek, browse Spice & Gold Souqs, pass Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab, then stop at The Pointe and Atlantis The Palm.
- With your English-speaking driver at the wheel, tackle 30-45 mins of 4x4 dune bashing, try sandboarding, pause for a sunset photo, then ride a camel.
- At the desert camp, get henna or tattoo painting, enjoy an open buffet BBQ dinner with soft drinks, then watch belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows.
Your Experience
Explore Dubai's historic districts and modern icons by day, then continue into a 4x4 desert safari with BBQ dinner and live shows.
Getting started
Begin with hotel transfers that take you to the departure point for your half-day city tour. You meet your English-speaking driver and board the vehicle that will take you around central Dubai. After the city segment, you transition directly into the desert safari portion by 4x4 vehicle, with all transfers handled for you.
What to expect
Dubai city highlights
Your half-day city tour introduces you to Dubai's contrasts, from royal residences to historic districts and shoreline icons.
Features
- Zabeel Palace and Dubai Frame photo stops let you capture views of the royal residence area and the giant architectural frame, with time for information and photos at each location.
- In the Bastakiya quarter you walk through the historic lanes, step into one of the old houses, and then continue to your Dubai Creek Abra ride, crossing the water by traditional boat.
- Your route includes a visit to the Spice Souq and Gold Souq, plus a drive-past of Jumeirah Mosque where you can observe its exterior while your driver shares context.
- Along the coast you pass the Burj Al Arab and then continue to The Pointe, where you have photo opportunities that include Atlantis The Palm in the background.
Desert safari and dune activities
The afternoon and evening focus on the desert safari, combining 4x4 driving, sand activities, and a desert camp.
Features
- Hotel transfers and the desert safari by 4x4 vehicle are included, with your English-speaking driver handling the journey from the city into the desert and back.
- A 30 to 45 minute dune bashing session takes you across desert terrain in the 4x4, followed by time to try sandboarding down the slopes.
- There is a dedicated sunset photo stop in the desert so you can take pictures of the changing light over the dunes.
Desert camp, dinner and live shows
You then spend the evening at a desert camp with cultural activities, dinner, and performances.
Features
- At the camp you can join a camel riding session in the desert and opt for traditional henna and tattoo painting.
- An open buffet BBQ dinner is provided along with unlimited mineral water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks, and the spread includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- During and after dinner you watch three live performances: a belly dance show, a Tanoura dance, and a fire show that form the entertainment for the evening.
Wrapping up
After the live shows conclude at the desert camp, your driver returns you to your hotel by 4x4 vehicle, ending your combined city tour and safari with hotel drop-off.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Half-day city tour and desert safari
- English-speaking driver
- Hotel transfers and desert safari by 4x4 vehicle
- Zabeel Palace and Dubai Frame photo stops
- Bastakiya and old house visit, Dubai Creek Abra ride
- Spice Souq and Gold Souq visit, Jumeirah Mosque drive-past
- Burj Al Arab, The Pointe and Atlantis The Palm photo stops
- 30 to 45 minute dune bashing session
- Sandboarding session
- Sunset photo stop in desert
- Traditional henna and tattoo painting
- Camel riding session in desert
- Open buffet BBQ dinner with unlimited mineral water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks
- Belly dance, Tanoura and fire show
- Admission tickets for visited landmarks
- All personal expenses
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.