9 Overnight Safaris in Dubai to Build a Day Around

1.Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,562 reviews · 17 hours - 1 day · from $180Our pick

Spend 17 hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, a three-cuisine BBQ buffet, live shows, telescope stargazing, and a private air-conditioned tent. Guides such as Mansoor Manz, Imran, and Wajahat Mahmood are praised for safe driving and friendly care.

“What a fabulous day! Our family of 4 (kids 8&11) loved every minute. A must do for a trip to Dubai. Mansoor was an amazing guide, all the staff were outstanding and the overnight was comfortable and a unique experience. Excellent value for what’s included. You will not regret it!”

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2.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175Top rated

Travel from Dubai to Lahbab in a 4WD, then ride the dunes, sandboard, and reach Al Khayma Camp for camel rides, dinner, shows, a private air-conditioned tent, campfire stories, telescope stargazing, sunrise, and Arabic breakfast. Guides such as Imran and Mansoor Manz are often praised for careful service.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Dubai. My wife and son both said this was their favorite activity. My son, 24, loved the dune bashing the best. My wife's favorite was the star gazing and Hakeem was so knowledgeable plus he was more than Read more”

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3.Desert Safari with Camp, Dinner, & Optional Overnight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 994 reviews · 7 - 17 hours

Spend 7 to 17 hours in Dubai’s desert with private pickup, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, camel rides, and dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Niyas, Medo, Rafeeq, and Noman are praised for careful driving and helpful photos. Add a private tent, sunrise camel trek, and Arabic breakfast overnight.

“Our tour was organized smoothly and everything was exactly we expected. Especially we were delighted by our guide Aku, he was quite careful and professional.”

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4.Overnight Desert Safari – Vintage Land Rovers & Traditional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $305

You’ll explore Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a 1950s open-top Land Rover with guides such as Fahad, Lize, Samir, or Nasir, then spend the night at a torch-lit desert camp. Expect falconry, camel rides, bread making, a four-course dinner, a stone dwelling, and sunrise breakfast.

“Excellent overnight stay in the desert. The highlights were the safari in an open 1950s Land Rover, sunrise with a cup of coffee on a sand dune and seeing falcons hunt. Loved the camp which was charming and great breakfast”

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5.Premium Desert Safari Dubai: Desert Camping & Dune Bashing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $69Best value

From a 2 pm Dubai hotel pickup, Saifco Travel and Tourism takes you to Lahbab for high-speed dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. At camp, expect henna, costumes, shisha, BBQ dinner, soft drinks, and live tanoura and belly dance shows. Guide Nawaz has earned warm praise for his engaging care.

“Went with the family including 3 teens and we all had a great time!! Our company was Saifco and Mr. Nawaz was our guide for this trip. It was clear from the beginning that Mr. Nawaz enjoyed his job and wanted to make sure we had fun. He was engaging and made it memorRead more”

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6.Overnight Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 17 hours · from $129

Leave Dubai in the afternoon for Lahbab’s dunes, then ride a camel, sandboard, watch Tanoura and fire shows, eat BBQ, and sleep in a basic igloo tent. English-speaking guides such as Sahid and Nasir have been praised for friendly service. Return after breakfast and sunrise.

“Souvenirs mémorables en famille! Très bon service de notre guide Nasir!”

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7.Heritage Desert Safari wtih Overnight and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 20 hours · from $298

You’ll ride through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a 1950s Land Rover, watch falconry at sunset, eat Emirati dishes at a private desert camp, and sleep in a traditional stone room. Guides such as Saif, Ravi, and Mehdi have earned praise, but room bathrooms are shared and showers are by request.

“Una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida. Superó completamente nuestras expectativas. Buen transporte, excelente organización, comida deliciosa, el campamento es muy bonito, limpio y ordenado. El personal es muy muy atento y amable. De verdad recomiendo esta experiencia”

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8.57 Overnight Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $307

Start at 3:30 pm with hotel pickup and a vintage Land Rover ride through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Add wildlife watching, camel trekking, falconry, entertainment, a four-course dinner, and an overnight majlis suite with air coolers. Breakfast and return transfer follow the next morning.

“I had the privilege of experiencing an unforgettable adventure with Safari 57.”

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9.Overnight Safari with Luxury Dome Stay & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Dubai to Al Marmoom in a private 4x4, then combine dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel walk, falconry, BBQ dinner, and telescope stargazing with a dome stay. Your air-conditioned dome has a king bed, private bathroom, plunge pool, terrace, Wi-Fi, and breakfast served at your door.

“We had an absolutely amazing stay. The Dome was beautiful and the service end-to-end exceptional. Our guide Yasir and our host Rabah provided best-in-class service and made the trip special. Both of them have been super welcoming, knowledgeable and didn’t leave any wishes open!!!”

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