4 Overnight Safaris in the UAE 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 $175Best value

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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