What Makes a Desert Safari VIP?
A standard evening safari is a great experience, but the camp can be busy and dinner is a buffet queue. The VIP Desert Safari keeps everything guests love about the evening safari and upgrades the parts that make the biggest difference to your comfort.
- Reserved VIP majlis seating close to the stage
- Dinner served at your table instead of a buffet queue
- Priority access to camel riding, sandboarding and henna
- Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee served to your seat
Standard vs VIP Desert Safari
| Feature | Evening Safari (Standard) | VIP Desert Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (per adult) | AED 250 | AED 400 |
| Hotel pickup in 4x4 | Yes | Yes |
| Sunset dune bashing | Yes | Yes |
| Camel ride and sandboarding | Yes | Yes, with priority |
| Seating at camp | Shared floor seating | Reserved VIP majlis seating |
| Dinner | BBQ buffet | Served at your table |
| Soft drinks, water, tea, coffee | Self-service | Served to your seat |
| Live shows | Tanoura, fire show, belly dance | Tanoura, fire show, belly dance |
Final inclusions and price are confirmed by our team before booking.
What's Included in the VIP Desert Safari
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle from standard Dubai areas
- Dune bashing session with a trained, experienced driver
- Sunset photo stop in the dunes
- Camel ride and sandboarding with priority access
- Welcome Arabic coffee and dates
- Reserved VIP majlis seating at the camp
- BBQ dinner with meat and vegetarian options, served at your table
- Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- Tanoura dance, fire show and belly dancing performances
- Henna painting and traditional costume photos
What's Not Included
- Quad biking and dune buggy rides (available as add-ons)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Professional photography
- Private 4x4 vehicle (available as a private safari on request)
- Extra transport fees for pickups outside standard Dubai areas
VIP Desert Safari Itinerary
Pickup: Your driver collects you from your hotel in the afternoon, usually between 3:00 and 3:30 PM.
Dune bashing: Around 45 to 60 minutes after pickup you reach the desert for an exciting dune drive. The driver can make it gentler on request.
Sunset: A photo stop on the dunes as the sun goes down.
Camp arrival: Arabic coffee and dates, then your reserved VIP seating.
Activities: Camel ride, sandboarding, henna and traditional costume photos, with priority access.
Dinner and shows: Dinner served at your table while you watch the Tanoura dance, fire show and belly dancing.
Return: Drop-off at your hotel between 10:30 and 11:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a normal and a VIP desert safari?
Both include hotel pickup, dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, BBQ dinner and live shows. The VIP safari adds reserved majlis seating, dinner served at your table, drinks served to your seat and priority at camp activities.
How much does a VIP desert safari in Dubai cost?
The VIP Desert Safari with Sama Arabian Tours starts from AED 400 per adult on a shared basis. The final price depends on date, group size and pickup location and is confirmed before booking.
Is the VIP desert safari private?
No. The VIP safari is shared, with VIP seating and service at the camp. If you want your own 4x4 vehicle, ask us for a private desert safari.
Is the VIP desert safari good for children?
Yes. Children are welcome. Dune bashing can be made gentler on request, and children under 3 sit on an adult's lap during vehicle activities.
Can I celebrate a birthday or anniversary on the VIP safari?
Yes. Tell our team when you book and we will check what can be arranged for your date.
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