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Combo (Save 30%): Budget-Friendly Evening Desert Safari + AYA Universe Tickets

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Man and child walking through a colorful tunnel at AYA Universe, Dubai.
Family exploring interactive light display at The Source, AYA Universe, Dubai.

Open today

10:00am - 10:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Experience the excitement of an evening desert safari, then dive into the innovative futuristic world of AYA Universe, all in one combo deal!

4.5/5

(2,733)

Alexander Locke

Alexander

Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Great experience away from the skyscrapers where you feel connected to nature with the desert and the sand. We had also ordered VIP tickets, as well as an extended camel ride (15min) and took a few photos with the hawk. Together with the show (belly dance, fire show and dress dance) and the delicious buffet, it was a successful evening. Our driver Najam picked us up from the hotel on time and took us on an adventurous desert drive to the show and brought us back safely. One star deduction for the fact that before, during and after the show you are constantly asked by the stall operators if you want to buy something even though you have already declined several times. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend.
Alexander Locke

Alexander

Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Great experience away from the skyscrapers where you feel connected to nature with the desert and the sand. We had also ordered VIP tickets, as well as an extended camel ride (15min) and took a few photos with the hawk. Together with the show (belly dance, fire show and dress dance) and the delicious buffet, it was a successful evening. Our driver Najam picked us up from the hotel on time and took us on an adventurous desert drive to the show and brought us back safely. One star deduction for the fact that before, during and after the show you are constantly asked by the stall operators if you want to buy something even though you have already declined several times. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend.
Marin Penchev Atanasov

Marin

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The guy picked us up from the hotel at the appointed time. We felt taken care of the whole time, but I can't miss the gesture that Syed Mohib did for us: my daughter had a birthday the next day, after we had already sat down to dinner, he came and asked me to tell him the child's name, after which there was an announcement from the host, who congratulated my daughter on her birthday. A little later, Syed Mohib came with a box in which there was a cake for the child's birthday. I can say that the experience with the jeeps on the dunes was great, the food, the show and everything related to the Desert Safari was unique, but what we will never forget is that Syed made our daughter the happiest that evening. Thank you Syed for everything!
    • Tick an evening desert safari off your bucket list in Dubai coupled with the thrill of dune bashing, quad biking, camel ride, and sandboarding.

    • Feast on an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner while enjoying live belly dancing and fire dancing shows in a traditional Arabic Majlis.

    • Experience a world beyond the stars in the otherworldly AYA Universe that combines technology and artistic storytelling in its 12 thematic zones.

    • Get lost in Aurora which recreates the uber cool Northern Lights and watch magical liquid lights moving around the chambers of The Source.

    • Did you know? The the Bedouin tribes who in ancient times who laid the foundation for the desert safari of today.

  • Evening Desert Safari

    • 6-hour desert safari

    • Hotel transfers in AC 4x4 cars

    • Dune bashing for 10-15 mins

    • BBQ dinner buffet with veg, non-veg, and Jain dishes

    • Live entertainment shows

    • Camel ride

    • Sunset photo stop

    • Traditional Arabic costume photo ops

    • Sandboarding

    • Arabic coffee or tea

    • Henna painting

    • Unlimited refreshments: tea, coffee, water, soft drinks

    AYA Universe

    • Entry to AYA Universe
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.5
    2,733 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Alexander Locke

    Alexander

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Great experience away from the skyscrapers where you feel connected to nature with the desert and the sand. We had also ordered VIP tickets, as well as an extended camel ride (15min) and took a few photos with the hawk. Together with the show (belly dance, fire show and dress dance) and the delicious buffet, it was a successful evening. Our driver Najam picked us up from the hotel on time and took us on an adventurous desert drive to the show and brought us back safely. One star deduction for the fact that before, during and after the show you are constantly asked by the stall operators if you want to buy something even though you have already declined several times. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend.
    Alexander Locke

    Alexander

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Great experience away from the skyscrapers where you feel connected to nature with the desert and the sand. We had also ordered VIP tickets, as well as an extended camel ride (15min) and took a few photos with the hawk. Together with the show (belly dance, fire show and dress dance) and the delicious buffet, it was a successful evening. Our driver Najam picked us up from the hotel on time and took us on an adventurous desert drive to the show and brought us back safely. One star deduction for the fact that before, during and after the show you are constantly asked by the stall operators if you want to buy something even though you have already declined several times. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend.
    Siddhant Kavindra Kumar Arya

    Siddhant

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very immersive and good virtual experience. The immersive Aya universe hooked me from the first moment. The seamless blend of narrative, visuals, and sound design drew me in, making me feel like a resident of Aya rather than a spectator. The world-building is rich without being overwhelming, and the attention to detail— from character micro-expressions to environmental storytelling— is outstanding. Aya delivers a deeply immersive experience that leverages its universe to tell a compelling, emotionally resonant story. With a few enhancements, it could become a standout benchmark for interactive worlds.
    Karan Navnath Mankar

    Karan

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Yesterday's experience was so good. We enjoyed a lot except food. The dune bashing was so adventurous. Enjoyed camel ride, sand boarding, Sunset those are thrilling memories. Thats what we didn't expect. The Belly Dance show, Fire show and other shows. That's was a really great experience. Thanks for providing such a wonderful experience.
    Nadja Schneider

    Nadja

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    We booked a budget friendly safari. I don't have to complain about the price, it was possible to pay something extra and then you got a buffet, it's just a pity that there was no possibility to take photos in the desert. Yes, it was possible to take photos at the campsite. Driver Najaman was very nice, thank you very much.
  • Maximize your Dubai adventure with this money-saving combo that brings together the traditional thrill of an evening desert safari with the futuristic wonders of AYA Universe.

    Budget-Friendly Evening Desert Safari

    Get picked up from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle and head to Lahbab for your evening desert safari. Try exciting activities like dune bashing where you twist and turn over rolling sand dunes in a powerful 4 x4 vehicle. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can try sandboarding to test your balance and coordination while going down a sand dune.

    Immerse yourself in Emirati culture at the Bedouin Desert Camp with traditional Arabic tea and a camel ride. Sit comfortably at your low tables where you enjoy an unlimited BBQ buffet dinner and watch belly dancing and a Tanoura dance, among others. You can also get henna designs on your hands and click pictures in traditional Arabic clothes with a falcon on your arm to round up your desert adventure.

    AYA Universe

    Situated in Wafi City Mall, AYA Universe spans 40,000 square feet and hosts 12 distinct zones, each themed uniquely. From meeting intriguing avatars and characters in Outland to strolling through the green haven of Drift and meandering along the river in The Pool. Venture into The Tides zone, which boasts LED totems and a central monolith before rounding off your visit in Harmonia where you can see a 3-minute robotic light show within a mirrored infinity space.

  • AYA Dubai

    Monday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 10:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • What to bring

    AYA Universe

    • Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What's not allowed

    AYA Universe

    • Food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    Evening Desert Safari

    • The experience is wheelchair accessible.

    AYA Universe

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for guests sensitive to flashing lights, loud noises, dark spaces, and photosensitive epilepsy.

    Additional Information

    Evening Desert Safari

    • A buggy is available on request

    • Belly dance will not be available during the holy month of Ramadan.

    AYA Universe

    • Facilities: Parking, free Wi-Fi, prayer room

    • Re-entry into the venue is not permitted.

    • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket Redemption Points

    AYA Universe

    • Show your ticket at AYA.

    • Address: Wafi City - Oud Metha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Evening Desert Safari

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • This is applicable to all hotels in Dubai.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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