Dubai City Tour & Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner and Live Shows

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.