VIP Private Desert Safari in Dubai
VIP Private is your own 4x4 and guide for your group only, plus a private table at our premium camp with BBQ dinner and shows. AED 750 for 2 (AED 375 each), 850 for 4, 950 for 6 — per car, hotel pickup included.
FromAED 750per vehicle
Prices checked November 2026
- Free cancel 24h
- Hotel pickup
- 7h
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Pick a date and your group size. One price for the whole car, up to 6 guests.
Happy to share a car? Shared Premium is AED 175 per person.
Price by group size
| Guests | Price per car | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | AED 750 | AED 375 |
| 3 | AED 800 | AED 267 |
| 4 | AED 850 | AED 213 |
| 5 | AED 900 | AED 180 |
| 6 | AED 950 | AED 158 |
One car seats up to 6. Bigger group? We add a second car — message us on WhatsApp.
What's included
Only with VIP Private
- A completely private 4x4 for your group, with your own driver-guide
- Private seating: your own table with sofa seating at the premium camp
- Premium buffet with about 40–50 dishes, including veg and Jain options
- Full control over your tour: your pace, and extra photo stops
Plus the whole evening
- Pickup and dropoff from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman
- Professional dune bashing in 4x4 vehicles
- Camel ride
- Sandboarding experience
- Sunset photography stop
- Premium desert camp with sofa seating
- Extended BBQ buffet — wider menu, more dishes (vegetarian/Jain options available)
- Henna tattoos for ladies
- Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee, water
- Live entertainment (belly dance, fire show, tanoura dance)
What guests say
“We had an absolutely amazing time with my sister and our guide Pasha made it unforgettable. The Dunes, the show, the food and the service were incredible. Living here for five years, this was my best safari ever!”
“The desert safari was very well organized, the driver was friendly and professional, and the dune bashing was exciting. The sunset in the desert was absolutely beautiful.”
“Interesting adventure in the red desert, beautiful views! … cars in perfect condition.”
Why book with Desert Thrill
- Licensed since 2006Family-run, DTCM-licensed Dubai tour operator, licensed since 2006 (licence 580552).
- 2022 or newer carsLand Cruisers and Patrols from 2022 or newer, never more than 6 guests per car.
- Experienced guidesLicensed guides with 5+ years' experience and the extra permit for the Lahbab dunes; many have lived here 20–30+ years.
- Rated by guestsRated 4.9 on Tripadvisor from 1,019 reviews and 4.8 on Google from 453 reviews.
At a glance
- It costs AED 750 for 2 guests, AED 850 for 4 and AED 950 for 6, per vehicle, all-inclusive.
- Private desert safaris in Dubai typically start around AED 900–1,500 per vehicle, so this sits at the lower end for a private car.
- It includes dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes, sunset, a camel ride, sandboarding, a premium BBQ buffet of about 40–50 dishes, and live shows.
- About 7 hours in total.
Good to know: the camp is shared; your table and seating are private. For a whole camp to yourselves, ask about a private desert camp.
What VIP guests mention most: the guide. We give VIP cars our most experienced guides. They go along with almost any reasonable request and are happy to help with anything else you want to know about Dubai.
Your evening, step by step
Red dunes at Lahbab, dinner at the premium camp
Hotel pickup
About 50 minutes and 50 to 60 km out of the city.
Lahbab red dunes
Red dunes that rise 80 to 100 metres. The photo stop is at sunset.
- Dune bashing, photo stop & sandboarding
- Quad Biking, Dune Buggy Drive (Optional at extra charges)
- Sunset photo stop
Sandboarding
Premium camp
Premium buffet with about 40–50 dishes, and the live shows.
- Camel ride, refreshments, local snacks, tea & coffee
- Camp activities, Live Entertainment with BBQ buffet dinner
Arriving at camp- Live shows
Hotel drop-off
We drive you back to your hotel.
Real photos and footage from Lahbab and our camps, not stock.
Shared, Premium or VIP Private?
Shared
AED 125 per person
- Vehicle
- Shared 4x4
- Seating
- Shared seating, standard camp
- Dinner
- Standard buffet, about 20–25 dishes
- Pace
- Group schedule
Shared Premium
AED 175 per person
- Vehicle
- Shared 4x4
- Seating
- Shared seating, premium camp
- Dinner
- Premium buffet, about 40–50 dishes
- Pace
- Group schedule
VIP Private
AED 750 per vehicle
- Vehicle
- Private 4x4 for your group
- Seating
- Your own table, sofa seating
- Dinner
- Premium buffet, about 40–50 dishes, veg and Jain options
- Pace
- Flexible, extra photo stops
Is VIP Private worth it?
Yes, if you want the day to be about your group. The dunes are the same on every safari; the difference is everything around them.
- Your own car and guide. No pickup loop around other hotels, and the guide's attention is on you — better photos, your pace, gentler or wilder dune bashing as you prefer.
- Your own table at the premium camp, with BBQ dinner, soft drinks, tea and coffee, and the shows.
- Our most experienced guides. We put them on VIP first.
- Your schedule. Choose your pickup time (within reason for sunset), add an extra stop, or be dropped somewhere else.
- The maths for a group: for 6 people, VIP Private costs less than 6 shared Premium tickets: AED 950 for the car, against 6 × AED 175 = AED 1,050.
Shared Premium is the better pick if you're travelling solo or as two on a tight budget and don't mind sharing the car.
VIP Private for families
- Kids are welcome. Normal dune bashing is from age 3. For younger children the guide drives very gently — no jumps, slow, photo stops — so they still see the dunes and the sunset.
- Grandparents too. Anyone can ask for the same gentle drive. Pregnant guests, and anyone with back, neck or heart problems, should skip dune bashing.
- Bring your own child seat if your child needs one; we don't supply them.
- Sick bags are in every car, and the guide will stop straight away if anyone feels unwell.
- One car for up to 6 — so a family of 4 is AED 850 for the whole car.
Couples, birthdays and proposals
Celebrating something? We can arrange a cake, decorations or a private set-up at the camp if you tell us in advance. We quote the cost first, and it's paid before we arrange anything. Just ask on WhatsApp when you book.
Questions before you book
VIP gives your group its own 4x4, driver-guide and table. Premium is a shared 4x4 with sofa seating at the same camp.
Yes, because it's your own car. We recommend the standard sunset-based time (about 2:00 PM in winter, 3:00 PM in autumn, 4:00 PM in summer), because a later start can mean missing the sunset or rushing sandboarding and the optional quad. You can also add extra stops along the way, and ask to be dropped somewhere other than your hotel.
Yes. Tell us when you book, and the more notice the better. We can arrange a cake, decorations or a private set-up. We'll confirm the extra cost first, and it's paid before we arrange anything. If you have something specific in mind, ask, and we'll do it if we can.
No. You share the premium camp with other guests, but your table and seating area are reserved for your group.
Yes. Couples get their own vehicle and table, and families keep everyone together in one 4x4 of up to 6 seated guests, at their own pace. Lap infants are free and do not use a seat. Tell us before booking if anyone is pregnant or has back problems, because dune bashing is bumpy.
This experience runs for about 7 hours, including transfer time to and from the desert. A maximum of 6 guests travel in each vehicle; more than one vehicle may operate on the same departure.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are included. Your exact pickup time and details are confirmed by email after booking.
Your booking includes Pickup and dropoff from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, Professional dune bashing in 4x4 vehicles, Long camel ride, Sandboarding experience, and more. Personal expenses and optional gratuities are not included.
We recommend comfortable clothing & closed shoes, valid id may be required for some activities. Sunglasses, sun protection and a light layer for cooler evenings are also advised.
Families are welcome. Dune bashing is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back, neck or heart conditions. Contact us before booking to confirm suitability for your party and whether an option without dune bashing is available.
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
