Private camel ride at sunset during the Private Evening Desert Safari in Dubai

Private BBQ buffet table reserved for one group at the desert camp

Fire show entertainment at the Dubai desert camp in the evening

Desert Safari · Private

Private Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Land Cruiser 4x4

~6 hours, door to door Private car, up to 6 people Hotel pickup included Lahbab Desert, Dubai

The Private Evening Desert Safari puts a Land Cruiser 4x4, a driver and a full camp table aside for your group alone, for AED 1400 per car carrying up to 6 people. There's no sharing the dune bashing run or the dinner table with tourists you've never met — the whole evening, from pickup to the BBQ buffet and live shows, runs on your group's terms.

Split six ways it can land close to what the shared AED 375 safari costs per person, while still giving you a private vehicle, a private table at the camp and a driver who isn't juggling any other passengers. It's the version families booking together, couples marking an anniversary, or small corporate groups tend to choose when they'd rather not mix with strangers for the night.

Private Land Cruiser, not shared with other tourists
One price covers up to 6 people, per car
Your own reserved table at the BBQ dinner
Same full evening: dune bashing, henna, live shows

Your Private Evening, Hour By Hour

Private Pickup & Transfer

~2:45-4:30 PM (season-dependent)
Private pickup from your hotel, home or apartment
Collection anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah, timed just for your group.
Private Land Cruiser 4x4 transfer
Your own car out to the desert — no sharing seats with other tourists.

Dune Bashing

Approx. 25-30 min
Dune bashing with your own licensed driver
A desert-safari-licensed professional driver runs the dunes for your group only, at your pace.

Camp Welcome

Arrival at your own private welcome table
Arabic tea and coffee served at a table reserved just for your party.
Arabic sweets & fresh fruit at your table
Camel riding for your party
Sunset over the dunes
Henna painting

BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

Unlimited water, tea, coffee & soft drinks
International BBQ buffet at your reserved table
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, same menu as the shared safari.
Full light & sound show across the camp
Belly dancing show
Fire show
Tanura dance entertainment
Alcohol & sheesha
Available at the camp at an extra charge.

Private Drop-Off

~9:30-9:45 PM
Private drop-off back to your hotel, home or apartment

Included

Private pickup & drop-off, hotel, home or apartment
Private Land Cruiser 4x4, up to 6 people
25-30 min private dune bashing
Reserved private table at the camp
Camel ride & henna painting
Unlimited water, tea, coffee & soft drinks
International BBQ buffet dinner
Belly dance, fire show & Tanura entertainment

Not Included

Alcohol & sheesha (available at extra charge on-site)
A second private car if your group exceeds 6
Gratuities (optional)

What To Wear & Bring

Light, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Sunglasses or a scarf for the dune bashing leg

A light layer for after sunset — the desert cools quickly

Tell us your full group size in advance so we can confirm one car fits everyone

Pickup Times & Locations

We collect private groups from hotels, homes and apartments across Dubai and Sharjah. Because the car is reserved for your party, your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp the afternoon before your safari and can sometimes flex around your plans.

Season	Pickup	Drop-off
Winter (Oct-Mar)	2:45-3:30 PM	9:30-9:45 PM
Summer (Apr-Sep)	3:45-4:30 PM	9:30-9:45 PM

Questions About This Tour

What exactly makes the Private Evening Desert Safari different from the shared version?

Everything from the Land Cruiser to the camp table is reserved for your group only, so you're never paired with other tourists you don't know. You set the pace of the evening together, and the driver and camp staff are focused entirely on your party for the AED 1400 car price.

How many people can share one private Land Cruiser?

Each Land Cruiser holds up to 6 people, and the AED 1400 price is per car rather than per person, so groups of 4, 5 or 6 often find it works out similar to booking the shared safari individually. If your group is larger than 6, we can arrange a second private car for the rest of your party.

Do we get our own table and driver, or do we mix with other groups at the camp?

Your Land Cruiser, driver and camp table are exclusive to your booking from pickup to drop-off. You'll still be at the same desert camp as other private and shared groups for the live shows, but your seating and service stay separate to your party.

What is the pickup time for the private evening safari, and does it change with the seasons?

Pickup runs 2:45-3:30 PM in winter (October to March) and 3:45-4:30 PM in summer (April to September), with drop-off around 9:30-9:45 PM in both seasons. Because the car is private, we can sometimes flex the pickup window slightly to fit your schedule — ask us on WhatsApp.

Is the BBQ dinner buffet the same for private groups as the shared safari?

Yes, everyone at the camp eats from the same international BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. The difference is that your private booking gets its own reserved table rather than sharing seating with other cars.

Can we book a private safari for a birthday, proposal or other special occasion?

Yes, the private format is a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries and proposals because your group isn't sharing the vehicle or camp table with strangers. Mention the occasion when you message us on WhatsApp and we'll do what we can to make the evening feel special.