Combo 3 Desert Safari And Dhow Cruise Dinner

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This combo Tour Package includes Dubai Desert Safari Tour and Dhow cruise dinner tour. It can be done in two days depending upon your choice which one you want to do first. Desert Safari Dubai is an afternoon tour while Dhow cruise is an Evening Tour.

Desert Safari:

Embark on an enjoyable 6-hour evening tour to a Bedouin camp you will stop to take photos of the desert dunes and local falcons. Then, drive across the desert dunes on a thrilling 4WD dune bashing activity. If you are feeling truly adventurous, opt for the high dunes option where the level of the dunes is increased.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the sunset with our best desert safari Dubai tour, before going to an authentic Arabic camp.
Experience a traditional Arabic welcome of coffee and dates, and learn more about the culture through multiple activities and entertainments. Relax in the beautiful Bedouin encampment and watch traditional Tanura dance shows, belly dancing and more. Take a ride around the desert sands on camel-back. Get a traditional henna painting on your body, or smoke a shisha pipe to get into the spirit of the Arabians. You are invited to put on traditional costumes for a souvenir photo. You can even get a photo taken with a falcon on your shoulder. Then, enjoy a gourmet barbecue of Arabian treats under a canopy of stars.

Dhow Cruise Dinner on the Creek:

Spending a nice time exploring Dubai with your loved ones and friends should absolutely include a romantic dinner cruise along Dubai Creek. With the Dhow Dinner Cruise, you don’t just get to enjoy the lavish food, the relaxing ambiance and the scenic view under a beautiful moonlight, but you will also experience a great night of live music and captivating dance performance.

The tour starts with pick-up from your hotel, taking you to an Arabic traditional dhow boat. As you go inside the deck you will be ushered to your table where you will be assisted by a friendly waiter. Just enjoy the cozy feel and the hospitality as you start indulging yourself in wide selection of cuisine served buffet style while some background music plays.

However, As you sail, you will be served a sumptuous international open buffet dinner, with unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee. A large selection of vegetarian and meat dishes can be enjoyed by everyone, whether you are on a romantic excursion or otherwise

Tour Itinerary

Inclusions

Desert Safari:

Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional licensed Safari Driver / Guide
Transportation by 4WD Air-Conditioned Land Cruiser
Sand Boarding
Dune Bashing in 4*4 Vehicle that are configured with guest protection roll bars.
Photography at sunset (Not always Guaranteed)
Shared Bedouin Camp in the middle of the Desert
A short Camel Ride. (can be repeated)
Shisha smoking (free in the shisha Area Only)
Henna Painting
Photography in the Arabic costumes for men and women at the campsite
Buffet Dinner with BBQ (veg and non-veg) self service.
Unlimited soft drinks / water / coffee / tea (inside the camp)
Fruits and dessert
Belly dance show
Tanura Dance show
Fire Show

Dhow Dinner Cruise:

Pickup from hotel
1.5 to 2 hours cruising in Dubai Creek
Welcome drinks, water, tea and coffee
International buffet dinner with a choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
Access to fully air-conditioned lower deck and open air upper deck

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Availability of alcoholic beverages in camp at extra cost
Quad bike (can be purchased with extra charges)
Souvenir Pictures (can be purchased with extra charges)

Additional Information

In line with government guidelines, All visitors must show a ‘Green’ status on the Alhosn app to enter the museum (14 days PCR required when fully vaccinated, 48hr when unvaccinated)
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
During the Holy Month of Ramadan NO entertainment or alcoholic drinks as per government guidelines
During Dry Days and official public holidays NO entertainment or alcoholic drinks as per the guidelines of the DTCM
Special rates during the public holidays and tours are subject to availability
The price mentioned on this tour is not applicable for a New Year’s Eve program offer

Pick up Timings For Each Tour:

Desert Safari Tour :Winter Season 2.00 pm to 2.30 pm (Nov-Feb)
Summer Season 3.00 pm to 3.30 pm (Mar-Oct)

Dhow Cruise Dinner : 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions and pickup location.

Customer Reviews

5.0/5

24 Reviews

Evelien De Clercq

Verified Traveler

Both experiences were enjoyable, but the safari was much stronger for me personally. The dunes, sandboarding, camel ride and camp gave us plenty to do throughout the afternoon and evening. The dhow cruise was more relaxed, although the upper deck became quite busy when everyone wanted the night views. Dinner was included on both tours and the overall package was still very good value. Four stars from me mainly because I preferred the safari much more than the cruise.

Ibrahim Al-Saleh

Verified Traveler

The pickup arrangements were handled well for both days. For the safari we received our afternoon timing, and the dhow pickup was arranged separately for the evening cruise. Traffic can affect the exact pickup time, so we made sure we were ready beforehand rather than calling immediately if the vehicle was a few minutes late. Once collected, everything was straightforward. I appreciated not having to organize separate transportation to the desert and Dubai Creek.

Florencia Cabrera

Verified Traveler

I was nervous about the dune bashing because I had never done anything similar before. Our driver explained things before we started and I became much more comfortable after the first few dunes. By the end I was laughing along with everyone else in the vehicle. The camel ride afterwards felt very calm in comparison! The next day's dhow cruise was a nice relaxing contrast.

Imran Bashir

Verified Traveler

I thought AED 249 was good value considering this covered two separate evenings. The safari included transportation, desert activities, dinner and entertainment, while the dhow cruise also included pickup, cruising and dinner. We didn't add the quad bike because it costs extra and the standard safari already had enough for us. Everything we actually needed was included in the basic package. For a couple visiting Dubai for the first time, it made sense financially.

Rūta Kazlauskienė

Verified Traveler

Dubai Creek was much more interesting than I expected. Most of the Dubai pictures I had seen before travelling were skyscrapers and very modern buildings. From the dhow we saw a more traditional side of the city, especially from the upper deck. The cruise lasted long enough to have dinner and still spend time outside enjoying the scenery. I'm glad this combo used the Creek cruise rather than another sightseeing bus.

Joon-ho Choi

Verified Traveler

The two dinners were completely different, which I wasn't expecting. The desert safari had a BBQ buffet at the camp, while the second evening was an international buffet on the dhow. Water and other non-alcoholic drinks were included as described. For us, having dinner included on both evenings also made the package easier to plan. We didn't have to find restaurants after either tour.

Safiya Bello

Verified Traveler

I really enjoyed the atmosphere at the desert camp after the driving and activities. I had a small henna design done and we took some funny pictures wearing the traditional costumes. The BBQ buffet had vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, so our group had no problem finding food. We stayed for the evening performances before heading back to the hotel. There was enough happening to keep us entertained for the whole evening.

Joaquín Morales

Verified Traveler

Sunset in the desert was beautiful on the day we went. We had time to take pictures around the dunes before continuing to the camp. I liked that the website doesn't promise the sunset photo stop because obviously the weather and timing can change. We were lucky with the conditions and got some excellent photos. It was probably my favorite moment from our Dubai trip.

Reem Al-Harthi

Verified Traveler

We travelled with our two children and both tours worked well for the family. They were excited about the camel ride and sandboarding during the safari. The next evening was much calmer with the dhow cruise and buffet dinner. Having hotel pickup included for both experiences made everything easier for us. Each child ended up choosing a different tour as their favorite.

Mette Nielsen

Verified Traveler

The Dubai Creek cruise was my favorite of the two tours. We had dinner while the dhow moved slowly through the older part of Dubai. After eating, we went to the open-air upper deck and stayed there enjoying the night views. It was calm and gave us time to just sit together after several busy sightseeing days. A very pleasant evening.

Youssef El Idrissi

Verified Traveler

The desert safari was the highlight for me. Our driver was friendly and handled the 4WD very confidently once we reached the dunes. After the dune drive, we tried sandboarding and the short camel ride before going to the camp. Dinner and the evening entertainment came later, so the pace changed nicely after the more active part. I enjoyed the whole afternoon from pickup to drop-off.

Linh Pham

Verified Traveler

I liked that these two experiences were on separate days. The desert safari was active and exciting, while the dhow cruise was much more relaxed. We did the safari first and saved the Creek dinner cruise for the following evening. It gave us two completely different sides of Dubai without trying to fit everything into one day. The combination worked really well for our short holiday.

Rodrigo Valente

Verified Traveler

Two Memorable Evenings From One Booking We booked this combo because we didn't want to arrange the desert safari and dhow cruise separately. Our first experience was the desert safari and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our Dubai holiday. The 4×4 dune drive was exciting and our children couldn't stop talking about it afterwards. We got out in the desert for photos and everyone had a turn at sandboarding. At the camp, the children enjoyed the camel ride while my wife tried henna. We had the BBQ dinner and stayed for the evening performances before returning to Dubai. The next day was completely different because we had the dhow cruise on Dubai Creek. We had our buffet dinner on board and then moved to the upper deck. It was nice just sitting outside and watching the illuminated waterfront pass by. The desert safari gave us the adventure, while the dhow cruise gave us a peaceful evening. For us, booking both experiences together was a very good choice.

Anneliese Bauer

Verified Traveler

We wanted to experience the desert but also do something traditional inside the city. This package covered both very well. The safari gave us the exciting part with dune bashing and sandboarding. I also enjoyed having henna done at the Bedouin-style camp. The following day we went on the Dubai Creek dhow cruise. We had dinner downstairs first and then moved to the open deck. Seeing the older parts of Dubai from the water was really interesting. The two tours complemented each other much better than I expected.

Joaquin Serrano

Verified Traveler

The two experiences could not have been more different. During the safari, our group was laughing throughout the dune bashing. We tried sandboarding and stopped for pictures in the desert. Later we enjoyed the camel ride, BBQ and entertainment at the camp. The dhow cruise gave us a chance to slow down the following evening. We ate dinner while the boat moved gently along Dubai Creek. I particularly enjoyed standing on the upper deck after eating. The lights reflecting on the water created a very peaceful atmosphere.

Elena Sokolova

Verified Traveler

Hotel Transfers Made It Easy Having pickup arranged made both experiences much easier for us. For the safari, we were collected and driven out towards the desert. After dune bashing, the camp activities and dinner, we were happy not to worry about finding transportation back. The dhow cruise pickup was also convenient. We were taken to the Creek and could simply enjoy our evening. After the cruise, we returned feeling relaxed. It saved us from arranging separate taxis for both tours.

Kristian Dahl

Verified Traveler

Both tours were enjoyable and well worth doing. The desert safari was the stronger experience for me because I loved the dune drive and sandboarding. My wife preferred the dhow cruise because it was quieter and more relaxing. Dinner was included on both tours, which made the package convenient. The only thing to consider is that both experiences take place later in the day. We had other sightseeing planned during the mornings, so our two days became quite busy. I would leave some free time between activities if possible. Overall, a very good package and four stars from us.

Yasmina Bouchard

Verified Traveler

The desert safari showed us a side of Dubai we had never experienced before. I enjoyed the camel ride, henna and traditional camp atmosphere. My husband was much more interested in the dune bashing. The Creek cruise gave us another look at Dubai's traditional side. Sailing on a dhow felt very different from the modern attractions we had visited earlier. Dinner was relaxed and we enjoyed sitting outside afterwards. This combo was one of the most varied bookings of our trip.

Nils Hartmann

Verified Traveler

We enjoyed the BBQ buffet after all the desert activities. The Fire Show was especially impressive. The Tanoura performance was also fun to watch. Our dhow cruise had a completely different mood. We had an international buffet while cruising through Dubai Creek. After dinner, we went upstairs for the open-air views. Both evenings were enjoyable in their own way.

Maja Kovacevic

Verified Traveler

I came back with so many good pictures from this package. The desert sunset gave us some of our favourite holiday photos. I also enjoyed the Arabic costume pictures at the camp. On the second tour, Dubai Creek looked lovely after dark. We went to the upper deck after dinner and took more photos from there. The scenery was completely different on each tour. I am glad we booked both.

Arturo Delgado

Verified Traveler

I liked having the two activities on separate days. The desert safari was full of action from the moment we reached the dunes. Dune bashing was fantastic and we got some great desert photos. The dhow cruise was the complete opposite. We could sit down, have dinner and enjoy the evening views. It gave us a good balance during our Dubai holiday.

Malin Persson

Verified Traveler

The desert safari was definitely the more exciting day for our children. They tried sandboarding and loved the short camel ride. Dinner and the evening shows kept everyone entertained at the camp. The dhow cruise the next day was much more relaxing. The children enjoyed being on the traditional boat and watching other boats passing on the Creek. Having the buffet included on both experiences was convenient for our family.

Gabriel Moreau

Verified Traveler

My wife loved the sunset and camel ride during the desert safari. I enjoyed the dune bashing and sandboarding more. The next evening we boarded the dhow and had a relaxing dinner together. We spent most of the cruise on the open upper deck. Dubai Creek looked beautiful at night. Both tours gave us very different memories.

Ivana Jelic

Verified Traveler

We did the desert safari first and the dhow cruise the following evening. The dune bashing was exciting and easily my favourite part of the safari. The Creek cruise had a much calmer atmosphere. We enjoyed dinner while watching Old Dubai from the water. It was a great combination of adventure and relaxation.

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