UAE · MORNING DESERT SAFARIS

The 15 Best Morning Desert Safaris in Dubai

30 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The dawn run is the answer to summer and to anyone who does not want to lose an evening. These 15 start between five and seven, and are compared on pickup, dune time and whether breakfast is included.

Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Tour, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - Leaving Abu Dhabi before the heat builds
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Tour, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & More Activities - Red dune bashing with an experienced driver
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Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Biking & More Activities

Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard - Sunrise over the Lahbab dunes
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Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai with Dune Bashing & Sandboard

Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding - First desert stops and photo time
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

4.Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,256 reviews · from $49

Ride Abu Dhabi’s dunes in a 4x4, try sandboarding and camels, and enjoy hotel pickup on this lively four-hour morning safari.

“We had such a fun time. Aziz was amazing driving the dunes and even took the time to take some amazing photos of us. We did dune bashing, camel riding, quad biking, sandboarding. Aziz made it all easy and straight forward. Was the best bit of our trip!”

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Dubai: Red Dunes Morning Desert Quad, Buggy or 4x4 Ride - Arriving at Al Lahbab’s Tall Orange Dunes
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Dubai: Red Dunes Morning Desert Quad, Buggy or 4×4 Ride

Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - Quad biking gives you a taste of desert driving
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Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4x4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding - Al Khatim Desert and the first dune bash
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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4×4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

4 Hour Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sand Boarding - Pickup from Dubai and the ride to Lahbab
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4 Hour Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sand Boarding

9.4 Hour Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $29

Review of Dubai’s $29 morning safari with red dunes, dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, hotel pickup, and optional meals.

“Our tour guide, Hammad, was informative and helpful. The camel ride was fun. The dune bashing was exhilarating. The sand boarding was exciting. The scenery for pictures was amazing. We had a lot of fun in this experience. I absolutely recommend it for thrill seekers.”

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Morning Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboard and Camel Ride - The drive from Dubai to Lahbab
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Morning Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboard and Camel Ride

10.Morning Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Sandboard and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $34

Race Dubai’s red dunes by quad bike, 4x4, sandboard, and camel. This affordable morning safari includes pickup, drinks, dates, and photos.

“Amazing morning safari with our tour guide. Nothing was too much trouble. He organised an extra quad for my son and made sure we had a fantastic time. His photography skills in the desert were amazing and we walked away with some brilliant memories. I wouldn’t hesitate to use this guide again - Thank you”

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Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi - The 4x4 ride across Abu Dhabi’s dunes
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Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

11.Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $55

Ride Abu Dhabi’s desert dunes by 4x4, try sand boarding and camel riding, and return before noon on this practical morning safari.

“Riaz, our driver and guide was awesome. Experienced, safe and very friendly. We’d recommend Desert Rose to anyone wanting a desert experience in Abu Dhabi.”

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Dubai: Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience - Riding through the reserve in a 1980s Mercedes
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Dubai: Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

12.Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $134

Explore Al Marmoom by vintage Mercedes, spot wildlife, ride a camel, and enjoy a Bedouin breakfast on this gentle Dubai morning safari.

“We were the only ones on this tour so it ended up being a private tour which was great. Our guide Ozzy was fantastic - what a great personality. Really enjoyed the camel ride and the traditional Bedouin breakfast! There was a ton of food - more than we could eat. The riRead more”

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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride - Key points at a glance
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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride

Dubai: Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sandboarding - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Dubai: Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sandboarding

14.Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Morning Dubai desert safari with dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, Arabic coffee, photos, and hotel transfers for $50.

“Our morning desert safari was made very special by our private driver Mustaffa. His enthusiasm throughout the trip and knowledge and history of Dubai was amazing. Local knowledge certainly made our dune bashing special. Thanks Mike & Wendy”

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From Abu Dhabi: 4-Hour Morning Desert Excursion - The 4x4 ride across the dunes
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From Abu Dhabi: 4-Hour Morning Desert Excursion

15.4-Hour Morning Desert Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 4-hour morning desert safari with dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, Arabic coffee, and hotel pickup.

“It was really a very nice trip and perfectly organized. Our guide was Ameer and was super nice and friendly. He picked us up in the lobby from the Etihad Towers Hotel. Nowhere were there waiting times. Thank you Ameer, we would love to come back.”

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