Introduction

For travelers who love the idea of a desert safari but want a little more space, comfort, and personal attention throughout the evening, the Premium Desert Safari strikes the perfect balance — everything that makes the Standard tour special, refined with smaller groups and a more curated camp experience, without the full cost of a completely private VIP package.

Why Choose Premium Over Standard

The core experience — dune bashing, sunset, traditional camp, dinner, live shows — remains the same rich, immersive evening. What changes is the level of comfort throughout: smaller shared vehicle groups mean more room to move and better sightlines during dune bashing, and the camp experience is designed around a more relaxed, less crowded atmosphere, particularly around dinner seating and entertainment viewing.

The Full Experience — What Happens Step by Step

Pick-Up & Drive Just like our Standard safari, your evening begins with pick-up from your hotel in a premium 4×4 vehicle. However, Premium tour vehicles carry smaller groups per car, meaning more space and a more comfortable ride out to the dunes — a noticeable difference for guests who prefer a bit of extra breathing room.

Dune Bashing Your driver takes you through an exciting dune bashing session across the same spectacular red dune landscape used for our Standard tour, timed to coincide with sunset for the best possible lighting and photo opportunities.

Sunset Photo Stop A dedicated stop at a scenic viewpoint allows for unhurried photography as the sky changes color over the dunes, with smaller group sizes meaning less waiting for your turn at the best photo spots.

Arrival at Camp On arrival, Premium guests are welcomed with the same traditional hospitality — Arabic coffee, dates, and lugaimat — but with a slightly more attentive, curated camp setup designed around smaller group sizes and more personalized service from camp staff.

Camp Activities

• Camel rides within the camp
• Henna tattoo art for ladies
• Access to designated seating areas with a more relaxed, less crowded layout than the Standard tour
• Photo opportunities in traditional Emirati dress

Dinner A premium BBQ dinner spread is served, offering a wider and more varied selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes compared to the Standard package, along with unlimited beverages throughout the evening and more attentive table service.

Live Entertainment Guests enjoy the full lineup of live performances — Tanoura, belly dance, fire performance, and Dabka/Turkish folklore dance — from a comfortable vantage point at the camp, with seating arrangements designed to give every guest a clear view of the stage.

Return Journey Your private or small-group vehicle returns you to your hotel at the end of the evening, typically 6–7 hours after pick-up.

What Makes This Tour Special

The Premium tier is built for guests who’ve decided the desert safari is a priority experience worth investing a little more into — whether that’s a couple celebrating an anniversary, a small family wanting a bit more comfort, or simply travelers who prefer smaller group settings over larger shared tours.

What’s Included

• Round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off with smaller maximum group sizes per vehicle
• Professional dune-bashing driver
• Sunset photo stop
• Welcome drinks — Arabic coffee and lugaimat
• Camel ride within the camp
• Henna tattoo art for ladies
• Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee
• Premium BBQ dinner buffet with an expanded menu
• Full live entertainment lineup

Optional Add-Ons

• Dune buggy rides
• Quad bike rides
• Professional photography package

What to Wear and Bring

• Comfortable closed-toe shoes and light layers for the cooler evening temperatures
• Sunglasses and a light scarf
• Camera or fully charged phone
• Light cash for optional extras at the camp

Who This Tour Is For

A great middle-ground choice for couples celebrating a special occasion, small families, and travelers who want a slightly more comfortable, less crowded version of the classic safari experience.

Good to Know

• Available on a sharing basis (smaller max group size than Standard) or as a private vehicle
• Same safety considerations apply regarding pregnancy and back/heart conditions
• Recommended booking window: at least 24 hours in advance