How much does it cost to visit the dubai desert: tour prices

Visiting the desert of Dubai is one of the best experiences you will live during your trip. But do you know how much it costs to do one of these excursions? Read on!

Isabel Catalán

Isabel Catalán

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How much does it cost to visit the dubai desert: tour prices

Dubai Desert | © Enrico Strocchi

The city of Dubai, with its modern skyscrapers and shopping malls, is an amazing place but if you are going to spend several days there, when you need a break from the monotony, going outside the city to explore the wild nature that surrounds it is one of the best things to do during your stay.

In fact, a visit to Dubai cannot be understood without a trip to the desert- one of the best things to do in Dubai! So that you can organize your budget in detail, here is how much the experience can cost you and if there is any way to save money

How much do desert tours in Dubai cost?

Cash| ©cottonbro
Cash| ©cottonbro

From 45 ¤ on Hellotickets you can get a ticket to join an excursion to the Lahbab desert from Dubai for an exciting adventure among huge reddish sand dunes.

There are many operators offering desert tours in Dubai so before buying tickets, I recommend you take a look at all the activities that are included in the tour to make sure they include all the things you want to do in the desert.

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What factors determine the price of desert tours in Dubai?

Dunes Tour| ©Hugh Tobin
Dunes Tour| ©Hugh Tobin

The duration of the excursion (from 2 to 7 hours) and the number of activities during the excursion are factors that determine the price.

Since the visit to the Lahbab desert is one of the star experiences to live in Dubai there is a lot of variety in terms of tours and you can choose the one that best suits both your pocket and your interests and your agenda.

Broadly speaking, excursions to the desert of Dubai may include:

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Do children pay on Dubai desert excursions and are there reduced rates?

Children enjoying the desert tour| ©Viator.com
Children enjoying the desert tour| ©Viator.com

That's right, all tour participants (including children) must have their own entrance fee. However, depending on the tour you choose, you can take advantage of reduced child rates (usually for those aged between 3 and 11) and pay a little less than adults.

So at least you can save a little! Which is always good news to give your wallet a break in the most expensive city in the UAE.

By the way, something that never hurts, especially if you are traveling with children, is to read the tips for visiting the desert of Dubai. Take note!

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How to book an excursion to the Dubai desert?

Making a Reservation| ©Christina Morillo
Making a Reservation| ©Christina Morillo

Since this is a very popular excursion for all tourists visiting the city, it is best to book your tickets online in advance before you leave if you want to make sure there is availability for the date you have in mind (especially if you are traveling in high season, i.e. in the months of December, January and February). In my opinion, it is the most comfortable, fast and secure way to book your seat.

In Hellotickets you can check the availability of excursions to the desert of Dubai on the date you want as well as compare the price of these experiences, schedules and activities included. Surely you will find the excursion that best suits you!

Although you can book this activity once you are in Dubai directly, I do not recommend it because if you leave it to the last minute the available options will be scarce and you run the risk of finding an agency that is not very reliable and does not meet your expectations.

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Can I do the Dubai desert excursion with a tourist card?

Dubai Explorer Pass| ©MyLittleAventure
Dubai Explorer Pass| ©MyLittleAventure

If you are thinking of buying a tourist pass to visit Dubai you are in luck because the desert excursion is one of the attractions included in the two Dubai tourist cards: the Dubai Explorer Pass (from 183 €) and the Go Dubai Card (from 276 €).

In the Middle East, the epicenter of luxury is Dubai. So the best way to save during your trip is to buy one of these tourist cards if you want to live a little adventure doing a lot of activities or visiting the main tourist attractions of the city.

In addition to savings, Dubai tourist passes have more advantages such as free entry and priority access to the most important sights of the city and interesting discounts that you can apply during your vacation.

We compare Dubai tourist cards

If you are one of those who enjoy the trips making the most of the time seeing all the possible attractions of the city, always get a tourist pass. To know Dubai well you have these two options. I leave you this comparison to help you choose the best one:

  • Dubai Explorer Pass
  • From 183 €.
  • Choose from 3 to 7 Dubai attractions to visit.
  • More than 45 attractions to choose from.
  • Valid for 60 days from the first activation.
  • Go Dubai Card
  • From 276 €.
  • Visit all the attractions you want with 2 to 7 day passes.
  • More than 30 attractions to choose from.
  • Valid for 15 days from the first activation.