Own Car VIP Desert Safari

80AED / Per person

Own Car VIP Desert Safari Dubai – AED 80 Per Person

Want a VIP desert safari in Dubai but prefer to drive your own car? Our Own Car VIP Desert Safari Dubai package gives you the freedom of self drive with the comfort of a VIP experience. Drive to our desert meeting point, park for free, and our 4×4 takes you for dune bashing in the golden desert, a camel ride, sunset photos and a full evening at our camp with VIP sofa seating, VIP table service and a VIP BBQ buffet dinner — all for just AED 80 per person.

What Makes This Own Car Safari VIP?

Our standard self drive safari is built for budget travellers. The VIP Gold package is for guests who want more comfort and more adventure at the camp, while still saving on hotel transfers by coming in their own car.

  • VIP Sofa Seating – relax on comfortable sofa seating instead of regular camp seating.
  • VIP Table Service – drinks and food served at your table, so you can enjoy the shows.
  • VIP BBQ Buffet Dinner – a VIP barbecue buffet, with snacks served before dinner.
  • Dune Bashing Included – 15 minutes of dune bashing in the golden desert, with the option to extend.

How the Own Car VIP Desert Safari Works

  1. Drive to our meeting point in Al Awir, Dubai – open the location in Google Maps.
  2. Continue 6–8 minutes on the straight road to our desert parking location.
  3. Park your car for free. Any type of car can reach the parking – you do not need a 4×4, because the road is straight all the way.
  4. Our driver picks you up by 4×4 where the sand starts and takes you for dune bashing, the camel ride and the sunset photography point.
  5. Enjoy your VIP evening at the camp – sofa seating, table service, live shows and the VIP BBQ buffet dinner.
  6. Our 4×4 drops you back at your car at the end of the evening.

Timing, Meeting Point & Transfer

PriceAED 80 per person
Departure from parking point3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Safari timing4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meeting pointAl Awir, Dubai – Google Maps location, then 6–8 minutes straight to our desert parking
ParkingFree
Your vehicleAny car – no 4×4 needed
TransferPick-up and drop-off by our 4×4 from the parking point
Dune bashing15 minutes included (30–40 minutes for AED 20 extra per person)
CancellationFree cancellation

Tip: Come earlier in the departure window if you want to enjoy the sunset photography point.

Dune Bashing in the Golden Desert

Every Own Car VIP Desert Safari includes 15 minutes of dune bashing in our 4×4, with our driver at the wheel, over the golden dunes. If you want more thrill, you can extend your dune bashing to 30–40 minutes for just AED 20 per person extra. Just tell us when you book or when you arrive.

What’s Included in the Own Car VIP Desert Safari Dubai

  • ✅ Pick-up and drop-off by 4×4 from the parking point
  • ✅ Free parking at our desert location
  • ✅ Dune bashing in the golden desert (15 minutes)
  • ✅ Camel ride in the desert
  • ✅ Sunset photography point
  • ✅ Sandboarding
  • ✅ Arabic costumes for pictures
  • ✅ Henna painting
  • ✅ Snacks served before dinner
  • ✅ VIP BBQ buffet dinner
  • ✅ VIP sofa seating and VIP table service
  • ✅ Unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • ✅ Tanoura show
  • ✅ Belly dance show
  • ✅ Fire show
  • ✅ Sheesha in the smoking area

Optional Add-On

  • Extended dune bashing (30–40 minutes) – AED 20 per person extra, instead of the standard 15 minutes.

Own Car VIP vs Standard Self Drive Desert Safari

Not sure which package is right for you? Here is how our VIP own car package compares with our budget Self Drive Desert Safari Dubai:

Standard Self DriveOwn Car VIP Gold
PriceAED 30 per personAED 80 per person
Dune bashingNot included15 minutes included
SeatingRegular camp seatingVIP sofa seating
Service–VIP table service
DinnerBuffet dinnerVIP BBQ buffet dinner + snacks

Who Is This Safari For?

The Own Car VIP Desert Safari is a great choice for UAE residents, families, couples and groups of friends who already have a car and want to skip the hotel pick-up. You arrive on your own schedule, leave your car in our free parking, and still get the full VIP desert camp experience without paying for hotel transfers.

Good to Know

  • Dune bashing is not recommended for pregnant women, infants, or guests with back or heart problems.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and bring sunglasses.
  • Save the meeting point location on your phone before you start driving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a 4×4 car for the Own Car VIP Desert Safari?

No. Any type of car can reach our desert parking because the road is straight all the way. Our driver picks you up by 4×4 where the sand starts.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is in Al Awir, Dubai (Google Maps location). From there, it is a 6–8 minute drive on a straight road to our desert parking location.

Is parking free?

Yes, parking at our desert location is free.

What time should I arrive?

Departure from the parking point is between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, and the safari runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Come earlier if you want to catch the sunset.

How long is the dune bashing?

15 minutes of dune bashing is included. You can extend it to 30–40 minutes for AED 20 per person extra.

Is sheesha included?

Yes, sheesha is included and served in the smoking area at the camp.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, this package comes with free cancellation.

Book Your Own Car VIP Desert Safari Today

Enjoy dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows and a VIP BBQ dinner — all with the freedom of driving your own car. Book the Own Car VIP Desert Safari Dubai for just AED 80 per person.

📞 WhatsApp +971 50 991 2456 or email info@emiratesdesertsafaris.com to reserve your seats.