Experience the marvel of Arabian desert by being part of a Dubai Safari. The Dubai safari is an excellent blend of both adventurous and cultural extravaganza that is sure to fascinate both the young and old. For those who like the adrenaline rush, dune bashing, quad biking, and sand skiing are the right choices which are sure to provide a once in a lifetime experience. For a more relaxed feel that is true to the culture and tradition of Dubai, you can try out henna painting or watch the magnificent belly dance while having a scrumptious barbecue dinner and drinks.

Dubai Safari usually starts from the late afternoon around 3-3:30pm and go way past midnight. You can even opt for a whole day safari where you get to spend a night in the desert.

The cost of the safari varies from AED 45 – AED 400 per person depending on the type of safari you opt for and the various other facilities provided. The cost of Dubai Safari usually depends on the following.

• Quality of the Safari: Dubai Safari falls under three broad categories depending on the quality of the facilities offered. The luxury safari camp like the Arabian adventures offers personalized safari service for tourists. The very good camps like the Atlanta tours offer medium range service with all necessary facilities. The cheap and smaller camps are for the budget conscious and are usually provided in groups.
• Transportation: Most of the Dubai safaris offer pick-up facilities from your place of residence to the camp. The type of transport that is used also affect the overall cost. If the travel agency transports the tourist by a shared bus, then the cost is likely to be 25% less than luxury transport like a limousine.
• Type and time of activities: The number of activities that are included in the package and the time taken for each also determines the cost. e.g; If dune bashing is done by experienced drivers, then the cost will be more. Similarly, the longer the duration of the ride the higher the cost.

The various artificial creeks in Dubai and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for cruising. Cruising not only lets you explore the beauty of the city but also offers a very relaxing atmosphere.

There are three types of cruises offered in Dubai. The price of Dhow cruise Dubai ranges from AED 50 to AED 150 per person depending on the type of cruise and the facilities offered.

The different cruise facilities available in Dubai are:

• Musandam cruise: Musandam is a small governate of Oman and is famous for its fjord. Musandam trip is a full-day round trip from Dubai that lasts from 8am – 8pm. Apart from the Dhow cruise, this trip offers activities like swimming, snorkeling, and fishing along with a sumptuous lunch.
• Dubai Creek Cruise: The Dubai Creek cruise runs through the old Dubai between Bur Dubai and Deira. One hour and two-hour cruises are available in Dubai Creek, and you can select the one depending on your requirement. The major attraction of this tour is the dinner cruise that is offered for more than two hours. But the quality of the dinner can be disappointing at times as it is taken care of by external catering companies. This trip is ideal for exploring the old part of Dubai.
• Dubai Marina cruise: The Dubai Marina Cruise operates in Dubai Marina which is part of modern Dubai. Beautiful skyscrapers, world-class malls, and architectural marvel dots either side of the cruise. This is more of a luxurious cruise, and hence the rate is also on the higher side.

Whether you are traveling to Dubai for fun, leisure or adventure you are sure to find something or the other that meets your requirement. No wonder Dubai is emerging as a global tourist destination.