desert safari in UAE



Travel junkies are always in search of new places. The world is a gift if someone is interested in exploring each color and scene. Serenity and excitement simultaneously struck our minds when we encountered natural beauty.

UAE is one of those countries where every travel lover wants to go. Most people think that traveling in a desert can be pretty dull. No doubt, green mountains, snowcapped hills, and waterfalls attract more than deserts. If you are planning to visit deserts this time, let us find out what can be the destinations in the UAE. Dubai and Sharjah are one of the most exquisite travel destinations.

The most thrilling experience in deserts is the dune bashing. Sitting in a 4x4 and watching the serenity and calmness of deserts effects them differently. For miles, there would be no other human being only sand sometimes disturbed by a rush of wind. Desert safari trips can be exciting if you are well aware of the places.


1. Bidayer

This site can give you an adrenaline rush. It is 45 minutes away from Dubai near Sharjah at the Oman highway. Tourists can travel alone by hiring a jeep. The sand dunes are not high and can be easy to maneuver.

So, if you want to do it all by yourself. Turn to Biydar. In case you wish to enjoy the scenes you can get a driver who would drive you across the sandy heaven.

2. Al Faya desert

If you want to see red sand dunes then the Al Faya deserts are complete with ruby sand. No that does not mean that you are going to get rubies there, but instead, you can have a number of beautiful scenes. 

This spot is in Sharjah almost 55 minutes away from Dubai. Camping is a unique attraction there. You can enjoy the lightened sky with a campfire and BBQ.

3. Sharjah desert safari

If you are planning to join some festivals in the deserts of Sharjah UAE. Then the Sharjah desert safari is the best. It is the widest Desert Safari Dubai in the Arab. It is a bit far from Dubai, and you will have to travel for 3 or 4 hours straight.

This spot is a risky place for dune bashi9ng. It is better to hire an experienced driver for a safe journey.

4. Jabel Mellieha

It is also known as “fossil rock.” Most of the sand in this desert is made up of fossils and coral reefs. Scientists believe that most of Arabia was under oceans, and now Jabel Mellieha is one of those primitive deserts formed when the water dried up. 

If you are interested in archeology, then this spot is best for you. It is near Sharjah and almost 50 minutes away from Dubai.

There are many more places in the UAE that are worth seeing apart from deserts, beaches, and some mountains can make your tour far more interesting. Nevertheless, whichever spot you are visiting, make sure that you are fully aware and that your travel is safe.