Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner
At a glance
Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner is a 6h private experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Odyssey DMC. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $175 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Mleiha Archaeological Museum entrance fee, Sand boarding Experience & Dune Bashing, Hotel pickup and drop-off with PRIVATE 4x4 wheel luxury air conditioned Jeeps..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Escape the city and venture into pristine desert dunes for an evening of adventure, stargazing, dining, and culture.
Begin with pickup from your centrally located hotel and relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle as the urban skyline fades into quiet desert landscapes.
See glimpses of desert agriculture and striking natural rock formations. Thrill-seekers can enjoy sandboarding and dune bashing across the open dunes.
Visit the Archaeology Museum in Sharjah to explore the region’s heritage and ancient Arab traditions.
Take time for photos as the sun sets over the sand. After dark, learn about stars and planets with an expert guide before enjoying a traditional dinner at Mleiha Café and returning to Dubai.
What's included
What's included
- Mleiha Archaeological Museum entrance fee
- Sand boarding Experience & Dune Bashing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with PRIVATE 4x4 wheel luxury air conditioned Jeeps.
- Dinner at Mleiha Cafe
- Stargazing Experience with expert guide
- Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink)
- Safari with English speaking Professional licensed and trained drivers
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visit Camel Rock and Fossil Rock ( not included)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5h
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and venture to its pristine dunes. Enjoy an evening of adventure with a desert safari accompanied by dining, stargazing, and cultural experiences.
Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located hotel. Meet your private driver and board your air-conditioned transportation. Admire the contrasts of the city’s urbanscape and the desert’s isolated sand dunes.
Get a glimpse of agricultural life and unique rock formations in the desert. Thrill-seekers can sandboard and dune bash across the vast desert landscape.
Drive to the Archaeology Museum in Sharjah, which blends history, nature, and culture. Gain insight into ancient Arab tradition.
Take time to look around and take pictures. Capture breathtaking views of the desert during sunset. Enjoy a beautiful evening exploring the stars and planets with an experienced guide. Unwind with a traditional dinner at Mleiha Café before heading back to Dubai.
Meeting point
• Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah, hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal)
• Pick up service from Jebel Ali Hotels, Bab Al Shams or from Al Maha Desert Resort or others locations ( which is not in City limit) are available only with additional cost upon request based on your location.
• For Transit guest, pick up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotels ( without luggage)
>> Departure time : -
• WINTER time ( Oct - Apr ) - Between 14:45pm and 15:15pm approximately
• SUMMER time ( May - Sept ) - Between 15:00pm and 15:45pm approximately
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pickup will be in a Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour, no discount for children, adult rate will be applicable
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Mleiha Dubai Desert Safari with Stargazing and Dinner take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $175 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Mleiha Archaeological Museum entrance fee; Sand boarding Experience & Dune Bashing; Hotel pickup and drop-off with PRIVATE 4x4 wheel luxury air conditioned Jeeps.; Dinner at Mleiha Cafe; Stargazing Experience with expert guide; Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink).
Where does it start?
• Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah, hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal) • Pick up service from Jebel Ali Hotels, Bab Al Shams or from Al Maha Desert Resort or others locations ( which is not in City limit) are available only with additional cost upon request…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.