Desert Safari Dubai on Eid Al Adha

Planning a Desert Safari Dubai on Eid al Adha? In this guide, I will explain on the basis of my experience, how to avoid the cheap camps, overcrowd desert, overpriced packages and more.

Eid al Adha is a religious festival of muslims, and in Dubai it is celebrated with full energy. People on this occasion go to the parks and malls for enjoyment, and there is no space in malls, parks, beaches, and other tourist spots. While the Dubai desert safari is the most adventurous activity in Dubai, most people want to go on a desert safari tour. But you can make many mistakes during desert safari booking. Still, in this guide, I will explain all the hidden things according to my experience so that you can choose the best desert safari in Dubai on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

The "Eid Rush" Reality Check: What They Don't Tell You

The desert safari on Eid Al Adha is not similar to the normal days' safaris. On Eid day, if you are thinking that on the same day you contact the operators and can find the best desert safari, then you are on big mistake. It is impossible to find on a last-minute booking. Mostly good operators who have clean cars and premium camps have no slots; all slots are filled within a week.

The other thing is the price spike on Eid days, usually desert safari prices increase up to 20 - 30% on Eid days, and it is recommended to book your safari tour in advance. If you see that the prices are the same as on normal days, you have to be careful about it because these operators take you to the crowded camp, where you stand in lines for hours to get the BBQ dinner. On Eid, always choose the private desert safari or VIP luxury desert safari, so you can enjoy your trip truly.

Choosing The Right Desert Location

Like parks and malls, on Eid days, the desert is also filled with vehicles. So your trip enjoyment depends on the best desert location. Most people prioritize the Lahbab red dunes because the sand of the Lahbab red is reddish and looks very beautiful. But I tell you, reality, according to my experience, on Eid days, the Lahab desert is full of vehicles and tour operators, and it looks like a highway. Sometimes, there is a traffic jam that can ruin your whole trip. I recommend you book with operators who take you to the very calm places, although their prices will be a bit higher than others, but it will make true sense of your Eid safari.

The "Dry Day" Myth & Entertainment

On the occasion of Eid, most people think about the dry days. But here I will tell you what I experienced. On these religious days, the UAE authorities sometimes ban alcohol service and belly dancing. But you can enjoy the Eid special buffet dinner. And other activities like dunabashing, sandboarding, camel ride, fire shows, and tanoura shows make your day special.

Eid Special Food: What's Actually Different?

Now let's talk about the main specialty of Eid safari, which is the special dinner. As Eid Al Adha is the festival of sacrifice, so the Eid without the meat feast is incomplete. On Eid days, there are special dinners including the traditional lamb ouzi and mandi. Although prices on Eid days are high, it also increases the comfort level. Always check with your operator at the time of booking, if the dinner includes the salad, raita, biryani, samosa, and tikkas; then this is the standard BBQ dinner, but the prices are much higher for it. So it is recommended to choose the premium camp, where you will enjoy the special Eid buffet.

How to choose the best transport option?

On normal days, choosing the bus pickup is a very good option to save your budget, but on Eid? It will be your biggest mistake to choose the bus pickup, as the bus stops at many places to pick up other passengers. And at Eid, there will be much traffic on the roads, so you may face complications. I recommend you book your private desert safari in which a 4 by 4 vehicle picks up your family from your hotel and takes you directly to the desert, where you enjoy all the desert safari activities, and then the driver takes you to the camp for a special Eid buffet.

Hidden Costs to Watch Out For

On Eid, the Dubai desert safari ticket prices are high, along with the add-ons like ATV quad bike and dune buggy prices, which are also skyrocketing. Even simple falco photography charges may double from the normal day charges. So to avoid these over prices i recommend you book the advance combo deals to save your dirhams.

The Best Timing for Eid: Morning vs. Evening

The desert safari Dubai timing plays a vital role in your desert safari tour. Choosing the right timing is the best approach. Most people choose the evening desert safari on this occasion, but I recommend you choose the overnight desert safari to enjoy the full excitement level.