01Pickup
Same hotel pickup network as standard evenings, usually with earlier boarding for lounge guests.
Your desert, your way
VIP is the least standardised word in the desert. On a genuine premium safari it means reserved lounge seating, upgraded dining and smaller groups — but the only way to know is to ask what, exactly, is VIP.
Indicative range, not a quote. Packages below may use different pricing units or fall outside this range. How prices work
Understand the experience
The essentials, before you book.
A good fit forComfort seekers, special occasions and travellers who want the evening programme with better food and seating.
Think twice ifAnyone wanting privacy (choose private instead) or the lowest price (choose standard shared).
Reserved lounge or premium seating
Upgraded / gourmet dinner
Smaller group sizes
Dedicated service touches01Same hotel pickup network as standard evenings, usually with earlier boarding for lounge guests.
02The dune session itself is similar to standard tours — VIP upgrades apply to camp, dining and service, not the driving.
03Expect a roped lounge area, better seating andHosts attending to tables — ask for photos of the actual lounge before booking anywhere.
From guide to your next adventure
A few relevant options, side by side.
Go straight to the tour that suits you.
| Experience | Best for | Duration | From | Tour details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic safari lovers | 6 Hours | AED 200/person | View tour | |
| Couples & sunset lovers | 4 Hours | AED 650/vehicle | View tour | |
| Couples & honeymoons | 6 Hours | AED 1,200/couple | View tour |
A closer look
Open the topics that matter to you.
VIP on a shared tour upgrades comfort within a group format. True exclusivity needs a private booking — compare both before paying VIP prices.
Same red-dune areas as classic evenings; the difference is the camp zone, not the desert.
Explore Lahbab →Know before you go
Almost never. VIP usually means upgraded shared — privacy is a separate product.
It means a different combination. A VIP evening can be worse value than private for a group of six.
Explore the alternatives
If seating, food and smaller groups matter to you, yes. If privacy matters more, compare private prices first.
No — VIP is an upgraded shared format unless the product explicitly says private.
Upgraded/gourmet dinner with live stations on genuine VIP products — confirm the menu type.
They typically include priority boarding and reserved seating — confirm inclusions.
