Here's the typical timeline:
6:00-6:30 AM: Hotel pickup (time varies based on location)
6:30-7:15 AM: Drive to desert
7:15-9:30 AM: Desert activities (dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, photos)
9:30-10:00 AM: Camp visit and refreshments
10:00-10:45 AM: Drive back to Dubai
10:30-11:00 AM: Hotel drop-off
The exact return time depends on two things:
1. Your Hotel Location:
2. Group Efficiency:
If everyone in your group is punctual and activities run smoothly, you might return slightly earlier. If there are delays (someone late to vehicle, extended photo sessions), it might be slightly later. But we stick pretty close to the schedule.
Planning Your Day:
Safe bet: Assume you're back by 11:00 AM. Don't book anything requiring you to be somewhere before noon. After noon, you're totally free.
This timing is one of the morning safari's biggest selling points—you're done with a major Dubai experience while most tourists are just finishing breakfast.