7-Seater SUV with Driver in Dubai

Up to five medium suitcases with six passengers, using the space behind the third row. With fewer passengers on board there is more room for bags, golf clubs or a pushchair.

For camps reached by tarmac road, yes — it is comfortable on the Al Qudra and Al Awir roads. Camps deep in the dunes are reached by the camp’s own 4x4s, so we drop at the agreed meeting point.

Yes. It is one of the most comfortable options for small groups on long drives to Hatta, Al Ain or the east coast. Book a full day so the driver waits at each stop.

A full-size SUV such as a Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe, or similar. The exact model depends on availability; all have three rows of seats and rear air-conditioning.

Both take six. The SUV sits higher and suits long roads; the V-Class has sliding doors, is easier to board and has a little more luggage space. For families with small children or older relatives, the V-Class is often easier.