Safari destinations from Dubai, nearest first, with approximate distance and whether non-stop flights reach the arrival airport.
Airlines based in Dubai: Emirates and flydubai.
| Destination | Country | Distance | Non-stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Marmoom | United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| Dubai Desert | United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| Hatta | United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| Mleiha | United Arab Emirates | 18 km | — |
| Ras Al Khaimah Desert | United Arab Emirates | 71 km | — |
| Liwa | United Arab Emirates | 116 km | — |
| Sir Bani Yas Island | United Arab Emirates | 116 km | — |
| Ras Al Jinz | Oman | 349 km | — |
| Sharqiya Sands | Oman | 349 km | — |
| Khor Al Adaid | Qatar | 377 km | — |
| Al Areen | Bahrain | 487 km | — |
| Edge of the World | Saudi Arabia | 872 km | — |
| Dhofar | Oman | 922 km | — |
| Empty Quarter | Saudi Arabia | 1,189 km | — |
| AlUla | Saudi Arabia | 1,729 km | — |
| White Desert | Egypt | 2,415 km | — |
| Amboseli | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Lake Nakuru | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Masai Mara | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Ol Pejeta | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Samburu | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Tsavo West | Kenya | 3,559 km | Yes (NBO) |
| Tsavo East | Kenya | 3,674 km | — |
| Bwindi | Uganda | 3,731 km | — |
| Murchison Falls | Uganda | 3,731 km | — |
| Queen Elizabeth | Uganda | 3,731 km | — |
| Lake Manyara | Tanzania | 3,750 km | — |
| Ngorongoro | Tanzania | 3,750 km | — |
| Serengeti | Tanzania | 3,750 km | — |
| Tarangire | Tanzania | 3,750 km | — |
| Nyerere | Tanzania | 3,978 km | — |
| Ruaha | Tanzania | 3,978 km | — |
| Akagera | Rwanda | 4,067 km | — |
| Volcanoes | Rwanda | 4,067 km | — |
| South Luangwa | Zambia | 4,978 km | — |
| Lower Zambezi | Zambia | 5,372 km | — |
| Mana Pools | Zimbabwe | 5,473 km | — |
| Hwange | Zimbabwe | 5,783 km | — |
| Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 5,783 km | — |
| Chobe | Botswana | 5,799 km | — |
| Merzouga | Morocco | 5,810 km | — |
| Kruger | South Africa | 6,046 km | — |
| Central Kalahari | Botswana | 6,099 km | — |
| Okavango Delta | Botswana | 6,099 km | — |
| Sabi Sand | South Africa | 6,128 km | — |
| Madikwe | South Africa | 6,413 km | Yes (JNB) |
| Pilanesberg | South Africa | 6,413 km | Yes (JNB) |
| Etosha | Namibia | 6,698 km | — |
| Sossusvlei | Namibia | 6,698 km | — |
| Addo | South Africa | 7,296 km | — |
Sources: Emirates media centre – Cape Town third daily service (Jul 2026) · Capital FM – Emirates restores 96% of network (May 2026)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.