Doha: Night Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & Camel Ride
Dune Bashing South of Doha: Where the Desert Starts 85 Kilometers Away
You get picked up from your hotel, driven 85 kilometers south to Sealine Beach, then into dune bashing with a choice of pace, smooth or extreme. A short camel ride, tea or coffee, and a stop at Khor al-Udaid's white-sand beach round out the afternoon or evening. Hotel return is included, and the whole experience takes five to six hours without you arranging transport or timing the stops yourself.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with camel ride and beach visit
- Pick up from hotel or location
- Drive 1 hour to Sealine Beach
- Stop at Sealine Beach
- Camel ride and tea or coffee
- Deflate tires for dune bashing
- Enjoy dune bashing drive
- Visit Khor Al Udaid inland sea
- Relax at Khor Al Udaid beach
- Return to Doha
What’s included
Hotel pickup and return to Doha, air-conditioned four-wheel-drive vehicle, bottled water throughout the day, tea and coffee at Sealine Beach, a camel ride lasting 4 to 7 minutes, access to Sealine Beach and Khor al-Udaid Beach, and dune bashing across multiple routes through the desert.
Times
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Before you book
Operated by Doha Tourism
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
So yeah, the tires come off first. That's the part nobody expects. You're standing at Sealine Beach, about an hour south of Doha, and the driver is literally deflating the tires on the four-wheel drive before you head into the dunes. It changes everything about how the vehicle moves. The ride from your hotel takes you through the city edge and out into the flat, then suddenly the sand takes over and the real desert safari begins. The paths through the dunes aren't one thing: some drivers take the extreme route, fast and bumpy like a roller coaster, and others keep it smooth and steady. You get to choose how you want it.
The camel ride happens early, just a few minutes, enough to get the feel of it before heading deeper. There's tea or coffee while the tires are being sorted, and the whole thing has this rhythm to it: stop, ride, drink something hot, then back into the vehicle for the serious dune bashing. The landscape shifts as you go. You're heading toward Khor al-Udaid, this inland sea near the Qatar-Saudi border with white sand and water so clear it doesn't look real. If you're doing an afternoon trip, you catch the sunset before the drive back to Doha. The whole thing takes around five to six hours from pickup to drop-off.
The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters because the desert doesn't cool down just because you're moving. Bottled water is included, and the driver knows the routes. There are different paths depending on what kind of ride you're after. It's not a guided tour in the talking sense. It's more that you're in the hands of someone who knows how to read the sand and where the water sits. By the time you're heading back toward the city lights, you've covered a lot of ground and the desert doesn't feel like something you saw from far away anymore.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see the desert without renting a car or figuring out the 85-kilometer drive themselves: the fixed pickup time and included stops mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is arranged.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How far is Sealine Beach from Doha?
85 kilometers south of the city. The drive takes about an hour.
Can I choose how fast the dune bashing is?
Yes. There are different paths: some fast and bumpy, others smooth and casual. You can tell the driver which you prefer.
How long is the camel ride?
Around 4 to 7 minutes. It happens at Sealine Beach before the dune bashing starts.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the vehicle, bottled water, tea or coffee, the camel ride, and access to all stops including Khor al-Udaid Beach.
Is there a guide who talks the whole time?
No. The driver handles the route and the vehicle. It's not a narrated tour.
What time does it start?
Pickup is from your hotel at a time you agree on. Afternoon trips let you see the sunset before returning.
How long does the whole thing take?
Around five to six hours from pickup to drop-off, depending on which stops you make.
Is it bumpy?
That depends on which dune path you choose. Some routes are fast and bumpy. Others are smooth. Tell the driver what you want.
Doha: Night Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & Camel Ride
3h–4h
from US$ 49 per person
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