Afternoon Dune Drive Safari Dubai: Sand Boarding & Sunset
A morning of dune bashing, sand boarding and a camel ride in the Arabian Desert
An afternoon dune drive safari in Dubai's Arabian Desert combines high-speed 4x4 dune bashing with sand boarding and a camel ride, ending with sunset photos in the desert. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide handles the route while you experience the extreme terrain. The activity runs about six hours total, with a 20-minute rest stop before the driving begins.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with dune bashing and sunset
- Pickup from hotel or cruise terminal
- Rest break and vehicle preparation
- Optional quad biking
- Dune bashing for over one hour
- Drive to desert sunset photo stop
- Sand boarding activity
- Camel watching during journey
- Drop off at pickup location
What’s included
- Dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle for more than an hour.
- sand boarding activity.
- camel ride for photos and fun.
- sunset photos in the desert.
- bottled water throughout.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
- English, Arabic or Russian-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Aladdin Lamp Tours - Dubai
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The experience
You get picked up from your Dubai hotel or the cruise terminal and meet your guide in the lobby within 30 minutes of your booking time. The drive to the desert takes you to a rest area where you can use facilities or take in the landscape for about 20 minutes while the driver preps the vehicle. If you want to add quad biking during this break, that's available on an extra charge. Otherwise, you're ready to move straight into the main event.
The dune bashing session runs for more than an hour: the 4x4 tackles sharp dunes and steep turns at speed, the kind of ride that makes your stomach drop on the climbs. You'll see camels wandering the dunes as you go. Midway through, the driver stops for sunset photos in the middle of the desert, and this is where sand boarding happens: you get a board and slide down the dunes yourself. After the photos and boarding, you ride a camel for a few minutes, then head back to the vehicle and return to your starting point.
The guide speaks English, Arabic or Russian depending on your booking. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you cool between stops. Dinner is not included, and any add-ons like quad biking or a desert buggy drive cost extra at checkout.
Is this one for you?This is a shared group activity with a guide driving while you experience the dunes as a passenger during bashing, then do the sand boarding yourself. Choose it if you want the thrill of extreme terrain without handling the vehicle, and if an afternoon of bumpy riding and active sand boarding fits your comfort level.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 does dune bashing feel, and is it rough on the body?
Dune bashing is a high-speed, bumpy ride over steep desert terrain: the vehicle climbs and drops over sharp dunes, which creates a heart-pounding sensation. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy, but it's suitable for all other fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
What exactly is sand boarding, and do I need experience?
Sand boarding is sliding down desert dunes on a board, no experience needed. You get the board at the sunset photo stop and try it yourself as part of the activity. It's included in the price.
Will I have time to take photos of the sunset?
Yes, the guide stops in the middle of the desert specifically for sunset photos and gives you time to take pictures. This is the main photo moment of the afternoon.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The price covers hotel pickup, the 4x4 dune bashing, sand boarding, a camel ride, sunset photos, bottled water, and the air-conditioned vehicle. Quad biking and desert buggy rides are available for an additional charge if you want to add them during the rest stop.
How long is the whole experience, and when does it end?
The activity runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off. You're back at your hotel or the cruise terminal by late afternoon or early evening, depending on your pickup location.
Afternoon Dune Drive Safari Dubai: Sand Boarding & Sunset
6h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 173 per person
≈ US$ 46 in your currency
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