Desert Safari Dubai: Dune bashing, camel ride & BBQ dinner

Red dunes, a 4x4 at full tilt, and a camp dinner under the stars.

A desert safari in Dubai combines dune bashing in a Toyota Land Cruiser across red dunes, a camel ride, and an evening at a Bedouin camp with open buffet dinner and live entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English. The experience runs about six hours and includes sand boarding, a sunset photo stop, belly dance and Tanoura fire shows, henna tattoos, and shisha smoking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening desert safari adventure

• Pick up from hotel in Dubai
• Drive past camel farms
• Refreshment stop with toilets
• 45 minutes red dune bashing
• Camel ride and snacks
• Enjoy BBQ dinner with live shows
• Return to hotel in Dubai

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your hotel anywhere in Dubai, then a drive through camel farms before reaching the desert. Once the 4x4 hits the red dunes, the vehicle tilts and climbs across the sand for 45 minutes of dune bashing. The driver handles the wheel while you experience the terrain. A sand boarding option and a sunset photo stop break up the ride, and there's a refreshment pause at the quad bike area with toilets available.

At the desert camp, you trade the vehicle for a camel, then settle in for the evening. The open buffet dinner includes Arabic sweets and soft drinks, with water and bottled refreshments throughout. The entertainment unfolds as you eat: belly dancers and Tanoura performers take the stage, a fire show follows, and henna artists work on hands and arms. Shisha smoking rounds out the camp experience. Photography in traditional Arabic costume is arranged as part of the package.

The return journey to your Dubai hotel closes the six-hour outing. Quad bike or buggy rides are available as add-ons at checkout if you want extra time in the dunes beyond the standard dune bashing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by 4x4 Land Cruiser with professional guide.
• 45 minutes of dune bashing and sand boarding with sunset photo stop.
• camel ride.
• open buffet dinner with Arabic sweets and soft drinks.
• belly dance, Tanoura fire show, and live entertainment.
• henna tattoo application.
• shisha smoking.
• photography in traditional Arabic costume.
• bottled water and refreshments throughout.
• access to toilets at the refreshment stop.

Options for this experience

3 options

Desert Safari DubaiGuide in English · 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30includes pickup

Comes with a 30-minute quad bike rideGuide in English · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Double Adventure: a 30-minute self-drive quad bike ride on the desert safari, pickup is included

VIP Table ServiceGuide in English · 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00VIP Experience: we can arrange butler table service with VIP camp seating, pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 to 50 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tribal Trails Tours

Is this one for you?Book the standard option if you want the core desert experience (dune bashing, camel ride, camp dinner and shows) in one evening. Choose the VIP Table Service if you prefer reserved seating at dinner and a more structured camp setup. Add the quad bike or buggy ride at checkout if you want extra time behind the wheel in the dunes beyond the 45-minute standard run.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's included in the desert safari dinner?

The open buffet dinner covers hot and cold dishes, Arabic sweets, soft drinks, and bottled water throughout the evening. Shisha smoking and henna tattoos are part of the camp experience at no extra cost.

How long is the dune bashing part of the safari?

Dune bashing lasts 45 minutes in the 4x4 Land Cruiser across the red dunes, with a sand boarding option and a sunset photo stop included during that stretch.

Do I need to book the quad bike ride, or is it optional?

Quad bike or buggy rides are optional add-ons you can select at checkout. The standard safari includes dune bashing in the 4x4 and a camel ride, but not the quad bike.

What happens during the refreshment stop?

The refreshment stop at the quad bike area gives you access to toilets and bottled water. It's a 25-minute pause before heading to the desert camp.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the professional desert safari guide speaks English and drives the 4x4 throughout the dune bashing portion of the evening.

Can I bring dietary requirements or restrictions?

Advise any specific dietary needs at the time of booking so the camp can prepare accordingly for the open buffet dinner.