Desert Safari Sharjah: Dune Bashing, Dinner & Shows

You slide down red dunes at sunset, then watch fire dancers perform under the stars.

A six-hour desert safari from Dubai or Sharjah combines dune bashing and sandboarding at Lahbab Red Dunes with a camel ride, BBQ dinner buffet, and live shows including belly dance, fire performance and Tanoura dance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English, Hindi or Urdu.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with dinner and shows

• 4WD pickup from Dubai/Sharjah
• Arrive at Lahbab red dunes
• 4x4 dune bashing adventure
• Sandboarding on red dunes
• Sunset photo stop
• Transfer to desert camp
• Short traditional camel ride
• Welcome drinks and cultural activities
• Live BBQ dinner buffet
• Watch live desert entertainment shows
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

The day starts with a 45-minute 4WD pickup from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel, then a 10-minute drive into Lahbab Red Dunes, a less-crowded section of the desert. Once there, you spend 20 to 30 minutes dune bashing in a Land Cruiser. The driver handles the big moves while you feel the controlled rush over high red sand. Next comes sandboarding for 20 minutes on soft dunes, followed by a dedicated sunset photo stop where the light turns the sand golden.

After the dunes, a 30 to 40-minute transfer takes you to the desert camp. A short camel ride waits outside the camp entrance, then you move into the main area for Arabic coffee, dates, henna painting and time in traditional dress for photos. Dinner is a live-cooking BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks, tea and Arabic coffee, served over an hour. The entertainment runs 50 minutes: belly dance in three styles, two to three fire shows, Tanoura dance, Arabic and Bedouin dances, and a drum finale.

The return drive to your hotel takes 45 minutes. The whole experience runs about six and a half hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Land Cruiser or similar 4WD vehicle.
• 30 minutes of dune bashing and sandboarding at Lahbab Red Dunes.
• sunset photography stop.
• short camel ride with trained handlers.
• welcome drinks and henna painting at the desert camp.
• live-cooking BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• unlimited soft drinks, tea and Arabic coffee.
• live entertainment shows including belly dance, fire performance, Tanoura dance and traditional cultural dances.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ULTIMATE ATTRACTIONS TOURS LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you have one evening and want dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and live dinner in one outing: the fixed itinerary covers all the main desert experiences back-to-back.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What exactly happens during the dune bashing part?

Dune bashing is a 20 to 30-minute controlled 4x4 ride over the high red dunes of Lahbab with a licensed desert driver. You sit in the vehicle while the driver navigates the steep sand, creating an adrenaline rush balanced with safety.

What's included in the BBQ dinner?

The live-cooking BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks, tea and Arabic coffee. The food is prepared fresh at the camp during your visit.

How long is the camel ride?

The camel ride lasts five to ten minutes and happens outside the desert camp with trained handlers present. It's a short traditional experience designed for photos and cultural immersion.