Al Madam Red Sand Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner
Ride the red dunes like a roller coaster, then watch fire dancers under the stars.
An Al Madam Desert safari from Dubai combines dune bashing in a 4x4 across towering red dunes, a scenic sunset stop, and an evening at a traditional desert camp with camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting and a BBQ buffet dinner followed by live Tanoura dance, fire show and belly dance performances. Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs 4 to 7 hours depending on the option you choose, with a live guide in English, Hindi or Arabic.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Pickup from chosen location
- Drive 45 minutes to Al Madam Red Dunes
- Admire dunes and changing colors
- Rest and use cleaned toilet
- 40-50 minutes dune bashing adventure
- Drive to traditional desert camp
- Enjoy camel rides and sandboarding
- Experience henna painting and shisha
- Drink Arabic refreshments
- Dine on BBQ buffet dinner
- Watch Tanoura dance and fire show
- See belly dance performance
What’s included
- Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off by 4x4 vehicle.
- scenic 45-minute drive to Al Madam's red dunes.
- 40 to 50 minutes of dune bashing across towering red sand.
- camel ride experience.
- sandboarding on the red dunes.
- henna tattoo painting.
- unlimited bottled drinking water.
- shisha experience.
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (in selected packages).
- live Tanoura dance performance.
- fire show.
- belly dance performance.
- live guide in English, Hindi or Arabic.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 14:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Fun Tours Dubai
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The experience
What makes this desert experience different from the others around Dubai? The Al Madam red dunes themselves. They're the color that stops people mid-conversation, and the 45-minute drive from your hotel gets you there without the crowds that pack the closer deserts. Once you arrive, you spend 15 to 30 minutes settling in at the camp before the main event: 40 to 50 minutes of dune bashing in a comfortable 4x4, the kind of ride that feels like a roller coaster on sand, with the vehicle climbing and dropping across the towering dunes while the light changes overhead.
The pace shifts once you reach the desert camp. You'll ride a camel, try sandboarding on the red slopes, get henna painted on your hands, and share shisha while the sun sets. The camp serves Arabic refreshments and unlimited bottled water throughout. As darkness falls, the entertainment begins: a live Tanoura dancer in traditional spinning skirts, a fire show, and belly dance performances. Dinner is a buffet of grilled meats and vegetarian dishes, with options to upgrade to a private VIP table and premium seating depending on which package you book.
The five options let you shape the day around what matters to you. The shortest is a 4-hour shared safari without dinner: dune bashing and camp activities only. Add the BBQ dinner and you're at the standard package. Want more time in the desert? The 7-hour option includes a 30-minute quad bike ride across the dunes. Private car tours run 7 hours as well, with your own vehicle instead of sharing. All options include hotel or residence pickup and drop-off by 4x4. The guide speaks your choice of English, Hindi or Arabic.
Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour shared safari if you want the dune rush and desert camp without the dinner commitment. The full packages with BBQ and entertainment work best if you're staying in Dubai for the evening and want a single outing that covers the adventure, the culture and the meal. Everything happens in sequence without needing to plan separate activities. The 7-hour options suit travelers who want more time in the desert or the thrill of quad biking. The private car tour keeps your group separate from other visitors if that matters to your day.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Hindi and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
How long does the drive to Al Madam Desert take from Dubai?
The journey to the red dunes of Al Madam is approximately 45 to 50 minutes from your hotel or residence pickup point.
What is the dune bashing experience actually like?
Dune bashing lasts 40 to 50 minutes in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, climbing and descending the towering red dunes in a ride guests often compare to a roller coaster on sand.
Which option includes dinner and entertainment?
The Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, the 7-hour Safari with Quad Bike, and the Desert Safari with VIP Dinner all include the BBQ buffet, Tanoura dance, fire show and belly dance performances. The 4-hour Shared Safari and 7-hour Private Car Safari can be booked with or without dinner depending on your preference.
Is there a quad bike option?
Yes, the 7-hour Safari with 30-minute Quad Bike includes a thrilling buggy ride across the dunes in addition to the standard dune bashing, camp activities and dinner.
What happens if I visit during Ramadan?
During Ramadan and other religious holidays, live music and alcohol are not available, though the dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting and BBQ dinner proceed as scheduled.
Al Madam Red Sand Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner
4h–7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 113 per person
≈ US$ 30 in your currency
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