Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Race the dunes, then watch fire dancers under the stars.
A Dubai Desert Safari is a full evening tour combining 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and a BBQ dinner at a desert camp with live entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura spinning, and a fire show. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and you can add an optional ATV ride if you want more speed. A live guide speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic and one additional language throughout.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with adventure and dinner
- Hotel pickup in comfortable vehicle
- 4x4 dune bashing on red dunes
- Try sandboarding on dunes
- Enjoy peaceful camel ride
- Watch sunset and take photos
- Arrive at cozy desert camp
- Eat international BBQ buffet dinner
- Watch live Tanoura, Belly Dance, Fire Show
- Optional henna painting and shisha
- Dress in traditional Arabic outfits
- Hotel drop-off
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable vehicle.
- thrilling 4x4 dune bashing across the red dunes with a licensed driver.
- sandboarding on the golden slopes.
- a camel ride at sunset.
- henna painting by professional artists.
- shisha smoking in a designated area.
- traditional Arabic costume photo opportunity.
- a 4-star international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat dishes.
- live belly dance, Tanoura spinning, fire show, and Dabka performances.
- sunset photography stop.
- optional ATV ride available on select purchase options.
Times
- Every day 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00
Before you book
Operated by Royal Planet Tourism
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a comfortable vehicle, then heads straight into the red dunes for the main event: 4x4 dune bashing. Licensed drivers take the 4x4 up and down the golden slopes at angles that feel steeper than they probably are, and the vehicle does most of the work. You just hold on and watch the desert roll past the windows. After the driving settles down, you get a turn on the sand itself with sandboarding, which plays exactly like it sounds: you strap a board to your feet and slide down a dune. It takes a few tries to find your balance, but the soft landing makes it forgiving.
As the light starts to change, the tour moves to a camel ride across the quieter desert, timed so you're out there as the sun drops toward the horizon. This is the moment for photos: the camp sets up a designated sunset spot, and the light on the dunes shifts from gold to orange to deep red. Back at the camp, you'll find henna artists ready to paint your hands, a shisha lounge if you want to sit and smoke, and traditional Arabic costumes available for pictures. The camp itself is set up with seating areas and a dining space under the open sky.
Dinner is a 4-star international BBQ buffet with vegetarian and meat dishes, served while the entertainment rotates through the evening: belly dancers, Tanoura performers (spinning in tall skirts), a fire show, and a Dabka group doing traditional line dancing. The whole experience runs between 6 and 8 hours depending on traffic and how long you linger at the camp. If you want to add speed to the evening, one of the purchase options includes an optional ATV ride across the dunes instead of or alongside the camel ride.
Is this one for you?Choose the ATV add-on if you want motorized speed over a camel ride, or book Sofa Seating if reserved table service matters more to you than the buffet setup.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 3 years): 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.
What's the difference between the five purchase options for this desert safari?
The Premium Safari + Private car gives you a dedicated vehicle instead of sharing one; Sofa Sitting + Waiter Service adds a reserved seating area and table service at dinner; the standard Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ is the core tour; Premium Safari With ATV Ride swaps or adds an all-terrain bike ride for the camel experience; and Luxury Desert Safari Dubai bundles the highest-tier inclusions. All options include the dune bashing, camp, BBQ dinner, and live shows: the purchase option you choose determines the vehicle, seating comfort, and which optional activities you get.
What happens at the desert camp, and how much time do you actually spend there?
The camp is where you spend the second half of the tour after sunset. You'll find henna painting stations, a shisha lounge, costume photo areas, and the BBQ buffet dinner laid out under the stars. The live entertainment (belly dance, Tanoura, fire show, and Dabka) rotates through the evening while you eat and relax. Most of the 6 to 8 hour tour is spent at the camp rather than driving.
Is the hotel pickup and drop-off included, and does it work for all hotels?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. The operator picks you up from your Dubai hotel in a comfortable vehicle and returns you at the end of the evening. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the tour at a central point.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, the tour offers free cancellation, so you can book without worrying about a penalty if something comes up.
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
6h–8h · EN +4 · at your hotel
from AED 120 per person
≈ US$ 33 in your currency
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