Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, BBQ & Live Shows

Dune bashing and sunset in the Lahbab red dunes, then dinner and live shows at camp

A 5- to 7-hour desert safari from Dubai includes pickup in a 4x4 vehicle, dune bashing and sandboarding in the Lahbab red dunes, a camel ride, and an evening at a Bedouin camp with BBQ dinner, shisha smoking, henna tattoo, and live entertainment (belly dance, Tanoura dance, fire show). A guide in English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam leads the group. Children from age 3 are welcome. Three options let you choose between the golden hour timing, buggy riding, or quad biking as your main activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• Pick up from your location
• Drive to Lahbab desert
• 20 minutes dune bashing
• Sandboarding on red dunes
• Sunset photo stop
• Arrive at Bedouin desert camp
• Enjoy Arabic coffee and snacks
• Henna tattoo and shisha smoking
• Camel ride experience
• BBQ dinner with unlimited drinks
• Watch live entertainment shows
• Drive back to your location

The experience

Pickup happens between 2:00 and 2:30 pm from your Dubai location in an air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser. The drive to the Lahbab desert takes about an hour, and once you reach the high red dunes the dune bashing begins: 20 minutes of the vehicle climbing and dropping the steep slopes while the guide helps you frame photos with a professional camera. A sunset stop gives you time to stand in the dunes as the light changes, then sandboarding lets you slide down the sand on a board before the group heads to the Bedouin camp.

The camp sits in the desert and opens with Arabic coffee, sweets and snacks. You can get a henna tattoo, smoke shisha (the traditional water pipe), pose for a photo with a falcon, and eat a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Soft drinks and water flow throughout the evening. Three live performances follow: a belly dancer, a Tanoura dancer (spinning in a tall skirt), and a fire show, and the group returns to Dubai by the end of the night.

The three purchase options let you shape the day around what appeals most: the Golden Hour Safari keeps the focus on sunset timing and the camp experience; the Dune Bashing and Buggy option swaps the camel ride for a motorized buggy; the Quad Bike option replaces both with a quad bike ride through the dunes. All three include the same camp dinner, entertainment and pickup. A guide travels with the group and speaks English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Dubai location in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• dune bashing and sandboarding in the Lahbab red dunes.
• sunset photo stop with professional camera assistance.
• camel ride (Golden Hour option) or buggy/quad bike ride (other options).
• Bedouin camp entry with Arabic coffee, sweets and snacks.
• BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
• unlimited soft drinks and water.
• shisha smoking and henna tattoo.
• falcon photo.
• live entertainment (belly dance, Tanoura dance, fire show).
• live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic or Malayalam.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dinner Safari at Golden HourGuide in 4 languages · Available from 24 Dec · 14:00 and 14:30Duration: 7 hours. Air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser. Pickup is included.

Desert safari with a quad bike ride and BBQGuide in 4 languages · 14:00Sandboarding and camel ride: photo stops, Arabic costume for photos, dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Duration: 8 hours. BBQ dinner with live entertainment in a Bedouin camp, plus water and soft drinks. Quad bike/ATV: a 30-minute extreme quad bike ride in the open desert, with goggles provided. Pickup and drop-off by 4WD vehicle: pickup between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, drop-off between 9:00 and 9:30 pm. Pickup is included.

Dune bashing with a buggy ride and BBQGuide in 4 languages · 14:00Sandboarding and camel ride: photo stops, Arabic costume for photos, dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Duration: 8 hours. BBQ dinner with live entertainment in a Bedouin camp, plus water and soft drinks. Buggy: a 30-minute extreme two-seater buggy ride in the open desert, with goggles provided. Pickup and drop-off by 4WD vehicle: pickup between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, drop-off between 9:00 and 9:30 pm. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Malayalam

Audio guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Malayalam

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Trip Venture Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Golden Hour Safari if sunset and the camel ride matter most to you. Choose the Dune Bashing and Buggy or Quad Bike option if you want a motorized thrill instead. All three include the same camp dinner and shows, so the choice is really about which activity in the dunes appeals to you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic and Malayalam.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is dune bashing like in the Lahbab desert?

Dune bashing is a 20-minute ride in the 4x4 vehicle over the steep red dunes of the Lahbab desert. The driver takes the vehicle up and down the slopes while you sit inside. It is the main thrill of the safari, and a guide helps you take photos during the ride.

Can I choose when to go on the desert safari?

Pickup happens between 2:00 and 2:30 pm, and the Golden Hour Safari option emphasizes the sunset timing. The other two options (Dune Bashing and Buggy, or Quad Bike) follow the same schedule. You select your preferred option at checkout.

What happens at the Bedouin camp after sunset?

The camp serves a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, unlimited soft drinks and water, and Arabic coffee and snacks at arrival. You can get a henna tattoo, smoke shisha, and pose with a falcon. Three live shows follow: belly dance, Tanoura dance and a fire show.

Is a camel ride included in all the options?

The Golden Hour Safari includes a camel ride. The Dune Bashing and Buggy option and the Quad Bike option replace the camel ride with a motorized activity instead, so choose based on whether you want the camel experience or prefer a motorized alternative.