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Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

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Duration7h

GroupUp to 500

LanguagesEN · AR +2

PickupAt your hotel

Dubai desert adventure with dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner and live shows

You’ll chase adrenaline across Dubai’s red dunes with dune bashing and sandboarding before unwinding at a lively camp with camel rides, henna painting, and a BBQ buffet dinner under desert stars. Live dance shows bring everyone together—and there’s always time for laughter or a quiet moment watching sunset colors fade.

Step-by-step itinerary

Enjoy quad bike or dune buggy ride
Take photos of Arabian desert scenery
Experience 30-minute dune bashing
Try sandboarding and watch sunset
Ride camel at desert camp
Watch live Tanura, belly dance, fire shows
Have BBQ buffet dinner
Take photos in Arabic costumes
Get henna painting for ladies
Enjoy unlimited soft drinks

The Experience

First thing I remember is our driver, Imran, grinning as he handed me a tiny cup of cardamom coffee at pickup—he said it’d help with the “rollercoaster” ahead. I didn’t totally believe him until we hit those red sand dunes outside Dubai. The 4x4 felt like it was floating and then dropping, my stomach somewhere behind us. My sister shrieked (she’ll deny it), but honestly, I loved that weird mix of adrenaline and the silence when we stopped on a hilltop. The air smelled dry and warm—almost sweet?—and the light was gold on everything.

I tried sandboarding next; pretty sure I ate more sand than I glided. Some local kids nearby laughed and gave me a thumbs up anyway. Our guide pointed out the best spot for sunset photos—it’s wild how fast that orange sun sinks behind the dunes. There were camels waiting at the camp too; their eyelashes are ridiculously long up close. Riding one felt awkward at first but kind of peaceful once you settle in (they’re surprisingly gentle).

The camp itself buzzed with music and chatter. We found seats near the stage (Imran waved us over) just as dancers started spinning—Tanura first, then belly dancing, then this fire show that made everyone gasp. The smell of charcoal drifted over from the BBQ buffet; I piled my plate high with grilled chicken and something spicy I still can’t name. Someone offered to paint henna on my hand (the design lasted days). My mom tried on an abaya for photos—she looked regal but kept giggling.

It’s funny what sticks: the crunch of sand in my shoes even after we left, or how quiet it felt under all those stars before heading back to Dubai. If you’re looking for a desert safari in Dubai that’s got both thrill and those little human moments…well, this was ours.

What’s included

Your day includes door-to-door pickup by 4x4 from your hotel or home in Dubai, about half an hour of dune bashing plus time for sandboarding at sunset viewpoints, short camel riding at camp with chances to try Arabic costumes for photos or get henna tattoos (especially fun for women and kids), unlimited soft drinks plus tea and coffee throughout your stay, several live performances from Tanura to belly dance to fire shows—and a full international BBQ buffet dinner with plenty of choices before heading back in comfort.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Oscar Adventures Dubai