Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner

Spend an evening in the Lahbab Red Dunes without arranging the vehicle or the meal

A Dubai desert safari tour includes hotel pickup, 30–45 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4, camel riding, sandboarding, a sunset photography stop, and a BBQ buffet dinner with live entertainment at a traditional camp. The guide speaks English and the tour runs six hours from pickup to drop-off, with water and soft drinks included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Desert Safari Adventure

• Pickup from Dubai hotel
• Drive to Lahbab Red Dunes
• 30–45 minutes dune bashing
• Sunset photography stop
• Sandboarding experience
• Camel ride
• Optional quad bike or buggy ride
• Arrive at traditional desert camp
• Henna painting and costume photos
• Watch live entertainment shows
• Enjoy BBQ buffet dinner
• Drop-off back to hotel

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle.
• 30–45 minutes of dune bashing.
• sunset photography stop.
• camel ride and sandboarding.
• traditional desert camp experience.
• henna painting and Arabic costume photo opportunity.
• live entertainment (belly dance, Tanoura spinning, and fire show).
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• water and soft drinks throughout the tour.

Times

• Every day 14:00 14:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 50

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Way Tourism

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The experience

You get picked up from your Dubai hotel in a 4x4 and driven to the Lahbab Red Dunes, where the main event is a half-hour of dune bashing: the vehicle climbing and dropping over the sand at angles that feel steeper than they are. A sunset photography stop breaks up the ride, and then you move into the gentler activities: a camel ride and a sandboarding run down the dunes. The pace is built so families and first-timers can handle it without needing experience or fitness beyond the ability to sit in a vehicle and walk on sand.

Once you reach the traditional desert camp, there's henna painting and a chance to wear an Arabic costume for photos. The live entertainment (belly dancing, Tanoura spinning, and a fire show) runs while you eat. The BBQ buffet has both vegetarian and meat options, and the camp provides water and soft drinks throughout the evening. Everything is timed so you're back at your hotel by the end of the night.

The tour works because nothing requires advance planning on your part: the pickup time is set, the camp is booked, the meal is ready, and the entertainment is scheduled. You show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without gaps or decisions.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long does the dune bashing part actually last?

The dune bashing runs 30–45 minutes, which is the core of the drive experience. The full tour takes six hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with the rest of the time spent traveling to and from the desert, at the camp, and on the camel ride and sandboarding.

What happens at the desert camp after the dunes?

At the traditional camp you get henna painted on your hands, have the option to wear an Arabic costume for photos, watch live entertainment including belly dancing and a fire show, and eat a BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options. Water and soft drinks are available throughout.

Is the camel ride included, or does it cost extra?

The camel ride is included in the tour price. Sandboarding is also included. Quad bikes and buggies are available but cost extra if you want to add them.

Does the tour pick me up from anywhere in Dubai?

Hotel pickup is included from Dubai hotels. The driver collects you at your hotel and returns you there at the end of the evening.

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a camel or sandboarded before?

Yes. The tour is designed for families, couples, and adventure lovers of all experience levels. Both the camel ride and sandboarding are beginner-friendly, and the guide will show you how to do each one.

What should I bring or wear for a desert safari?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for the dunes. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses, and a light layer for the evening when it cools down. The operator provides water, so you don't need to carry much.