Dubai Desert Safari: 6-Hour Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner
Ride dunes in a Land Cruiser, then sit down to live entertainment and grilled meat under the stars
A 6-hour desert safari from Dubai combines dune bashing by 4x4, a camel ride, henna art, live belly dance and Tanoura shows, and a BBQ buffet dinner with Arabic coffee and sweets. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English, Hindi, Arabic, Tamil and one additional language. Groups stay under 12 people.
Step-by-step itinerary
Dubai desert safari and BBQ dinner
- Hotel pickup in Dubai
- Dune bashing in 4x4 land cruiser
- Enjoy Arabic coffee and dates
- Henna painting
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Watch live shows
- Dine on BBQ buffet with drinks
- Hotel drop-off in Dubai
What’s included
- Dune bashing by 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional driver.
- camel ride in the dunes.
- henna painting.
- belly dance and Tanoura show.
- BBQ buffet dinner with grilled meat, Arabic sweets, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
- hotel pickup and drop-off on a shared basis.
Times
- Every day 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Royal Adventure Travel & Tourism LLC
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a comfortable Land Cruiser. Your professional driver and guide take the wheel for the dune bashing: the vehicle climbs and descends the sand at angles that would be impossible to navigate on your own, and the ride itself is the point. Along the way you'll stop to ride a camel across the dunes and watch the desert light change as the afternoon moves toward evening.
Once the group reaches the desert camp, you're greeted with Arabic coffee and dates. A henna artist applies traditional patterns to your hands or arms while you watch a belly dance performance and a Tanoura show: the spinning skirts and live music run through the early evening. The BBQ buffet comes next: grilled meat, Arabic sweets, soft drinks, and more coffee and tea. The meal happens outdoors, and the entertainment continues while you eat.
The return journey follows the same route back to your hotel. The whole outing runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off, so it fits into an afternoon or early evening without eating the rest of your day. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book.
Is this one for you?The tour runs 6 hours straight, with dune bashing in the afternoon and sitting entertainment and dinner in the evening. There's no long walking or early start, so it suits a free afternoon or a first evening in Dubai without requiring a full day or an early wake-up.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Hindi, Arabic, Tamil and Malayalam.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What is dune bashing like in a 4x4?
Dune bashing is the drive itself: the Land Cruiser climbs steep sand dunes and descends at sharp angles, creating a ride that feels like controlled chaos. The vehicle does the work. You sit inside and feel the motion. It's the signature part of the safari and the reason the 4x4 is necessary.
Can I ride a camel on this tour?
Yes, camel riding is included. You'll ride in the dunes during the afternoon portion of the safari, before the group moves to the camp for dinner and shows.
What happens at the desert camp in the evening?
At the camp you get henna painting, watch a belly dance and Tanoura spinning-skirt performance, and eat a BBQ buffet dinner with grilled meat, Arabic sweets, coffee and tea. The entertainment runs while you dine.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel are included. Your driver and guide collect you and return you at the end of the 6 hours.
Is there a vegetarian option for the BBQ dinner?
Yes, vegetarian meals are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking if anyone in your group needs a vegetarian option.
Dubai Desert Safari: 6-Hour Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner
6h · EN +4 · at your hotel
from AED 223 per person
≈ US$ 59 in your currency
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