VIP Dubai Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Live Show

Ride camels through red dunes and enjoy a desert camp feast with belly dance and fire show

A 6-hour VIP desert safari from Dubai or Sharjah hotels combines dune bashing in Lehbab's red sands, camel rides, sandboarding and henna painting with an evening of live entertainment (belly dance, tanoura and fire show) plus a full BBQ dinner with unlimited drinks. Pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English and Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai desert safari and live show

• Pick up from hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
• Drive to desert with guide stories
• Stop for dune bashing preparation
• Sunset photo opportunity in dunes
• Arrive at deluxe desert camp
• Enjoy camel ride and sandboarding
• Try henna painting and horse riding
• Welcome drinks and dates served
• Watch live music and dance shows
• Dine with open buffet and BBQ
• Unlimited drinks served
• Drop off at hotel or home

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel in an air-conditioned 4x4. Your guide shares stories about the region as you head toward the desert, then makes a stop to prepare the vehicle before the dune bashing begins. You'll spend time in Lehbab's vivid red sands with a sunset photo opportunity built in, then move on to the deluxe camp where the pace shifts entirely.

At the camp, you choose from camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, or horse riding on request. Welcome drinks and dates arrive as you settle in. The evening unfolds with live music, two belly dance performances, a tanoura show, and a fire show. The open buffet runs with a live BBQ station where you can eat as much as you want, and drinks (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee) flow throughout. The premium seating is part of the package, and sheesha is available in the lounge area.

After the entertainment winds down, the driver takes you back to your hotel or home location. The whole experience runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned shared 4x4 from Dubai or Sharjah hotels.
• dune bashing in red sands with sunset photo stop.
• camel ride.
• sandboarding.
• henna painting.
• photo in traditional Arabic dress.
• welcome drinks and dates.
• open buffet dinner with live BBQ station.
• unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee).
• live entertainment (belly dance, tanoura show, fire show).
• sheesha in the lounge area.
• English and Arabic-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Royal Desert Tours LLC

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the full desert experience (dunes, camels, activities and a long evening of food and entertainment) all arranged and picked up from your hotel. The shared vehicle and group setting keep the price accessible while the premium seating and full buffet make the evening feel special.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): 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 exactly is dune bashing and what happens during it?

Dune bashing is the thrill ride portion of the safari. Your driver takes the 4x4 up and down the steep red sand dunes of Lehbab at speed. You'll experience the rush of the vehicle climbing and descending, and there's a sunset photo stop built into this part so you can capture the moment before heading to camp.

Can I ride a camel even if I've never done it before?

Camel rides are included for all guests at the desert camp and are suitable for all physical fitness levels. The ride is a classic part of the Bedouin experience. No prior experience is needed.

What does the entertainment at the camp include?

The evening entertainment features live music, two belly dance performances, a tanoura show (a spinning dance in traditional costume), and a fire show. These performances happen as you eat and relax in the camp.

Is the food included, or do I need to pay extra for dinner?

Dinner is fully included: the open buffet with a live BBQ station lets you eat as much as you want, and unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee) are served throughout the evening. Henna painting and a photo in traditional Arabic dress are also included.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs for 6 hours total, starting with pickup from your hotel. The exact start time depends on your location in Dubai or Sharjah. Your guide will confirm the pickup window when you book.

Are there any activities I should avoid due to health reasons?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle portions. If you have concerns about your fitness for dune bashing or camel riding, mention them at booking.