Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

Sand board the red dunes, then ride a camel as the sun drops

You’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing across Dubai’s red sands before slowing down for a sunset camel ride and sand boarding lesson. Try on local dress at camp, snap photos with a falcon, then share BBQ dinner under desert stars while dancers light up the night. It’s lively but also quietly moving. You might not want to leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari with Activities and Dinner

• Arrive at Dubai desert camp
• Experience 40-45 minutes dune bashing
• Try sand boarding on red dunes
• Wear local Arab dress
• Ride Arabian camel
• Hold and photograph falcon
• Watch live belly, tanura, fire dances
• Enjoy optional quad bike or dune buggy
• Taste lavish BBQ buffet dinner

The experience

I didn’t expect to laugh so much in the back seat of a Land Cruiser, but there we were, clutching the seats and yelling as our driver Kareem took us up and down the Dubai red dunes. Sand everywhere (I’m still finding it in my shoes), but that first drop? My stomach did a full somersault. The desert air smelled like warm stone and something sweet I couldn’t place. Kareem grinned in the mirror and told us this was his favorite part of the day trip. I could see why.

After all that bouncing around, standing on top of a dune felt weirdly peaceful. It was quiet except for wind and someone far off trying to sand board (not as easy as it looks). The sun started dipping lower, turning everything gold-orange. We tried on those long robes (abayas and kanduras) at the camp. Li laughed when I tried to say “shukran” right. Probably butchered it. There was this old guy with a falcon who let me hold it for a photo, its claws surprisingly gentle on my glove.

The camel ride was slower than I thought: lurchy at first, then kind of hypnotic. The camp filled up with chatter and smoke from the BBQ grills. I still think about that grilled chicken, smoky and spicy, eaten cross-legged while dancers spun by firelight. Someone handed out sweet tea just before the belly dance started. By then I’d stopped checking my phone for signal. Not sure if it was the desert or just being away from everything for a few hours, but it felt good.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai by 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• unlimited soft drinks.
• coffee or tea.
• live entertainment (except during Ramadan).
• all main activities like dune bashing, sand boarding on red dunes, camel riding.
• traditional dress-up opportunities.
• falcon photo session.
• plus a full buffet BBQ dinner before heading back to your hotel after dark.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by RAH Tourism Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this for an evening when you want the full desert experience without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself: the fixed schedule packs dune bashing, camel riding, live entertainment and dinner into one trip, and the guide handles the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the Dubai Desert Safari tour?

The experience lasts about 6-7 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included in this Dubai desert safari?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are both included in your booking.

What activities are part of the Dubai Desert Safari?

Dune bashing by 4x4 Land Cruiser, sand boarding, camel riding, dressing in local attire, falcon photos, live dance shows, and BBQ dinner are included.

Are food and drinks provided during the safari?

Yes, you’ll get snacks, bottled water, unlimited soft drinks, coffee or tea, plus a buffet BBQ dinner at camp.

Is entertainment available during Ramadan?

No entertainment shows are provided during Ramadan periods.

Are quad bikes or dune buggies included?

No, quad bike or dune buggy rides are optional extras you can book separately at camp.

Will there be a guide with us during the safari?

A driver/guide accompanies you throughout the experience.