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

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN · AR +1

PickupAt your hotel

Evening desert safari in dubai with bbq dinner camel ride sandboarding and live shows

You’ll race across golden dunes outside Dubai with a local guide, try your hand at sandboarding or camel riding, then unwind at a Bedouin-style camp with henna painting and Arabic dress photos. Enjoy a BBQ dinner under desert stars as dancers spin and fire performers light up the night—you might find yourself wishing it lasted longer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with adventure and culture

Pick up from hotel
4x4 dune bashing adventure
Optional quad biking on dunes
Camel riding experience
Sandboarding on golden dunes
Henna painting session
Dress in traditional Arabic attire
Dinner with BBQ and local cuisine
Enjoy traditional music and dance
Watch Tanoura and fire shows
Drop off at hotel

The Experience

Is it weird that I still feel a bit of sand in my shoes? We left Dubai in the late afternoon—our driver, Ahmed, picked us up right at the hotel lobby (he waved like he’d known us for years). The city faded pretty fast and suddenly we were surrounded by this endless gold. The 4x4 dune bashing part—honestly, my stomach did flips. Ahmed grinned in the rearview every time we shrieked. I kept thinking: how do these tires not just sink? It’s louder than you expect, all that engine and laughter mixed together.

After that rush, everything slowed down. Camels waiting quietly at the edge of the camp—one of them blinked at me like he was sizing me up. Riding felt almost meditative after the chaos; you can see so far out there, nothing but soft wind and those ripples in the sand. I tried sandboarding too (not gracefully), and ended up laughing with a family from Mumbai who cheered every time someone wiped out. There was this smell of cardamom tea drifting over from the camp while we took turns getting henna painted—my hand still smells faintly floral today.

As dusk settled in, lanterns flickered on around these low tables and carpets. Dinner was way more than I expected—grilled meats, spicy salads, all sorts of sauces I couldn’t name (I probably ate too much). The fire show started just as I was finishing dessert; sparks flying against a sky that went almost purple-black. Our guide explained some of the dances—he said Tanoura is about spinning to lose yourself in music. Maybe that’s what happens out here: you lose track of time a little. Even now, when I think back on it, it feels half real and half like something from a story.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel pickup and drop-off by 4x4 vehicle from Dubai, thrilling dune bashing across golden sands with a local guide at the wheel, peaceful camel rides and sandboarding sessions (no experience needed), unlimited refreshments like tea or soft drinks throughout your stay at the Bedouin-style camp, opportunities for henna painting or dressing up in Arabic attire for photos before sitting down to enjoy a generous BBQ dinner buffet featuring both veg and non-veg dishes while watching Tanoura spinning dances and fire shows under open desert skies.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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