Sunset Safari in Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dune bashing trades the highway for sand, and a camel for the 4x4 when the light turns gold.
An evening desert safari in Dubai combines dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle across Lahbab Desert's red dunes with a camel ride, sunset photography, and four hours at a desert camp featuring sandboarding, henna painting, live belly dance and fire shows, and a BBQ buffet dinner. Pickup from your hotel is included. The tour runs six hours total and returns you by around 9pm. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and four additional languages.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari and activities
- Pickup from hotel
- Dune bashing at Lahbab Desert
- ATV Quad Bike and Dune Buggy rides
- Sunset photography on Red Dunes
- Travel to Al Aweer Desert camp
- Enjoy desert activities and live shows
- BBQ dinner at desert camp
- Return to hotel around 9pm
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off by shared 4x4 vehicle.
- dune bashing across red dunes.
- camel riding experience.
- sandboarding.
- henna painting.
- Arabic costume for photos.
- live entertainment including belly dance, Tanura dance and fire show.
- buffet BBQ dinner with non-vegetarian and vegetarian options.
- water, coffee, tea and soft drinks throughout the evening.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel in a shared 4x4 (six to seven passengers per vehicle). The drive takes you to Lahbab Desert, where the dune bashing begins: the vehicle climbs and descends the red dunes in a series of controlled slides that feel like the sand is moving beneath you. You'll have time for sunset photography on the dunes before the light fades, then the same driver takes you across to Al Aweer Desert, where the camp sits.
The camp is where you spend most of your time, about four hours. Sandboarding on the dunes, henna painting on your hands, and an Arabic costume you can wear for photos fill the early evening. As darkness settles, the live entertainment begins: a belly dance performance, a Tanura dancer in a spinning skirt, and a fire show. Water, coffee, tea and soft drinks are available throughout. The buffet dinner arrives around this time, with grilled meats and vegetarian options, and you eat under the open sky.
The return journey starts around 9pm, the same driver taking you back to your hotel. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat (available for an extra charge). The dress code is smart casual, and bringing a camera is worth the space in your bag.
Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace (dune bashing is thrilling but controlled, and the four hours at camp balance activity with downtime), so it suits travelers who want the desert experience without early starts or intense physical demands. If you're traveling with children or prefer a shared group rather than private transport, the fixed schedule and included meals mean the evening holds together without anyone organizing it.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Arabic and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).
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 is dune bashing like in a 4x4 vehicle?
Dune bashing is a series of controlled climbs and descents across the red sand dunes of Lahbab Desert in a 4x4 vehicle. The driver navigates the slopes so the vehicle tilts and slides. It's a physical sensation but not a rough ride, and the pace is managed for a group that includes families and varied fitness levels.
How long do you spend at the desert camp?
You spend approximately four hours at the Al Aweer Desert camp, where the sandboarding, henna painting, live shows and BBQ dinner all take place. This is the core of the evening, starting as the sun sets and running until around 9pm when you depart for your hotel.
What food and drinks are included?
A buffet BBQ dinner with grilled meats and vegetarian options is included, along with water, coffee, tea and soft drinks throughout the evening. Both non-vegetarian and vegetarian meal options are available.
Is the camel ride a separate activity or part of the main tour?
The camel ride is included as part of the safari experience and happens during the Lahbab Desert portion of the evening, typically around sunset. It's a calm ride that gives you a taste of traditional desert travel before moving to the camp.
Can you bring a camera, and is there time for photography?
Yes, bringing a camera is recommended. You'll have time for sunset photography on the red dunes of Lahbab Desert before the light fades, and the camp setting under the stars offers more photo opportunities during the evening activities and dinner.
Sunset Safari in Dubai: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
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