Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner
Dune bash at sunset, then settle into live shows and a full dinner under the stars
An evening desert safari in Dubai combines 4x4 dune bashing and a camel ride with cultural entertainment and dining at an Arabian Heritage camp. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs six hours from late afternoon into the night. You'll watch nine live performances (belly dance, Tanoura, fire shows, Khaliji dance and more), and eat from a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and meat options, fresh salads and desserts. Henna painting and traditional dress photo opportunities are part of the camp experience.
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Evening Desert Safari and Entertainment
- Pickup from hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
- Optional quad bike or dune buggy ride
- Dune bashing and sandboarding
- Camel ride experience
- Arrive at Arabian Heritage camp
- Enjoy henna painting and cultural activities
- Watch live entertainment shows
- Dine on BBQ buffet dinner
- Return to hotel
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What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by 4x4 vehicle.
- dune bashing with a professional guide.
- sandboarding down the dunes.
- a short camel ride.
- welcome Arabic tea and coffee at the camp.
- henna painting by local artists.
- access to traditional dress for photos.
- nine live entertainment performances including belly dance, Tanoura, fire shows, Khaliji dance and LED light show.
- a BBQ buffet dinner with shawarma, falafel, grilled meats, salads, rice, bread and desserts.
- unlimited soft drinks and mineral water.
- Every day 15:00
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Six-hour desert safari in Dubai with dune bashing, camel riding, BBQ dinner and entertainment at an Arabian Heritage camp, including hotel pickup and henna painting.
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The experience
The evening starts with pickup from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel in a 4x4 Nissan Patrol or Land Cruiser, heading into the desert as the sun drops. Once on the red dunes, the guide takes the vehicle over the slopes in a dune bashing run (the kind of driving that pins you to your seat), then stops for sandboarding down the golden faces. A short camel ride follows, a slower pace that lets you absorb the landscape and get the photos that actually look like the desert instead of the ride.
At the Arabian Heritage camp, you're met with Arabic tea and coffee, fresh falafel, and the henna artist. The painting takes twenty minutes or so and leaves a temporary tattoo that lasts a couple of weeks. The camp also has traditional dress for photos if you want to look the part. As darkness settles, the entertainment begins: belly dancers, Tanoura spinners in their tall skirts, fire performers, drummers, Khaliji dancers and an LED light show running through the night. The BBQ buffet comes out during the shows: shawarma, grilled meats, falafel, salads, rice, bread and desserts, with soft drinks and water unlimited. Vegetarian plates are separate and full.
The quad bike and dune buggy rides at the first stop cost extra if you want them. VIP seating and table service during dinner are also available as upgrades. The tour ends with a return drive to your hotel, usually around midnight.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What's the dune bashing like on this desert safari?
Dune bashing is a high-speed 4x4 drive over the red sand dunes with an expert guide at the wheel, hitting slopes and drops that create the sensation of flying. It's the opening act of the evening, done while the sun is still visible, and it's the physical centerpiece of the tour.
How much of the evening is spent watching entertainment versus eating and exploring the camp?
The nine live performances (belly dance, Tanoura, fire shows, Khaliji dance, drum performances and LED light show) run through the latter half of the evening as you dine. Henna painting and traditional dress photos happen earlier at the camp, before the shows begin in full.
Is the camel ride a long journey or a short experience?
The camel ride is short: a peaceful interlude between the dune bashing and arrival at the camp, designed more for the experience and the photos than for distance. It's a traditional way to move through the desert landscape.
What food is served, and are there options for vegetarians?
The BBQ buffet includes shawarma, grilled meats, falafel, fresh salads, rice, bread and desserts. Vegetarian plates are prepared separately with their own selection, and soft drinks and mineral water are unlimited throughout the evening.
Does the tour include hotel pickup, or do I need to get to a meeting point?
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah are included in the tour price. The 4x4 vehicle collects you from your hotel as the afternoon begins and returns you after the evening ends.
Operated by Arabian Heritage Tourism L.L.C. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner
6h · EN · FR · DE · IT · at your hotel
from AED 392 per person
≈ US$ 104 in your currency
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