Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Dinner Show
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A Dubai desert safari is an evening tour into the Arabian Desert with dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a camel ride across golden sands, and a traditional camp experience featuring BBQ dinner, live entertainment (belly dance, Tanoura dance, fire show), henna painting, and shisha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The experience runs 6 to 7 hours. Dune bashing is not suitable for pregnant travelers, young infants, or those with heart or spinal conditions. You can skip it in advance and rejoin the group at camp instead. Children under 3 cannot participate in dune bashing or sandboarding but can attend other parts of the safari.
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Dubai Desert Safari Adventure
- Hotel pickup in air-conditioned Land Cruiser
- Drive to Arabian Desert, enjoy scenic views
- Relax and freshen up at desert stop
- Optional quad biking or dune buggy ride
- Dune bashing and sandboarding experience
- Traditional camel ride across desert
- Arrive at desert camp, enjoy Arabian hospitality
- BBQ buffet dinner with live entertainment
- Shisha, henna painting, and cultural activities
- Return to hotel after safari
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser with an English-speaking guide.
- dune bashing experience in a 4x4.
- short camel ride across the dunes.
- sunset photo stop (weather permitting).
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea at camp.
- live entertainment including belly dance, Tanoura dance show, and fire show.
- henna painting for women.
- shisha in the designated lounge.
- traditional Arabic costume photography.
- sandboarding is optional at the first desert stop.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser, a 45- to 60-minute drive that takes you past the city's skyline and into the Arabian Desert. Your guide speaks English, Hindi, Pashto, Urdu and one additional language, and the route gives you time to settle in before the landscape shifts to endless dunes.
Once at the first desert stop, the 4x4's tires are deflated for dune bashing: the core of the experience. Your driver takes the Land Cruiser across the rolling sand in what feels like an off-road rollercoaster, and afterward you can try sandboarding if you want. (Quad biking and dune buggy rides are available as add-ons if you choose them at booking or on the spot.) This is also where the light is best for photos, especially during sunset. If dune bashing isn't for you, you can wait at the stop and rejoin the group later at camp.
The camel ride comes next: a slower, traditional pace across the dunes that balances the intensity of the 4x4. It's suitable for all ages and a chance to experience the desert the way Bedouins have for centuries. After that, you head to the desert camp, where the evening unfolds with fresh dates and Arabic coffee on arrival, then a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The entertainment includes belly dancing, a Tanoura dance show, and a fire show. You can wear traditional Arabic costume for photos, get henna painted (for women), and smoke shisha in the designated lounge. Your driver brings you back to your hotel when the night ends.
Is this one for you?Book this safari if you want the full Arabian Desert experience in one evening: dune bashing, camel riding, and a Bedouin camp with dinner and live shows all included. Skip the dune bashing portion in advance if you prefer to avoid the 4x4 intensity and join the group at camp for the camel ride, dinner, and entertainment instead.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Hindi, Pashto, Urdu and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): 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 in Dubai, and is it safe?
Dune bashing is a thrilling off-road ride in a 4x4 Land Cruiser across the Arabian Desert's sand dunes, driven by licensed and trained professionals in well-maintained vehicles. Yes, it is safe when performed by experienced drivers, though it is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 3, elderly guests, or those with heart or back problems.
Can I skip the dune bashing if I'm not comfortable with it?
Yes. Inform the operator in advance, and you can wait at the first desert stop while others dune bash, then rejoin the group before the safari moves on to the camel ride and camp.
Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?
A short camel ride is included in the safari. A longer camel trek is available at an additional cost if you want to spend more time on the dunes.
What food and drinks are served at the desert camp?
A BBQ buffet dinner includes grilled meats, salads, rice, breads, and desserts with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, and tea are unlimited at the campsite. Shisha (hookah) is free in the lounge. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased separately (though they are not available during Ramadan or on dry days per UAE regulations).
What should I wear for the desert safari?
Wear comfortable clothes, sandals or sneakers, and a light jacket if visiting in winter. Avoid shorts or skirts if you plan to try camel riding or sandboarding, as they can be uncomfortable on the sand.
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Dinner Show
6h–7h · EN +4 · at your hotel
from AED 169 per person
≈ US$ 45 in your currency
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