Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing and Dinner

Bash the dunes in a 4x4, then eat and watch fire shows under the stars

A six-hour desert safari from Dubai combines dune bashing in a licensed 4x4, sand boarding, a camel ride and a sunset photo stop on high dunes, followed by a full camp dinner with live entertainment: pickup and drop-off at your hotel included. An experienced instructor rides along during the driving portion. Dinner includes a starter at camp, live BBQ and a buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served on carpet with pillows. The evening features four belly dance shows, three Tanura performances and two fire shows.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• 4x4 pickup from your location
• Meet experienced instructor
• Adventurous dune bashing drive
• Sand boarding activity
• Camel ride experience
• Sunset viewpoint photo stop
• Enjoy unlimited refreshments
• Henna tattoo for ladies and kids
• Wear Arabic dresses for photos
• Shisha pipe in Shisha area
• Starter food at desert camp
• Live BBQ buffet dinner
• Dine on pillows on carpet
• Watch live entertainment shows
• 4x4 drive back to city
• Drop off at your location

The experience

The day starts with a 4x4 pickup from your location. Once in the desert, a licensed driver takes the wheel for the dune bashing while an experienced instructor rides along. You're a passenger during the driving, which means no license or off-road experience required. The vehicle handles the steep sand slopes and the sudden drops. You experience the speed and the angle without operating it yourself. Sand boarding comes next, then a camel ride, and the group stops on high dunes at sunset for photos before heading to the camp.

At the desert camp, you start with a starter meal and unlimited refreshments: water, soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout the evening. The main event is a live BBQ with a full buffet dinner served on carpet with pillows. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are available. Ladies and kids can get henna tattoos, and Arabic dresses are available for photographs. A shisha pipe with flavored tobacco is set up in a designated area if you want to try it.

Entertainment runs through the evening: four belly dance shows, three Tanura (spinning skirt) performances and two fire shows. The 4x4 drive back to the city and your drop-off happens after dinner, so the whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• 4x4 pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• an experienced instructor during dune bashing.
• sand boarding and a camel ride.
• unlimited water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
• a starter meal and full buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• henna tattoos for ladies and kids.
• Arabic dress for photos.
• shisha pipe access.
• four belly dance shows, three Tanura shows and two fire shows.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Arabic, Dutch, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dunes Discovery

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying without a car: hotel pickup and a licensed driver handle the dunes, leaving you free to focus on sandboarding, camel rides, and the sunset rather than navigating or driving yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

What exactly happens during the dune bashing part of the Dubai desert safari?

A licensed 4x4 driver navigates the sand dunes while an experienced instructor accompanies the vehicle. You sit as a passenger and experience the steep climbs, descents and speed of off-road desert driving without needing to operate the vehicle yourself. Sand boarding follows the driving portion.

Is the dinner included in the Dubai desert safari, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, dinner is included. You get a starter meal at the camp, then a live BBQ with a full buffet offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, all served on carpet with pillows.

How long does the entire Dubai desert safari take from pickup to drop-off?

The safari runs six hours total, starting with pickup from your location and ending with drop-off back at your hotel after the evening entertainment and dinner.

What entertainment shows are part of the desert camp evening?

The camp includes four belly dance shows, three Tanura performances (traditional spinning skirt dance) and two fire shows during the dinner and evening portion of the safari.

Do I need my own transportation to get to the desert, or is pickup included?

Pickup from your location is included in the safari. A 4x4 vehicle collects you and returns you to your hotel at the end of the day, so you don't need to arrange your own transport.

Can I ride a camel and try other activities besides dune bashing?

Yes. Beyond dune bashing, the safari includes a camel ride, sand boarding, a sunset photo stop on high dunes, henna tattoos (for ladies and kids), Arabic dress photography, and access to a shisha pipe in the designated area.