Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
Ride camels through golden dunes and snap falcons in flight before a smooth hotel drop-off.
A 4-hour morning desert safari from Dubai hotels combines dune bashing in a 4x4 SUV, sandboarding down soft dunes, and a traditional camel ride. You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, driven to the Lahbab desert, and returned by mid-morning. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Arabic and one additional language.
Step-by-step itinerary
Morning desert safari adventure
- Pickup from hotel in 4x4 SUV
- Arrive at desert entry point
- Dune bashing in 4x4 SUV
- Stop for desert photos
- Photo with falcon (optional)
- Sandboarding on dunes
- Camel ride through desert
- Drive back to hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup in a comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 SUV (Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol).
- dune bashing across the Lahbab desert with photo stops.
- sandboarding down the dunes.
- a traditional camel ride through the desert.
- unlimited pure water.
- optional falcon photography.
- hotel drop-off at the end of your morning.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:30 09:30
Before you book
Operated by Siyyad Khan Tourism
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
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The experience
The morning starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a comfortable 4x4 SUV: either a Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol. Once you reach the desert entry point, the dune bashing begins: a professional driver takes the vehicle across high sand dunes in the Lahbab desert, hitting the angles and slopes that make the ride feel like a ride. You'll stop for photos surrounded by vast golden landscapes, and there's an optional falcon photo opportunity if you want it.
After the dune bashing, you get to sandboard down the soft dunes yourself: the activity works for all ages and fitness levels. Then comes the camel ride, a traditional 5–10 minute journey through the desert landscape. Longer camel rides are available as an add-on if you want more time in the saddle. Throughout the morning, unlimited pure water keeps you hydrated in the heat.
The whole experience wraps in about 4 hours, ending with a smooth drive back to your hotel or your chosen location. Choose the shared option if you're traveling solo or with one or two others and don't mind riding with other guests. Pick the private safari if your group wants the vehicle and guide to yourselves alone.
Is this one for you?Choose the shared safari if you're comfortable riding with other guests and want the lower price. Book the private option if your group wants the 4x4 and guide entirely to yourselves for the full 4 hours.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Hindi.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): 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's the difference between the shared and private morning desert safari?
The shared safari runs with other travelers in the same 4x4, while the private option books the entire vehicle for your group alone. Both follow the same route (dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride and hotel return) with the same guide and duration.
How rough is the dune bashing in a 4x4?
Dune bashing crosses high sand dunes with angles and movement that create real thrills, but it's not a technical off-road course. The vehicle is designed for desert terrain, and the driver is a professional. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Can I do a longer camel ride than 5–10 minutes?
Yes, longer camel rides are available as an extra add-on at checkout. The standard ride is 5–10 minutes through the desert landscape.
What time does the morning safari start and finish?
Hotel pickup happens in the early morning, and the entire experience runs 4 hours, with return to your hotel by mid-morning. Exact pickup times depend on your hotel location in Dubai.
Is sandboarding hard, or can anyone do it?
Sandboarding down the dunes is designed for all ages and fitness levels. You slide down soft sand, so the landing is forgiving. No prior experience is needed.
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
4h · EN · ES · FR +2 · at your hotel
from AED 164 per person
≈ US$ 44 in your currency
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