Desert Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing, Dinner & Entertainment

A falcon show and a fire breather perform at the same campsite where you eat dinner under the stars.

A desert safari tour in Dubai departs across the Arabian desert with dune bashing in Maleha, stops at a camel farm and falcon show, then settles at a traditional camp for sunset, camel ride, sand boarding, henna tattoo, and a full evening of live entertainment and barbecue dinner. The tour runs 6.5 hours and includes a live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu, plus hotel pickup and all refreshments.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• Depart across Arabian desert
• Photo stops during dune drive
• Visit camel farm
• Watch falcon show and meet falconer
• Enjoy sunset at Arabian campsite
• Drink Arabic coffee and eat dates
• Take brief camel ride
• Try sand boarding
• Get henna tattoo
• Relax with shisha water pipe
• Eat shawarma or falafel sandwich
• Watch tanoura folk dance
• See fire blower show
• Enjoy barbecue dinner
• Watch belly dance under stars

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel and head straight into the desert in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for the dune drive itself. The vehicle handles the sand while you watch the landscape change. The route includes a stop at a camel farm where you learn how these animals work in the desert, then moves to a falcon show where you can interact with the handler and the bird. By the time you reach the traditional Arabian campsite, the sun is dropping fast, and that's when the evening really starts: you get Arabic coffee and dates, a brief camel ride of your own, sand boarding if you want it, and a henna tattoo applied by hand.

Dinner is a full barbecue spread with both vegetarian and meat dishes, and it arrives after you've watched the Tanoura folk dance and a fire blower perform. A belly dancer closes out the night under the open sky. Between the shows and the food, there's time to relax with a shisha water pipe and snacks like shwarma and falafel sandwiches. Unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks keep you going the whole time.

The Maleha location is one of the most exclusive dune-bashing spots near Dubai, which means fewer crowds than the standard desert routes. The 6.5-hour window gives you enough daylight for the drive and photo stops, then the full arc of sunset into evening entertainment without rushing either part.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
• dune bashing across the Maleha desert.
• camel farm visit and falcon show with handler interaction.
• brief camel ride at the camp.
• henna tattoo.
• shisha water pipe.
• barbecue dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
• local snacks (shwarma and falafel).
• Arabic coffee and dates.
• live entertainment including Tanoura dance, fire show and belly dance.
• unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks.
• sunset photography opportunity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30 and 15:00

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Travel Saga Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want everything in one trip (dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, dinner and live shows) all departing from one pickup point in a single afternoon or evening outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 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 happens during the dune bashing part of the desert safari?

Dune bashing is the drive across the Arabian desert in a fully air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser, with photo stops along the way. The vehicle navigates the sand dunes while you sit inside. It's the core of the safari experience and what takes up the first part of the tour before you reach the camp.

Can I ride a camel on this desert safari?

Yes, a brief camel ride is included at the traditional camp after sunset. You also stop at a camel farm earlier in the tour to learn about how these animals are used in the desert and interact with the handlers.

What food and drinks are included in the desert safari?

The tour includes a full barbecue dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, plus Arabic coffee and dates at the camp, and local snacks like shwarma and falafel sandwiches. Unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are available throughout the evening.

Is sand boarding included, or do I have to pay extra?

Sand boarding is available on request with an additional charge at checkout. It happens at the camp after sunset, so you can decide when you book whether you want to add it.

What entertainment happens at the desert camp?

The evening includes a Tanoura traditional folk dance, a fire blower show, and a belly dance performance under the stars. These happen between dinner and the end of the tour, with time to relax and enjoy the camp between each act.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the desert?

No, hotel pickup is included in the tour. A driver in a 4x4 Land Cruiser collects you from your hotel and brings you back at the end of the 6.5-hour experience.