VIP Desert Safari Dubai: Live Shows, Dinner & Dune Bashing
Red Dunes at night: dune bashing, dinner and four live performances in one evening
A VIP desert safari in Dubai's Red Dunes Area combines dune bashing, camel riding and sand boarding with a full BBQ and vegetarian buffet dinner, live belly dance, fire show and Tanura performance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The experience runs about six hours and guides speak English, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic and three additional languages.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert Safari with Activities and Dinner
- Drive through golden desert dunes
- Optional quad bike or buggy hire
- Enjoy desert safari camp activities
- Watch live shows at the camp
- Have BBQ buffet dinner
What’s included
- Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off.
- dune bashing in the Red Dunes Area.
- camel riding.
- sand boarding.
- henna designing.
- BBQ and buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- belly dance performance.
- fire show.
- Tanura show.
- sheesha at the counter.
- unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
Times
- Every day 15:00 16:00
Before you book
Operated by Shahbaz & Ahtsham Tourism LLC
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The experience
The Red Dunes Area sits 30 to 45 minutes from central Dubai, and that's where the evening unfolds. You start with dune bashing (the vehicle tackles the steep sand slopes while you sit inside), then move into the activities that fill the rest of the night: camel riding for a short stretch across the dunes, sand boarding down the slopes, and henna designing while you wait for dinner. The pace is yours to set. If you want to rent a quad bike or buggy instead, those are available to hire on-site.
Dinner is a full BBQ and buffet spread with vegetarian and meat options, served at the desert camp. While you eat, four live shows rotate through: belly dance, fire performance, Tanura (the spinning skirt dance), and a sheesha counter where you can smoke if you want to. Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee flow throughout the evening. The guide stays with your group and speaks your language: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic or one of three others.
Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off bracket the whole thing, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The only constraint worth knowing: quad bikes and buggies cost extra if you want them, and they're hired directly at the camp, not in advance.
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want four entertainment acts (belly dance, fire show, tanura, henna) bundled with dune driving and dinner in one six-hour block. Book it when you prefer a structured itinerary over building your own evening.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, Filipino, Urdu and Gujarati.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly is dune bashing in the Red Dunes Area?
Dune bashing is a vehicle ride across steep sand slopes in the Red Dunes Area. The driver navigates the dunes while you sit inside and experience the terrain. It's the main driving activity of the evening and sets the pace for the rest of the safari.
Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?
Camel riding is included in the VIP safari package. It's a short ride across the dunes, not a long trek, and happens after the dune bashing portion of the evening.
What food and drinks come with the dinner?
The BBQ buffet dinner includes both vegetarian and meat options, with unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee throughout the evening. Sheesha is available at a separate counter if you want to smoke.
Do I need to book the quad bike or buggy in advance, or can I decide when I arrive?
Quad bikes and buggies are available to rent on-site at the desert camp for an extra fee. You can hire them directly when you arrive instead of booking ahead. Sand boarding and camel riding are included in your package.
Does the price include hotel pickup?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel or residence are included in the VIP safari package.
VIP Desert Safari Dubai: Live Shows, Dinner & Dune Bashing
6h · EN +6 · at your hotel
from AED 63.20 per person
≈ US$ 18 in your currency
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