Dubai: Desert Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Dinner Show

Desert, Dunes & Dinner in One Evening

You get picked up from your hotel, spend the evening driving across red dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, ride a camel, try sand boarding, and finish with an Arabic dinner and live entertainment including Tanura and belly dancers plus a fire show. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with water and soft drinks throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and city sightseeing

• Optional desert dune buggy ride
• Visit camel training area
• Pass by tallest building
• Pass by Museum of the Future
• Pass by Zabeel Palace gardens
• Pass by Dubai Miracle Garden
• Pass by Global Village
• Pass by IMG Worlds of Adventure

The experience

The driver pulls up to your hotel and asks if you've done this before. Most people haven't, and he knows it. Within twenty minutes you're at the edge of the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and the real part starts: a thrilling dune drive across the red sand, the kind where the ground tilts and your stomach catches up a second late. If you want to push it further, there's an optional quad bike section where you take the wheel yourself across the dunes, which changes everything about how the landscape feels. The whole thing moves fast, which is the point. You're not here to sit still.

After the driving settles down, you'll ride a camel across quieter dunes, the kind of moment that feels slower and more deliberate. Sand boarding comes next if you're up for it, sliding down the slopes on a board that's somewhere between a snowboard and pure chaos. By late afternoon you're back at the camp, and this is where the evening takes shape: Tanura dancers in spinning skirts, a belly dancer, a fire show that's genuinely impressive, and then an Arabic-style buffet dinner under the open air. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if you let them know in advance. They take that seriously. The whole experience runs through the evening, and you're back at your hotel by night.

What makes this different from other desert tours in Dubai is the pace and the mix. You're not watching the dunes from a bus. You're in them, moving through them, and then you're eating and watching performers in the same place. The guides are trained and the vehicles are tested, which matters when you're on sand that doesn't forgive mistakes. Groups stay small enough that it doesn't feel like a factory line, and the driver knows the route well enough to point out the things that matter: the way the light hits the dunes at certain hours, where the best photo angles are, which stops are worth your time.

What’s included

• Your evening includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle, a thrilling dune drive across the red dunes, a camel ride, sand boarding, an Arabic-style buffet dinner, live entertainment with Tanura and belly dancers plus a fire show, bottled water and soft drinks throughout.
• The optional quad bike section across the dunes can be added if you want to drive yourself.
• Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 75 years) · Youth (7 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish and Italian

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Al Inara Tourism L.L.C

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Dubai who want an active desert evening without arranging their own transport or timing the camp activities. The dune drive is physically engaging (expect movement and some jostling), which is what makes the camel ride and dinner feel like a full shift through the landscape rather than a single stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 18 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3).

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.

How long is the whole experience?

The tour runs through the evening, typically from late afternoon until night. Exact timing depends on hotel location and traffic, but plan for around 5 to 6 hours total.

Is the dune drive safe for people with back problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or severe back problems. Pregnant travelers should also avoid the dune drive. Contact the operator in advance if you have concerns. They can arrange alternative activities at the camp instead.

What's included in the dinner?

An Arabic-style buffet dinner is included. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if you notify them when booking.

Can I do the quad bike part, or is it optional?

The quad bike dune section is optional. You can choose to skip it and stick with the vehicle dune drive and camel ride instead.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The camel ride and sand boarding require some balance and mobility, but they're not extreme activities.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, private transportation and hotel pickup are included in the tour.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available. Inform the operator in advance so they can prepare the right options for you.

Is this wheelchair accessible?

The camp areas are wheelchair accessible, but the dune drive itself is not suitable for wheelchair users. Contact the operator to discuss alternative arrangements.