Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Nine Live Shows
Glide down golden dunes, ride camels, and feast under Arabian stars
An evening desert safari from Dubai combines dune bashing in a 4x4 SUV, sandboarding, a camel ride, and a traditional welcome at Noble Camp with tea and Arabic sweets. The tour includes nine live performances (Tanoura dance, belly dance, fire show, and a singer) plus an international BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, soft drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The experience runs roughly six to seven hours and is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Dubai Desert Safari and Evening Entertainment
- Pickup from hotel in 4x4 vehicle
- Arrive at desert entry point
- Dune bashing and sandboarding
- Capture desert sunset photos
- Arrive at luxurious desert camp
- Traditional welcome with tea and sweets
- Explore Souq Al Bazaar
- Interact with baby camels and camel ride
- Enjoy BBQ dinner buffet
- Watch nine live performances
- See Noble Fire Show finale
- Drive back to hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
- 45 minutes of dune bashing with a certified English-speaking guide.
- sandboarding down the dunes.
- a traditional desert welcome with tea, coffee, and Arabic sweets.
- a camel ride at Noble Camp.
- access to the Souq Al Bazaar.
- an international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft drinks.
- nine live performances including Tanoura dance, belly dance, fire show, and a live singer.
- henna application.
- and access to the Insta Zone for sunset photography.
Times
- Every day 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Noble Adventure Tourism
Prices and times updated 15 days ago
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The experience
What makes this safari different from a daytime desert run? The evening timing lets you chase the sunset over the dunes, then move straight into a full night of entertainment and dining at a permanent camp. You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol and driven to the desert entry point, where the real action starts: 45 minutes of dune bashing (the vehicle climbing and dropping the red sand slopes while you hold on) followed by sandboarding down the dunes if you want to try it. A guide leads the way and stops for photos at an Insta Zone, timed to catch the light before it goes.
Once you reach Noble Camp, the pace shifts. A traditional welcome greets you with aromatic tea, coffee, and Arabic sweets, and you can walk through the Souq Al Bazaar to browse handcrafted gifts, interact with baby camels, or take a camel ride across the sand. Dinner is a 5-star international BBQ buffet with fresh salads, grilled meats, vegetarian dishes, and authentic Arabic cuisine. The entertainment runs through the night: Tanoura dance, belly dance, Saïdi folk dance, a live singer, guitar and DJ performances, and the finale. The Noble Fire Show. Henna application is available if your skin tolerates it. The drive back to your hotel closes the evening.
Quad bikes and dune buggies are optional add-ons if you want extra thrills beyond the 4x4 ride. These are available for participants aged 14 to 55 with basic driving skills, and any damage to the vehicle or injury is your responsibility. The tour operates year-round, though Ramadan may affect some entertainment, and summer heat can shift pickup times by up to an hour. Weather-dependent cancellations come with an alternative date or full refund.
Is this one for you?Choose the Private Tour VIP Gold if you want reserved seating and premium service throughout; the Standard Tour works well if you're comfortable in shared seating and want the full experience at a lower price; and the VIP Premium Seating option splits the difference with upgraded comfort. If dune bashing alone appeals to you more than the evening entertainment and camp experience, a daytime desert safari might suit you better. This tour is built around the full night of shows and dining after the drive.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What exactly happens during the dune bashing part of the tour?
Dune bashing is a 45-minute drive in a 4x4 SUV through the red sand dunes, where the vehicle climbs and descends steep slopes. You can also try sandboarding down the dunes and stop for sunset photos at designated spots before heading to the camp.
Are there nine different live shows, or is that the total number of performances across the evening?
Nine live performances run throughout the evening at Noble Camp, including Tanoura dance, belly dance, Saïdi folk dance, a live singer, guitar and DJ sets, and the fire show finale. They are woven into the dinner and entertainment schedule rather than back-to-back shows.
What's included in the BBQ buffet dinner?
The international BBQ buffet features grilled meats, fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and traditional Arabic cuisine. Soft drinks are unlimited, and optional alcoholic packages are available at checkout.
Can I ride a camel at Noble Camp, or is it just for looking at?
You can take a camel ride across the desert at Noble Camp as part of the evening experience. Baby camels are also available to interact with in the camp area.
Is the quad bike or dune buggy ride included, or do I pay extra?
Quad bikes and dune buggies are optional add-ons available for an additional fee. They are open to participants aged 14 to 55 with basic driving skills, and any damage to the vehicle is the rider's financial responsibility.
What time does the tour start, and when do I get picked up?
Pickup is scheduled 45 minutes before your chosen departure time from your hotel lobby. The full tour runs approximately six to seven hours, and you'll be dropped back at your hotel after the fire show and dinner conclude.
Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Nine Live Shows
6h–7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 465 per person
≈ US$ 130 in your currency
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