Evening Desert Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing & Cultural Shows
Dune bashing at sunset, belly dance and fire shows, camel rides and a full desert dinner
An evening desert safari in Dubai takes you into the Lahbab desert in a 4x4 vehicle for dune bashing, a sunset over the sand, and a night of live performances and dining under the stars. The tour runs six hours from pickup to return, includes transport, all meals and drinks, camel riding, henna tattoos and a costume photoshoot, with a live English-speaking guide.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari experience
- Hop on comfortable land cruiser
- Drive to Lahbab desert
- Enjoy thrilling sand dune bashing
- Explore golden sand landscape
- Watch magical desert sunset
What’s included
- Transport in a 4x4 vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
- dune bashing session.
- camel riding.
- henna tattoo.
- traditional Arabic costume photoshoot.
- hot BBQ dinner with vegetarian and meat options.
- starters.
- Arabic coffee, tea, dates, water and soft drinks.
- hubbly bubbly (shisha).
- belly dance show.
- Tanoura show.
- fire show performance.
- live English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by My UAE Tours
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive into the Lahbab desert as the heat begins to break. Once on the sand, the dune bashing begins: the 4x4 climbs and drops over the high dunes fast enough that the windscreen clouds with sand, and you cannot see what lies on the other side of each crest until the vehicle crests it. The ride is both thrilling and disorienting, and the high dunes frame the sunset in orange and gold across the landscape.
After the bashing, the pace shifts. You ride a camel across the desert, get a henna tattoo applied by hand, and change into traditional Arabic dress for a photoshoot against the dunes. These moments break up the adrenaline and let you move through the landscape at a different speed. The guide stays with the group throughout and speaks English, so the commentary and timing are clear.
Dinner happens at a camp setup on the sand. A hot BBQ with vegetarian and meat options comes out, along with starters, Arabic coffee, tea, dates, water and soft drinks. While you eat, live performances unfold: a belly dance show, a Tanoura show (spinning skirts and traditional music), and a fire show. Hubbly bubbly (shisha) is available to smoke. The whole sequence (bashing, camel, henna, costume, dinner, shows) fills the six hours, and the driver returns you to your hotel when it ends.
Is this one for you?The live guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and timing without translation. Book this if you want the full cultural evening (performances, food, camel riding and henna) bundled into one outing, or if you prefer the structure of a guided group over exploring the desert on your own.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 is dune bashing like in the Lahbab desert?
Dune bashing is a fast ride over high sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle where the windscreen gets cloudy with sand and you cannot see what is on the other side of each dune until the vehicle crests it. The sensation is both thrilling and disorienting, and the high dunes frame the sunset across the landscape.
Does the tour include food and drinks?
Yes. A hot BBQ dinner with vegetarian and meat options, starters, Arabic coffee, tea, dates, water and soft drinks are all included. Hubbly bubbly (shisha) is available to smoke during the evening.
What performances happen during the evening?
A belly dance show, a Tanoura show (traditional spinning skirts and music) and a live fire show are performed while you dine. All three are included in the tour price.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?
Yes. Hotel pickup and return transport in a 4x4 vehicle are included. The tour runs six hours total from pickup to drop-off.
Can I rent a quad bike instead of riding in the 4x4?
A quad bike is available to rent as an add-on option at checkout. You can arrange it when you book if you want to drive your own vehicle across the dunes instead of riding in the 4x4.
Evening Desert Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing & Cultural Shows
6h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 222 per person
≈ US$ 59 in your currency
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