Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Buffet Dinner at Camp
Dunes at sunset, sandboarding, and live shows under the stars
You tackle the dunes in a dune bashing run, then ride a quad bike and a camel across the sand and try sandboarding. The evening ends with a barbecue buffet under the stars at a traditional desert camp, where tanoura, fire and belly dance shows fill the night. It is a desert safari tour in Dubai, with a stop for the sunset view and an air-conditioned 4WD ride to get you out there.
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Dubai Desert Rides and Camp Dinner
- Bash dunes, ride quads and camels, dine at desert camp
What’s included
- Buffet dinner with barbecue, vegetarian and meat options.
- Dune bashing lasting around 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stop at the Al Royal camp in the desert.
- Licensed driver.
- Stop for photos of the sunset view.
- Sandboarding.
- Tanoura dance, fire performance and belly dancing.
- Traditional Arabic outfit for a makeover.
- Chilled water and soft drinks as much as you like.
- Camel ride you can take more than once.
- Henna tattoo painting for women.
- Air-conditioned 4WD transport.
- Collection and return to your chosen hotel.
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
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You race across Dubai's dunes on a dune bashing run, ride a quad bike and a camel, then eat a buffet dinner under the stars at a desert camp.
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The experience
The day starts with the dunes. Your licensed driver takes the 4WD up and over the sand for a dune bashing run of about 25 to 30 minutes, fast enough to make your stomach drop at the top of each rise. Then you climb onto a quad bike and cut across the open desert, with the dune ridges rolling out in every direction. If you want to slide down a slope, you can try sandboarding on the sand.
The camel ride comes next and feels like a change of pace. It is slow and quiet, and from up on the animal's back you see the dunes from a higher, calmer spot than the bumps and speed of the quad bike allowed. You can take the camel ride more than once if you want another turn. A stop for photos of the sunset view gives you a moment to look back at the sand before you head to the camp.
At the Al Royal camp, dinner is a barbecue buffet with vegetarian and meat options, and chilled water and soft drinks are yours as much as you like. Between courses, the tanoura dance, a fire performance and belly dancing take the stage. Women can get henna tattoo painting, and anyone can change into a traditional Arabic outfit for a makeover before dinner under the stars.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).
Can I try sandboarding on the dunes?
Yes, sandboarding is part of the tour. You can try it on the dunes during the trip.
Can I go on the camel ride more than once?
Yes, the camel ride can be repeated during the tour, so you can take another turn if you want.
How long is the dune bashing part?
The dune bashing lasts about 25 to 30 minutes, a fast run over the dunes in the 4WD.
Is there vegetarian food at the desert dinner?
Yes, the buffet at the camp has vegetarian options as well as meat dishes, all with barbecue.
Can I stop for photos at sunset?
Yes, the tour includes a stop for photos of the sunset view before you reach the camp.
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Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Dubai Desert Safari: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Buffet Dinner
6h–7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 226 per person
≈ US$ 60 in your currency
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