Evening Desert Safari Dubai: 9 Live Shows & BBQ Dinner

Experience thrilling dune rides, live cultural shows, and a sizzling BBQ under the stars

An evening desert safari in Dubai combines dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with cultural experiences at an Arabian Heritage Camp, where you watch 9 live shows, ride a camel, get henna painted, and eat a buffet dinner with live BBQ grills. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah are included, and the whole experience runs about 6.5 hours. You can add a quad bike or ATV ride at an optional stop, or choose VIP seating in a traditional Majlis setting.

Options for this experience

3 options

From AED 375 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Genuine Arabian Heritage Desert Safari in the Evening, Including a BBQ Dinner 15:00 and 15:30 Guide in English Includes pickup

Safari with a quad bike 14:30 and 15:00 Guide in English Tour with a quad bike adventure: a desert safari featuring a 30-minute quad bike ride, dune bashing, a camel ride, 8 shows and a BBQ dinner. Pickup is included.

Safari with a VIP Majlis seating area 15:00 and 15:30 Guide in English Tour with VIP Majlis seating: Experience greater comfort with sofa-style seats, dedicated service staff, and priority access to the buffet and BBQ dinner. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Evening desert safari and cultural experience

• Pickup from hotel in 4x4 vehicle
• Option to ride quad bike or dune buggy
• Dune bashing and sandboarding
• Camel ride and henna painting at desert camp
• Enjoy 9 live cultural shows and BBQ dinner
• Drop off at hotel in Dubai or Sharjah

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Dubai or Sharjah hotel in a 4x4 vehicle.
• dune bashing with a professional driver across the red dunes.
• sandboarding down the slopes.
• a camel ride and henna painting at the camp.
• nine live entertainment shows including Tanoura dance, fire show, belly dance, stick dance, Dabka, drum performance, Khaliji dance, and LED light show.
• gourmet international buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, fresh salads, and desserts.
• live BBQ grill with kebabs and meats.
• unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea, and coffee.
• comfortable seating at the desert camp.

Times

• Every day 14:30 15:00 15:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 149

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (11 to 78 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Arabian Heritage Tourism

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle, then heads straight into dune bashing across the red dunes with a professional driver who handles the terrain. If you want more speed, there's an optional stop at a Quad & Bike camp where you can ride a quad bike, ATV, or dune buggy before the main safari continues. After the dunes, sandboarding down the slopes gives you a different angle on the landscape before the vehicle heads to the Arabian Heritage Camp as the sun drops.

At the camp, a short camel ride and henna painting ease you into the evening's rhythm. Then the entertainment takes over: 9 live shows run through the night. Tanoura dance, fire show, belly dance, stick dance, Dabka, drum performance, Khaliji dance, and an LED light show. While the performers work, you move through a gourmet international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh salads, and desserts, plus a live BBQ station grilling kebabs and meats. Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee flow throughout. The whole thing wraps with a comfortable ride back to your hotel or Sharjah location in the same 4x4.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I add a quad bike or ATV ride to the evening desert safari?

Yes, a quad bike, ATV, or dune buggy ride is available as an optional add-on at a designated stop during the tour, so you can choose to include it or stick with the standard dune bashing and sandboarding.

What are the 9 live shows at the Arabian Heritage Camp?

The nine performances are Tanoura dance, fire show, belly dance, stick dance, Dabka dance, drum performance, Khaliji dance, LED light show, and additional cultural performances throughout the evening.

Does the evening desert safari include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or location in Dubai or Sharjah are included in the tour price, and the vehicle is a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol.

What's included in the dinner at the desert camp?

The gourmet international buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh salads, desserts, and a live BBQ grill serving sizzling kebabs and meats. Soft drinks, mineral water, tea, and coffee are unlimited throughout the evening.

How long does the evening desert safari take?

The full experience runs about 6.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, covering dune bashing, the camp activities, all nine shows, dinner, and the return journey.

Is the camel ride included in the evening safari?

Yes, a short but memorable camel ride at the Arabian Heritage Camp is included as part of the cultural experience before the entertainment and dinner begin.