Dubai Desert Safari: Red Dunes, Dinner & Live Shows

Capture sunset photos, try sandboarding, and unwind with camel rides and henna tattoos

A 7-hour desert safari from Dubai takes you into the red dunes of Lahbab for dune bashing and sunset photos, then to a traditional camp for camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, live entertainment and a BBQ buffet dinner. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English and Arabic. Not suitable for pregnant travelers during the dune bashing portion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Desert Safari Experience

• Hotel pickup in Dubai
• Dune bashing in Lahbab desert
• Stop for sunset photos
• Drive to desert camp
• Camel experience and sandboarding
• Henna painting and live shows
• BBQ buffet dinner
• Return to hotel

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman.
• 4x4 dune bashing across the red dunes of Lahbab with a sunset photo stop.
• camel ride for photos.
• sandboarding activity.
• henna painting.
• welcome refreshments at camp.
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• live entertainment shows including belly dance, Tanoura and fire performance.
• unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 14:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 349

Live guide English and Arabic Another language? ›

Audio guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Hebrew and Polish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (11 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Safari Dubai

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The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman hotel in a 4x4 vehicle. The drive heads toward Lahbab desert, where the dunes run deeper red than the standard desert locations: the color and the terrain both make for better dune bashing. Once there, the vehicle tackles the dunes while you hold on. A stop for sunset photos breaks up the ride and gives you a moment to step out and see the light change across the sand.

After dune bashing, the drive to the desert camp is a chance to settle. At camp, the experience opens up: camel rides for photos, sandboarding on the dunes, henna painting on your hands or arms, and a welcome with tea, coffee, soft drinks and water. The live shows (belly dance, Tanoura spinning, fire performance) run through the evening. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and meat options, served under the open sky.

The whole day runs 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. A licensed guide and safe driver stay with the group throughout. The camp is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Children from age 4 are welcome on the full tour. Pregnant travelers should skip the dune bashing but can still join the camp experience if arranged ahead.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What makes Lahbab desert different from other desert safari spots near Dubai?

Lahbab's red dunes run deeper in color and offer better terrain for dune bashing than the standard desert locations used by most operators. The landscape itself is the draw: the color and the dune shape both make the ride more interesting.

What happens at the desert camp after dune bashing?

At camp you ride a camel for photos, try sandboarding, get henna painted, and watch live shows including belly dance, Tanoura spinning and fire performance. A BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and meat options is served, and unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are available throughout.

Is the pickup from my hotel included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman are included. The tour starts and ends at your accommodation, so no separate transport to the desert is needed.

How long is the whole experience from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs 7 hours total, including the drive to Lahbab, dune bashing with a sunset stop, the drive to camp, and the camp experience with dinner and live shows.

What should I know if I'm pregnant?

Pregnant travelers should avoid the dune bashing portion due to the vehicle movement and terrain. You can still join the desert camp experience (camel rides, henna, sandboarding, dinner and live shows) if you arrange this with the operator when you book.