Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Red dunes, a camel, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset, and a Bedouin camp dinner with live shows
A 7-hour desert safari from Dubai takes you 50 minutes into the Lahbab Desert for dune bashing, a short camel ride, and sandboarding, then delivers you to a traditional Bedouin camp at sunset for a buffet BBQ dinner and live cultural performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle with a licensed guide are included. You choose between shared table or private table service at dinner.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Desert safari with activities and dinner
- Pickup from hotel in 4x4 vehicle
- Travel 50 minutes to Lahbab Desert
- Enjoy short camel ride and photos
- Experience 45-minute dune bashing
- Pause for panoramic views and sandboarding
- Visit Bedouin-style desert camp
- Watch sunset and cultural performances
- Enjoy buffet or premium dinner
- Return to accommodation
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a shared or private 4x4 vehicle.
- licensed desert safari guide.
- 45-minute dune bashing across the Lahbab Desert.
- short camel ride with photo time.
- sandboarding experience.
- buffet BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- live cultural shows (belly dance, Tanoura, fire performance).
- Arabic snacks, coffee, and dates.
- complimentary bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day.
- choice of shared table or private table service at dinner.
Times
- Every day 14:30 15:30
Before you book
Operated by Dream Journey
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The experience
The afternoon starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a 4x4 vehicle. Your licensed guide drives roughly 50 minutes into the Lahbab Desert, famous for its red dunes. Once you arrive, you'll take a short camel ride and pause for photos in the sand before the main event: a 45-minute dune bashing session across towering dunes, led by a trained professional. At one of the highest peaks, you stop to capture panoramic views, then try sandboarding: an easy activity suited to all experience levels.
By late afternoon, you're welcomed at a traditional Bedouin-style desert camp. You'll watch the sunset cast warm light over the dunes, then settle in for the evening. Cultural performances (belly dancing, Tanoura spinning, and fire shows) run throughout dinner. The buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Arabic snacks, coffee, and dates. You choose at checkout whether you want shared table seating or a private table with food service brought to you, which works well for couples, families, or anyone wanting more space.
The tour wraps around 10 or 11 p.m. when your guide drops you back at your accommodation. Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks are available throughout the day. The 4x4 vehicles are fully insured with roll bars, seat belts, GPS tracking, and a first aid kit on board.
Is this one for you?Book the private table option if you're traveling as a couple or family and want to eat without sharing a table with other groups. The shared table keeps costs down and puts you among other travelers if you're solo or don't mind company at dinner.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 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 exactly happens during the dune bashing part of this safari?
Dune bashing is a 45-minute session where your driver navigates the 4x4 across towering dunes in the Lahbab Desert. You'll stop at one of the highest peaks to take panoramic photos and try sandboarding, which requires no prior experience.
How long is the camel ride, and do I have to do it?
The camel ride lasts approximately 2 to 3 minutes and is included in the tour. It's a short experience designed for photos in the golden sand.
Can I choose between different dining setups at the camp?
Yes. You select at checkout between a buffet-style dinner at a shared table or a premium private table option where food is served to you. Both include the same BBQ menu with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, plus Arabic snacks, coffee, and dates.
What cultural shows happen at the Bedouin camp?
The camp features live performances including belly dancing, Tanoura spinning (a traditional whirling dance), and fire shows. These run during and around dinner as the sun sets over the dunes.
Is hotel pickup included, and how long is the whole tour?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle are included in both options. The full experience is 7 hours, which covers travel time to and from the desert, all activities, dinner, and the drive back to your accommodation.
Who is this safari not suitable for?
The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant women, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Children are welcome from age 4. Infants under 3 years and pregnant women cannot participate.
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 260 per person
≈ US$ 69 in your currency
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