Dubai Desert Safari: Sandboarding Evening Dune Bashing Dinner
Ride the red dunes at sunset, then camp under the stars with performances and a full dinner.
An evening desert safari in Dubai combines 45 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 across the red dunes with a full night at a desert campsite. After the sunset drive, you'll sandboard, ride a camel, get henna painted, wear traditional Arabic costumes for photos, watch belly dance and fire shows, and eat a BBQ buffet dinner with soft drinks and dates included. A guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language stays with you throughout, and hotel pickup from Dubai or Sharjah is part of the booking.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari with activities
- Pickup from designated spot
- Drive to meeting point and deflate tires
- Dune bashing for 45 minutes
- Stop at sunset point
- Arrive at campsite
- Enjoy camel ride and henna painting
- Try shisha and Arabic costumes
- Experience sandboarding
- Watch performances
- Have BBQ buffet dinner
What’s included
- 45 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 across the red dunes.
- sandboarding.
- camel ride.
- henna painting for women and kids.
- shisha smoking.
- photos in traditional Arabic costumes.
- belly dance show, fire show and Tanoura dance performances.
- international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea and dates.
- separate toilet facilities.
- hotel pickup and drop-off by Land Cruiser from Dubai or Sharjah.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
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The experience
You get picked up from your hotel between 3:15pm and 3:45pm and driven to the desert in a Land Cruiser. After the tires are deflated for sand driving, the guide takes you out for 45 minutes of dune bashing across the big red dunes, stopping at the sunset point before heading to the campsite. The ride is the core of the evening: the landscape shifts and rolls beneath you as the light changes.
At the campsite, the activities run through the evening. You can sandboard down the dunes, take a camel ride, get henna painted (offered to women and kids), sit for photos in traditional Arabic costumes, and smoke shisha if you want it. The guide gives clear instructions at every stage. Performances happen throughout: a belly dance show and a fire show, plus a Tanoura dance. The traditional spinning performance in a tall skirt. The BBQ buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea and dates. Separate toilet facilities are available for men and women.
The whole experience runs about 6.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. You're back at your hotel by late evening. Quad bikes are available if you want them, though they cost extra.
Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Dubai or Sharjah means you don't need a car or a way to reach the desert. The guide collects you and handles the drive, so an afternoon free after arrival or a break in your city itinerary becomes a full evening in the dunes without the logistics.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 6 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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 sandboarding like if I've never done it before?
Sandboarding is included in the evening package, and the guide provides instruction at every stage. You don't need prior experience. The activity is set up for first-timers, and the soft sand of the dunes is forgiving. The guide stays with you throughout to help.
Can I do the dune bashing if I have a bad back?
The 45-minute dune bashing in the 4x4 is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. If you have back concerns, mention them when you book so the operator can advise whether the ride is safe for your situation. The other activities at the campsite (camel riding, sandboarding, henna and performances) may be gentler options to discuss.
How does the camel ride work?
The camel ride is one of several activities at the desert campsite after dune bashing ends. It's included in the package, and the guide will assist you. No experience is needed.
What's included in the BBQ dinner?
The international BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus unlimited soft drinks, mineral water, tea and dates. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
What time does the safari end and how do I get back to my hotel?
The full experience is about 6.5 hours, so you'll be dropped back at your hotel by late evening. The same Land Cruiser that picked you up brings you home, and the driver knows the route to Dubai and Sharjah hotels.
Dubai Desert Safari: Sandboarding Evening Dune Bashing Dinner
6h 30m · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT · at your hotel
from AED 166 per person
≈ US$ 44 in your currency
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