Dubai Morning Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel Farm Visit

Glide down red dunes at dawn and feed camels before the city wakes

A morning desert safari in Dubai's Lehbab Desert combines dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride with a visit to a working camel farm where you feed the animals by hand. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, Arabic treats and a guide in your language are included. The whole outing runs about five hours in the cool part of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning desert safari and camel farm visit

• Hotel pick-up and drive to dunes
• Dune bashing and sandboarding
• Camel ride on the dunes
• Visit camel farm and feed camels
• Enjoy refreshments at quad bike center
• Hotel drop-off and end tour

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive to the red dunes of Lehbab Desert. Once there, you spend 30 to 40 minutes dune bashing. A driver takes the wheel while you hold on as the vehicle crests and drops over the high sand. Between runs, you can try sandboarding down the golden slopes with help from the guides, and stop for a camel ride so you can frame shots of the desert behind you.

After the driving and sliding, the tour moves to a nearby camel farm where you meet Arabian camels up close and feed them by hand. This is where the pace shifts from adrenaline to something slower. You stand in front of the animals, offer them food, and get a sense of how they live on the farm. It is the cultural counterweight to the dune bashing, and it is the moment most people remember when they describe the morning to someone else.

The return includes a stop at the quad bike center where you unwind with Kava, soft drinks and dates: Arabic hospitality that cools you down before the drive back. A guide who speaks English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu or one of two other languages travels with the group, so the stops and the animals get explained as you go. Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai city limits are included, which means no arranging a separate ride to the desert.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Dubai city limits.
• dune bashing for 30 to 40 minutes.
• sandboarding with guide assistance.
• camel ride.
• camel farm visit with hands-on feeding.
• Kava, soft drinks and dates.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu or two other languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Musk Tours Dubai

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided morning drive into the desert with hands-on activities like sandboarding and camel feeding, rather than self-driving to explore on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Malayalam.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5): 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.

How long does the dune bashing part actually last?

Dune bashing runs 30 to 40 minutes: the time you spend in the vehicle while the driver navigates the high red dunes. The rest of the five-hour tour covers the camel farm, sandboarding, refreshments and travel time to and from your hotel.

Can I really feed the camels at the farm?

Yes. The camel farm visit includes a hands-on feeding experience where you stand close to the Arabian camels and offer them food. It is a direct interaction, not a viewing from a distance.

What is sandboarding like if I have never done it before?

Sandboarding is gliding down the dunes on a board, and the guides help you through it. You do not need prior experience. The setup is designed for first-timers, and the soft sand makes it forgiving compared to snow or water.

Does the tour include breakfast or a full meal?

The tour includes Arabic refreshments (Kava, soft drinks and dates) served at the quad bike center near the end of the morning. It is not a full breakfast or lunch, but it is enough to cool off and refuel before heading back to your hotel.

Is hotel pickup really included, or is there an extra charge?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere within Dubai city limits are included in the tour price. No separate transport fee applies.