Dubai Red Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Dune Bashing & BBQ

Six hours of desert driving, riding and entertainment instead of watching from a vehicle seat

A Dubai Red Desert Safari combines 35–40 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 with 25 minutes of self-drive quad biking across the red dunes, plus camel riding, sandboarding, sunset photography, a BBQ buffet dinner and five live cultural shows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a live English-speaking guide leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Desert Safari Adventure

• Hotel pickup in luxury 4x4
• 35-40 minutes dune bashing
• 5-10 minutes camel ride
• 25 minutes self-drive quad biking
• Sunset photography session
• Sandboarding down dunes
• BBQ buffet dinner under stars
• Live cultural performances
• Return to hotel

The experience

The evening starts with hotel pickup in a luxury 4x4, then heads straight into 35–40 minutes of dune bashing across the red dunes. After that rush settles, you get a 5–10 minute camel ride to shift the pace, then move to the quad bikes. You drive your own for 25 minutes, setting your own speed across the sandy terrain instead of watching the desert roll past a window. A dedicated sunset photography stop gives you time to frame the light before it goes.

Once the sun drops, the camp comes alive. You sit down to a BBQ buffet with traditional Arabic dishes, and the entertainment runs through the evening: Tanura spinning, belly dancing, a fire show, Khaleeji dancing and Dabke. Between dinner and the shows, sandboarding down the dunes is available if you want one more physical moment before the ride back to your hotel wraps the night.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury 4x4 SUV.
• 35–40 minutes of dune bashing across the red dunes.
• 25 minutes of self-drive quad biking at your own pace.
• a 5–10 minute camel ride.
• sandboarding.
• sunset photography stop.
• BBQ buffet dinner with traditional Arabic cuisine.
• five live entertainment shows including Tanura, belly dancing, fire show, Khaleeji dancing and Dabke.
• falcon photography under professional supervision.

Options for this experience

2 options

With Standard CampGuide in English · 14:30 and 15:00Dinner with a BBQ spread and three live shows, featuring the Tanura dance, belly dance and fire show, served under the stars. Pickup is included.

With Premium CampGuide in English · 14:30 and 15:00Open BBQ dinner plus five live shows: Khaliji dance, Dabka dance, Tanura dance, belly dance and fire show, served in a lively, upscale setting. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Physically demandingStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dubai Trip

Is this one for you?Book this safari if you want to operate the quad bike yourself rather than ride as a passenger, and if you value the full evening of entertainment and dining alongside the desert driving. The six-hour span holds all three without splitting your night between activities and a separate dinner elsewhere.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How long is the quad biking part of the Dubai desert safari?

The self-drive quad biking lasts 25 minutes, and you control the pace across the dunes yourself instead of riding as a passenger.

What happens during the dune bashing section?

Dune bashing takes 35–40 minutes in a powerful 4x4 SUV, navigating the red dunes with a driver while you experience the terrain from the vehicle.

Is the camel ride included, and how long does it last?

Yes, a camel ride is included and lasts 5–10 minutes, giving you a different view of the desert after the dune bashing.

What food and entertainment are part of the evening?

The experience includes a BBQ buffet dinner with traditional Arabic dishes and five live shows: Tanura, belly dancing, a fire show, Khaleeji dancing and Dabke.

Does the price cover getting to and from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury 4x4 SUV are included, so your evening starts and ends at your accommodation.

Can I try sandboarding during this safari?

Sandboarding is available at the desert camp and happens before your return to the hotel, though it is optional if you prefer to rest between dinner and the shows.