Dubai Evening Red Dunes Safari with BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Sand boarding down a high dune is part of the same evening as three live dance performances and a full dinner.
An evening desert safari in Dubai combines red dune bashing in Lahbab's open desert with sand boarding, camel riding and sunset photography, followed by an international BBQ buffet and live entertainment featuring belly dance, Tanoura dance and fire dance. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai or Sharjah are included, along with tea, coffee, soft drinks and cold water. The tour runs about 7 hours.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari with dinner and shows
- Pick up from hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
- Red dune bashing in Lahbab desert
- Sand boarding on high dune
- Take photos of sunset on dunes
- Enjoy BBQ dinner with live entertainment
- Watch belly, Tanoura, and fire dance shows
- Drop off at hotel in Dubai or Sharjah
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai or Sharjah by 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- 35 minutes of red dune bashing in Lahbab.
- sand boarding down a high dune.
- camel ride and henna tattoo.
- sunset photography time.
- international BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
- belly dance, Tanoura dance and fire dance performances.
- tea, coffee, soft drinks and cold water throughout.
Times
- Every day 14:00 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Royal Excursion Tours
Prices and times updated 14 days ago
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The experience
How do you spend an evening in the Dubai desert without arranging your own transport or timing? The tour picks you up from your hotel or residence in Dubai or Sharjah, then heads to the red dunes of Lahbab. Once there, the 4x4 takes on the dunes themselves: 35 minutes of dune bashing that is the core of the ride. Between the driving, you get to try sand boarding down a high dune, take photos of the sunset against the dune faces, and ride a camel. The pace is set. You show up and the day unfolds.
After the desert driving and the light fades, the tour moves to the camp for dinner. The BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, plus tea, coffee, soft drinks and cold water. While you eat, three live performances run: belly dancing, Tanoura dance (the spinning skirt tradition), and a fire dance show. The entertainment is the second half of the evening, and it runs while you sit.
The whole thing (pickup, dune time, camel ride, sand boarding, sunset, dinner, three shows and drop-off) takes about 7 hours. A guide speaks English throughout. If you are traveling with an infant, a specialized seat is available for an extra charge.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want dune bashing, sand boarding, camel riding, and sunset in one evening. Everything departs from your hotel and runs on a set schedule, so you just show up.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly is dune bashing, and how much of the evening does it take up?
Dune bashing is the 4x4 driving over the red dunes of Lahbab, lasting 35 minutes. It is the active desert portion of the tour. The rest of the time covers sand boarding, camel riding, photos and the camp dinner with shows.
Can I sand board if I have never done it before?
Sand boarding is included for all skill levels. You try your skills on a high dune and ride down. No prior experience is required.
Is the BBQ dinner vegetarian, or do I have to eat meat?
The international buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, so you choose what you eat.
What time does the tour start and end?
The tour is an evening experience lasting about 7 hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Exact start time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule.
Are alcoholic drinks included in the tour?
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and cold water are included. Alcoholic beverages are not part of the tour.
Dubai Evening Red Dunes Safari with BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 182 per person
≈ US$ 48 in your currency
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