Dubai Red Dune Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ

Dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding and an evening camp with fire dancers and belly dancers

A 7-hour desert safari from Dubai includes hotel pickup, dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, camel riding across golden sands, sandboarding, and an Arabian BBQ dinner at a private camp with live entertainment. The tour operates with a live guide in English, Arabic or Hindi, and children are welcome from age 4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• Pickup from hotel or house
• Drive into the desert in 4x4 vehicle
• Experience dune bashing adventure
• Visit private desert camp at sunset
• Enjoy traditional refreshments and food
• Participate in cultural activities
• Try sandboarding or camel riding
• Admire sunset views with drinks
• Take photos in Arabian attire
• Return to accommodation

The experience

Your day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel or the cruise terminal. The drive takes you into the open desert, where the landscape shifts from city to sand. Once there, the 4x4 dune bashing begins: your driver navigates the high golden dunes with sharp turns and steep climbs that deliver the adrenaline rush. If you want to step out of the vehicle, sandboarding down the dunes is included, or you can ride a camel across the sands at your own pace. The guide speaks English, Arabic or Hindi depending on your preference.

As the sun sets, you arrive at the private desert camp. An Arabian BBQ buffet dinner awaits, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The evening includes a belly dancer performance, a Tanoura fire dance show, and a free photo session where you can dress in Arabian attire. Henna painting and a shisha facility at the tent round out the cultural side of the night. The return to your hotel closes the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Dubai or the cruise terminal.
• dune bashing in a specially prepared 4x4 vehicle.
• camel riding across the golden sands.
• sandboarding down high dunes.
• henna painting.
• Arabian BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• belly dancer performance and Tanoura fire dance show.
• free photo session in Arabian attire.
• shisha facility at the tent.
• return transport to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (8 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Hindi

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Al Atif Tourism

Is this one for you?Book the private safari car option if you want the vehicle to yourself for the full 7 hours: the dune bashing, camel ride and camp experience stay the same, but the vehicle and dinner seating are yours alone. The standard premium option shares the 4x4 with other travelers, which keeps the price lower and builds the social side of the evening at camp.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 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's included in the Dubai red dune desert safari?

The tour includes hotel pickup, dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, an Arabian BBQ dinner, belly dancer and fire dance performances, a photo session in Arabian attire, and shisha at the camp tent.

How long does the desert safari take?

The full experience runs 7 hours from pickup at your hotel to return.

Is dune bashing rough on the body?

The 4x4 dune bashing involves sharp turns and steep climbs over sand dunes. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels.

Can I buy photos from the desert safari?

Yes, souvenir photos from your session in Arabian attire are available to purchase at the camp.