Dubai Red Dune Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

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Duration7h

GroupUp to 100

PickupAt your hotel

Evening Desert Adventure: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides & Live Shows

If you want more than just photos of Dubai’s skyline, this desert safari gives you real stories to tell—dune rides that’ll make you laugh out loud, camel moments you can’t fake, and an evening of food and music under open sky. You’ll leave sandy, full, and genuinely glad you came.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Desert Safari Experience

Sand Dune Drive to Desert Camp
Camel Ride
Sand Boarding
Enjoy Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
Relax in Smoking Area with Sheesha
Veg & Non-Veg BBQ Buffet Dinner
Watch Tanoura Dance Show
Watch Belly Dance Show
Watch Fire Show
Unlimited Coffee & Tea

The Experience

The first thing I noticed stepping out of the van was the dry warmth—like opening an oven door, but somehow pleasant. Our driver grinned and waved us over to the 4x4s. The sand looked almost orange in the late afternoon sun. Once we buckled up, he cranked up some local radio and took off across the dunes. It’s hard to describe that feeling—your stomach drops as you crest a dune, then you’re laughing because everyone else is too. If you wear glasses, tuck them away; I learned that quick when mine slid down my nose on a sharp turn.

After the wild ride, we stopped near a small camp where camels waited. Their handlers—one named Ahmed—helped us climb on for a short loop around the sand. The camels were calm but made these funny grumbling noises every time someone tried to take a selfie. I could smell grilled meat drifting from the camp kitchen already. Some folks grabbed boards and tried sandboarding; it’s trickier than it looks but worth trying at least once.

Inside the camp, low tables circled a stage under string lights. We sipped mint tea while waiting for dinner—a buffet with both veggie and meat options (the chicken skewers went fast). Henna artists set up in one corner; I got a small design on my hand that lasted nearly a week. As dusk settled in, performers took over: first a whirling Tanoura dancer in bright skirts, then belly dancing with live drumming, and finally a fire show that had everyone holding their breath between gasps and applause. The air cooled off just enough by then to make sitting outside comfortable—you could hear crickets if you listened past the music.

What’s included

You get round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, dune bashing (about 30-45 minutes), camel riding, sandboarding gear, unlimited soft drinks plus coffee and tea, BBQ buffet (veg & non-veg), live shows (Tanoura dance, belly dance & fire show), henna painting, sheesha lounge access—and friendly guides who know their stuff.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Dubai Tours & Safaris