Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Entertainment

Dune bashing, camel rides, and three live shows under the desert sky

A 7–8 hour private desert safari from Dubai takes groups up to six through the Red Dunes and Fossil Rocks with dune bashing, a camel ride, and dinner at a heritage Bedouin camp. The package includes pickup and drop-off by Land Cruiser, three performances (belly dance, Thanourah dance, fire show), BBQ with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, shisha, henna for women, and Arabic coffee with dates. A guide fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and two additional languages leads the experience.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a private Land Cruiser, then heads into the Red Dunes at Fossil Rocks for dune bashing: the vehicle climbs and descends the sand at angles that feel steeper than they are, with a 15-minute base camp halt to settle in before the driving begins. You get complementary sandboarding on the dunes and time to photograph the sunset before the group moves to the heritage camp for the evening.

At the camp, the itinerary unfolds in stages: camel ride across the sand, then henna application for women and shisha while Arabic coffee with dates and soft drinks circulate. Dinner is a five-star BBQ with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served family-style. Three performances run through the evening: belly dance, Thanourah dance (a spinning skirt performance), and a fire show, so there is entertainment running while you eat and after. Water is unlimited throughout the entire trip.

The guide carries knowledge of Dubai's geography, the wildlife in the desert, and the demographics of the UAE, and speaks your language: English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu or one of two others. Groups stay at six people maximum in the vehicle, so the ride and the camp experience stay intimate. The package is built for families and groups of friends who want the full desert evening without arranging transport or any of the logistics.

What’s included

• Private pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai by Land Cruiser.
• dune bashing with complementary sandboarding.
• sunset viewing and photo opportunities.
• camel ride.
• shisha and henna for women.
• Arabic coffee with dates, tea and soft drinks.
• five-star BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• belly dance, Thanourah dance and fire show performances.
• unlimited water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by ARABIAN EXPEDTION TOURISM LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is up to six and prefers a private vehicle with a guide who speaks your language, so you move through dune bashing, camel rides, performances, and dinner at your own pace rather than on a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What exactly is dune bashing, and what happens during it?

Dune bashing is the drive through the Red Dunes in a four-wheel-drive Land Cruiser, where the vehicle navigates steep sand slopes and valleys at angles that create the sensation of climbing and descending. It is the main activity in the desert portion of the safari, and complementary sandboarding on the dunes is included so you can try sliding down the sand yourself.

What does the BBQ dinner include, and are there vegetarian options?

The five-star BBQ dinner offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, so you can choose based on your preference. The meal is served at the heritage camp and is part of the package. Alcohol can be purchased separately at the camp's beverages counter if you want it.

How many people can go on this safari, and is it a private tour?

The package is exclusive and private for groups of up to six people traveling in the same Land Cruiser, so you are not sharing the vehicle or the camp experience with strangers.

What is included in the camp activities besides the BBQ and camel ride?

The heritage camp includes shisha, henna application for women, Arabic coffee with dates, tea, soft drinks, and three live performances: belly dance, Thanourah dance, and a fire show. Unlimited water is supplied throughout the entire trip.