Private Morning Desert Safari Dubai: Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Ride a camel across red dunes, then sandboard down them.

A private morning desert safari from Dubai takes you to the red dunes of Lahbab for a 4-hour mix of camel riding, dune bashing in a 4x4, sandboarding and falcon photography, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The morning timing means cooler heat and sunrise views. A dedicated guide leads the whole experience, and you travel in a private vehicle with your own group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private morning desert safari activities

• Private pickup from hotel
• Drive to red dunes
• Arrive at quad bike area
• Optional quad bike or dune buggy ride
• Camel ride experience
• Dune bashing for 35 minutes
• Sandboarding and photo stop
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

Your pickup happens at your Dubai hotel or residence, and the drive to Lahbab takes you through scenic desert landscape. Once you arrive at the quad bike area, the activities begin: a traditional camel ride first, where you sit on the animal and move at its pace across the sand. Then comes 35 minutes of dune bashing: the 4x4 accelerates up and down the red dunes, and the vehicle does the work while you feel the momentum shift beneath you. After that intensity, you move to sandboarding, where you carry a board up a dune face and ride it down, and a guide supervises both the boarding and the photo stops so you capture the landscape behind you.

Falcon photography happens under professional supervision, giving you a chance to pose with the birds. The return drive to your hotel lets you decompress after the adrenaline, and the whole day wraps inside 4 hours. Because this is a private safari, your group stays together: no strangers on the vehicle, no waiting for other pickups to finish, no schedule built around someone else's pace.

What’s included

• Private pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel.
• scenic drive to the red dunes of Lahbab.
• camel ride with professional supervision.
• 35 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle.
• sandboarding down the dunes with photo stops.
• falcon photography under professional supervision.
• dedicated English-speaking guide for your group.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Get Your Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private safari if you want the full range of desert activities (camel, vehicle, board and animal) without sharing the vehicle or the guide's attention with other groups. The morning timing and small group setup suit travelers who prefer cooler temperatures, sunrise light and a pace set only by your own group's interests.

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Top questions

What time does the private morning desert safari leave Dubai?

The safari is a morning experience, with private pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai. The exact departure time is arranged when you book, and the guide meets you at your location to start the drive to Lahbab.

Is the camel ride suitable for children and infants?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The camel ride itself is part of the experience, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens during the dune bashing part of the safari?

Dune bashing is a 35-minute ride in a 4x4 vehicle across the red dunes of Lahbab. The driver navigates up and down the dune faces while you experience the movement and the landscape. If you have back problems, are pregnant, or have heart conditions, let the operator know in advance and they can offer a dunes drive without the bashing instead.

Can I take photos during the sandboarding and with the falcons?

Yes. Sandboarding includes a dedicated photo stop, and falcon photography happens under professional supervision so you can capture both activities. The red dunes backdrop is the setting for both.

What's included in the private morning safari price?

Private pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel, the scenic drive to Lahbab, camel ride, dune bashing, sandboarding, falcon photos, and a professional guide throughout. All activities are supervised and the vehicle is private to your group.

Is the safari wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Let the operator know about any mobility needs or health restrictions when you book so they can arrange the experience to suit you.