Dubai Red Dunes Safari & BBQ Dinner with Hotel Pickup

Summary

Evening Desert Adventure with Live Shows & Camel Ride

Spend an evening outside Dubai dune bashing over red sands, riding camels at sunset, and tasting smoky BBQ under desert stars. Try sandboarding or get a henna tattoo while live dancers perform around you. This is adventure mixed with local flavor—plus hotel pickup so you can just relax and enjoy.

What’s the experience like?

We left the city behind in the late afternoon, watching glass towers fade into open sand as our driver steered toward the Hatta Oman road. The air felt warmer out here, and I could taste dust on my lips before we even hit the red dunes. Our guide grinned, cranking up some local music just as the 4x4 started its wild climb—honestly, my stomach dropped more than once during those dune bashing runs. Sand sprayed up against the windows and every so often, we’d stop for photos; the light on the dunes turned everything gold and orange, and it was quieter than I expected except for the wind.

At the camp, we were greeted with sweet tea and cardamom coffee—tiny cups, but strong enough to wake you up again. Camels waited nearby for short rides; their fur was rougher than I thought, and they made these low grumbling sounds that made everyone laugh. Some folks tried sandboarding down a steep slope (I wiped out right away), while others just watched from the shade with cold sodas in hand. There was henna painting too; I still had faint traces of mine days later.

As dusk settled in, smoke from the BBQ drifted through the camp. The buffet had everything—grilled chicken, shawarma wraps, falafel, salads—and people kept going back for seconds. The evening picked up with belly dancing, a fire show that drew everyone close to the stage, and then a spinning Tannura dancer whose skirt seemed to never stop moving. By the time we climbed back into the car for our ride home (around 9:45pm), I realized how much sand I’d collected in my shoes—and how glad I was that we didn’t have to drive ourselves back to Dubai.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert Safari and Evening Entertainment

• Dune Bashing
• Sunset Photoshoot
• Camel Riding
• Welcome Tea & Coffee at Desert Camp
• BBQ Dinner
• Unlimited Refreshments
• Belly Dance Show
• Fire Show
• Tannura Show
• Henna Tattoos

Top questions

What time does the red dunes desert safari start and end?

Pickup is usually between 2:30pm and 3:00pm from your hotel or residence in Dubai. You’ll return around 9:30pm to 10:00pm after dinner and shows.

Is this safari suitable for kids or elderly travelers?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart issues due to the bumpy dune bashing. Kids can join but should be comfortable with off-road driving.

What should I wear for a Dubai desert safari?

Wear light clothes you don’t mind getting sandy, plus closed shoes for walking on dunes. Bring a jacket if you get cold after sunset—it can be breezy out there.

Are food and drinks included in this safari?

Yes, you’ll have unlimited water and soft drinks at camp, plus a full BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian options and snacks like shawarma and falafel.

What’s included

Your experience covers hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser, plus all activities like dune bashing on red sands, sandboarding slides, camel rides at camp, and henna tattoos if you want one. There’s also unlimited water and soft drinks throughout your stay along with a full international BBQ buffet (vegetarian choices included). When it’s time to unwind, enjoy live entertainment—belly dance, fire show, Tannura spinning—and try shisha if you’re curious. Everything’s handled so you can just focus on soaking up the desert atmosphere.