Dubai Red Dunes Safari & BBQ with Stargazing
Dune Bashing at Sunset, Then Dinner Under the Stars
You get picked up at your hotel, spend 30–45 minutes dune bashing in a 4WD, then move to Al Khayma Camp for camel rides, a falcon experience, henna and shisha, a 5-star BBQ buffet with live entertainment, and a stargazing session with a telescope before returning to your accommodation in the evening.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Desert safari and evening camp activities
- Pick up from accommodation
- Drive 60 minutes across desert
- Optional quad bike ride
- Dune bashing in Lahbab desert
- Enter Al-Khayma camp, enjoy Arabic coffee and sweets
- Camel ride and falcon photo session
- Arabian makeover and henna painting
- Smoke shisha and dress in ethnic clothes
- Watch traditional Yola dance and falconry show
- Enjoy 5-star BBQ buffet and local desserts
- Watch mega fire show
- Star gazing session with telescope
- Return to accommodation
What’s included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4WD vehicle, 60-minute desert drive, 30–45 minutes of dune bashing, optional quad bike ride, camel ride, falcon experience with photos, henna painting, shisha smoking, Arabian makeover and traditional clothing, 5-star open buffet BBQ with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Traditional Yola dance, falconry show, mega fire show, stargazing session with a telescope, Arabic coffee, dates, sweets, and unlimited soft drinks.
Times
- Every day 11:30 14:00 14:30 15:00
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The experience
The 4WD picks you up from your hotel and drives 60 minutes into the Lahbab desert. Once the vehicle hits the sand, the driver drops the tire pressure and starts the dune bashing: 30 to 45 minutes of sharp climbs and sudden drops that throw you sideways in your seat. The sun is dropping fast, turning the dunes gold and then orange. You stop for photos as it touches the horizon, and that's when the light gets almost unreal. After that, the vehicle heads to Al Khayma Camp, where the real evening begins.
At the camp, you're greeted with Arabic coffee, dates and sweets before the activities start. You can ride a camel, stand for photos with a falcon after the falconry show, and get dressed in traditional Arabian clothes (kandura for men, abaya for women) if you want. The henna painting happens in one corner, shisha smoking in another. Then the entertainment kicks in: the Traditional Yola dance, a falconry demonstration, and a massive fire show that lights up the whole camp. All the while, the 5-star open buffet is laid out with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian BBQ, local desserts, and unlimited soft drinks. It's a lot happening at once, but the pacing lets you move between things without feeling rushed.
When the sky goes dark and the stars come out, that's when the stargazing session starts. A guide brings out a telescope and walks you through the constellations, telling old Bedouin stories about how the stars guided desert travelers centuries ago. By the time you head back to your hotel, you've done dune bashing, eaten a proper dinner, watched three different shows, and spent time looking at the night sky: all in one evening. The whole thing takes roughly 5 to 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main desert experience (dunes, camp culture, dinner and stars) without arranging separate transport or timing multiple attractions. The fixed itinerary packs all of it into one evening with hotel pickup included.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 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 time does the evening safari start?
Pickup is within 45 minutes before your selected departure time. Evening slots include the stargazing session and fire show. The 11:30 AM slot is a lunch safari without those features.
Is dune bashing safe?
All drivers are licensed and trained for desert driving. Vehicles are fully insured with roll bars, seat belts, GPS, and first aid kits. Pregnant women, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems, or infants under 3 cannot participate in dune bashing.
Is the quad bike ride included?
Quad biking is optional and available if selected separately. Damage or injuries during quad biking are the participant's responsibility and not covered by the tour insurance.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, 4WD transport, dune bashing, camel ride, falcon photos, henna painting, shisha, Arabian makeover, 5-star BBQ buffet, traditional dance, falconry and fire shows, stargazing with telescope, and unlimited soft drinks.
What should I wear?
Casual, loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Wear sports shoes for sandboarding. Bring a jacket in winter. The camp provides traditional Arabian clothes for photos.
How long is the whole experience?
Roughly 5 to 6 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the 60-minute drive each way.
What if I have sensitive skin for henna?
If your skin is sensitive to henna, it's advised not to do the henna painting. All other activities remain available.
Dubai Red Dunes Safari & BBQ with Stargazing
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 260 per person
≈ US$ 69 in your currency
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