Evening Desert Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing, Sandboarding & BBQ
Red dunes, sandboard runs, camel rides and a campfire feast
An evening desert safari in Dubai combines 30 to 45 minutes of red dune bashing in a 4X4, sandboarding down the slopes, a camel ride, and live entertainment with a BBQ dinner. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, and the guide speaks English, Arabic or Hindi. The full outing runs about seven hours from hotel to hotel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari and activities
- Hotel pickup and drive to Lahbab desert
- Stop at meeting point for 30 minutes
- Dune bashing for 35 to 40 minutes
- Pictures and sandboarding for 30 minutes
- Drive to desert camp
- Camel ride for 20 minutes
- Enjoy live entertainment and dinner
- Drop off back to hotel
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off by 4X4 car from your hotel.
- red dune bashing for 30 to 45 minutes.
- sandboarding on the dunes.
- a 20 minute camel ride at camp.
- henna painting.
- live entertainment including Tanoura dance, belly dance and a fire show.
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Cultural Heritage tours Dubai
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
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The experience
The day starts with a 40 to 45 minute drive from your hotel to the Lahbab desert, then a 30 minute stop at the meeting point before the 4X4 takes over. Red dune bashing lasts 30 to 45 minutes: the vehicle climbs and drops the sandy slopes while you sit inside, then stops for photos and your turn on a sandboard. The ride back to camp takes another 25 to 30 minutes.
At camp, a 20 minute camel ride crosses the quieter dunes before the evening program begins. Live entertainment runs more than an hour and a half: Tanoura dance, belly dance and a fire show happen while you eat. The BBQ dinner includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. A guide in English, Arabic or Hindi is with the group throughout. Drop-off back to your hotel closes the evening.
Henna painting is available at camp, and you can repeat the camel ride if you want a second turn. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible. The outing suits anyone with moderate fitness. Pregnant travelers should skip it.
Is this one for you?Choose this shared group tour if you want camel riding, sandboarding, and dinner all in one evening on a fixed schedule, or pick a private option if you prefer to customize your timing and activities.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic and Hindi.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
How long is the actual dune bashing part of the evening?
Red dune bashing runs 30 to 45 minutes in the 4X4, with the vehicle handling the climbs and drops while you experience the ride from inside.
What happens at the desert camp after the dune bashing?
At camp you get a 20 minute camel ride, then sit down for live entertainment (Tanoura dance, belly dance and a fire show), while eating a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The whole camp program lasts more than an hour and a half.
Is the sandboarding something I do myself, or do I watch it?
You sandboard yourself. After the dune bashing stops for photos, you get your turn to glide down the sandy slopes on a sandboard.
What's included in the pickup and drop-off?
Hotel pickup and drop-off by 4X4 car are included in the price. The drive to the desert takes 40 to 45 minutes, and the return trip is the same.
Can I do the camel ride more than once?
Yes, the camel ride can be repeated as many times as you want during the camp portion of the evening.
Evening Desert Safari Dubai: Dune Bashing, Sandboarding & BBQ
7h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from AED 250 per person
≈ US$ 70 in your currency
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