Evening Desert Safari Ras Al Khaimah: Dune Bashing & BBQ

Dune bashing and camel rides across golden desert, then dinner and dance at a Bedouin camp.

An evening desert safari in Ras Al Khaimah combines five hours of dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding and camel rides with a Bedouin-style camp dinner featuring live entertainment. Hotel pickup and return transfers in a 4WD vehicle are included, along with Arabic coffee, dates, a barbecue meal and soft drinks. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

• Dune bashing adventure
• Quad biking experience
• Sandboarding on dunes
• Camel riding across desert
• Relax at Bedouin-style camp
• Enjoy BBQ dinner
• Watch live entertainment
• Experience cultural activities

The experience

Five hours of activity starts with dune bashing in a 4WD vehicle across the golden dunes, followed by a short camel ride and sandboarding. The pace mixes adrenaline with moments to take in the desert itself. You'll move between activities at the Bedouin camp, where the evening settles into dinner and entertainment.

At the camp, Arabic coffee and dates arrive first. The barbecue meal comes with soft drinks and water. Live entertainment includes belly dancing, Tanoura and fire dance performances for groups of 20 or more. Henna painting is available if you want it. The whole experience is built around the desert and the traditions that belong there, not around a schedule that rushes you through.

Hotel pickup and return transfers in a comfortable 4WD vehicle are included for hotels in Ras Al Khaimah. The guide speaks English and leads the group through the day. Children from age 3 can join. The operator notes the safari is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfers in a 4WD vehicle.
• dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding and henna painting.
• Arabic coffee and dates on arrival.
• a barbecue dinner with soft drinks and water.
• live entertainment for groups of 20 or more.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to23h before

AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by VooTours Tourism

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English, so you'll follow the commentary and the details of each stop without translation. Children from age 3 can join, making this a family option for the desert evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens during the dune bashing part of the safari?

Dune bashing takes 30 minutes in a 4WD vehicle, where the driver navigates steep desert dunes at speed. It's the adrenaline centerpiece of the evening, and it comes first before you move to the camel ride and sandboarding.

Is the camel ride long, or just a short experience?

The camel ride is short, meant as one activity among several rather than the main event. It gives you the traditional desert experience without taking up most of your evening.

What kind of food is served at the Bedouin camp?

Dinner is a barbecue meal served with soft drinks and water. The evening starts with Arabic coffee and dates before the main meal, and the camp setting is where you'll spend the second half of the five hours.

Does the live entertainment happen every night, or only for larger groups?

Belly dancing, Tanoura and fire dance performances are included for groups of 20 or more. Henna painting is available for all group sizes if you want to participate.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying in Ras Al Khaimah?

Hotel pickup and return transfers are included in the price for hotels in Ras Al Khaimah. A comfortable 4WD vehicle collects you and brings you back at the end of the evening.