Ras Al Khaimah Desert Safari: 6-hour 4WD Dune Adventure BBQ

Bash the dunes at sunset, then feast under stars in a Bedouin camp

A 6-hour afternoon desert safari in Ras Al Khaimah takes you off-road through golden sand dunes in a 4WD vehicle, then into a traditional Bedouin camp for dinner, entertainment and optional activities. The package includes pickup and drop-off, dune drive with sunset views, camel rides, sand-boarding, henna painting, belly dance and folk dance performances, shisha, and a full buffet of Arabic food with soft drinks, coffee and tea. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase. A live English-speaking guide leads the group throughout.

The experience

Six hours starts with a 4WD pickup from your hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. The vehicle climbs and drops across the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert as the afternoon light shifts. The dune-bashing itself is the main draw here, not a scenic drive. You stop to watch the sunset from the high sand, then head to the Bedouin camp as evening settles in.

At the camp, the evening opens up into a series of stations and shows. A full buffet spreads across the dining area with Arabic fare, shawerma and bread stations, unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea. While you eat, belly dancers and folk dancers perform in traditional tannora dress. Between courses, you can try a henna tattoo on your hands, take a camel ride across the sand, sand-board down the dunes, or pose for photos wearing traditional Arabic clothing. A shisha corner sits ready if you want to smoke. The whole thing runs under the stars with a live guide keeping the group moving through the activities and the meal.

Children under 4 need a private car booking (which seats up to 6 adults), and the operator notes this tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiac problems, neck or back issues, or pregnancy. Everyone else, regardless of fitness level, can participate in the activities at their own pace.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• dune drive in a 4WD vehicle with sunset views.
• camel rides and sand-boarding.
• henna painting on your hands.
• belly dance and traditional tannora dance performances.
• photo opportunities in traditional Arabic costumes.
• shisha (hubbly bubbly) corner.
• full buffet dinner with shawerma and bread stations.
• unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Events Lab L.L.C

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a shared group experience with the full Bedouin camp evening: the dune-bashing, the buffet, the dancers and the optional activities all together. Families with children under 4 need to book a private vehicle instead, which seats up to 6 adults and removes the shared-group element.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

How does the dune-bashing work in a 4WD vehicle?

The 4WD climbs steep sand dunes and descends them in sequence across the Arabian Desert. It is the primary activity during the afternoon portion of the safari, and the vehicle's suspension handles the terrain. You sit inside and experience the ride directly.

What food and drinks are included at the Bedouin camp dinner?

A full buffet of authentic Arabic fare, shawerma and bread stations, unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea are all included. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately if you want them.

Can I ride a camel at the camp?

Yes, camel rides are included as an optional activity at the Bedouin camp in the evening. You can also try sand-boarding, henna painting, shisha, or wear traditional Arabic costumes for photos instead if you prefer.

What time does the safari start and end?

The tour runs for 6 hours total. Pickup from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel is included, and you are dropped back at the end of the evening after the camp activities and dinner.

Is there entertainment at the camp?

Yes, belly dancers and folk dancers perform in traditional tannora dress while you dine. A live English-speaking guide is with the group throughout the afternoon and evening.