Ras Al Khaimah Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & BBQ

Dune bashing and camel rides in the Lahbab Desert, then dinner and entertainment at a desert camp

A private evening desert safari from Ras Al Khaimah combines 30–40 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 across Lahbab Desert's red dunes, a 25-minute camel ride, sandboarding, and a Bedouin-style camp experience with henna painting, shisha, and traditional dress-up, finishing with a BBQ dinner and live belly dancing and Tanoura under the stars. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English and Arabic. The experience runs about six hours.

The experience

Your private 4x4 picks you up from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel and heads into the Lahbab Desert for the main event: 30–40 minutes of dune bashing over the high red dunes with an expert driver handling the vehicle. The pace is fast enough to feel the adrenaline, and the route gives you time to watch the desert landscape shift as the sun drops lower. After the drive, you'll try sandboarding down the towering dunes while a professional supervises and stops to photograph the desert sunset.

The camel ride comes next: a 25-minute trek across the desert that shifts the pace entirely. You'll move at the speed of the animal, which is how people have traveled here for centuries. At the Bedouin-style camp, you get a warm welcome with traditional Arabic coffee and dates, then move into the hands-on activities: henna tattooing on your hands or arms, shisha smoking, and trying on traditional Arabic clothing for photos. You'll also have a chance to take photos with a falcon under professional supervision.

Dinner is a BBQ buffet under the stars (grilled meats, salads, and unlimited soft drinks), while live entertainment unfolds around you: belly dancing, Tanoura (a spinning skirt performance), and a fire show. After the meal and entertainment, your driver takes you back to your hotel in Ras Al Khaimah.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 pickup and drop-off from your Ras Al Khaimah hotel.
• 30–40 minutes of dune bashing over the red dunes.
• sandboarding with professional supervision and sunset photos.
• a 25-minute camel ride.
• welcome with traditional Arabic coffee and dates.
• henna tattooing, shisha smoking, and traditional dress-up.
• a falcon photo opportunity.
• BBQ buffet dinner with grilled meats, salads, and unlimited soft drinks.
• live entertainment including belly dancing, Tanoura, and a fire show.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private Evening SafariUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 14:30 and 15:00Includes pickup

With a quad bike for 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 14:30 and 15:00Self-drive quad bike ride: double the adventure! Enjoy a 30-minute quad bike ride along with your Private Evening Desert Safari for an epic experience for two. Pickup is included

With a quad bike for up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 14:30, 14:40, 14:50 and 15:00Self-drive quad biking: a thrilling quad bike experience for up to 4. Add a 30-minute ride to your Private Evening Desert Safari for an unforgettable adventure. Pickup is included

Quad bike ride for up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 14:30 and 15:00Self-drive quad bike ride: adventure for everyone! Add a 30-minute quad bike ride for up to 6 people to your Private Evening Desert Safari and make it unforgettable. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30, 14:40, 14:50 and 15:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by DXB TOURS

Is this one for you?Book the private safari if you want your own guide and vehicle for the full evening rather than sharing with other travelers. The flexibility to move at your own pace through each activity and the personalized attention make it worth the difference for groups of up to six.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

What's the dune bashing like in the Lahbab Desert?

Dune bashing is a 30–40-minute ride in a private 4x4 over the high red dunes with an expert driver. It's designed to be thrilling and is the centerpiece of the evening before you move into the camel ride and camp activities.

Is the camel ride long, or just a quick photo stop?

The camel ride lasts 25 minutes, so you'll spend real time on the animal moving across the desert landscape rather than a brief mounted photo.

What happens at the Bedouin camp after the desert driving?

At the camp you participate in henna painting, shisha smoking, and dressing in traditional Arabic attire. You also get a falcon photo opportunity, then sit down to a BBQ buffet dinner with live entertainment including belly dancing, Tanoura, and a fire show.

Does the price include hotel pickup from Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in Ras Al Khaimah is included, along with the return drop-off after the evening ends.