Red Dune Safari in Dubai with Camels, BBQ Dinner and Quad Bike
Sunset photos on the sand, then a camp full of live performances
You ride a quad bike over the red sand, bash the dunes in a land cruiser and sandboard down the slopes, with a guide to help you catch sunset photos. At the camp, a short camel ride leads into a BBQ dinner with belly dance, a fire show and a Tanoura show. It is a desert tour in Dubai that blends adventure, culture and entertainment in a single trip.
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What’s included
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and return drop-off.
- Dinner.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hot coffee or tea.
- Every day 14:00 14:30 15:00
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You ride a quad bike over red sand, bash the dunes in a land cruiser, then sit down to BBQ dinner with belly dance and a fire show at the camp.
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The experience
The day opens over the red sand, with the dunes rolling out in every direction. If your choice includes a quad bike, you ride first, then stop to take photos of the desert before the day moves into the land cruiser. The air-conditioned vehicle carries you up and over the dunes, and bottled water is with you along the way. Sandboarding comes next, when you ride down the slopes on a board and feel the sand under you.
As the light changes, a guide helps you frame your sunset photos on the red sand, so you have something to show when you get back. The tour also teaches you about the desert and the traditions of the Arabs, which gives the dunes more meaning as you move through the afternoon.
At the camp, a short camel ride comes first. Then the BBQ dinner is served while the belly dance, the fire show and the Tanoura show play out around you. Coffee or tea is there too, and for women a henna tattoo is offered as part of the experience. The day ends as it began, with the desert around you and plenty to remember.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.
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.
Is the henna tattoo part of the Dubai desert tour?
For women, the camp offers a henna tattoo as part of the experience, and it is one of the cultural touches of the evening.
Do I ride a quad bike on every desert safari booking?
No, the quad bike ride is part of the day only when the quad bike choice is picked, and it comes first, before the photo stops on the red sand.
Will a guide help me take sunset photos in the desert?
Yes, guided help is offered so you get the shot you want on the red sand, with the sunset as the backdrop.
What happens during the camel ride at the desert camp?
It is a short camel ride at the camp, and it is the first thing you do there before the shows begin.
Is dinner served during the shows at the desert camp?
Yes, the BBQ dinner is eaten while the belly dance, the fire show and the Tanoura show take place.
Operated by Royal Challengers Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Red Dune Safari in Dubai: Camels, BBQ and Quad Bike
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 147 per person
≈ US$ 39 in your currency
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