Red Dunes Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
Drive deep into red dunes, then settle into a Bedouin camp for dinner and live entertainment
An evening desert safari in Lehbab Desert combines 4x4 dune bashing across red sand with activities at a Bedouin campsite: camel riding, sand boarding, henna design, falcon photo, and traditional shows (belly dance, tanoura, fire). The experience runs roughly 7 hours from pickup through a buffet dinner, with an English-speaking guide included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening desert safari with entertainment
- Dune bashing in 4x4 vehicle
- Arrive at Bedouin campsite
- Enjoy Arabic coffee welcome
- Relax with shisha smoking
- Watch belly dance show
- Watch tanoura dance show
- Watch fire show
- Try on local attire
- Ride a camel
- Walk along desert dunes
- Get traditional henna designs
- Photoshoot with falcon
- Enjoy international buffet dinner
What’s included
- Dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle.
- sand boarding.
- camel ride.
- henna design.
- falcon photo.
- belly dance, tanoura dance and fire show.
- gahwa and shisha at the camp.
- international buffet dinner.
- hotel pickup and English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 14:30
Before you book
Operated by NOOR AL HAYAT TOURISM
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The experience
If you have a free afternoon in Dubai and want to step outside the city, this safari starts with hotel pickup and a 4x4 drive straight into the desert. The dune bashing hits high and low planes of the landscape in a way a regular road cannot reach: the vehicle climbs and drops across the red sand in a rhythm that is part thrill, part disorientation. After an hour or so of driving, you arrive at a Bedouin campsite where the pace shifts entirely.
At the camp, you move between activities at your own speed. Ride a camel across the dunes or walk them on foot; get henna designs applied to your hands; try on traditional Bedouin clothing for photos; hold a falcon on your arm for a portrait. A cup of gahwa (Arabic coffee) and shisha are available while you watch the sunset. The entertainment runs through the evening: belly dance, tanoura (spinning skirt) dance, and a fire show, each one a live performance rather than a recording.
Dinner is a buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served under the open sky. The whole outing, from pickup to return, takes roughly 7 hours. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the guide speaks English throughout.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want multiple activities and performances in one evening on a set schedule with other guests: dune bashing, sand boarding, shows, and dinner all sequenced by the camp.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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.
What exactly is dune bashing and what should I expect from it?
Dune bashing is a 4x4 drive across the red sand dunes of Lehbab Desert, where the vehicle climbs and descends the high and low planes of the landscape. It is the opening act of the safari and lasts about an hour. The ride is bumpy and fast-paced, designed to be thrilling rather than smooth.
Can I actually ride a camel, or is it just a photo opportunity?
You can ride a camel across the dunes as part of the campsite activities. It is one of several things you choose to do while you are at the Bedouin camp. You can also walk the dunes on foot if you prefer.
What is included in the BBQ dinner?
Dinner is an international buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served at the campsite. It is included in the price. Tipping the guide is not.
How long does the whole experience take from start to finish?
The safari runs roughly 7 hours from hotel pickup through dinner and return. The dune bashing portion takes about an hour, and the rest of the time is split between campsite activities, entertainment, and the meal.
Is this safari suitable for someone who has never done anything like this before?
Yes. The experience is designed for all fitness levels. Children from age 3 are welcome. The only exceptions are travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, for whom the dune bashing may not be safe.
Red Dunes Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 207 per person
≈ US$ 55 in your currency
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