Sunset Camel Ride in Ras Al Khaimah: BBQ Dinner & Bedouin Show

Ride into the desert as the sun drops, then settle at a Bedouin camp for dinner and live entertainment.

A sunset camel ride in Ras Al Khaimah starts with hotel pickup around 3pm and a short drive to the desert edge, followed by a 45-minute camel trek through dunes where you may spot desert foxes and gerbils. The ride ends at a Bedouin oasis for a buffet BBQ dinner, soft drinks and shisha, with evening performances of Tanoura dance, belly dancing and a fire show. The full experience runs about four hours and includes a professional guide.

The experience

The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Ras Al Khaimah and a drive to the desert's edge, arriving around mid-afternoon. Once there, a Bedouin guide takes you onto a camel for a 45-minute trek across the dunes. The route passes through areas where desert foxes and gerbils sometimes appear, and you'll stop twice along the way to photograph the landscape. The ride is timed to reach the heart of the desert as the sun sets.

After the camel trek, you head back to the Bedouin oasis camp to eat. A buffet BBQ dinner and soft drinks are included, and you can order alcoholic beverages if you want them. While you eat and relax under the sky, the evening entertainment unfolds: Tanoura dancers, belly dancers and a fire show perform while you smoke shisha (waterpipe). Soft drinks and water are available throughout the entire outing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your location in Ras Al Khaimah.
• professional Bedouin guide for the camel trek.
• 45-minute camel ride with two photo stops.
• buffet BBQ dinner.
• soft drinks and water throughout the outing.
• shisha (waterpipe) for the evening.
• Tanoura dance, belly dance and fire show performances.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 60 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

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

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Flash Horizon Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the full Bedouin experience in one evening: the camel ride at sunset is the centerpiece, but the camp dinner, live shows and shisha make it a complete night rather than just a trek. The four-hour timeframe fits easily into an evening schedule, with pickup from your hotel and return after dark.

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Top questions

What's the camel ride actually like in the Ras Al Khaimah desert?

The camel trek lasts 45 minutes across the dunes with two photo stops built in. A Bedouin guide leads you, and the route is timed so you're deep in the desert when the sun sets. Desert foxes and gerbils live in the area, though spotting them is not guaranteed.

When does the camel ride start and how long is the whole experience?

Hotel pickup happens around 3pm, and the full outing takes about four hours. The camel ride itself is 45 minutes, with the rest of the time split between the drive to the desert, the ride back to camp, and dinner with the evening show.

What happens after the camel ride ends?

You return to the Bedouin oasis for a buffet BBQ dinner and soft drinks included in the price. While you eat, you watch live performances of Tanoura dance, belly dancing and a fire show, and you can smoke shisha throughout the evening.

Is hotel pickup included, and does the price cover everything at dinner?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Ras Al Khaimah are included, along with the buffet dinner, soft drinks, shisha and all entertainment. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately if you want them.

What should I know before booking the camel ride?

The minimum age is 16 years old, and a minimum of two people must book together. The ride suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen. The desert sun is strong even as it sets.