Best Dubai Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Shows
Description
Embark on a 6 to 7-hour Dubai Desert Safari adventure packed with thrilling activities, cultural experiences, and a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars. This top-rated tour takes place in the breathtaking Lahbab Desert, home to Dubai’s famous red sand dunes—making it one of the most scenic and unforgettable desert experiences in the UAE. The true highlight of this best desert safari in Dubai is the adrenaline-filled 4x4 dune bashing experience. Ride deep into the desert in a Land Cruiser, as your expert driver maneuvers across towering dunes, plunging into steep valleys and climbing dune peaks—a must-do for thrill seekers. After your desert adventure, step into a traditional Bedouin-style campsite, where culture meets comfort. Enjoy a short camel ride, try sandboarding, sip on Arabic coffee, and smoke flavored shisha in a relaxed setting. The evening comes alive with live entertainment shows, including the hypnotic Tanoura dance, belly dancing, and an electrifying fire show.
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Itinerary
Your Evening Desert Safari Dubai adventure begins with a warm meet & greet followed by convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah. Relax in a comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser or choose a private transfer for a more exclusive experience. The scenic drive to the Dubai Red Dunes desert takes around 45–60 minutes, offering you a chance to see the contrast between the modern city skyline and the vast Arabian Desert landscapes. Along the way, you’ll pass by iconic Dubai landmarks, luxury resorts, and desert outskirts, giving you a glimpse of the city’s charm before the golden sand dunes appear on the horizon. This journey sets the tone for your unforgettable evening filled with dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, live entertainment shows, and a BBQ dinner under the stars.
When you arrive at the first stop in Lahbab Desert, also called the desert meeting point, you’ll have a short break to freshen up before your adventure begins. Separate restroom facilities for men and women are available, giving you comfort before the excitement starts. Meanwhile, your skilled Dubai desert safari driver will deflate the 4x4’s tires—ensuring safe and smooth dune bashing across the Red Dunes. Here you can also enjoy optional ATV rides, quad biking, or buggy adventures in Dubai’s desert. Take control of a powerful quad bike in Lahbab Desert and feel the adrenaline as you explore the golden dunes at your own pace. If your Dubai desert safari package includes this activity, ride straight away; if not, you can upgrade on-site. Whether you choose an off-road ATV adventure, a dune buggy ride, or desert photography, this meeting point sets the stage for your unforgettable Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari.
Experience the thrill of dune bashing in Dubai on a 30–40 minute ride across the high Red Dunes of Lahbab Desert. Sit tight as your skilled desert safari driver takes you up and down the golden sand dunes in a powerful 4x4 Land Cruiser, giving you an exciting, rollercoaster-style adventure. This is one of the most famous activities in every Dubai Desert Safari tour and a highlight for adventure seekers. After dune bashing, try sandboarding in Dubai — a fun activity for all ages. Strap on a board, slide down the soft sandy slopes, and feel the thrill of surfing the desert. Don’t forget to capture amazing desert photography while surrounded by endless dunes. You may also get the chance to pose with a beautiful falcon in the desert. If falcon photography in Dubai is included in your package, enjoy it for free; otherwise, you can pay on the spot for this unforgettable Arabian Desert experience.
After your thrilling dune bashing adventure, your driver will take you to a traditional Bedouin-style desert camp in Dubai. Here, you’ll be welcomed with authentic Arabian coffee, tea, and snacks, setting the tone for an evening of culture and relaxation. Explore a variety of campsite activities such as shisha smoking, trying on traditional Emirati attire for desert photography, or simply enjoying the peaceful desert atmosphere. As the evening continues, indulge in a delicious BBQ buffet dinner in Dubai desert with a wide selection of veg and non-veg dishes, fresh salads, and Arabic desserts. The night comes alive with spectacular live entertainment shows including mesmerizing belly dance, whirling Tanoura dance performances, and breathtaking fire shows. Relax and soak up the vibrant atmosphere before your driver drops you safely back at your hotel or accommodation, ending your unforgettable Dubai Desert Safari experience with BBQ dinner and live shows.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Inside Dubai City: Free pickup and drop-off from all hotels and residences within Dubai city limits. Outside Dubai: Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Jebel Ali, Bab Al Shams, Al Maha Resort, etc., can be arranged for an additional fee—contact us to confirm availability. Port Rashid Cruise Terminal: Pickup available (please share cruise details). Dubai Airport (DXB): Direct pickup not available. We can arrange from nearby hotels: Near Terminal 1: Aloft Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel Children & Infants: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants ride free if no separate seat is required. Dune bashing is not recommended for infants; families with infants are advised to book a private vehicle. Approximate Pickup Times: Winter (Nov–Feb): 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Summer (Mar–Oct): 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Peak Summer (Jul–Aug): 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Shared Tour Notes: Pickup times vary by hotel location and traffic. Contact the local tour operator in advance for the most accurate details. Language: Safari guide speaks English. Other languages, if listed, are provided in written form. Confirmation: Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. A WhatsApp message will be sent the evening before your tour—ensure your phone number supports WhatsApp. Contact the operator at least 12 hours before the tour to reconfirm pickup time and location.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are not allowed during dune bashing. Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
- It must be noted that no music or belly dance entertainment will be provided in the Holy month of Ramadan as commanded by the Government. However, fire show and the Tanoura show will not be affected as per company discretion.
- Other religious holidays as per UAE law .NO Live Entertainment ( Except Tanoura Show and Fire show. ) & Alcohol Drinks as per the guidelines of DTCM.
- This particular tour is on SIC basis . For any upgrade of private transfers and VIP service call the service provider in advance.
- It is recommended not to eat 2 before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting / sickness during the dune bashing.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
- We kindly remind all travelers that participation in activities such as dune bashing, sandboarding, and other adventurous experiences carries certain risks. As a result, we strongly recommend that you obtain travel health insurance to cover any potential injuries, illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, please ensure that you are in good physical and mental health and capable of safely participating in the tour.
- Please note that this tour is conducted in English, with an English-speaking safari guide. For other languages, we offer written guides, but not in-person translations.
Reviews(791)
We had an amazing desert safari experience! Everything was great, and our guide, Nawaz, was absolutely wonderful., he helped us with everything, made us feel comfortable, and gave us such a fun and exciting ride through the dunes. He also took some beautiful photos for us. We really enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely recommend it!
What an excellent experience it was, first time in Dubai and I would highly recommend this, especially with our tour guide Nawaz.
Thrill and Fun We had a great experience with our guide Nawaz... he was helpoful and made sure we got to do everything we wanted to do... A must do for family and if you are seeking a thrill...
Tour guide was kind and patience and give us full information about the trip process and assist us especially in getting the sit and dinner also drop us safely, Many thanks and we enjoy our trip.
Highly recommended Amazing adventure from start to finish, I will definitely be doing this again. Our guide and driver Nawaz Afridi, was highly skilled and exceptional. The food at the buffet was fresh with great variety, and the camp was clean and well organized.
Im very happy there experience very good excellent, nice place good food and very nice tour guide . I love ❤️ We will go again next experience.
Love the desert tour! Excellent experience .. driving ATV at the desert is super fun. The tentative is friendly.highlyRecommend this tour.
Best desett safari tour.Very cool trip, good program evening and delicious food The only moment, on the bouffet there are 2 rooms. one free included in the ticket and Everything was nice, the trip was worth it, everyone is recommended to go on this tour.
Impressions of the tour Everything was great. Very cool trip, good program evening and delicious food The only moment, on the bouffet there are 2 rooms. one free included in the ticket and a second premium more expensive and better. 50 dirhams per person) Everything was nice, the trip was worth it, everyone is recommended to go on this tour.
Dont book this company. There are other company provides same things and way better services. With this company, it indicates ALL INCLUSIVE, but IT IS NOT. It does have all Inclusive with low quality and they ask you to pay more for better quality activities and services. Everything is extra pay when you are on this trips. It makes me feel like a scam. In 2023 I booked with another company, it was an awesome experience....Do this tour, with other companies.. NOT This company. I would give 1 star.. but i gave 2 stars because our driver has a wonderful driving skills
Dear Chandler Le, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know that you enjoyed your safari driver. Your kind comments about their professionalism mean a great deal to us. We take your comments seriously. While our guides are expected to communicate clearly and assist guests throughout the experience, we will review your feedback internally and investigate the matter with the guide involved. If we identify any areas where our service standards were not met, we will take the necessary corrective actions and reinforce our team training to help ensure similar issues do not arise in the future. We would like to clarify that the package you booked included all the services listed in the tour description at the time of booking, including: Buffet BBQ dinner (vegetarian and non-vegetarian, self-service) 30-minute quad bike experience in the designated fenced riding area Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee Complimentary shisha in the designated shisha area At the desert camp, guests are also offered a variety of optional upgrades and activities, such as riding a quad bike in the open desert, VIP seating and dining, alcoholic beverages, premium drinks, falcon photography, souvenir photos, and other premium experiences. These services are entirely optional, come with additional charges, and are never required to enjoy the tour. To ensure transparency, both the safari guide during the journey and the camp staff upon arrival explain which experiences are included in the package and which are optional extras. In addition, the tour inclusions and exclusions are clearly outlined before booking so guests know exactly what is covered. We would also like to note that several optional activities and retail services at the desert camp are provided by independent vendors. Their products, pricing, and availability are managed directly by them and are separate from the tour package purchased through us. These optional services should not be mistaken for the inclusions of your booking. Our commitment is to deliver every service included in your chosen package, and our safari guide is there throughout the experience to ensure that all promised inclusions are provided. We are sorry to learn that your overall experience did not fully meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we continuously strive to provide clear communication, transparent information, and memorable experiences for all our guests.
