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Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

4.8(7,805)1 hour
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Description

Enjoy a thrilling Red Dunes desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides. Choose a 4-hour adventure or extend to 7 hours with BBQ dinner, live shows, and camp activities.

Tour Options

7-Hr Safari with BBQ & Quad
  • Quad Biking for 30-mins: Includes 30-mins Guided activity in self-drive 300cc Yamaha Quad Bike. Safety briefing and helmets provided. Ultimate Safari Experience: 7-hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and live camp shows & BBQ Dinner. Includes 30-min Quad. Duration: 7 hours BBQ Dinner in Premium Camp: Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner in a premium Bedouin camp with unlimited soft beverages and water. Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included
4-Hr Safari with Quad Bike
  • Adventure Desert Safari: 4-Hour Red Dunes safari adventure with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride and 30-min Quad Bike Ride. Duration: 4 hours Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included
7-Hr Safari with BBQ Dinner
  • Premium Safari Experience: 7-hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and live camp shows. BBQ buffet dinner included. Duration: 7 hours BBQ Dinner in Premium Bedouin : Enjoy a premium BBQ buffet dinner in Bedouin camp with unlimited soft beverages and water. Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included
4-Hr Safari - Standard Tour
  • Classic Safari: 4-Hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel ride. Duration: 4 hours Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included

Itinerary

50 min

Begin your Dubai Desert Safari with complimentary hotel pickup by your licensed safari guide. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 toward the striking Red Dunes of Lahbab, where golden sands and rich Bedouin culture welcome you to a unique desert experience.

240 min

Enjoy a 50-minute drive as the city disappears into wide open dunes. At the meeting point, take a 30-minute break to refresh, take a short camel ride, and capture desert photos. While you relax, your guide prepares the 4x4 for offroad driving and waits for other groups to arrive. After our short break, set off on a thrilling 45-minute dune bashing ride across the rolling Red Dunes desert. Feel the adrenaline rush as your guide navigates the high slopes and steep descents in a powerful 4x4, with safety always a priority. Stop at the tallest dunes for panoramic photos, and offering a brief connection to traditional Bedouin culture. than try sandboarding—a fun and safe activity for all ages. Guests choosing the 7-hour option with BBQ will continue to a traditional Bedouin-style camp. Be welcomed with Arabic coffee, dates, and Lugaimat sweets before exploring a range of activities — henna painting, shisha, camel rides, and photo opportunities with Arabian falcons (seasonal).

50 min

After your adventure, relax as you are driven back to your hotel. A portion of your booking supports desert preservation and local cultural heritage. Choose this tour for the perfect balance of desert thrills, Emirati traditions, and sustainability.

Highlights

BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg dishes (7-hour)
Short camel ride
Tanura, belly dance, and fire show (7-hour)
Welcome Arabic coffee, dates, Lugaimat (7-hour)
Sandboarding equipment
Licensed safari guide and bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off ina 4x4 vehicle
30–45 min dune bashing
Sunset photo stop
Henna painting, shisha area, falcon interaction (7-hour, seasonal)

What's included

Included
BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg dishes (7-hour)
Short camel ride
Tanura, belly dance, and fire show (7-hour)
Welcome Arabic coffee, dates, Lugaimat (7-hour)
Sandboarding equipment
Licensed safari guide and bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off ina 4x4 vehicle
30–45 min dune bashing
Sunset photo stop
Henna painting, shisha area, falcon interaction (7-hour, seasonal)
Not included
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

Pickup Locations & Times

Complimentary pickup included from any Dubai hotel and accommodation up to 45 mins before tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour lasts 4 or 7 hours including transfers
  • Pickup window up to 45 minutes before start time
  • Not suitable for under 3, pregnant, or back and neck issues
  • Licensed guides and fully insured 4x4 vehicles
  • Cultural shows subject to weather and seasonal availability
  • Shisha at tables and custom henna cost extra
  • Vegetarian options available at BBQ buffet

Reviews(7,805)

4.8
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