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Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner
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At a glance
Duration
8 hours
Price from
$44 / person
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 772 reviews
Languages
HI, HI, HI, AR
Group
Small group, up to 100
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
AL khaima tours
Description
Experience the ultimate Desert Safari Dubai adventure designed to combine excitement, culture, and comfort.
Thrilling Red Dune Safari – Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing experience in a 4x4 Land Cruiser across the famous Arabain desert in lahbab.
Cultural & Entertainment Highlights – Take part in authentic desert traditions with camel rides, henna painting.
Delicious BBQ Dinner Under the Stars – Indulge in a full buffet with BBQ dishes, vegetarian options, and unlimited refreshments while enjoying the magical desert atmosphere.
Professional Safari Guides – Travel with experienced drivers while sharing insider knowledge about desert life and Emirati culture.
Comfortable Transfers – Pick-up and drop-off from Dubai hotels and cruise terminals are included.
Perfect for All Travelers – Families with children, couples seeking a romantic desert evening, adventure lovers, and culture seekers will all find this safari an unforgettable highlight of their Dubai trip.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
2:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 18–70)
$44
Child (ages 4–10)
$44
Infant (ages 1–3)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Private Car Upto 6 People 7 hours
Day Tour (No Hotel Stay): This is a same-day desert experience with round-trip private transfers. No overnight accommodation is included.
Popular Add-Ons: Customize your private safari with optional upgrades: 30/60-min quad bike, 2- or 4-seat dune buggy, VIP Majlis seating.
Private, Premium Service: Dedicated 4×4 and guide for your group only; flexible timing; door-to-door pick-up/drop-off; zero sharing with other guests.
Duration: 7 hours: Sunset/Evening Private Safari with Dinner: ~6–7 hours (pick-up 14:00–14:30). Exact times may vary by season and location.
Refreshments & Dinner : Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks during the tour. If evening option selected: BBQ buffet dinner with veg & non-veg.
Door-to-Desert Route: Pick-up from Dubai/Sharjah → drive to Lahbab → dune bashing & sandboarding → camel ride →desert camp dinner → Return Drop off
SUV 4x4: Licensed, insured 4×4 (typically Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol) with A/C and safety features. One vehicle per booking.
Important Information: Not recommended for pregnant travelers, back/neck issues, or infants under 3 for dune bashing.Closed shoes.comfortable cloth.
Pickup included
Safari + Quad bike
Atv Ride Experience : ATV / Quad Biking experience For 30 Minutes
Lavish BBQ Dinner
4x4 SUV Car
Pickup included
Safari + Falcon Photography 7 hours
Falcon Photography
Duration: 7 hours
BBQ Dinner: BBQ dinner buffet with soft drinks, water, tea & coffee.
Pickup → Desert → Dropoff: Pickup → Lahbab Red Dunes → Dune Bashing → Sandboarding → Camp Activities → Falcon Photography → BBQ Dinner → Drop-off.
4x4 SUV vehicle: Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle (Land Cruiser or similar) with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Note: Falcon photography is done inside camp under handler supervision. Follow safety instructions. Children must assisted by adult
Pickup included
Premium Safari package
Premium Seating : Premium Sofa Seating included in the camp
BBQ Dinner
4x4 SUV car
Pickup included
Dubai Desert safari 7 hours
Duration: 7 hours
buffet with BBQ
4x4 car
Pickup included
Private Car Up to 5 Person 7 hours
Exclusive Car Up to 5 Person: Best Selection for Families/ no more Sharing with Strangers
Duration: 7 hours
BBQ buffet dinner
4by4
Pickup included
Itinerary
Dubai
60 min
The excitement kicks off with a 1 hour drive from your hotel or residence to the desert meeting point, taking you through the captivating landscapes of the Arabian desert.
30 min
Exciting dune bash experience in the heart of the Arabian desert.
Admission included60 min
Lahbab desert
Buckle up for an exhilarating Dune Bashing adventure across the majestic red sand dunes—a true desert thrill! Stop amidst the vast golden expanse to snap incredible photos, capturing timeless memories. Feel the rush as you glide down the dunes with sandboarding, and preserve the magic of the moment with breathtaking sunset photography.
Admission included30 min
Evening Desert Safari: Enjoy breathtaking views and a bbq dinner under the stars, complete with a belly dance performance.
Admission included60 min
Enjoy the camp activities and entertainment shows.
Dubai
45 min
As the evening's festivities come to an end, relax on a 45-minute ride back to your hotel, accompanied by the soothing melodies of traditional local music.
What's included
Included
Traditional Arabic Costume Photography (Men & Women)
Welcome with Arabic coffee, dates, tea, and soft drinks
Camel ride for an authentic Bedouin-style desert experience
Thrilling dune bashing in the red sand desert with expert desert safari drivers.
Opportunity to capture the magical desert sunset photography
Professional English-speaking Desert Safari Guide
Unlimited refreshments (soft drinks and mineral water)
Pick-up and drop-off by 4x4 Land Cruiser SUV from your hotel or residence in Dubai/Sharjah
Luxury Air-Conditioned 4x4 SUV Vehicle for transfers
Traditional Henna painting for ladies
Delicious BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Adventurous sandboarding experience on golden dunes in lahbab red sand arabian desert
Live entertainment shows: Belly Dance, Tanoura Dance, Fire Show
Separate toilet facilities for men and women at the desert camp
Not included
Short Falcon photography session (available at camp)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Waiter service (available to purchase)
Souvenir products (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
For your convenience, we provide free pickup and drop-off services from hotels, residences, and selected locations across Dubai and Sharjah. Pickup is usually scheduled between 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, depending on your location, and our team will confirm the exact timing one day before your tour.
Travelers are kindly requested to be ready in the hotel lobby or at the designated meeting point at the given time. For those staying outside the city or in distant locations, we can arrange pickup from a central meeting point in Dubai (extra charges may apply for remote areas).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Dubai
Starting price $44 is 59% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Dubai
Excurgo comparison of 7,843 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note, there is no Belly Dance or alcohol during Ramadan.
Doorstep pickup and drop-off from any location in Dubai and Sharjah.
Guests simply provide their pickup location and our professional desert safari guide will pick them up directly from their doorstep.
Allergies: Please inform us of any allergies in advance, and our team will do their best to accommodate.
Vegan options: Limited vegan options can be arranged with prior notice. Vegetarian options: Available upon request.
Operated by Al khaima tours
Not recommended for spinal cord injuries
Not recommended for motion sickness people
Children under 3 years should be accompanied and are not allowed for dune bashing.
Travelers with recent surgery or injuries should avoid dune bashing activities.
People with motion sickness may experience discomfort during dune driving.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner take?
Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner cost?
Prices start at $44 per person for this Dubai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:00 PM.
How much does Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner cost for children?
Children aged 4–10 pay from $44, adults from $44. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. For your convenience, we provide free pickup and drop-off services from hotels, residences, and selected locations across Dubai and Sharjah. Pickup is usually scheduled between 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, depending on your location, and our team will confirm the exact timing one day before your tour.
Travelers are kindly requested to be ready in the hotel lobby or at the designated meeting point at the given time. For those staying outside the city or in distant locations, we can arrange pickup from a central meeting point in Dubai (extra charges may apply for remote areas). Pickup points include OYO 1009 Home OYO 401 MEDITERRANEAN, Sports city, Le Wana Hotel.
What languages is Evening Desert Safari Dubai with Camel Ride & BBQ dinner offered in?
The experience is available in HI, HI, HI, AR, AR, AR, DE, DE, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children under 3 years should be accompanied and are not allowed for dune bashing.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(772)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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mvinaykrishna
July 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Evening desert Safari - Great experience with family
Sultan Raza was our guide plus driver. It was very hot and Sultan timed our tour perfectly so that we beat the heat and had all the time to enjoy every activity. Great communication from Sultan. Picked us up at the exact time. We drove about an hour out of Dubai for the desert safari. Sultan explained about all important sights on the way. He timed the activities perfectly, we got great sunset views. He carried a surf board, so we were able to surf in the sand. Some other drivers did not have a surf board. He seems to be an expert driver, particularly during dune bashing. It was a ton of fun but he was in full control.
The tour was the best experience we had on this trip.
We were greeted with Complimentary water, tea and coffee. Started with a camel ride followed by dune bashing. Perfect timing to catch sunset views with desert dunes background. Did sand surfing and returned to camp for a great dance show ending with a hair raising fire show. Dinner was served once the show was underway.
All in all it was adrenaline filled, fun and great sunset views tour. I will highly recommend Sultan Raza as your tour guide plus driver.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sultan was welcoming, helpful, and provided excellent guidance during your visit to Dubai. We will be sure to share your appreciation with him. We look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience.
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Constanza_A
May 7, 2026 · via Viator
Desert safari...
The desert safari is great, our driver Sajjad was very friendly and cared about us being okay and answering any questions. Activities and shows are very good, especially fire and belly dancing.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your great feedback
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hlos2026
February 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour guide.
Chaudhary Majeed was my tour guide. He is very humble and nice person and help alot and i feel very happy and safe with this guide.
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering memorable and high-quality experiences to all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in the Dubai desert.
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Mikel_A
January 28, 2026 · via Viator
Everything just agreed
All as promised. Very good tour of the dunes. Food delivers as promised. Nothing stands out, shows are good.
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering memorable and high-quality experiences to all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in the Dubai desert.
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ezekielp2026
January 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Desert
Had a great experience overall with the dune bashing, desert safari! Recommend this company
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering memorable and high-quality experiences to all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in the Dubai desert.
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Guide31786451491
January 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good
Abu Musa was very good always happy with him friendly funny all well explained a nice day with him the tour top .
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering memorable and high-quality experiences to all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in the Dubai desert.
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Odalys_R
December 6, 2025 · via Viator
Educational experience
I would like to point out that the experience with our guide was very very good, I recommend it, the music, racing through the dunes, we had water all the time, he worried all the time about having us informed of everything from our first contact until he left us at the hotel, we were very happy, here I will leave photos since I do not remember his name, he was wonderful, I would like to point out also that I buy a dinner excursion, and live the wonder shown in the photos, I am not saying that they do not go but although I lived my moment I was disappointed. The Henna was not free, the water ran out very quickly, we could not eat dinner, when they gave the authorization to dine it seemed that a pack of wolves was chasing them, people took the food with their hands, since we arrived to sit down for talks every 2 min someone arrived to sell something, the interest of post is to sell and that is how it is done but you have to have more passion, that was full of people. I would also like to highlight that when you get there you are offered a VIP area for 12 dollars per person that the truth was very good, you could serve yourself unlimited and was quieter but we trusting what we bought did not think about what happened. I suggest that they sell that VIP area in another package and even if it is a little more expensive to give people the opportunity to choose, later a smell rose so unpleasant to when they are emptying a bathroom that was unbearable and even more they have an Alcon that from morning until late at night have it awake, the poor was that could not more and the one who handled it gave him pushes up to wake9 I did not like it at all0.
SEPARATING THE GUIDE FROM ALL THIS, I think you must improve this place and use the reindeer to good end and I have written this with great respect
Operator response
Estimado/a huésped,
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con tanto detalle y respeto. Valoramos muchísimo cada comentario, y sentimos sinceramente que algunos aspectos de su visita no hayan cumplido sus expectativas.
Nos alegra saber que su experiencia con nuestro guía fue excelente, que disfrutó el dune bashing, la música, la comunicación constante y el servicio durante el recorrido. Apreciamos mucho que destaque su trabajo — sin duda, le haremos llegar sus palabras.
En relación a la experiencia en el campamento, le pedimos una disculpa sincera por los puntos que menciona:
• Henna no incluida
• Falta de agua suficiente
• Organización de la cena
• Exceso de vendedores
• Zona muy llena de personas
• Oferta de zona VIP sin explicación previa
• Mal olor al final de la noche
• El manejo del halcón
Sabemos que estos detalles pueden afectar la experiencia, especialmente para quienes buscan una noche tranquila en el desierto. Agradecemos profundamente que nos lo haya comunicado, porque sus palabras nos ayudan a mejorar:
Estamos trabajando con el campamento para:
✔ mejorar el control de aforo,
✔ organizar mejor el acceso a la cena,
✔ asegurar disponibilidad de agua,
✔ ofrecer henna gratuita de forma clara,
✔ controlar vendedores ambulantes,
✔ y revisar el cuidado y bienestar de los animales.
También tomamos en cuenta su sugerencia sobre ofrecer la zona VIP como paquete independiente para que cada cliente pueda elegir antes del viaje — es una idea muy útil.
Lamentamos que la experiencia visualizada en las fotos y publicidad no coincidiera con lo vivido en el campamento esa noche. Nuestro objetivo es que cada visitante viva momentos inolvidables, no frustración.
Si vuelve a Dubái, nos encantaría ofrecerle un programa mejorado, más tranquilo y acorde a lo que buscaba originalmente. Puede contactarnos directamente si desea hablar más sobre su experiencia.
Gracias nuevamente por su sinceridad y por mantener el respeto en sus palabras.
Saludos cordiales,
Al Khaima Tourism LLC
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Laarni_S
December 5, 2025 · via Viator
Our guide Amir was super...
Our guide Amir was super nice! We had a great time—dune bashing was so fun, the belly dance show was beautiful, and we enjoyed the camel ride too. Definitely recommending this experience!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a
great experience with us. Your feedback means the world to our team, and we’re so
grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again...
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C2408YXirfana
November 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A day in desert safari..
we had a marvelous day everything was so good Mubashar and his managements are awesome . we are very satisfied with him... Thanks for everything..
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a
great experience with us. Your feedback means the world to our team, and we’re so
grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again
S
Sheik_M
November 25, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing dessert safari experience
The desert driving experience was amazing and Yasir was very skillful. The shows were all amazing . The pick up was on time
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a
great experience with us. Your feedback means the world to our team, and we’re so
grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again
