Experience the life of a Bedouin on this overnight desert adventure. Partake in all the typical activities like dune bashing and sandboarding before heading to the camp. Learn about the Bedouin lifestyle through cultural shows while enjoying a delicious dinner. Listen to stories around a campfire and sleep in a traditional tent for the night. Watch the sunrise the next morning and enjoy an Arabian breakfast before heading back to Dubai.

Stay overnight in a traditional Bedouin camp outside Dubai
Experience dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride
Enjoy a delicious dinner while watching cultural shows
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai or Port Rashid

What's Included

Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking licensed driver
Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
Sandboarding
Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks
Camel feeding & Sunset photo stop
Al Khayma Desert Camp visit
Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
Henna painting for ladies
Arabian makeover with Falcon photos
Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour)
Tanura and Ladies Khaliji Dance
Barbecue buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Stargazing with a telescope
Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic Tea) at night
Shower room facility without towels
Morning Camel trekking (15-20 minutes)
Morning Arabic breakfast
Free Wi-Fi during night at Al Khayma Camp

Any other expenses not mentioned
Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
Alcoholic beverages
Tipping

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.

What To Expect

Dubai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lahbab

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”

11 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding
It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting / sickness during the dune bashing
Entertainment activities:- During the holy month of Ramadan you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance. Other religious holidays as per UAE law i.e. 3rd April, 10 & 31st Aug, 9th Nov etc there will not be any entertainment activities in the camps as its strictly not permitted by UAE law.
It is not recommended to carry jewellery, expensive watches or cell phones as the phone signal is not working in the desert.
Your belongings are your own responsibility and OceanAir is not responsible for any lost belongings in during the trip and in case if we found any belongings we try our best to deliver to whom they belong to.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
Luggage is not allowed to carry during the tour, only a small backpack is allowed.
Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.

Pickup will be within 45min prior your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
Kindly share your Whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pickup
We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies.
Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
Due to heavy traffic in the Rove Marina and Wyndham Dubai Marina areas at the time of pick-up, we request that you come to the Stella Di Mare Hotel for an easy pickup within a few minutes' walking distances.
A passport copy is required for all tourists.
ID copy is required for all residents.
Soft or hard copies are accepted for both residents and tourists.
Long clothes and jackets are recommended during winter
Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Mirelis_C

This tour was the right choice, wonderful experiences, beautiful views. Aamerr abbas our guide was friendly, funny, very attentive at all times. Also the people at the camp were wonderful. I really really recommend this tour!

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A Must have experience

Monica_S, Apr 2024

Absolutely a must have experience if you visit Dubai. Great to see all the modern sights, but this was a real historical experience. We stayed overnight, great choice! Dune bashing was great, sandboarding fantastic, the camp staff was very nice, always attentive with what we needed. The tent we slept in was great and food more than fantastic - as I said, a must have experience overall!

Amazing experience for whole family

Navid_H, Apr 2024

The Dubai Overnight Desert Safari was an unforgettable experience. The dune bashing ride, traditional Arabic coffee and dates, camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, BBQ dinner, and stargazing were all fantastic. The staff was friendly, the activities were well-organized, and the food was delicious. Mansour, our tour leader during the Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, was exceptional. We nicknamed him "Mansour Wiki" due to his vast knowledge of the area. He was friendly, organized, punctual, and informative. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and included in all activities. Highly recommended.

Fantastic overnight stay at the camp

POHSIU_C, Apr 2024

This trip well exceeded our expectations. We were greeted by our guide who picked us up from the hotel and took us to the camp. He went extra miles to make our experience perfect! At the camp site, staff are friendly and helpful. The entire schedule went so smoothly and flawless. Highly recommend an overnight stay at the camp to enjoy the starry night with mint tea and fresh fruit!

Wonderful time!

merrill5050, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful time and the food was absolutely incredible! We only had 2 days in Dubai, and having this experience mixed in was a perfect combination of culture, experiencing unique activities, and your transitional touristy adventure. From pick up to drop off, the whole experience was smooth. If you’re staying over night, I’d recommend the following: shower shoes (if interested in having a quick rinse after a long day) and comfy clothes, especially pants for evening/early morning activity. Slip on shoes would be best as you have to keep taking your shoes on and off when entering tents and dining area. And don’t worry, you will not go hungry, they feed you the most amazing food throughout the evening, and breakfast was super yummy. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! Highly recommend.

Overnight bedoin experience with kids

Jennie_B, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful trip, the activities were fantastic, guides & staff were all helpful & friendly, food was delicious, beds we’re comfortable, entertainment was authentic. All in all we had a truly wonderful experience and would highly recommend to anyone. Our party was 3 adults & 2 children aged 7 & 9.

Simply exceptional

Diana_L, Mar 2024

I do not have enough words to express how much I enjoyed this excursion. I’ve been to Dubai several times and have been to the desert numerous time for daytime excursions. This was my first time spending the night and it was simply spectacular. Just a special experience. my daughter and I stayed in a beautiful tent. The stargazing was lovely. The food was amazing and the morning camel ride to watch the sunrise. It’s just a special touch. The staff was simply exceptional. I will most definitely do this again when I come back.

Super overnight experience

ConstanseMjeldheim_B, Mar 2024

Dune bashing, sand boarding, star gazing with a fantastic view of the moon and sleeping in a tent (glamping style). I already love spending time in the desert and even more after this experience. Great solo or with group of friends

Incredible experience

Elena_M, Mar 2024

Phenomenal trip! Everything was perfect, from our arrival into the desert and ATV trip through the overnight to the sunrise camel trip. Abbas and his team were incredible, everything was thoughtful and beautiful, and the Al Khyma camp was excellent. I can’t recommend this experience enough and would do it over and over again if I could!

Great experience out of the Dubai city…

Alison_T, Mar 2024

This was a great experience. Riding the ATV’s and the dune bashing were so much fun. Highly recommend overnight stay at the camp. Food and activities were great staff excellent! Accommodation at the camp was wonderful, very comfortable. We had a session with a gentlemen with the telescope at night which was great.

Awesome experience with my child

Maria_Z, Mar 2024

My 6-year-old son and I had an amazing time in this camp. There are so many fun activities but also opportunities to relax. The food was delicious and the shows were awesome. The tent we slept in was very spacious and comfortable. The staff went out of their way to make us feel home. I will strongly recommend this overnight tour.

Overnight desert adventure

HuiXian_C, Mar 2024

Booked the trip very last minute 1 day before the actual departure date. Our guide Vicky was on time, friendly. The whole experience is great, sand bashing was fun, camel riding was great, lots of food choices, and making sure you are very well fed. There is performance as well. The overnight "tent" was clean as well. Only thing is the shower facilities doesnt have hot water.

A must do well planned packed trip. Total value for money.

Nilay_C, Mar 2024

What a memorable and exciting trip it was. Our driver & guide Mansoor, was well planned and organized, given us ample amount to time do all the activities and always kept us informed about the next steps. We first stopped at a place for ATV ride (paid extra). Mansoor fixed me up with a ATV ride guide. The ATV ride was very exciting and fun and duration was also worth the value. Then we didn't the fun dune bashing. Our driver put some fun arabic music on for a background effect. Then we stopped for some photos and sand boarding. Then we went to the Al khayma. There we did so so many exciting things. Camel ride (Sunset and sunrise), photo with falcon, Arabian Coffer, delicious Dinner with 3 types of cuisines. Arabic cultural dance shows. A big shout out to ISHTIAQ, an attendant at Al khayma camp. He was so friendly and attentive. He came up to us multiple times to check if we needed anything, if the food was okay etc. The overnight camp was beautiful. It felt like a bedroom of an Arabian prince.

Solo Dubai Deser Experience

James_G, Mar 2024

This was a superb experience, highly recommend for solo travellers too. Felt like an authentic beduoin day and nigut. Last minute decision to book and v glad I did. Mansoor Manz was a fantastic host, really enjoyable 👍

SPECTACULAR!

Elizabeth_D, Mar 2024

Oh my God! This experience was spectacular! There was so much attention to detail, first class service from the employees and the facilities were impeccable. The overnight tent was amazing. I highly recommend this tour and that you stay overnight in the camp.

I had a wonderful...

Miho_F, Feb 2024

I had a wonderful experience. My tour guide/driver Mansoor was very professional and knowledgeable that I learned a lot about the country. The tour was seamlessly planned and no time wasted, every bit of money was worth this experience.

Fantastic - worth the money

Nicole_H, Feb 2024

Absolutely amazing and well worth it. We had a driver who wasn't as crazy as the others we followed which was a bit of a shame on the dunes and was lagging behind the others so took some short cuts, but was still a great experience. The camp was fantastic, from the food, the entertainment and the bedrooms. Was nice to try the different regional foods. Sunset was fantastic with plenty of photos opportunities. The stargazing was OK, although one of the telescopes was broken. Early morning camel trek was brilliant, although our sunrise wasn't as amazing as our sunset unfortunately. Loved the mint tea and milk tea, although not a fan of the coffee - an acquired taste. Food was plentiful and you didn't go hungry. Highly recommended the flatbread and falafel at the beginning. Staff were so friendly and would definitely go again.

A+

Shane_W, Feb 2024

The hosts are what make the experience so great. They are really there to make you feel comfortable and enjoy your time. Everyone was amazing and the entire experience from dune bashing, sand boarding, dinner, the camel riding, etc was a 10/10

Amazing 🤩

Magdalena_K, Feb 2024

Amazing trip. The safest place ever. All staff super friendly. Great food and entertainment. Lots of things to do. Greatly excited our expectations. Will be back in the future

Everything was perfect,...

Lama_B, Feb 2024

Everything was perfect, it was well organized, the service was excellent, the activites were vey nice and the food was delicious.

Memorable Desert Experience!

Cynthia_N, Feb 2024

This is the highlight of going to Dubai. First time ever to a desert, it’s a must try. The tour guides and service staffs at the camp makes the trip fun, enriching and enjoyable. Camp is clean and very comfortable for overnight stay.

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