Dubai

Dubai Red Dune Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Options

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Red Dune Bashing in Dubai Including Desert Camp Experience with BBQ Dinner

From $40.84

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 4 to 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.
  • Get an adrenaline rush while dune bashing in Lahbab desert for 30-40 minutes
  • Enjoy camel rides, sandboarding, and photo ops from the highest desert dunes
  • Treat your eyes with live entertainment showcasing Tanura & Belly Dance
  • Savor delicious BBQ and local cuisine buffet (veg & non-veg)
  • Choose from 4-hour or longer 7-hour all-inclusive tour

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop off from your selected hotel
  • Licensed English-speaking safari guide with in 4x4 vehicle
  • Cold bottled water in vehicle
  • Dune bashing 30-45 minutes
  • Sand-boarding in the desert
  • Short camel rides
  • Sunset photo stop in the desert
  • Welcome greet at camp with Qawha (Arabic coffee), dates & Lugamat (traditional sweet)
  • All desert camp activities including BBQ buffet dinner, Shisha pipe, Tanura & Belly Dance show, henna painting, camel rides and unlimited soft drinks – (with the 7-hour tour option)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
  • Quad bikes

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup from any hotel or location within Dubai city Port Rashid (cruise terminal) is included in the tour. Pickup from Jabel Ali, Dubai Investments Park, Sharjah, Ajman will be available on request for an additional cost based on your location. Guests must be ready for pickup 45 minutes before tour start time. Please wait in your hotel lobby for pickup Pickup time may change during the summer season according to sunset timing. Guests are contacted via email for the pickup schedule. Guests can contact the activity provider through WhatsApp number for further assistance available at the voucher page.

What To Expect

Choose from 4-hour program that includes dune bashing, sandboarding and camel ride or the full 7-hour program with the addition of a BBQ dinner and enjoy many other activities at a VIP Bedouin-style camp'.

Start your experience with pickup in a safari-style 4WD vehicle from your central Dubai hotel and zoom into the remote Lahbab desert that lies outside the city.

During the drive, your guide answers any questions and shares information about the region. Head off road into bright red dunes and have your camera ready to capture what looks like giant beanbags of sand. During a break to gather the convoy, make use of optional quad bikes on-site. Then hold tight as you cruise toward the highest slopes. Feel the adrenaline race as your 4x4 plows up the dunes before sliding and slipping back down the slopes, churning up billowing clouds of sand in the process. 

Reach a high desert dune for a photo stop and admire 360-degree views of the desert landscape as the sun slowly sets (afternoon tour). Take a camel ride and surf the dunes on a sandboard before you continue on to a Bedouin-style camp hidden in the middle of the desert (if upgrade selected).

The 4-hour tour ends here and you are returned to your Dubai hotel.

For those who have chosen a 7-hour tour, proceed to a torchlit camp, settle inside a cushion-strewn tent, and savor some fresh Arabian coffee and dates. Your safari guide will brief you about the various activities available: smoke a shisha (water pipe), decorate your hands with henna designs, and take pictures in traditional Arabic clothes.

As dusk falls, dig into a scrumptious barbecue dinner of dishes such as kebabs, hummus, and salads accompanied by sodas and mineral water, and additional drinks (own expense) from the bar. While you eat, enjoy a colorful belly dancing show and tanoura performance, where fast-spinning dancers whirl across the stage. If you wish, click snaps with Arabian falcons at the camp.

Finally, return to Dubai by 4x4, where your experience concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • All vehicles are fully insured and equipped with safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government tracker, GPS, GMS and a first aid box.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The tour is not suitable for pregnant women and people with heart, neck, or back problem.
  • The program is subject to change due to religious seasons or other circumstances, which may prevent certain activities from taking place.
  • The camp features designated areas for Shisha smoking. Additional charge will apply if Shisha is required at the tables.
  • Falcons may not be available at the camp during hotter months (mainly in July & August).
  • Tour duration includes pickup and travel time.
  • Children under 3 years of age are not allowed on the tour.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Quad biking segment is solely the participant’s responsibility. Guests are recommended to take precautions when driving as any damage, injuries sustained, or items lost during quad biking are not covered by insurance.
  • Tour program may change during religious holidays (e.g. Ramadan, Eid). Belly dance shows and alcohol may be cancelled on such occasions. The rest of the program will remain the same.
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Aristoclea_R
Excellent experience, the guide was super attentive, took lots of photos, no rush, I highly recommend it, the only thing I didn't like was the food, I think they could improve the quality, the menu was all Indian, as were the shows, in short I think it's very worthwhile.

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arpan_c, Mar 2024
We always go by viator as it's a brand. We read what was offered to us, we went for the sand Dune dessert safariand camel ride and decided to pay for the AtV after having a look. So after this we went inside the car thinking that we are heading towards the hotel when suddenly our driver stopped in front of a camp. We said we didn't want to upgrade but after talking to some local tour operator in their he said you can enter it's included. So we entered and the local operators asked us to have BBQ again we said that's not there..the driver after we started eating told us to pay AED 280. We started looking for viator. Never faced such experience with viator. They scanned us Please look into it. After paying up they just saying food finished no cold drinks. Full scam terrible nightmare Would like to talk in person from viator
Unforgettable
Arshaluys_G, Mar 2024
They took us to ride quad bike in dunes and it was really fun but be ready to pay for it extra. When I asked the driver he told me it is included but we had to pay for each bike. I think you can just refuse it but when you get there you feel awkward to say no. Also if you don’t want to get your hair sandy take a bigger bandanna to cover your hair or else you have to purchase that too. Also, you don’t really get sandy.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Arshaluys_G, Greetings from Dream Journey, Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors. We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Worth the money.
mjohn17406, Mar 2024
We had a fun time on this adventure. Our driver, Awais promptly arrived at our hotel at the arranged time. He was very friendly with everyone on the tour and made sure that we had a good time. The dune bashing was fun, but if you don't like roller coasters you might want to think twice about doing it. The camel ride was about 15 minutes, but we all thought it was long enough since the camel saddles are very uncomfortable. We choose not to include the bbq option, which was a good choice since we were pretty much pooped out, I think, because of the sun. Overall, I think we got our monies worth.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi mjohn17406, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Excellent
Aristoclea_R, Mar 2024
Excellent experience, the guide was super attentive, took lots of photos, no rush, I highly recommend it, the only thing I didn't like was the food, I think they could improve the quality, the menu was all Indian, as were the shows, in short I think it's very worthwhile.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Aristoclea_R, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Our driver name is Awais...
Ana_A, Mar 2024
Our driver name is Awais he was very helpful,informal and a great photographer my family and I had a great time food was amazing
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Ana_A, Greetings from Dream Journey, Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari! Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Fabulous value for money
Jennifer_M, Mar 2024
Picked up from our hotel on time and the driver and guide was very knowledgeable. The whole trip was fabulous and the bbq and entertainment was equally very good. Can’t recommend more highly !!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Amazing day
Betty_O, Mar 2024
Words cannot describe how amazing this tour was. We booked the tour with the bbq option which was completely worth it. Our guide Awise was friendly, welcoming and amazing. Always on hand to take pictures and videos and was so helpful in making the experience great. Wonderful performances at the end with great tasting food, 10000% would do this again.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Betty_O, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Everythings is great, thank you
viorel_t, Mar 2024
I enjoy all safari, it is wonderfull, thank you for your hospitality. Will be return home with wonderful memories
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi viorel_t , Greetings from Dream Journey, Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari! Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
great experience
Long_X, Mar 2024
camel rides, shows and dinner and car ride on the sand. we also enjoyed the guide petson who drove us there
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Long_X, Greetings from Dream Journey, Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors. We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands! Kind Regards, Dream, Journey
Dream Journey with Value for Money Experience.
Parameswaran_R, Mar 2024
The Driver cum Host Awais was wonderful. We enjoyed a fantabulous trip of desert Safari. The drive on Sand Dunes was Dream Journey in his Dream Journey ( Jeep ). Value for money excellent experience. I recommend one and all viator for booking desert safari. 🏜. Keep it up.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Parameswaran_R, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
A must do adventure!
MarcoAntonio_L, Mar 2024
My wife and I realty enjoyed this adventure! Ismail, our tour guide and driver was very kind and professional! Recommended 100%
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi MarcoAntonio_L, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Great half day experience in the desert
Stephanie_M, Mar 2024
Mohammad was an amazing tour guide! We were picked up at our hotel by a different guide initially but ended up having to switch to a different car where ended up with Mohammad, and I’m so glad we did! We did the 4 hour tour which involves being picked up at your hotel along with a couple other pick ups. There were 6 people total in our group. We drove 45 minutes to get to the desert area with all the activities. There was unlimited cold bottled water, restrooms, and a waiting area with air conditioning. We started off with the camel ride which is about 5-10 minutes. It’s short but I don’t think anyone wants to be on a camel longer than that. Next was the ATVs if you paid for that activity. You could also purchase the activity there if you changed your mind and wanted to go. We chose to sit that out and waited for about 20-30 in the AC for the group to get back. After that was the sand bashing. We all piled back into the car and Mohammad took us on a fun adventure through the dunes. That lasted about 20 minutes where we ended up at the top of the dune to sand board and take pictures. You could sand board as many times as you wanted but it was a trek back up the hill. After everyone got their fill of sand boarding, we went dune bashing again back to the main area. We got more water and used the restrooms before heading on our way back to the hotel. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to experience the desert in Dubai. I did not feel unsafe, rushed, or pressured to buy anything like some other reviews mention. 10/10 experience
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Stephanie_M, Greetings from Dream Journey, Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari! Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Good for a hald day it is dizzy
DanielNissim_F, Mar 2024
The pick up was great on time. We had Rasheed as our driver - he was great ! The day trip is devided to a few parts my friend and I chose to do the trip without the squad bike and barbique 1. Safari jeeps in Sharjah was nice and we did sand boarding for a few mins was nice yet a bit dizzy like. 2. Camal ride for about 5 mins but very nice 3. We had to wait 30 mins until squad bike get done and came back
Response from Host, Mar 2024
HI Daniel, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Amazing safari trip!
Galiya_K, Mar 2024
It was a great experience! Abbas is not only the best driver but the amazing photographer as well. We’ve got beautiful pictures and exciting emotions !
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Galiya_K, Greetings from Dream Journey, Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors. We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
A great experience if you've never been to Dubai
Caitlyn_C, Mar 2024
We had a fabulous time at our experience on Friday with Ibrahim. The place we went to was very friendly, and he was not pushing at all for sales for any extras if you did not want. The only thing was that the sandboard feet holds were broken so you could only slide down on your bum - still enjoyable but seemed a shame that he had broken equipment. Otherwise a fantastic experience and would really recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Caitlyn_C, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, dream Journey
Very good experience,...
Sara_S, Mar 2024
Very good experience, Najeeb our guide was very friendly and made sure that everything went smoothly
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Sara_S, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regard, Kent Lavarez Dream Journey CSR-Care team
Desert safari
Pradeep_A, Mar 2024
The pick up and trip was very enjoyable and fun. Good driver onboard to deal with sand dune bashing. Camel riding was so much fun. The venue was busy but didn’t have to wait long.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Pradeep_A, Greetings from Dream Journey, Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari! Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
A great fun! ...
Milen_R, Mar 2024
A great fun! And for sure I'm ready 100% for a Mars landing mission after passing the "safari test"!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Milen_R, Greetings from Dream Journey, Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors. We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
Fantastic Experience
Christopher_R, Mar 2024
This was a fantastic experience we would love to do this again I really enjoyed the sand dune bashing and camel ride
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Christopher_R, Greetings from Dream Journey, Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari! Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors. We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands! Kind Regards, Dream Journey
A fun evening
Sheryl_A, Mar 2024
Being terrified that we would have an accident on the freeway before getting to the sand dunes. Our driver was very aggressive, too aggressive actually. Once on the dunes we truly thought we were going to roll over a couple of times and my husband and I are experienced four wheel drive people and own our own 4x4 truck. The cultural dinner Dance was good, enjoyed our very brief camel ride but it is so uncomfortable that a short ride was enough.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Sheryl_A, Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments. This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Kent Lavarez Dream Journey CSC-Team
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