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Dubai Desert Safari: 4x4 Pickup/Drop,Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Shows

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Indulge in a thrilling 7-hour journey through the famous red dunes desert safari, inclusive of a 4WD pickup and drop-off, camel ride, barbeque feast, and live entertainment. Hop aboard a luxurious Land Cruiser, geared up with amenities to make your experience unforgettable. Roam through the unspoiled desert, enjoy a pit stop, or take a spin on a 4WD bike. Once you reach the Bedouin campsite, you will get a chance to relish authentic Arabic coffee and dates.

Take a thrilling dune-bashing ride in the red sand
Enjoy authentic hospitality at a Bedouin camp
Partake in activities like henna painting, shisha
Savor a delicious sunset barbecue buffet and live entertainment

Sample Menu

Starter

Vegetarian Samosa or Pakora seasoned with Arabic spices

Main

Lamb Skewers or Fattoush Salad

Dessert

Fresh fruit or sweet legaimat

What's Included

Pickup & Drop off by Land Cruiser on Sharing Basis(Exact pickup time will be conveyed on tour date))
Dune bashing up to 20 to 30 minutes with expert Driver
Live Shows: Belly Dance, Fire Show , Tanoura Show (not included in morning Safari)
Dinner

BBQ Dinner with both veg and Non veg option (Not included in morning Safari)
Camel ride and Sand Boarding (one time Ride)
Unlimited Water & Drinks, Bottled Water, Tea/ Coffee, Snacks (not included in morning Safari)
Pick up and Drop off on Sharing Basis
Tours as per option selected
Hanna painting , Arabic costume wear (Not included in morning safari)
No Belle Dance Shows in Holy Month of Ramdaan.

Alcohol Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We Offer Pick Up And Drop Off From Hotel, Apartment, Villas, Anywhere In Dubai.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Dubai (Pass By)

Desert drive

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dubai (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

During Holy Month of Ramdaan some of live shows like Belle dance will not be organized as per instructions of the Dubai Tourism Authorities.
Exact Pickup timing will be conveyed within 24 hours of the tour time but it can varies due to traffic etc. The customer will be informed about exact pickup timing within 24 hours of the tour.
Please mention food allergies in special requirements.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Chase_M

Mohammed was a great safari driver. Pickup was easy. The itinerary was followed and we had a good time

Reviews

4.9

based on 952 reviews

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We had Nomi as our driver...

Jessica_M, Feb 2026

We had Nomi as our driver and tour guide, he was lovely, friendly and polite. He was fun in giving us different poses for photos and advised on the best photo moments and opportunities. This included 4x4 driving, sand boarding, dinner and a show at the camp. Even down to arranging where to park so we didn't get caught up in the crowds when it was time to leave. We had a great experience.

Mohammed was a great...

Chase_M, Feb 2026

Mohammed was a great safari driver. Pickup was easy. The itinerary was followed and we had a good time

Lots of driving

Darryl_B, Jan 2026

All of these desert trek companies- this one included - are really just glorified drivers. The places they take you to are large commercial enterprises out on the desert. When we pulled up to the quad bike/dune buggy place - there were a good hundred vehicles - buses , SUV’s, cars and vans there, all using the same facility.. it was crowded but somehow it all worked out. Those facilities are a good 1 1/2 drive out from Dubai. Then you head back towards Dubai then into the desert for the dinner, dancing and entertainment. This is a second commercial operation that also had dozens and dozens of vehicles there - a good 300-400 people all told. At this particular place they had a “ VIP” section which cost you 50 Durham each, extra. For that you got to go to a separate buffet that you could access right away - rather than waiting for the show to end before you were allowed to rush into the tent with the peons who did not pay extra. We were also given couches with tables to eat at rather than cushions on the ground for those that did not pay. In the end the number of VIP patrons was about the same as the number of non patrons. Our driver was very sttentive however, more than willing to take all the photos you desired and his “safari” ride out in the dunes was a lot of fun. All in all, it’s a 7 hour experience with a lot of driving but it’s something you should do once,

Desert Safari 4x4 Ride

Jasmin_Y, Dec 2025

We are together with my Nephew and Niece. We are from Singapore and first time coming Dubai and needed to experience Desert Safari ..Nomi our guide was friendly, approable. He's will guide us..Such a good guide..recommended to try desert safari if your coming to Dubai. Thank you Nomi. Till next time.

Amazing guide Nomi made...

Eunjung_L, Nov 2025

Amazing guide Nomi made the tour unforgettable! Well organized in every aspects! Good shows! Nice foods too!

Excellent service

Grace_A, Oct 2025

We had amazing experience, we were 9 in the group, we took 2 cars. The drivers were very nice, they make sure we enjoy every minute especially in the sand dunes. They took pictures of each one of us.,They let us experience the sand boarding .I love this tour from Viator, we had a very good deal .I will definitely recommend this tour from Viator

Awesome Experience!!!

Gilbert_L, Oct 2025

The drivers are very helpful and pick us on time. They contacted us a day before to inform us regarding the pick up. The dune bashing is a very good experience and they even took our photos and even give suggestions. The show was also great and the food is good. The only issue is that the SUV is not for 7 adults as the backseat is too small. It is good only for children.

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Gilbert_L, Oct 2025

The drivers are very helpful and provide informations. With the car, the backseat is too small for an average size person thus one should hire with only 4 adult person in the car.