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Vip Desert Safari Dubai

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a fun-packed afternoon and evening in the Dubai desert on this all-action, shared-group safari adventure. After hotel pickup from your Dubai or Sharjah address, cruise into the dunes for a full program of activities. Grab the opportunity for an optional all-terrain vehicle (ATV) drive; and follow it with a dune bash, camel ride, sandboarding, and desert camp BBQ-buffet dinner and live folklore shows as the stars come out. A return transfer wraps up your adventure.

Embark on an exciting, multi-adventure desert safari from Dubai
Hassle-free way to sample sports, activities, and Bedouin heritage of desert
Sandboards, camel ride, dune bash, henna tattoo, dinner, fire show, and more
Optional ATV drive (extra cost), plus included hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Hotel/Home Pick-up & Drop-off (Dubai & Sharjah)
Red Dune Bashing at Lahbab Desert
Sandboarding Experience
Camel Ride
Live Entertainment Shows
BBQ & International Buffet Dinner
Unlimited Soft Drinks & Water
Fresh Fruits
Arabic Costume for Photos
Henna Tattoo (For Ladies)
Dedicated Table & Camp Facilities
Sunset Photography
Shisha (Sheesha) Corner

Alcoholic Beverages
Vip Sitting area (it can be availed by the help of guide)
Personal Expenses
Quad biking & Buggy Riding (it can be availed by the help of Guide)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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 1:30 PM – 1:45 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).

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Lahbab

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Al Awir

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note, there is no live entertainment or alcohol during Ramadan.
We pickup up the traveler from any location in Dubai and Sharjah.
Return transfer to your accommodation after the safari experience.

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Is hotel pickup included? A: Yes, pickup is included from Dubai city hotels and residences.
Q: Can children join the safari? A: Yes, but it is not recommended for children under 3 years.
Q: Do you offer vegetarian food? A: Yes, vegetarian and vegan options are available at the BBQ dinner.
Q: What should I wear? A: Comfortable clothing, sandals or sneakers, and a light jacket in winter.
Q: Is quad biking included? A: No, but you can book it on-site for an additional charge.
Operated by Red Sand Arabian Adventure
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.
People with motion sickness may experience discomfort during dune driving.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

Barry_T

Very fun and entertaining- great value for money! Sajjad was an amazing tour guide! We especially enjoyed the quad bikes.

Reviews

5.0

based on 243 reviews

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Very fun and...

Barry_T, Mar 2026

Very fun and entertaining- great value for money! Sajjad was an amazing tour guide! We especially enjoyed the quad bikes.

Wonderful experience

Carl_K, Mar 2026

Ibrahim is over guide for today trip we enjoyed a lot dine bashing dinner and shows everything is good

Great experience 10/10!

Keira_C, Feb 2026

Great experience and excellent value for money! Our guide was helpful and communication was clear throughout! We all had a great time. My top tip would be if you have any questions about anything (Ie quad bikes which aren’t included) ask the guide, as it is a bit overwhelming when arriving at the camps with all sorts going on but he helped us and could tell when we needed a bit of guidance! Great experience the fire show was fantastic, as was the dune bashing!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you had a great time with Saklain. He is truly a friendly and dedicated guide, and it’s wonderful to know he made you feel comfortable throughout the tour. We’re glad you enjoyed the sand boarding experience as well. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing Al Khaima Tourism LLC. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable experience.

Had an amazing desert...

Satsahib_S, Feb 2026

Had an amazing desert safari experience . Ibrahim is a great driver and an amazing host. Truly had an exhilarating experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

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.

This was a great...

Ismail_A, Aug 2025

This was a great experience, the driver Sajjad was amazing. Excellent driver. Got some really cool pictures and videos.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Ibraheem. It’s fantastic to know he made you feel safe, kept everything well organized, and ensured the whole family had fun from start to finish. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable trip. Team al khaima

Lovely

Multinec_E, Aug 2025

Sajjad is a very good driver We experience nice trip with him He is caring He is Lovely Above all is a good man

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Sajjad was a great tour guide

Yusuf_A, Aug 2025

Sajjad was great made us feel very welcomed and helped us throughout our trip. Was a very fun experience. Thank you so much Sajjad.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Great !

Guylaine_H, Aug 2025

Our guide, Sajjad explain us all the details of the activities and what was included or wasn’t . He took care of us. We had a great moment.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that Sajjad took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured you were well taken care of. It’s wonderful to know you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.

safari not too correct

Abdullah_S, Feb 2026

This is the second time we have done the activity in Dubai. This time it wasn't great at all, we're a little disappointed, the journey/travel 2 times it takes almost 2 hours in total. So in the desert we had very little time to enjoy and take pictures, it was already sunset. the food this time not too good not too hygienic, we feel like eating in India than Dubai. + we didn't do the sandboarding activity or it was indicated.

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Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m really sorry to hear that this second experience in Dubai did not live up to your expectations, especially since you had done the activity before. I understand how frustrating it must have been to spend almost two hours in transfers. That is definitely not ideal, and it can reduce the time you have to properly enjoy the desert, take photos, and experience the sunset comfortably.

Amazing

Anonymous, Feb 2026

I was excited to drive well in the desert. I really enjoyed it. And the music in the car was lovely, it was brisk, it was exotic. He cared about all the participants and was kind. I'd like to participate again. Thank you very much.

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