Best Dubai Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Shows
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get the best out of the desert during this safari from Dubai. Start out with an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session in a 4x4 vehicle followed by time to sandboard down the golden dunes. Then ride a camel, smoke some shisha, get a henna tattoo, and more at a desert camp. Cap off your evening with a delicious buffet dinner while watching belly dancers, a fire show, and a folk dance.
- Spend an exciting evening in the Dubai Desert
- Enjoy desert activities like dune bashing and camel riding
- See what desert life is like at a traditional Bedouin camp
- Tuck into a delicious dinner while watching live entertainment
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off by ENGLISH speaking safari guide on SHARING basis.
- Dune Bashing & FREE Sand Boarding in Lahbab Desert (Red Dunes)
- A short Camel Ride (can be repeated) and photograph in local costume
- Shisha smoking (free in the shisha Area Only) & Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
- Buffet Dinner with BBQ (veg and non-veg) with unli beverages
- Belly dance show, Tanura dance show and Fire show
- Sunset Photography (Not always Guaranteed - Time and weather dependent)
- Quad bike ( available to rent )Alcoholic drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Photography with Falcon and long Camel Ride (on additional Charges)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Inside Dubai City: Free pickup and drop-off from all hotels and residences within Dubai city limits. Outside Dubai: Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Jebel Ali, Bab Al Shams, Al Maha Resort, etc., can be arranged for an additional fee—contact us to confirm availability. Port Rashid Cruise Terminal: Pickup available (please share cruise details). Dubai Airport (DXB): Direct pickup not available. We can arrange from nearby hotels: Near Terminal 1: Aloft Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel Children & Infants: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants ride free if no separate seat is required. Dune bashing is not recommended for infants; families with infants are advised to book a private vehicle. Approximate Pickup Times: Winter (Nov–Feb): 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Summer (Mar–Oct): 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Peak Summer (Jul–Aug): 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Shared Tour Notes: Pickup times vary by hotel location and traffic. Contact the local tour operator in advance for the most accurate details. Language: Safari guide speaks English. Other languages, if listed, are provided in written form. Confirmation: Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. A WhatsApp message will be sent the evening before your tour—ensure your phone number supports WhatsApp. Contact the operator at least 12 hours before the tour to reconfirm pickup time and location.
Itinerary
1
Dubai
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lahbab
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Al Madam
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Dubai
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants are not allowed during dune bashing. Children must be accompanied by an Adult.
- It must be noted that no music or belly dance entertainment will be provided in the Holy month of Ramadan as commanded by the Government. However, fire show and the Tanoura show will not be affected as per company discretion.
- Other religious holidays as per UAE law .NO Live Entertainment ( Except Tanoura Show and Fire show. ) & Alcohol Drinks as per the guidelines of DTCM.
- This particular tour is on SIC basis . For any upgrade of private transfers and VIP service call the service provider in advance.
- It is recommended not to eat 2 before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting / sickness during the dune bashing.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
- We kindly remind all travelers that participation in activities such as dune bashing, sandboarding, and other adventurous experiences carries certain risks. As a result, we strongly recommend that you obtain travel health insurance to cover any potential injuries, illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, please ensure that you are in good physical and mental health and capable of safely participating in the tour.
- Please note that this tour is conducted in English, with an English-speaking safari guide. For other languages, we offer written guides, but not in-person translations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 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
BurnBee_R
Excellent from start to finish. Our guide and Dune basing rider Sohail Ahmad did a fantastic job. He told us lot of things regarding Dubai. Very friendly and supportive all time. We did quad biking, Dune bashing, Camel , Sun set. At the camp we saw lot of items, like belly dancing show, fire show, traditional dance. Was remarkable experience forever. We had a great BBQ dinner also. Want told this in dune bashing very very good experience, Highly recommend for it anyone who willing do dune bashing. Thanks again Sohail Ahmad for the wonderful ride.
Reviews
4.8
based on 778 reviews
charlotte_j, Dec 2025
Perfect day with Nawaz
Safari bbq show and everything was so nice Even with the 2 kids the was so excited
Ambrose_V, Dec 2025
We booked the morning desert experience. We travelled out to the site about 45 mins out of Dubai in a clean comfortable vehicle. At the site we paid extra (360 aed) for traditional face coverings and (1000 aed) for a 30 minute 4 person buggy ride. We loved the whole experience. Our guides took photos with our phones and we bought some other photos from the site for 70 aed.
All the guides were great, the camel, buggy, 4wd and dune boarding experience was awesome. We had a 14 yo and 6 month old, and while a little hairy for the 6 month year old it was still manageable.
Nathalie_Z, Sep 2025
I went with my family and we really like this desert safari. Something very special that people should try
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Natalie,
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had a great time on our Desert Safari. It’s always special to know our guests enjoyed the experience, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again for more adventures in Dubai!
Regards
Fernanda_F, Mar 2025
I'm a resident in Dubai and have done a desert tour multiple times. We had friends over and decided to do it once again. This is the worst desert tour I have done so far! To start they won't let you take the baby stroller (there was space in the car and we had taken it other times for the baby to sleep during dinner at the camp where the floor is flat - not sand)... anyway, then when we asked to leave the car during the Dune bashing (we didnt want to do it with the baby), the driver said we couldn't because we wouldn't come back to this place so we were forced to do Dune bashing with a child without a baby seat or seat belt... we were shocked and very nervous at that moment.
Honestly we felt captive in a situation we didn't want to be in. Once at the camp, the food is really not worth it. The "buffet" is open for 20 minutes and it ends quickly... the only good things were sandboarding and the fire show. Overall I do not recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Fernanda Ferreira,
We sincerely regret to hear about your experience on the desert tour. Your concerns about safety, especially with a child, are completely understandable, and we apologize for any distress caused. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve.
Since you have done Desert Safari many times, you should be aware that infants are not allowed during dune bashing for safety reasons. We also offered you an upgrade to a private tour so you could customize the experience to your preference, but we did not receive a response. Additionally, the infant was free of charge, which means carrying them on your lap was the standard arrangement. All this information is clearly specified in our guidelines.
Your points regarding the baby stroller, dune bashing, and buffet timing have been noted. I just want to clarify that during the Holy month of Ramadan, the programs are changed.
If there’s anything further we can do to address your concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
William_F, Jan 2024
Great experience for the whole family. Our driver was particularly great at answering my many questions about the Arabian culture and history.
SAMANEH_G, Jan 2024
We had a great time exercising Safari with our 6 year old! She enjoyed a lot (you don’t need car seat)! Our driver Navaz was a professional driver and also good photographer! The dinner and Sahra show was really fun (included in the package) camel rides was also included, you need to pay for quad bikes but it worth the money, overall was a great experience and highly recommended
Elena_I, Nov 2023
This was an amazing trip. Started with pick up in a hotel, and after about 45 min driving we were in a red sand desert. First part was quad bike. The one in the package is small and only goes in a fenced territory which is boring. I suggest to upgrade to a bigger one and go into a deep desert. You will be accompanied by a pace rider. Then we went sand surfing, amazing experience! Really adrenaline pumping, ending with camel rides and dinner and dancing. We upgraded to vip dinner but looking back it was not necessary. We are a family with a three year old child, and she was fine throughout the whole trip and had tons of fun. Our driver and guide Nawaz was great, very skilled driver in a desert, kind and took amazing photos! Great trip!
Calum_C, Aug 2023
Guide was great....Naveed.
Quad bikes were fun but the desert drive was fab.
Meal was great as was the entertainment.
Asia_C, Jul 2023
The most memorable parts were the show at camp, the camel ride and the drive in the desert. There was no dessert provided and they kept interrupting us during dinner trying to sell us stuff. I would recommended this tour.
Srilatha_S, Jul 2023
We really enjoyed the desert safari experience, it was exhilarating! We were picked up shortly after 4pm by our guide Shahid, who was an extremely friendly person. I was interacting with Abbas via Whatsapp initially. He was very professional and friendly. Shahid drove us to the desert safari place, where another person took over and did the actual sand dune driving. Before the desert safari they took us to a place where kids did ATV ride. Though it was fun, after a point they said that it felt monotonous since the driving area was small. We also took pictures with a falcon. Both ATV ride and falcon are not part of the safari, so we got to pay separately for these.
We were then driven to the desert safari spot which was 30 minutes away. We would definitely recommend this safari to others! The driver rode up and down the dunes which though little uncomfortable was so much fun!! Pictures taken with the sand dunes backdrop came out very beautiful. Following this was evening show of belly dance, fire dance (ultimate!) and a nice dinner. The north Indian items were delicious and yet made healthy with less oil, loved the dhal!
Shahid then drove us back to Hilton where we we staying. Definitely, one of the top best things we did during our Dubai trip. It is fun and totally worth it!
Pros: Friendly guide, sand dune driving, eve dance shows
Cons: We felt bit rushed at the ATV ride and while riding the camel (just a photo op). Kids did the ATV ride only for 15 mins while the actual duration was for 45 minutes. ATV driving area should be bigger.
Danielle_B, Jul 2023
Best experience with my family our tour guide Nawaz was amazing went above and beyond! Book it you won't regret it! Everything from start to finish was amazing. Would definitely do it again when we come back to Dubai.
Dorothea_D, May 2023
Beautifully exciting experience! Our tour guide Abass (AB) was knowledgeable, personable and fun! He shared info about Dubai, the history and current helpful info. The Safari was beautiful, we purchased gifts from the local artists, dun buggy rides, enjoyed local treats… the highlight of the day was the camel ride, the amazing show and dinner. Recommended for everyone…Note, the ride in the desert was bumpy, hold on tight!
Antonio_L, Apr 2023
The desert riding was thrilling, it was a mind blowing experience and the view was breath taking. The shows were interesting, however the food wasn't that good. The best experience was the camel ride.
Patricia_T, Mar 2023
Everything was excellent tour guide exceptional Enjoyed all events. Nothing more to say but to say it was a great value tour
Animesh_P, Feb 2023
Nawaz did a good job! He is a good safari manager
Food was meh but safari experience was decent. Activities at camp were good
Performances were decent overall one time do!
Walter_G, Jan 2023
To be in the desert and have a view over there. And the sun is going down.... nice people in the car..
Naureen_K, Nov 2022
Our tour guide Naveed is an excellent tour guide. Very humble and professional.
He took good care of us.
Jacob_G, Oct 2022
Nawaz our tour guide was really great! Friendly and arrived on time for the safari pick up. He took great pictures for us everywhere. Wish we had a little more time in the dunes but overall a great experience!
MariaM_T, Oct 2022
This was a great tour. Naveed Made our experience memorable and assisted us patiently and politely. We had lots of fun thanks to him.
Tonya_J, Aug 2022
This was absolutely the best choice to go for a desert safari in Dubai. It took about 45 minutes for us to reach this area from our hotel. Our driver Nawaz, was very professional and timely, he did everything to make sure we had an amazing time. Our trip went above and beyond our expectations for the price. We would definitely book this company again.
Christine_L, Jun 2022
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our desert safari. Our driver and guide, Shahid, was absolutely amazing. He was attentive, professional and took great care of my family. I think in a tour like this it’s super important to have a great driver and guide and if you are lucky enough to have Shahid, you are all set for a phenomenal time! 10/10 would recommend.
Alexcia_P, Apr 2022
Timely pick up from my hotel, AC roomy suv. Naveed was excellent with taking pics and making us feel comfortable. If you have a weak belly, do not eat before going dune bashing. It is a lot of turns and drops. Also, beware of the small incidentals throughout the trip: I.e upgrade 4-wheeler ride to desert ride instead of small circle enclosure; pic with falcon, pic with camel, drinks brought to your table during dinner. They are minimal costs, just have cash on hand. If you have a family, I suggest paying for a pavilion for dinner, your dinner and drinks will be brought to you. Otherwise you will stand in line for the buffet dinner. If you want great pics and videos try to sit close to the stage.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Valued Guest,
First of all i would like to thank you for taking out time and writing a review about our services. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your trip and had a great time enjoying the activities. We strive hard to give best service to our valued guests and we are very proud that we exceeded your expectations. Once again i would like to thank you for showing trust in our services.
We would love to welcome you back again in near future.
Sincerely
Romain_D, Apr 2022
Naveed was great.
Excellent driver. Very helpfull. Great car as well.
I suggest renting buggys rather than quad bikes.
Ana_S, Apr 2022
Desert Show that included dinner, fire show and camel ride was excellent . The desert safari was a tad rough as we had to push the truck that we were in.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Valued Guest,
First of all i would like to thank you for taking out time and writing a review about our services. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your trip and had a great time enjoying the activities. We strive hard to give best service to our valued guests and we are very proud that we exceeded your expectations. Once again i would like to thank you for showing trust in our services.
We would love to welcome you back again in near future.
Sincerely
nazzefah_g, Mar 2022
Naveed our tour guide was exceptional. Highly recommended. Made sure we sorted all the way and ensured we got the beat pics in the dessert
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Valued Guest
Greetings !
Thanks for taking your time and sharing your feedback with us.
We always look forward to hearing from our valuable Guests. We are really glad to hear that you have enjoyed your tour with us.
Your review will help many travelers and we can't thank you enough!
We are always happy to serve each guest the best we can. Once again Thank you for writing to us, we appreciate your feedback. It motivates and helps us serve our guests in a better way.
Best Regards
Dean_M, Mar 2022
Guide was great and outgoing. Dune bashing was fun and the driver was exceptional. Would highly recommend to other tourists
Bystrik_O, Feb 2022
Excellent guide.
The driver / guide was very helpful and made the trip a unique experience.
Dune bashing wqs especially fun!
Alexis_G, Feb 2022
Everything about this Safari was wonderful.it was a great experience,our tour guide Abbus was very informative and nice
BurnBee_R, Dec 2021
Excellent from start to finish. Our guide and Dune basing rider Sohail Ahmad did a fantastic job. He told us lot of things regarding Dubai. Very friendly and supportive all time. We did quad biking, Dune bashing, Camel , Sun set. At the camp we saw lot of items, like belly dancing show, fire show, traditional dance. Was remarkable experience forever. We had a great BBQ dinner also. Want told this in dune bashing very very good experience, Highly recommend for it anyone who willing do dune bashing. Thanks again Sohail Ahmad for the wonderful ride.
Joseph_R, Dec 2021
Very nice experience and Sohail Ahmed is the best. Very professional and funny. We really enjoyed the trip with him
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