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Private Evening Desert Safari Camel, Falcon & BBQ at Premium Camp

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This desert safari stands out from similar tours by exploring the red dunes near Lahbab, roughly 45 minutes from Dubai by private car. Meet at your Dubai hotel and head to the day’s activities: dune bashing, camel rides, and henna tattoos. Afterward, enjoy a barbecue dinner accompanied by traditional dance performances and a fire show.

Try out several popular desert activities in one experience
Get a sense of local culture during several live dance performances
Try local flavors during a buffet dinner
Enjoy hassle-free transfers from Dubai

What's Included

Pickup: Enjoy private pickup in a luxurious 4x4 SUV from your hotel in Dubai.
Experience thrilling 35 minutes of dune bashing over the stunning red sand dunes.
Sand Boarding with Capture breathtaking sunset views
Premium Desert Camp Arrival: Arrive at our desert camp for a warm welcome & traditional hospitality
Enjoy camel ride & Falcon Photo
Henna Painting: Adorn your hands with beautiful henna designs for a cultural touch.
Buffet Dinner: Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner featuring traditional BBQ Veg & Non-veg options.
5 Live Entertainment Shows: includes belly dance, Khaleeji & Debke Dance, Tanura & Fire Dance

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Enjoy complimentary pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah, including hotels, residences, airports, and cruise terminals. There’s no set meeting point—our guide will reach out beforehand to confirm your exact pickup time and location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Dubai

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late.
You can wear any thing there is no dress code.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
Instant booking confirmation after purchase
Private 4x4 vehicle for your group only with a licensed safari captain
Eat light 2 to 3 hours before dune bashing to reduce motion sickness

Moderate fitness recommended (soft sand walking and dune steps for photos)
Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended
Insured 4x4 vehicles with safety features: seat belts, roll bars, GPS tracking, and first aid kit
Wear closed sports shoes for sandboarding and walking on dunes
Dress comfy: light clothing in summer; bring a jacket for winter evenings
Henna is optional; avoid if you have sensitive skin
Camel ride: children under 12 must ride with an adult
Recommended ages: sandboarding 8 to 50; camel and falcon 8 to 50
UAE rules: pregnant guests, infants under 3, and guests with back, neck, or heart conditions cannot join dune bashing
Pickup time varies by location; typically within 45 minutes before your selected start time (you will be notified if adjusted)
Ramadan note: some entertainment may be limited depending on the date, usually fire show only
Weather dependent: if canceled due to poor conditions, reschedule or full refund offered
Please share your WhatsApp number for smooth pickup coordination and live updates
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 1,018 reviews

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Fun excursion to the desert

Isabelle_S, Feb 2024

Nice excursion to the sand dunes. Booking was easy. Communication with agency and driver via Whatsapp worked well, and pick-up in private vehicle was on time. We loved the drive in the sand dunes (over one hour in the dunes, activities, photo stops). Rashid is a good and careful driver on main roads, but also very talented in the desert…what an exciting drive! Rashid is taking well care of his passengers and is good at explaining the sites that we drive by. Thank you for a nice trip!

Unforgettable desert escapade

PINAK_D, Jan 2024

As the sun began to set, the adventure began! The Dubai desert safari took us on a thrilling ride through sand dunes that stretched as far as the eye could see. The 4x4 vehicle drive by our tour guide Salim expertly navigated the rolling hills, sending you soaring up and down with squeals of delight. The desert landscape transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange. And as the stars began to twinkle, a warm campfire and traditional entertainment welcomed you, completing an unforgettable desert escapade.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear guest, Thanks for your kind words and time ,we are pleased to take five-star review from you. Feedback means a great deal to us and serves as a testament to the quality of our services.The way u have mentioned each and every detail of your experience ,its higly appreciable . We will share a word of mouth with guide as well Best Regards Team Desert Fun Tourism +971555303011

Top ervaring

Mickael_R, Jan 2022

Super leuke ervaring. Mooi op tijd opgehaald aan ons hotel door Khalid, onderweg de nodige uitleg gekregen hoe de dag er zou uitzien, plus ook veel info over hetgene dat we langs de rit naar de safari tegenkwamen. Dune bashen was top, kameelritje leuk en eenmaal in het kamp aangekomen mooie shows en lekkere bbq. Een aanrader voor iedereen! Bedankt Khalid voor de onvergetelijke dag!