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Dubai: Unique SUNRISE 4WD Red Dunes Safari

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Dubai: Experience Amazing Desert Safari

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Overview

Begin your day with the unique 4WD sunrise adventure over the red sand dunes of Dubai’s Lahbab Desert. Watch the sky transform from deep indigo to golden hues as the sun rises over the dunes, creating an unforgettable moment. Afterward, take part in thrilling desert activities like dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride before returning to Dubai by lunchtime.

Take in the views of the desert from atop a camel
Experience the desert lifestyle with your guide
Spend some time away from the bustling city
Water included during the desert experience

What's Included

Experience the highlight of your holidays and Enjoy the SUNRISE on the top of the dunes
Dune ride on high and extreme dunes for 30 Minutes on high and extreme dunes
Sandboarding on amazing desert scenery
Camel Ride for your “slow-motion” experience
Free Bottles of water during the desert experience

Additional items not listed in inclusions, such as falcon photos, scarves, or souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup availability: Pickup is available from all hotels in Dubai City and the mentioned Ports. Timing: Pickup time is an estimate and may vary by ±20 minutes; we will notify you of any changes. Vehicle: Transfers are provided in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle (e.g. Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol). Part of tour duration: Pickup and drop-off are included in the total tour duration (approx. 3.5 – 4 hours). Surcharges: Pickup from certain areas (Jebel Ali Hotels & Resorts, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort) incurs a one-time surcharge of USD 49 per car, payable in cash or card at pickup. Unavailable areas: Pickup is not available from Naif and Al Sabkha areas.

Operating hours
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Lahbab

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible

Please prepare yourself with sun protection for skin and head
Please don’t eat approximately 1 hours before the adventure starts, alternatively we suggest enjoying a light and short breakfast (e.g. fruits)
Wear light, comfortable or sportive clothes and bring a light cardigan or scarf for the sunrise (it can be cold in the desert before the sunrise)
no luggage (e.g. suitcases)
no pets
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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

Manjeet_B

The sunrise over the desert was beautiful. We loved the experience and our guide Hashim was great. He was very attentive and even took some beautiful pictures for us.

Reviews

5.0

based on 70 reviews

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Sunrise dune bashing

Donna_M, Feb 2026

Good fun and lots of laughs. Zahir was a great guide/driver. Being early it wasn’t too hot in the desert and the sunrise was spectacular too.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi, Thank you very much for your awesome review! We are glad you enjoyed your safari and had a lot of fun. Many thanks for having been our guests!

Amazing Desert experience

Seema_S, Aug 2024

Unique expert of Dubai. Must do for all who like adventure & like to explore .Gives you real desert feel .

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Seema, Thank you for your great review, and we are delighted that you had a wonderful safari. It's awesome to see that you had a great time. Thank you for having been our guests!

Highly recommended

elena_s, Apr 2024

Highlight of our Dubai trip!! The guide/ driver was very nice, helpful, knowledgeable. We went to 430am experience to watch sunrise, the time just suited us because we had jet lag. Seeing the sunrise in desert was a miracle experience, you will be so amazed by God’s creation.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Elena, Thank you very much for your great feedback. We highly appreciate that! We are delighted that you enjoyed your safari day. Thank you for having been our guests!

Best sunrise safari experience with the family

Alwin_C, Apr 2023

Hashim is an excellent driver/tour guide for this sunrise safari. He is a highly skilled driver and that you wouldn’t be scared at all. This tour is as described and even more, always attentive to the guests need and on time with everything. Best experience in the dessert, 4x4 ride, sandboarding, sunrise view on top of dessert, camel ride, atv and buggy, if you choose at your own expense, and all in all best experience in the dessert

Breathtaking

Kirsten_C, Jan 2023

Super fun experience!! It was amazing from start to finish- we enjoyed the thrilling rides on top of the dunes, attempting to sand board, and watching the sun rise on the mountains. Absolutely breath taking on multiple accounts.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hey, Thank you for sharing your experience and awesome recommendation. We are glad you enjoyed your trip and thanks for sharing a picture. It was pleasure to have you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back soon.

The sunrise over the...

Manjeet_B, Dec 2022

The sunrise over the desert was beautiful. We loved the experience and our guide Hashim was great. He was very attentive and even took some beautiful pictures for us.

Amazing sunrise heartbeat emotion

Michael_G, Mar 2022

Amazing adventure to see sunrise! Very nice guide (Khan) and enjoying sand boarding and landeover cruising

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hi Michael_G, Thank you very much for sharing your experience and providing us with your review. We are impressed by your high rating also. It was a pleasure for us to welcome you as our guests.

ベストトリップ

sakuraba_h, Aug 2024

様々な写真を撮ってくださいました。どれもドバイ旅行の大切な思い出になっています。わたしは英語がそれほど上手ではないですが、丁寧に説明してくれたので会話で困ることはありませんでした。運転も上手でした。

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi sakuraba, Thank you very much for your great feedback. We highly appreciate that! We are delighted that you enjoyed your safari day. Thank you for having been our guests!

Perfekter Morgen in der Wüste

Klaus_S, Jan 2022

Unser Guide Waqas war der Beste😀. Super freundlich, aufmerksam und kompetent. Hat sich perfekt um alles gekümmert. Vom richtigen Fotospot bis zum Sandboarding. Nur zu empfehlen und gerne wieder!!!!