Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, With BBQ, Camel Ride Sand Boarding
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re wanting to explore the Dubai desert but you’re short on time, this Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari with Buffet-Style Dinner is a perfect pick as you’ll pack a ton of activities into just one day. Along with dune bashing and sand boarding in the desert’s dunes, you’ll also enjoy a buffet-style dinner at a Bedouin camp with henna painting, hookah, camel riding (optional), and belly dancing.
- Combine many activities in just half a day during one tour
- Perfect for those looking for adventure—go dune bashing in the desert
- Go to a Bedouin camp for henna painting, hookah, and dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah included
Sample Menu
Starter
Starters & Salads
Starters Shawarma Falafel Salads Turkish Salad Hummos Pasta Salad Mix Green Salad Coleslaw Salad Arugula Salad
Main
Main Course
Main Course Veg Biryani Rice Veg Noodles Steam Rice Dal Makhni Mix Vegetables Gravy Chana Masala Saute Vegetables Potato With Spinach
Dessert
BBQ & Dessert
BBQ Grill Chicken Lamb Kabab (Kofta) Sheesh Tawouk Hamour Fish Dessert Umm Ali Fresh Fruits Lokemat
What's Included
- Hotel, residence, or selected-location pickup and drop-off within Dubai by 4x4 SUV/Land Cruiser
- Thrilling 4x4 dune bashing at Lahbab Red Dunes with a licensed desert safari driver/guide
- Traditional camp welcome with Arabic tea, coffee, sweets, and refreshments
- Arabic dress photography, falcon photography opportunity, camel ride, sandboarding & Henna Painting
- Unlimited water and soft drinks, plus an international BBQ buffet dinner (Veg & Non-veg dishes)
- Full Light and Sound display on stage and around the Camp, Belly Dance traditional Arabic music
- Captivating Tanura Dance Entertainment, Fire Dance Show Drop back your Hotel - Location - in Dubai
- Alcoholic beverages are not included but available for purchase at the camp.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels, residences, and selected locations within Dubai. Pickup from outer Dubai areas, including Bab Al Shams and Dubai Parks, may be available for an additional charge. Exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour.
Drop-off point
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Customer can choose Drop off location
Itinerary
1
Lahbab
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 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
AAKASH_A
great experience. Our guide Saleem
Was very friendly and professional.
The whole process went very smoothly and we as a family had a great time.
Saleem”s driving on the desert was superb and safe.
Food and entertainment in the camp were nice too.
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AAKASH_A, Jan 2026
great experience. Our guide Saleem
Was very friendly and professional.
The whole process went very smoothly and we as a family had a great time.
Saleem”s driving on the desert was superb and safe.
Food and entertainment in the camp were nice too.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had a great desert safari experience with Saleem. It’s fantastic that his friendly guidance, professional approach, and safe driving made your trip so enjoyable.
We’re glad you also enjoyed the food and entertainment at the camp. Your kind words will be shared with Saleem and the team. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Viktorija_K, Oct 2025
Everything was great, I recommend it!
Our guide Saleem did everything to make our experience the best. The guide was very helpful, his driving skills were great!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your kind words! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that Saleem made your desert experience so enjoyable with his excellent guidance and driving skills. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Cristian_I, Apr 2024
I just had to share about the incredible experience I had on the desert safari, all thanks to our amazing guide, Mohsin Pathan! Seriously, this guy knew his stuff. He was like a walking encyclopedia, telling us all about the places we visited and the history behind them. We learned so much!
But it wasn't just about the facts; he really went out of his way to make sure we were having a blast. He even hooked us up with discounts for different activities along the way, which was such a nice surprise. He didn't just guide us, he was also our personal photographer! I mean, who does that? He snapped some epic shots of us with the desert as our backdrop.
But what really stood out to me was how much he cared about our safety and comfort. He was always checking in to make sure we were feeling good and having a great time. It made the whole experience feel so special and memorable.
If you're thinking about going on a desert safari, I can't recommend our guide enough. He truly made the trip unforgettable. Huge thanks to him for an awesome adventure!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Guest,
Wow, it sounds like you had an absolutely incredible desert safari experience with Mohsin Pathan as your guide! His knowledge, attention to detail, and care for your safety and comfort truly made the trip unforgettable. From sharing fascinating facts about the places you visited to ensuring you had a blast with discounts and personal photography, he went above and beyond to make the experience special. Thank you for sharing your glowing review
Krzysztof_G, Feb 2024
We had a great time, highly recommended to everyone 👍 The driver was friendly and very skilled, camel rider was a good fun for my daughter. The food at the party was good, just it good a bit chill later in the evening, so I can recommend in Feb to take some long sleeve clothes off some sort 😃
karina_b, Apr 2023
This was a great tour but our
guide Im Archanadio made it amazing. We’re from the US & we were left in shock when on this tour. Our guide was so nice & did more than the bare minimum to accommodate us. He gave us an endless supply of water, snacks.. even ice cream! While driving he’d give us the history of buildings & explained the arabic culture. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. 5/5 ⭐️
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your support and trust in our services. It was our pleasure to have you on our Desert safari tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for more adventures and discoveries.
Thanks once again
Team GYT
Sanjana_R, Dec 2022
We had a great time. The dune rides are a little bumpy so if you’re prone to car sickness just be prepared but the views are absolutely worth it, kind staff, absolutely loved our tour guide amjad he was the best! The show was fantastic . Lots of fun
Sukhwinder_P, Sep 2022
We had a fun day great tour guide great entertainment and food unlimited soft drinks at the camp desert drive was amazing
latonya9372, Sep 2022
This excursion was awesome. The tour guide made the trip exciting, fun and very informational. I would definitely do this tour agin but, only with Shah khalid, as the guide!!!!
Fabio_T, Apr 2022
Funny day in the desert perfectly guided by Ibrahim, skilled driver and enjoyable person! Advisable excursion indeed!
Ivan_P, Mar 2021
I liked really much this 6 hour trip to the dunes. We started from our hotel with a pick up at 2:30 p.m. Clean and comfortable toyota premium land cruiser, nice leader - Noor. Loved the dunes bashing and the evening show and dinner at the bedouins campsite. We were dropped off at the hotel about 9 p.m. Nice way to spend half day in Dubai. Good value for money.
Response from Host, Mar 2021
Greetings!
Thanks a lot for the appreciation and sparing time to put review. As we believe in providing quality services and your positive feedback n reviews give us the motivation to serve you with THE BEST.
Highly Thanks
best wishes
team, GYT
Melissa_G, Oct 2020
Noor was the best! We had an amazing trip. Our favorite part was the dune bashing! Noor was a great driver and kept us entertained the entire time!
Response from Host, Oct 2020
Thank you for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us! I am very pleased to hear that our staff made your excursion pleasant. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Call us if there is anything we can help you with.
If you have any suggestions for us to improve, let us know.
Thank you for your review and for recommending us on TripAdvisor.
Regards
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Monia_B, Aug 2022
Ibrahim a été un super guide. Il nous a fait passer un très bon moment lors de notre safari dans le désert. Très présent et toujours de bons conseils, il nous a transmis ses connaissances avec beaucoup de bienveillance. Nous le recommandons vivement !
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Greetings from Tour Dubai Safari !!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment we really appreciate for it and will share with our teammates for the same
Thanks
Tour Dubai Safari
LuisAlfredo_Z, Apr 2022
Una experiencia inolvidable ! Mejor de lo que esperábamos !! Ibrahim es estupendo guía y amigo ! Nos tomó unas fotos geniales nos ayudó a alcanzar los mejores precios en las tiendas y fotos !! Todo el equipo súper amable !! La comida súper rica y apta para todo tipo de paladares !! Muy recomendado yo fui con mi esposa y bebé de 9 meses ( disfrutando muchísimo los 3)
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