Dubai: Evening Red Dunes Safari, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the big city and spend an evening in the desert on this safari adventure from Dubai. Enjoy a dune bashing session as you make your way to a Bedouin desert camp where you can participate in other activities like sandboarding and a camel ride. Then, sit down to a delicious barbecue dinner while watching live entertainment.
- Zip, slide down, walk across the red dunes
- Sink your teeth into a delicious buffet dinner
- Watch the sunset from on top of a camel
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from Dubai or Sharjah
Sample Menu
Starter
Samosa or Vegetarian Rolls
Main
BBQ Chicken or Chana Masala
Dessert
Cake Options or Fresh Fruit
What's Included
- Pick & Drop from your Location in Dubai / Sharjah by 4x4 Land Cruiser
- 35 Minutes Dune Bashing Safari At Red Dunes Desert
- Sand Boarding, Camel Ride, Hinna Tattoo
- Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Cold Water
- International Buffet Dinner with Barbeque (Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian dishes)
- Belly Dance, Tanura Dance and Thrilling Fire Dance Show
- Alcoholic beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up from your Hotel / Residence in Dubai or Sharjah.
Itinerary
Dubai (Pass By)
1
Lahbab
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Al Awir
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dubai (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infant seat Extra Charge 25 USD
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 1,417 reviews
malina_m, Feb 2026
It was a fun experience. Life is too short not to try different things like Sand Bashing and Sand surfing.
Our guide Abdul was an amazing driver thru the hills and creates through the desert sands. Enjoyed this experience tremendously.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Simon_J, Feb 2026
Perfectly organised and executed, comms were superb, Abdul our driver and guide was an exceptionally nice guy, very attentive, knowledgeable, and a superb driver, great photographer too. The safari was the last of our trips and excursions after a very long holiday and I would say it was probably the best, we saved the best to last! Great way to see the dune/desert land scape! The evening entertainment was brilliant, food was lovely, and the shows we saw were first class. We would highly recommend Abdul!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Tina_B, Jan 2026
This was so much fun! If you’re on the fence, book this trip. You won’t regret it. Oh, and ride the camel. 😃
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Esther_F, Nov 2025
Beautiful!
Hashim was perfect for the desert safari
Professional,friendly and very helpful.
Will recommend and use him again of if I ever come back .
Viator was extremely helpful too
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Howard_M, Oct 2025
Simply Amazing.
Our driver Azeem was fantastic and a brilliant driver on the dunes.
The Arabian Heritage venue was beautiful, as was the food.
The shows were great and it was just a brilliant day.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Ansamma_M, Oct 2025
Very good.. Attractive.. Depends on Driver. We like our driver. Travel group also nice.super Desert.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Susan_T, Sep 2025
Very nice trip, pick up was very punctual, driver Abdulla was very good guide, had bottled water for us and made sure we was ok throughout trip
I would highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
VICKY_G, Sep 2025
Our Arabian night in the desert - caringly and masterfully guided by Abdul - will go down in our book of memories as one of the most awe-inspiring ones ever!
From the tangerine dunes that stretched as far as the eye could see, to the golden sunset, to the laughter-filled daring turns in the sand, every moment of this outing was a delight.
The evening culminated in an enthralling show of dancers, fire and camels, followed by a delectable buffet of local cuisine. Definitely a night to remember!
We recommend this excursion to all 🖤.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Daniel_B, Jun 2025
Good fun out in the desert. New model 4x4 used for the dune bashing, tour guide took some lovely photos for us. Really enjoyed the BBQ food meal included. Well organised trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Jennifer_G, Jun 2025
Raham was an excellent tour guide.he made sure we had a great time. He explained everything and was patient
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Laura_J, May 2025
This is a worth while experience, something a bit different. You are well looked after from.start to finish, there is a great selection of food at the buffet. I recommend wearing shoes that are strapped to your feet making walking on sand easier
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Mustafa_M, May 2025
An amazing desert safari! Thrilling dunes, great vibes, and we truly had a lot of fun throughout. Must try!
Response from Host, May 2025
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Jibin_P, May 2025
Fahad was a great guide and played a huge role in our phenomenal desert safari experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2025
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Adriano_T, Apr 2025
The experience was remarkable and the experienced operator was kind and accommodating. Highly recommended but...
Ask to avoid as much as possible an unwanted stop in a tourist trap, which offers expensive quad bike rides as well as drinks and souvenirs. The excuse of waiting (exactly half an hour) for other caravaners to join the tour obviously doesn't hold water. During dinner, you will also be approached by rather insistent salespeople, but this is not particularly annoying.
The desert is beautiful, even if the number of other cars makes it seem a little staged. The shows are very interesting.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Adriano thanks for your opinion and appreciate for your kind words and we pass your words to our guide . As you know we stop 30 menut @our meeting point because of the guest request for refreshments and some of need toilets .
Best regards: Royal Excursion Tours
Sarah_S, Apr 2025
Great Trip, Dune bashing was fun and also nice for small Kids. Dinner was delicious with Lots of choices. Camel Ride was very Short but okay, the free Henna Tattoo is a Tiny flower, but you can choose different Designs to pay for. Dance and Fire Show was nice!
Our Guide Hashim was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the Trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Tonita_D, Apr 2025
Hashim Mohammad our driver and guide was awesome. He was very courteous and accommodating. He was attentive to our requests and checked in on us often to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. If the opportunity presented itself again I would definitely participate and would love for Hashim to be my driver and guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Peter_B, Apr 2025
Fabulous experience. Just book it. So much included. Quads, sand dune drifting, sand surfing. Camel rides, traditional dancers belly dancers, fire show. And an excellent buffet and bbq with plentiful free branded soft drinks.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Fiona_B, Apr 2025
A great experience, once in a lifetime, which was definitely elevated due to the guidance of Hashim who was very patient with us. He was very informative and very considerate to our needs as we had elderly parents with us. I would certainly recommend this to anyone. Thank you again to Hashim.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Lisa_M, Apr 2025
I booked Dubai as a stopover specifically to do the Desert Safari as it was a big bucket list activity of mine. It did not disappoint! We had a small mixed group of 5 people and had a blast. Abdul was our guide and was very knowledgeable with the culture and history of Dubai. We had an exhilarating 4X4 bashing experience through the red dunes. I booked quad biking through the dunes, which I'm so glad I did. The guide from Desert Storm was incredible. And the Bedouin Camp were fantastic, dancers were so talented, and the food was delicious and plentiful.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tours.
Karla_Y, Feb 2025
Great tour, worth the money. Hashim was very prompt and hospitable to our group. The dune bashing was so much fun but the jeeps were properly equipped to handle that rough driving.
He answered all our questions and adequately prepped us for the desert experience and how to be 'ready' for the vendors. Lol.
We would definitely recommend 👌🏽
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide. Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Cheryl_B, Dec 2024
Viator are not letting me write a review on another tour I complained about so I’m written here. I’ve used Viator for years but never again. Customer service is horrendous. So not use them
Response from Host, Feb 2025
The viator customer service is very trustable and reliable.
We try to make more fast and reliable
Best regards: Royal excursion tours
ANDREI_Y, Nov 2024
Abdul was a great guide. He was very friendly and polite. While having a bit of a language barrier, we went out of his way to make sure we had a great time along with helping us take the best pictures possible. Dune bashing was an unforgettable experience! The overall excursion was definitely worth the money. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Dubai beyond the city limits.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Yvonne_S, Nov 2024
The while trip was amazing - Majid was our guide and he made a big effort to make it enjoyable. Took loads of fab photos. The dune bashing was a great laugh. The food was good but the long journey home at the end if the trip was a drag. You have got to do this trip - excellent value for money.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Reena_K, Nov 2024
Abdul was a fantastic guide .. helped to make it very special for the children. Took us quad biking and then through the desert activities
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Blessing_D, Oct 2024
Sand boarding, the live shows and and the beautiful barbecue dinner. It was a wonderful experience and my friends were happy. I will definitely come do again with Hashim. Him and his staff are so good.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Katherine_B, Feb 2024
My family and I absolutely loved this tour. Great pick up from our hotel and journey to the red dunes. Had the opportunity to pay a little extra and go on the quad bikes/dune buggies which was a nice bonus. The dune bashing and sand boarding was amazing and our tour guide Abdul took some stunning photos of us as the sun was setting. Really enjoyed the BBQ and shows to finish off. Our guide was Abdul Rahman and he was fantastic - really made us feel welcome and amazing attention to detail to make our trip evening more enjoyable. Would definitely give the trip and Abdul 5 stars!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Shannon_K, Feb 2024
Very fun tour. Our guide was great- he helped with photos and was fantastic at driving in the safari. Highly recommend this unique tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Oliver_S, Feb 2024
Incredible!
IKRAM was our guide, he was incredible. Best experience in Dubai, would highly recommend.
They will take pictures for you and create amazing memories.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion
Dzenana_F, Dec 2023
We absolutely loved this trip.Big Thank you to our driver Abdur Rahman. Abdur helped us make many many memories.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings From Royal Excursion tours! Thank you so much for your warm kind comments and lovely words; We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will also pass out your lovely comments to Our guide.Wishing to see you very soon for more fun and new experiences. Best Regards Royal Excursion Tourism LLC
Xavier_M, Oct 2023
This activity by far was the most significant of my entire visit to Dubai. The Dubai evening Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner is an amazing and absolute experience you will ever live. From the evening sunset, to walking barefoot on the red sand and even hold a falcon with your own hands not to mention watching the sunset on the desert is a must see experience! Riding camel and enjoying the show and food ads up to your vacation destination. I was blown away for the absolute attention to details of our tour guide Zahid he is one of the best tour guides I have ever met, very nice, hospitable and super helpful and friendly. Not to mention he has a great variety of music! It has almost been a week of this experience and I’m still talking about it. I highly recommend this trip to everyone traveling to Dubai. I have been in 15 countries and this activity top it all! I will definitely do again thank you Viator, thank you Zahid! Traveler you who’s reading this review don’t hesitate to book it it’s an amazing experience to be out there and enjoy what Dubai has hiding and waiting for you to discover!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
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