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Desert Safari Dubai Tour with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, & BBQ

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

PICKUP AND DROP-OFF FROM DUBAI HOTELS, CENTRALLY LOCATED APARTMENTS, AND RESIDENCES.
EXPERIENCE 4X4 AWD DUNE BASHING ON HIGH DUNES FOR MAXIMUM EXCITEMENT.
GUARANTEED OPEN QUAD BIKE DESERT EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE AGED 15 AND ABOVE.
FREE SANDBOARDING, HENNA, AND SHISHA AT THE TENT, WITH RESTROOM FACILITIES.
CAMEL RIDES AVAILABLE IN DAYLIGHT (CAN BE REPEATED).
A 5-COURSE BBQ DINNER IS PROVIDED, WITH VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AND JAIN FOOD AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
TRADITIONAL ARABIC WELCOME WITH GHAWA (ARABIC COFFEE), DATES, AND LUQUIMAT (EMIRATI SWEET).
ENJOY EMIRATI SNACKS LIKE CHICKEN SHAWARMA AND FALAFEL.
UNLIMITED MINERAL WATER, TEA, COFFEE, AND SOFT DRINKS (COKE, SPRITE) SERVED WITH DINNER.
THREE POPULAR LIVE SHOWS: BELLY DANCING, TANOURA DANCE, AND A DAZZLING FIRE SHOW.
GUARANTEED HIGH STANDARDS OF SAFETY AND HYGIENE.
FOR GUESTS WHO DON’T PREFER DUNE BASHING, THERE’S A SAFE AND RELAXING SAFARI EXPERIENCE.
THE CAMP IS THE LARGEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL, LOCATED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT.

SOUVENIRS, ALCOHOL, FRUIT JUICE, ENERGY DRINKS, ICED TEA, TONIC WATER, AND ARE EXTRA COSTS.
KIDS UP TO 10 YEARS OLD CAN SHARE AN ATV WITH THEIR PARENTS. CHILDREN AGED 11 TO 14 CAN RIDE
VIP UPGRADES AND LOUNGE ACCESS INCLUDE PRIVATE JEEP BOOKINGS.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOWS: THERE ARE NO BELLY DANCING SHOWS DURING RAMADAN.
PRIVATE SHISHA SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT THE TABLE.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name. Free pickup is available from hotels, hotel apartments, and central residences in Dubai and Sharjah. Pickup is also available from hotels near Dubai International Airport. Door-to-door service is provided from over 650 hotels in Dubai. Guests staying in other Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah) should report to the Ibis Deira City Centre Hotel. Guests in Abu Dhabi can meet at the Dubai Marina Mall Entrance for pickup.

Itinerary

Dubai

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lahbab

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Desert Planet Tourism LLC | Meeting Point Location

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Quad ride not applicable for infants
ATV Ride: All kids (except babies) can go on the ATV ride. People 15 and older can ride in the open desert. Kids 11 to 14 will ride in a safe area. Kids over 3 can ride with their parents in the open desert.
Seating: You are sharing a jeep, so everyone needs to be polite. Senior citizens should sit in the front. Parents with kids under 12 must sit in the back, following UAE law. The driver will assign seats, but passengers can take turns sitting where they like. You can't ask for a specific seat before the ride. If you want a private jeep, you can pay extra.
Weather: It can get very cold in the Dubai Desert from December to April, with temperatures dropping to around 9°C. Bring light wool clothes and a windbreaker to stay warm.
Entertainment: There will be no belly dancer shows during Ramadan, Islamic New Year, or other religious holidays.
Dress Code: Wear light clothes like shorts or jeans, and closed shoes for walking on the sand.
Quad Bikes: Quad bikes are insured, but with limited coverage. If there is an accident, you must call the police and get a report. Riding is at your own risk, so listen carefully to the guide. No experience is needed to ride.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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

4.8

based on 423 reviews

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Rubbish trip

Kevin_L, Aug 2025

Not sure why the trip is advertised as 2pm as our driver didn’t turn up until 4pm and advised us that they don’t do earlier trips. Not good. That said we were glad we were late in the end as the trip was awful. The bbq food was ok and the off roading on the sand was fun. Despite buying four tickets for a 10min quad bike ride we were told that only two people could do it and that was on a double seater. Both the quad bike ride facilities and the experience itself were very tatty and poorly done. There was no sand boarding and the camel ride was about 30 seconds long. Most people looked like they were being talked into paying extra for premium seating but we didn’t and eventually the ‘manager’ came over and said that we could sit in it anyway but at the expense of having to do a forced review while they watch over you. Hard sell of tat all the time. Poor experience. Avoid.

Fun day in the desert

Carlota_G, May 2025

Gifted this to my parents and they had a good time, their favourite highlight was their tour guide Yasir - really nice and fun. (There really wasn't a camel experience)

Camel ride

Emina_Z, Apr 2025

ALL was great i just personaly did not Enjoyed safari driving everything else was awesome!!!would definately doit again with My family.

Good Safari experience

Irina_N, Dec 2024

The Safari was ver well organised including all the activities in the programme. The car and Driver provided confort and safety. I very much liked that the Guide/Driver was friendly and was accommodating people of all ages and fitness level as initially I thought the Safari could be only for young people. However I should like to know more about Bedouins in modern days as well as geographic details. I liked the entertainment discovering the tradition in Arabic Desert/Lahbab.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your detailed review! 🌟 We're delighted to hear that you found the safari well-organized and enjoyed the comfort and safety provided by our car and driver. It's wonderful that the experience was inclusive and accommodating for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. 🏜️ We're glad you appreciated the entertainment and the opportunity to discover traditions in the Arabian Desert/Lahbab. Your suggestion about learning more about modern Bedouins and geographic details is insightful, and we'll work on incorporating this into our tours. We look forward to welcoming you again for another enriching experience! 😊