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Morning Red Dunes Safari: Camel Ride & Sandboarding Adventure

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a thrilling half-day safari in the majestic Red Dunes of Dubai. Your knowledgeable guide promises to make your journey unforgettable with breathtaking sights and stunning photographs. Whether you're staying at an apartment, villa, hotel, or residence, your Toyota SUV will pick you up from wherever is most convenient for you. So simply sit back and enjoy this captivating adventure into one of the world's great deserts.

Enjoy an adventurous 4x4 dune bashing cruise in the desert
Sand board in the red desert dunes
Take photos and refresh with water, soft drinks and juices
Ride a camel for an authentic Arabian experience

What's Included

Pick-Up: Convenient pick-up from your hotel or residence in Dubai in a 4x4 SUV.
Arrival at Lahbab: Arrive at the stunning Lahbab Desert, ready for adventure.
Dune Bashing: Enjoy an exhilarating 40-minute dune bashing session in a powerful 4x4 SUV.
Sandboarding: Experience the thrill of sandboarding down the towering red dunes.
Photo Stop: Capture breathtaking views of the desert landscape at a scenic photo stop.
Camel Ride: Immerse yourself in traditional desert culture with a camel ride.
Refreshments: Complimentary water provided throughout the tour to keep you hydrated.
Drop-Off: Relax with drop-off service back to your hotel or residence in Dubai.

Quad Bike is available with extra cost

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from your Hotel/Residence or Airport any where in Dubai

Itinerary

Dubai

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lahbab

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
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

Nancey_G

Atif was exceptional from pick up to drop off. He was so friendly and gave fun information as we drove to the desert about Dubai. Once at the desert, he made sure we had a great time and stayed hydrated with waters. He took exceptional photos for us as well! I booked this very last minute, but could not be happier and highly recommend the excursion and especially Atif!

Reviews

5.0

based on 654 reviews

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Exceptional!

Nancey_G, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Atif made your desert excursion so enjoyable from pick-up to drop-off. It’s wonderful that his friendliness, informative guidance, and attention to your comfort made the experience memorable. We’re also delighted that the photos he took captured your special moments perfectly. Your high recommendation means a lot to Atif and our entire team.

Was an amazing...

Katiana_e, Jan 2026

Was an amazing experience. Nasir was the best guide. He make sure we were good at all times. I would definitely book again.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Nasir made it so special. It’s fantastic that he ensured you were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the adventure. Your kind words mean a lot to Nasir and our entire team.

Our driver, Shoaib was...

Kauna_A, Dec 2025

Our driver, Shoaib was very communicative about the excursion. He made sure our experience was captured. It was a lot of fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Shoaib made your excursion fun and memorable while ensuring all the moments were captured. We truly appreciate your feedback.

The dune ride. So much...

Gael_E, Mar 2024

The dune ride. So much fun and a bit of a thrill. Thank you so much. Our tour guide was fabulous. Down side is camel ride is a bit too touristy and not like camel riding in Egypt or Jordan. But still totally fine!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Mr. Gael, I'm thrilled to hear that you had so much fun on the dune ride! It sounds like it was quite the thrilling experience. It's great that your tour guide made the trip even more enjoyable for you. While the camel ride may not have been exactly what you expected compared to experiences in Egypt or Jordan, I'm glad to hear that it was still enjoyable overall. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Great experience

Cara_K, Jan 2024

Nooramin was a great guide. We had a lovely time. We added a 30min ATV drive which was realy fun. Managed to get some lovely pics in the dessert!

It was a very special...

Orsolya_S, Dec 2023

It was a very special experience. The program was organized very professional. Ahsan was very good driver and friendly. I recommend this tour everybody.

Great fun!

Samuel_W, Jun 2023

Driver contact via whatsapp, pick up from hotel was smooth and on time, dune bashing was a fun adventure highlighting some incredible driving skills and beauty of the desert.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Guest, Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us continuously improve our services and provide an even better experience in the future. We will make sure to share your compliments with our team, as they take pride in delivering exceptional service to our guests. Thanks Team RDDS

Fantastic Day

Naomi_M, May 2022

Our guide was absolutely great we enjoyed every minute of it ! The dune bashing is so fun ! Made our trip even more amazing

Punctual driver

Pavlo_K, Mar 2022

Punctual driver, was on time and always called if needed. For those who do not want to spend all day on safari, this is the best option

Could be a lot better, did not match the expectations

Muhammet_U, Dec 2021

Driver would pick us up at 07:15 AM so we got up really early. We got picked up at 07:50. Then we got in the back of a 4x4, really uncomfortable for a 1,87m guy with no leg room. You should not schedule these trips with 6 people! Max. 4 to 5. The Dune bashing was real wild. Some people may enjoy it, but we found it a bit too much. Got my head almost injured by the reckless driving. We got a bit of time for the pictures and sandboarding, that was nice. At the camp we could do a camel ride and ATV. The camel ride was real fun, also a lot of great pictures. We didn’t do the ATV, so can’t say much about that.

So much fun - Highly recommended!

anat_y, May 2021

The Desert Safari experience was so much fun! Shoaib is a great driver and made sure we experience all that the Desert Safari has to offer, we especially enjoyed sliding down the dunes. He is also a great photographer and made sure we will have lots of great photos. Highly recommended!

très belle place mais pourrait etre plus relax

Andre_C, May 2023

tours fait très vite 2 heures 30 départ hôtel/ retour hôtel trop commercial chauffeur sympatique merci

A sofőr a reptéren vett...

Csaba_K, Feb 2023

A sofőr a reptéren vett fel minket. Csapatuk a sivatagba. Szuper sofőrünk volt. A gyerekek élvezték a homok szörföt.

Schönes Erlebnis

Sonya_B, Dec 2022

Unser Guide Shoaib war sehr nett und hatte alle unsere Fragen beantwortet. Er hat tolle Bilder für uns gemacht. Auto sehr bequem und sauber. Tour ist zu empfehlen.