Dubai Desert Safari - Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Quad Bike
Recommended by 98% 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
Discover the magic of Lahbab Desert on your own terms and choose a tour length that suits your schedule. On the 4-hour tour, enjoy high-energy dune bashing, sandboarding, and a peaceful camel ride. Or, choose to extend your journey with the 7-hour experience, offering a delightful BBQ dinner beneath the stars, live performances, and a variety of desert camp activities, such as henna art and photo ops with falcons.
- Enjoy a desert tour with dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride
- Hassle-free transfers from your Dubai hotel for ease
- Upgrade to a private car for a personalized experience
- Opt for a longer tour to include a delicious dinner with entertainment
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 vehicle
- Experienced licensed safari guide
- 45 minutes of dune bashing in Red Dunes
- Short camel ride (approx. 2 minutes)
- Sandboarding activity on the dunes
- Photo stop at the highest dune
- Bottled drinking water
- Sunset views (Afternoon Safari only)
- Meals
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Complimentary pickup included from any Dubai hotel and accommodation up to 45 mins before tour
Itinerary
Your journey starts with a scenic 4WDride from your hotel, covering roughly 50 minutes of stunning desert landscapes. As you travel, your guide keeps you engaged with interesting insights about Dubai’s history and desert life.
At the desert meeting point, take a short break while your guide prepares the vehicle for the dunes. If you're feeling adventurous, try an optional quad biking experience before the real fun begins.
Next, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session lasting around 30- 45 minutes. Your expert driver navigates the steep dunes, creating an unforgettable off-road adventure. Stop at a breathtaking vantage point to take photos of the golden desert as the sun dips below the horizon. Try sandboarding before heading towards the camp.
For 4-hour tour guests, this is the end of the adventure, with a convenient return to your hotel included.
If you're on the 7-hour tour, continue to a desert camp to be welcomed with traditional Arabian coffee, dates, and sweet treats. Enjoy camel rides, henna tattoos, and shisha smoking as you unwind in the camp’s relaxing atmosphere.
Dinner is a feast of grilled meat, fresh salads, and local delicacies, accompanied by unlimited water and soft drinks. The entertainment includes an impressive belly dancing show and a hypnotic Tanura performance. Don’t forget to snap a picture with the majestic falcons before heading back to your hotel in Dubai.
At the desert meeting point, take a short break while your guide prepares the vehicle for the dunes. If you're feeling adventurous, try an optional quad biking experience before the real fun begins.
Next, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session lasting around 30- 45 minutes. Your expert driver navigates the steep dunes, creating an unforgettable off-road adventure. Stop at a breathtaking vantage point to take photos of the golden desert as the sun dips below the horizon. Try sandboarding before heading towards the camp.
For 4-hour tour guests, this is the end of the adventure, with a convenient return to your hotel included.
If you're on the 7-hour tour, continue to a desert camp to be welcomed with traditional Arabian coffee, dates, and sweet treats. Enjoy camel rides, henna tattoos, and shisha smoking as you unwind in the camp’s relaxing atmosphere.
Dinner is a feast of grilled meat, fresh salads, and local delicacies, accompanied by unlimited water and soft drinks. The entertainment includes an impressive belly dancing show and a hypnotic Tanura performance. Don’t forget to snap a picture with the majestic falcons before heading back to your hotel in Dubai.
1
Dubai
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lahbab
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Dubai
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour lasts 4 hours from pickup to drop-off, including drive time
- Pickup time is within 45 minutes before your selected tour time
- Dune bashing is guided by trained safari professionals in 4x4 vehicles with roll cages
- All safari guides are licensed by Dubai Tourism and certified for desert driving
- Vehicles are fully insured and equipped with GPS tracking and a first aid kit
- Shared tour includes up to 6 guests per vehicle
- Sunset view available only on afternoon safari
- Tour not allowed for children under 3, pregnant women, or guests with back or neck issues
- Camel ride is a short 2-minute experience and can be repeated
- Quad bikes available onsite for an additional charge
- Wear comfortable clothing, closed shoes, and sunglasses
- A portion of your booking supports desert conservation and cultural heritage
- Children under 3 years old are not permitted on the tour
- 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.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Shannal_H
Our guide Awais was amazing! He was super knowledgeable, kind and made sure we had a great experience. He was on time picking us up and made sure everything went smoothly. He personally took the time to take all of our pictures. He was great and I highly recommend this!
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,382 reviews
knpotthast, Dec 2025
Awais was incredible! The tour was so fun & Awais is the main reason. He taught us a lot too. The quads for me was the best part as riding in the sand is a blast and you glide like butter. Awais took incredible photos of each person in the group individually too, and great photos with the best lighting and position.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi knpotthast,
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour and the service provided by your guide—it means a lot to us and to him personally. Your feedback encourages us to keep doing what we love, with even greater care.
Shannal_H, Dec 2025
Our guide Awais was amazing! He was super knowledgeable, kind and made sure we had a great experience. He was on time picking us up and made sure everything went smoothly. He personally took the time to take all of our pictures. He was great and I highly recommend this!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Shannal_H,
Thank you so much for your kind remarks—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're especially pleased to hear that you were happy with the service provided by your assigned guide.
Nikita_P, Oct 2025
Awais served as our tour guide, providing detailed explanations throughout the entire activities. My husband and I had a great time completing all the activities from this tour company. Some plus points to consider is Awais is very caring and considerate. As the tour neared its end, I started feeling nauseous. Awais quickly found a flat area in the sand dunes to help ease my nausea. I highly recommend Awais! You can trust you're in good hands and will enjoy an amazing experience with this tour company. Thank you, Awais!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Nikita_P,
Thank you so much for your lovely review of the desert tour! We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it left a positive impression.
we’re so glad we could share that with you. Whether it was the thrill of the dunes, the peaceful sunset, or the warmth of our team—we’re happy it all came together to make your day special.
We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour and the service provided by your guide, Awise—it means a lot to us and to him personally.
Sahodra_S, Sep 2025
What an incredible experience from the minute we were picked up! Our driver Ali looked after us, made our adventure so easy and enjoyable.would recommend this to anyone so well organised and the food and entertainment was top quality! Thank you thank you thank you 😊
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Sahodra_S,
Thank You for sharing your desrt expereince with us. we are delighted that youi enjoyed your tour, Your guide Ali will be very happy to hear that you appreciate the service he provided so you could enjoy it.
Steve_M, Jul 2025
Sajid was very good
Maybe explanation about the day
We went to a 4 wheel motorbike place and sat for 30 minutes waiting for others? Maybe should have been told or picked up later so we didn’t sit around doing nothing
Z4 wheel driving was very good
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Steve_M,
Thank you very much. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
And we appreciate you as well, and that you are very much satisfied with the service from your assigned guide, Sajid.
Andrew_L, Jul 2025
Booked the earlier experience this time around which was as great as the afternoon one without the bbq and dancing, instead we had Sandsurfing and Quad Bikes to add to the experience! All of which were thoroughly enjoyed, a great experience with a great driver who really gave us a feel of how the dunes are to be driven!
Make sure you wear closed toe shoes as the sand does get very hot indeed and also wear sensible clothing as it got to 50 degrees in May out in the desert, this is additional to heat from the quads made it very hot indeed, water was supplied throughout and an air conditioned stop off also helped
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Andrew_L,
Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you so much for your lovely review of the desert tour! We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it left a positive impression and the service provided by your guide . Our team—we’re happy it all came together to make your day special. Kind Regards Dream Journey
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Gregory_H, May 2025
Approx 4 hours in total, short camel ride included and quad/ snowboarding add on options. Rizz was an excellent driver, happy to answer questions and offer information. Very skilled when dune bashing. A great way to experience a condensed version of the desert experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Gregory_H,
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank You very much. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour and the service provided by your guide Rizwan—it means a lot to us and to him personally.
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Matthew_R, Jan 2025
great quick trip to for our one day layover in Dubai. Our driver was friendly and spoke english very well.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Matthew_R
Greetings from Dream Journey
We are delighted to hear you had fun time on our desert tour safari!
we appreciated you taking the time to share your experience.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Catherine_B, Sep 2024
We had an unforgettable experience, the desert safari is a must! A great afternoon that we loved every minute of.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Catherine_B
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Beverley_F, Aug 2024
Absolute great day out! Would highly recommend. Rashid was a great host. Dune drive was great and we felt safe in the car. Plenty of photo opportunities! Fun camel ride.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Beverley_F,
Greetings from Dream Journey
Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour.
Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors.
We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands!
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
leon_s, Jun 2024
This Experience was one of the best experiences I have every had the driver Ayub was one if the best persons I could meet
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi leon_s
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments.
This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Maureen_F, Jun 2024
The Red Dune Safari was unexpected and caught me by surprise. I didn’t want it to be over but want it to be over
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Maureen_F
Greetings from Dream Journey
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Arnab_S, May 2024
It was a great trip, would highly recommend. Tour guide was friendly and super informative. Loved it.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Arnab_S
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Veronica_C, May 2024
Very nice experience the guide was very kind and nice he also took the perfect desert photo.
Camel ride was just to take a little tour and take photo. That's It. Anyway was a nice experience.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Veronica_C
Greetings from Dream Journey
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Jheanell_A, May 2024
The excursion was extremely well co-ordinated and the different activities were definitely worth the while. I would recommend this to everyone. It’s a must do in Dubai.
Response from Host, May 2024
HI Jheanell_A
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments.
This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Dream Journey
Astrid_B, May 2024
Our driver Ismael was very nice and a very good Safari driver!
Do not take pictures off the falcon inlees you want to pay for it
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Astrid_B,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
William_C, Apr 2024
Najeeb was great - hotel pickup smooth, great tour of the desert and very accommodating experience on arrival in the desert venue.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
HI William_C,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Medina_P, Apr 2024
our guide Mohammad was very nice and motivated to make our experience very nice. He kept telling us all about the places in Dubai. I recommend booking this trip 100%.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Medina_P,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour.
Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors.
We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Tin, Apr 2024
This excursion was the best. It was only 4 hours long which is perfect so you can enjoy the rest of your day. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Believe,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
MehmetNurkan_G, Apr 2024
Quad bike was amazing,we watched sun in the middle of the desert after safari , it was amazing experience
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi MehmetNurkan_G,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments.
This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Sharonda_C, Apr 2024
Had an absolute blast. Think I wrote the wrong review on the wrong excursion. Read reviews under Mosque. The atv guy was great!! Very patient. Our driver was the best, Nawaz made us feel safe and comfortable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Sharonda_C,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
portia_m, Apr 2024
Had an awesome time but could have had more time on dune buggies as the guys that were driving around literally told me to get off after 5min, my tour guide saw this and sorted it out and within 15min the same guy told me my time was up…at this point I couldn’t be bothered to say anything. But Shari the tour guide was excellent and friendly and polite.
We enjoyed ourselves overall
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi portia_m,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour.
Your words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional experiences and exploring the beauty of the desert with our visitors.
We can't wait to have you join us again for more unforgettable moments in the sands!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Edwin_P, Apr 2024
Great trip with Mohammad and team! I was picked up with a smile and left with an even bigger smile. Thanks!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Edwin_P,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Gabrielle_P, Apr 2024
I have an amazing time! It was just me by myself and then 3 other people. We all really enjoyed ourselves and our guide was the greatest.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Gabrielle_P,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Miguel_M, Mar 2024
Great guide. Awesome experience!! Will recommend to friends and family. Great price and great atmosphere
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Miguel_M,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Barbie_S, Mar 2024
Great experience! Best driver 🫶🏻 Awais🫶🏻 I enjoyed every moment😎 Next Ill come for a longer version for sure!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Barbie_S,
Greetings from Dreams Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Bobby_C, Mar 2024
If you’re in Dubai this is a must do! It’s only 4 hours so it’s a great half day activity.
Mujahid was an excellent host. We were picked up from our hotels and were driven to the desert where we got to ride camels, ATVs (this was the most fun part), and sandboard. He even took us off-roading on the sand dunes in his SUV.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Bobby_C,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
dream Journey
Clayton_P, Mar 2024
It was one of the most fun filled adventures we've ever taken!! Our guide was very nice and did a tremendous job taking care of us from the time he picked us up at the hotel to dropping us. We saw camels that roamed the various properties like cattle. They walked, ran, even galloped. On the tour we had a chance to ride one for a short bit such an experience! Truly amazing one of God's creations.
The AV and Dune rides were so exhilarating and suspenseful, not a boring moment. Highly recommend doing this tour and for the price, exception.!! Thank you for such a wonderful time!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Clayton_P,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our desert tour safari!
Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the adventure and the beauty of the desert with us.
Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert!
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
Norberto_M, Mar 2024
The quad ride was amazing very good experience folks visiting should try this excursion had a good tour guide through out this ride kept us in a good route and safe I would do this again and again we’ll recommended
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Norberto_M,
Greetings from Dream Journey,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback.
This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Dream Journey
mirta_l, Mar 2024
The drive on the dunes was really nice and funny . Will definitely recommend it if you come to Dubai
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi mirta_l,
Greetings from Dream Journey
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for your insightful comments.
This is very much appreciated. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the tour.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Kent Lavarez
Dream Journey
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