Budget-Friendly Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
At a glance
Budget-Friendly Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner & Live Shows is a 6h guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Like Tourism. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $8.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Dinner: BBQ buffet (veg, non‑veg & Jain options), Dune bashing: 15‑min in Awir or 30‑min in Lahbab, Transport: 4x4 pickup & dropoff.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 500 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
6‑hr desert safari in Awir or Lahbab with dune bashing & BBQ dinner.
Travel in an air‑conditioned 4x4 with either 15 minutes of dune bashing in Awir or 30 minutes in Lahbab, plus a brief camel ride, sandboarding, and a sunset photo stop.
At camp, enjoy unlimited refreshments, Arabic Qahwa, and sweets alongside a BBQ buffet dinner (veg, non‑veg & Jain), with four belly dance shows, Tanoura, fire shows, and henna painting.
What's included
What's included
- Dinner: BBQ buffet (veg, non‑veg & Jain options)
- Dune bashing: 15‑min in Awir or 30‑min in Lahbab
- Transport: 4x4 pickup & dropoff
- Refreshments: Unlimited drinks, Arabic Qahwa OR sweets
- Camp fun: 4 belly dance shows, 2 fire shows, Tanoura dance, henna painting, Arabic costume photo op
- Activities: Camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photoshoot
Not included
- Private transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dune Buggy or Quad Bike
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Pickup: After getting picked up from your location by land cruiser we will head towards the Red dunes for Dune Bashing which is the most beautiful and highest dunes of UAE (Lahbab Desert).
Special Stop:
Before entering the desert we will stop at a special point. Here you can rest for a while, drink juice cold drinks for refreshment, and go to the bathroom.
Explore the Arabian Desert by Self-Driving:
At this place you can also experience Quad Biking and Dune Buggy rides, this is one of the best adventures and thrilling activities to do in the desert. Quad biking is also suitable for the kids, you can find there special shielded tracks and small bikes specially made for the kids.
After all this, we will let the air out of the car's tires so that it can get a good grip on the soft sand.
Now we are all set for thrilling Dune Bashing/Desert Safari Rides -
Stop 2 · 1h
Head to a Bedouin Arabian Night:
After finishing dune bashing, sandboarding, and capturing images, We'll visit the Bedouin Desert Camp (Atlanta Tourism), which has recently been equipped with antiques from the Emirati culture and some more modern stuff. One of the top five desert camps in Dubai is thought to be this one.
When you enter the camp, you will be served Arabic tea and qehwah, along with traditional Arabic sweets (luqaimat).
Now its time for Camel Ride:
Now you can experience camel ride which is the traditional way of travel by Emirati people, this is one of the best ways to explore the Arabian desert.
Getting relaxation time:
Back at Atlanta Camp, relax while sitting on an Arabic Majlis while puffing shisha. After that, you can try traditional Arabic clothing for photography with a falcon, and ladies can get henna tattoos on their hands and feet. -
Stop 3 · 3h
Entertainment Shows with Mouth Watering BBQ:
Firstly, you will be served a starter (vegan samosa and falafel with mint sauce). You can enjoy a snack while watching the belly dance show (with double-stage performers), which will be performed first on the stage located in the center of the camp.
After that, you will be invited for unlimited Live BBQ (Chicken BBQ, Chicken Tikka, Mutton Seekh Kabab) an
our buffet includes 15+ dishes including (salads and traditional desserts).
While you are enjoying your dinner, there will be a fire show an tanoura dance show to add to your enjoyment.
During this time the lights will be switched off so you can get a real taste of these shows -
Stop 4 · 1h
Returning Journey:
Finally, After spending a memorable day with us and when your tummy is full with our 5-star dinner and your eyes will be full with Traditional Khalili performances we will drop you back at your location.
Meeting point
Please provide us your Hotel Name & Room Number
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Budget-Friendly Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner & Live Shows take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $8.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Dinner: BBQ buffet (veg, non‑veg & Jain options); Dune bashing: 15‑min in Awir or 30‑min in Lahbab; Transport: 4x4 pickup & dropoff; Refreshments: Unlimited drinks, Arabic Qahwa OR sweets; Camp fun: 4 belly dance shows, 2 fire shows, Tanoura dance, henna painting, Arabic costume photo op; Activities: Camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photoshoot.
Where does it start?
Please provide us your Hotel Name & Room Number
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.