Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari at Lahbab | BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride
At a glance
Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari at Lahbab | BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride is a 6h guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Desert Leap Safari. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $49 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Red dunes dune bashing & sandboarding, Live BBQ dinner with soft drinks, Hotel pickup & drop-off from Dubai.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Head beyond the crowded desert areas to the deep red dunes of Lahbab, known as some of the most scenic in Dubai. Your licensed driver takes you dune bashing in a 4x4, then stops for sandboarding and sunset photos before you arrive at a Bedouin-style camp.
At camp you can ride a camel and enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner with soft drinks. The evening ends with live belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need to plan transport.
What's included
What's included
- Red dunes dune bashing & sandboarding
- Live BBQ dinner with soft drinks
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from Dubai
- Belly dance, Tanoura & fire show entertainment
- Camel ride
Not included
- Quad biking and dune buggies (available to book at camp)
- Wine & Beer
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 4h
2:00-2:30pm: Pickup from your Dubai hotel in a shared 4x4 (private 4x4 available on request), then a 45-minute drive to the Lahbab red dunes.
Arrival: 20 minutes to relax and use the restrooms. Optional quad biking is available at extra cost.
Dune bashing (about 45 minutes): your driver takes you over the red dunes. Tell your driver at any time if you feel unwell.
Sandboarding and sunset photo stop (30 minutes).
Desert camp (about 2 hours): camel ride, Arabic coffee, henna for women and children, photos in traditional Arabic dress and shisha. Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner with belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows.
About 9:00-9:30pm: drop-off at your hotel.
Meeting point
We pick up from hotels and residences across Dubai and from Mina Rashid cruise terminal. Your driver will call or WhatsApp you about 1 hour before pickup with the exact time and vehicle details. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed time.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari at Lahbab | BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $49 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?
Red dunes dune bashing & sandboarding; Live BBQ dinner with soft drinks; Hotel pickup & drop-off from Dubai; Belly dance, Tanoura & fire show entertainment; Camel ride.
Where does it start?
We pick up from hotels and residences across Dubai and from Mina Rashid cruise terminal. Your driver will call or WhatsApp you about 1 hour before pickup with the exact time and vehicle details. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed time.
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 4.6 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.
