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Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

4.9 · 174 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 6h – 7h ✓ Free cancellation
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At a glance

Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner is a 6h – 7h guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Desert Thrill. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 174 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $35 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Sand Boarding & Sunset Photo stop, Short Camel Ride, Dune bashing 25-30 minutes.

Highlights

  • Rated 4.9/5 by 174 travellers
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning

Quick facts

Duration
6h – 7h
Group
Small group, up to 200 travellers
Languages
English
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Explore Lahbab's red dunes on a shared evening desert safari with pickup and return from Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman. Enjoy 25-30 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a sunset photo stop and a short camel ride, followed by a BBQ buffet, drinks at dinner and live entertainment. Choose Standard Safari for the standard camp, or Premium Camp + Sofa Seating for a separate premium camp with sofa seating, more food choices, higher-quality food and better-quality performances of the same show types. Safari activities and return transfers are included in both options. Entertainment depends on the camp's operating schedule; some shows may not run during Ramadan or religious holidays. Quad bike and dune buggy rides cost extra. Allow approximately 6-7 hours in total.

What's included

What's included

  • Sand Boarding & Sunset Photo stop
  • Short Camel Ride
  • Dune bashing 25-30 minutes
  • Traditional Belly Dance, Fire Show, Arabic tanoura dance, Ayala Dance & Animal march
  • Small Henna Tattoo for ladies
  • Unlimited Soft drinks, tea, coffee & Water at dinner
  • Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
  • Wide-range Buffet With BBQ (Includes multiple options for Veg & Non Veg)

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Belly Dance will not take place during ramadan
  • Optional Quad Bike or Dune Buggy ride (available for purchase at the pre-safari rest stop)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 6h

    Drive from the miraculous lands of Dubai, Our Safari Guide will keep you entertained for the 60-minute drive in a 4x4 across Dubai.
    At The first stop, you may take your time here to relax and prepare yourself for the adventure ahead. The place provides facilities for fresh-ups and if interested, there are other optional activities you can do. Dune bashing will pump up your excitement as you bash into the golden red dunes of Lahbab and experience sandboarding.

    Afterward head towards the Traditional Desert Safari Camp for Refreshment, Entertainment Shows, BBQ Buffet Dinner, and much more

Meeting point

We offer pickup from All locations within Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are offered for this tour. We will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Live entertainment varies with the camp's operating schedule. Some shows may not run during Ramadan or religious holidays.
  • Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
  • Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
  • All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
  • Infants (below 3 years old) are not allowed in the car during the shared dune bashing.

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 with Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner take?

The experience lasts about 6h – 7h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $35 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?

Sand Boarding & Sunset Photo stop; Short Camel Ride; Dune bashing 25-30 minutes; Traditional Belly Dance, Fire Show, Arabic tanoura dance, Ayala Dance & Animal march; Small Henna Tattoo for ladies; Unlimited Soft drinks, tea, coffee & Water at dinner.

Where does it start?

We offer pickup from All locations within Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are offered for this tour. We will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

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 174 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.

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