Dubai Red Dunes Evening Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ
At a glance
Dubai Red Dunes Evening Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ is a 7h small-group experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Desert Leap Safari. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $38.10 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Welcome Arabic coffee and dates, plus water and soft drinks, Camel ride and sandboarding, Live Tanoura, fire and belly dance shows, henna and Emirati dress photos.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 18 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Small group, up to 18 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience the magic of Dubai's iconic Lahbab Red Dunes as the sun melts into the horizon. Your evening begins with thrilling dune bashing in a 4x4 across the deep red sand, followed by sandboarding, a camel ride and a warm welcome at our Bedouin-style camp. As night falls, enjoy a BBQ dinner under the stars with live Tanoura, fire and belly dance shows, plus henna painting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere in Dubai.
What's included
What's included
- Welcome Arabic coffee and dates, plus water and soft drinks
- Camel ride and sandboarding
- Live Tanoura, fire and belly dance shows, henna and Emirati dress photos
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian options
- 30 minutes of dune bashing in the Lahbab Red Dunes, with a sunset photo stop
- Hotel or home pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 anywhere in Dubai
Not included
- Quad bike and dune buggy rides (optional add-on at extra cost)
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel or home between 2:30 and 3:30pm and drives you to the Lahbab Red Dunes, about an hour from Dubai. Here you'll enjoy 30 minutes of dune bashing in a 4x4 over the red sand, try sandboarding down the dunes, and stop for photos as the sun sets over the desert.
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Stop 2 · 3h
Arrive at our Bedouin-style desert camp, where you're welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates. Take a camel ride, get a henna design and pose for photos in traditional Emirati dress. As night falls, enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian options while watching live Tanoura, fire, Khaleeji and belly dance shows. You'll be dropped back at your hotel at around 10:00pm.
Meeting point
Free pickup from your hotel or home anywhere in Dubai between 2:30 and 3:30 PM in a 4x4. We'll send your exact pickup time on WhatsApp the day before, so please make sure your phone number is correct when booking. Please wait in your hotel lobby at that time. Cruise passengers can be collected from Port Rashid Cruise Terminal 3. Drop-off is at the same location at around 10:00 PM.
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
- 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 Evening Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $38.10 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?
Welcome Arabic coffee and dates, plus water and soft drinks; Camel ride and sandboarding; Live Tanoura, fire and belly dance shows, henna and Emirati dress photos; BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian options; 30 minutes of dune bashing in the Lahbab Red Dunes, with a sunset photo stop; Hotel or home pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 anywhere in Dubai.
Where does it start?
Free pickup from your hotel or home anywhere in Dubai between 2:30 and 3:30 PM in a 4x4. We'll send your exact pickup time on WhatsApp the day before, so please make sure your phone number is correct when booking. Please wait in your hotel lobby at that time. Cruise passengers…
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 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.
