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Dubai Red Dunes Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Breakfast

5.0 · 85 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 4h ✓ Free cancellation
Dune Drive

At a glance

Dubai Red Dunes Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Breakfast is a 4h small-group experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Arabian Adventures. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 85 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $131 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Desert dune drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve​, Short camel ride, Sandboarding (weather permitting).

Highlights

  • Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning

Quick facts

Duration
4h
Group
Small group, up to 20 travellers
Languages
English
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

1. Experience the best of the desert during beautiful morning hours
2. Enjoy comfortable pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
3. Embark on a thrilling dune drive and spot local wildlife in the exclusive Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
4. Take a short camel ride
5. Try sandboarding down the dunes (weather permitting)
6. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments in a picturesque setting in the heart of the desert

What's included

What's included

  • Desert dune drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve​
  • Short camel ride
  • Sandboarding (weather permitting)
  • Photo stops at points of interest
  • Unlimited soft drinks and water​
  • Snack Box / Breakfast​
  • Hotel transfers in a shared car by a certified safari guide

Not included

  • Shisha
  • Entertainment

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 4h

    Begin your journey with a convenient hotel pick-up in a modern and spacious 4WD, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start. Feel the thrill as you tackle towering dunes, navigating the stunning Dubai desert landscape. Embark on an exciting camel ride, immersing yourself in the beauty and traditions of the desert. Amp up the excitement with sandboarding, gliding down the golden dunes in an exhilarating adventure that blends the thrill of snowboarding with the desert’s charm. Take a moment to relax and enjoy light snacks and refreshing beverages in a picturesque desert setting, surrounded by breathtaking views.

Meeting point

PLEASE NOTE:
Several Hotels in the UAE have the same or similar names. To ensure seamless service, please call us maximum 7pm of the previous date to confirm your pick-up location and time. If pick up location is not shared in time, we might not be able to provide the service and refunds or reschedules will not be accepted.
We're available from 0700hrs to 2100hrs UAE time to help with any questions you might have.
Should your excursion include transfers from and to your hotel, our Guide will meet you in the hotel's main lobby. Please ensure you are in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time and inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for an Arabian Adventures Tour or Safari.
Our team on the ground will not be able to contact you if you are unavailable at the pick-up point at the designated date and time.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A portion of your fee supports local conservation
  • Our safari vehicles are long wheelbase off-road cars that are fitted with seat belts, roll cages and air-conditioning and are licensed to carry up to six passengers, excluding the driver. By law, all passengers must wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
  • There are special considerations for children travelling in our off-road vehicles. Guests under 2 years of age will not be allowed to participate in any activity involving a physical dune drive or other off-road safaris.
  • For the safety of our younger passengers in the off-road vehicles special seating is required and must be requested and booked in advance, as below:
  • Booster Cushion (above 5 years and/or under 135cms) - Sharing vehicle
  • Our vehicles are equipped with telephones to provide a constant link with other vehicles party as well as with the safari base. Our safari guides are trained in first aid and carry first aid kits. Guides carry mobile phones and radios and vehicles are fitted with GPS.
  • Seating is not pre-allocated. During safaris, seating for passengers within one 4x4 vehicle will be rotated.
  • We recommend that all passengers read our Safety Card which is available with the driver/guide in the vehicle before proceeding on our tours.
  • Our tours are conducted in more than one language and are usually multilingual, however our safaris are conducted in English only .
  • Our safaris involve off-road driving through rugged country - which adds to the excitement of the tour. However because of the adventurous nature and the rough terrain covered, you should not participate if your health or any pre-existing medical conditions (including heart ailments neck or back problems) may be adversely affected.
  • Child under 2 years of age cannot go on the off-road dune drive. For the safety of our younger passengers in the vehicles special seating is required and must be requested and booked in advance.
  • Arabian Adventures supports the zero plastic initiative and single-use plastic is not used at our main campsite. Instead glasses and water dispensers are available at the bar.
  • Closed shoes are recommended.
  • Several Hotels in the UAE have the same or similar names. To ensure seamless service, please contact us maximum by 7pm the previous day of the visit date to confirm your pick-up location and time
  • If pick up location is not shared in time, we might not be able to provide the service and refunds or reschedules will not be accepted.

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 Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Breakfast take?

The experience lasts about 4h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $131 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?

Desert dune drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve​; Short camel ride; Sandboarding (weather permitting); Photo stops at points of interest; Unlimited soft drinks and water​; Snack Box / Breakfast​.

Where does it start?

PLEASE NOTE: Several Hotels in the UAE have the same or similar names. To ensure seamless service, please call us maximum 7pm of the previous date to confirm your pick-up location and time. If pick up location is not shared in time, we might not be able to provide the service…

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 5.0 out of 5 across 85 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.

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