Dubai Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides, Dinner and Stargazing
At a glance
Dubai Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides, Dinner and Stargazing is a 6h guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Dubai Adventures Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $60 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Camel ride experience (can be enjoyed more than once), Traditional welcome with Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (Arabic coffee), and dates, Pick-up and drop-off from your chosen hotel or location.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 100 travellers
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The Evening Desert Safari offers an exhilarating blend of adventure and cultural immersion in the heart of the Arabian Desert. Experience the thrill of dune bashing in a luxury 4×4, enjoy a camel ride, and capture stunning sunset views over the dunes. At the Bedouin camp, savor a BBQ dinner while enjoying traditional performances like belly dancing and fire shows. As night falls, engage in a unique stargazing session with expert guidance, exploring celestial wonders through advanced telescopes. This tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking a memorable desert experience.
- Duration: Approximately 6–7 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Enjoy camel rides, sandboarding, and henna painting at the camp
- Feast on a BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Daily availability with shared or private tour options
What's included
What's included
- Camel ride experience (can be enjoyed more than once)
- Traditional welcome with Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (Arabic coffee), and dates
- Pick-up and drop-off from your chosen hotel or location
- Sandboarding experience on the desert slopes
- Services of an English-speaking licensed driver
- All entry fees and admission charges included
- Exciting dune bashing session (30–45 minutes)
- Shisha (flavored hubble bubble) in a dedicated lounge area
- Evening entertainment including a Mega Fire Show, Traditional Yola Dance,...
- Falcon encounter with photo opportunities
- Scenic photo stop at sunset
- Stargazing session with the use of telescopes
- Unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the experience
- Comfortable transfers in a 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Lavish 5-star open buffet with BBQ, offering both vegetarian and...
Not included
- Quad Bike (ATV) ride – available as an optional add-on
- Sand Buggy ride – available as an optional add-on
- Any personal expenses or services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Gratuities (tips)
Itinerary
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Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman (surcharges may apply for select locations). Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned 4WD as you journey to the stunning red dunes of Lahbab desert—your hassle-free prebooking ensures your preferred date is secured.
Upon arrival, choose your adventure: hop on an ATV (available with select packages) or dive straight into an exhilarating 4WD dune drive, complete with a stop to try sandboarding on the golden slopes.
Continue to the welcoming camp, where you’ll be greeted with traditional Arabic coffee and sweets. Immerse yourself in Bedouin-inspired activities, including camel rides, shisha, and photo opportunities in Arabic dress or with a majestic falcon. Refreshments such as soft drinks, tea, and water are provided throughout.
As the sun sets, savor a lavish barbecue buffet dinner while enjoying captivating live performances of whirling dervish and traditional folklore dances. The evening concludes with a magical stargazing session, where a telescope reveals the wonders of the desert night sky.
Finally, your driver takes you back to your starting point.
Meeting point
Pickup is available from all hotels and residences in Dubai. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our driver will contact you through WhatsApp to confirm the exact time and location.
Pickup is available from all hotels and homes in Dubai, Sharjah. We will contact you via WhatsApp with your exact pickup time 30–60 minutes before the tour. Please wait in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your building.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides, Dinner and Stargazing take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $60 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?
Camel ride experience (can be enjoyed more than once); Traditional welcome with Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (Arabic coffee), and dates; Pick-up and drop-off from your chosen hotel or location; Sandboarding experience on the desert slopes; Services of an English-speaking licensed driver; All entry fees and admission charges included.
Where does it start?
Pickup is available from all hotels and residences in Dubai. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our driver will contact you through WhatsApp to confirm the exact time and location. Pickup is available from all hotels and homes in…
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 Arabic, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.
