6-Hour Al Madam Ghost Village Tour with Dune Bashing and Sandboarding

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Al Madam Ghost Village, a 1970s desert settlement half buried in sand
• 02 Discover the old mosque, abandoned houses, and desert nature around the village
• 03 Enjoy thrilling dune bashing across the famous red dunes
• 04 Try sandboarding from the high dunes with fantastic desert views

Embark on this unique 6-hour excursion to explore Al Madam Ghost Village, a small desert settlement from the 1970s that is half buried in ever-shifting sand. Experience the striking red dunes of the United Arab Emirates with thrilling dune bashing, sandboarding, and sweeping desert views. This tour combines eerie desert history, natural scenery, and adrenaline-filled adventure in one private outing.

Embark on this unique 6-hour excursion to explore Al Madam Ghost Village, a small desert settlement from the 1970s that is half buried in ever-shifting sand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Sharjah

Languages English, Hindi, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Al Madam Ghost Village and Red Dunes Safari

• You will be picked up by a professional off-road guide at your location to start the program.
• Visit Al Madam Ghost Village, a small desert village from the 1970s, half buried in ever-shifting sand. Explore the small houses, the old mosque, and the surrounding desert nature.
• When you finish there, a new thrilling adventure awaits. Prepare yourself for a session of dune bashing in the famous red dunes. Your guide is a professional and loves to drive off-road.
• You will reach a picture point on top of the high dunes. Take your desert pictures, or simply keep the fantastic view in your mind. Do not forget the famous sandboarding from the high dunes. It's fun, and everybody enjoys it.
• After a pleasant time in the dunes, you will reach a bike area. Quad biking or a dune buggy is available as an option for an extra payment.
• At the bike area, it is possible to buy soft drinks, coffee, ice cream, and souvenirs.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up and drop off at the hotel
• 6 hours with a professional off-road guide
• Water
• Visit to Al Madam Ghost Village
• Dune bashing
• Sandboarding
• Picture point
• Short camel ride (2-3 min.)

What's Not Included

• Food and soft drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• We recommend that you bring a cap, sunglasses, and sun lotion in the summer season.

Know before you go

• Quad bike or dune buggy upgrades are available for an extra payment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

VQV7+WFJ - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Tour start

VQV7+WFJ - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.