7-Hour Ghost Village Safari in Sharjah with BBQ Dinner and Red Dunes

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Al Madam Ghost Village, a 1970s desert settlement half buried in shifting sand
• 02 Enjoy dune bashing and sandboarding in Sharjah's famous red dunes
• 03 Take in sweeping desert views from a high-dune photo stop
• 04 End the evening with a BBQ dinner and live traditional shows in a Bedouin camp

Feel the joy of nature and adrenaline as you explore the red dunes of Sharjah with adventurous activities such as dune bashing and sandboarding. Visit the houses and surroundings of Al Madam Ghost Village, a desert settlement slowly being reclaimed by shifting sand, and stop for desert photos along the way. End the day with a BBQ dinner, traditional sweets, and live shows in a traditional Bedouin camp.

Visit Al Madam Ghost Village, a small desert village from the 1970s that is half buried in ever-shifting sand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

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

Al Madam Ghost Village, Red Dunes and Bedouin Camp

• A professional off-road guide will pick you up at your location and begin the tour.
• Visit Al Madam Ghost Village, a small desert village from the 1970s that is half buried in ever-shifting sand. Explore the tiny 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.
• You will reach a picture point on top of the high dunes. Take your desert photos or simply keep the fantastic view in your memory.
• Do not forget the famous sandboarding from the high dunes. It is fun, and everybody enjoys it!
• After a pleasant time in the dunes, you will reach a bike area where quad biking or dune buggy rides are available for an extra payment.
• End your day and evening with a BBQ dinner, sweets, and traditional shows in a Bedouin camp.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off
• 7-8 hours with a professional guide from pick-up time
• Water
• Visit to the Ghost Village
• Dune bashing
• Sandboarding
• Picture point
• Short camel ride (2-3 min)
• Bedouin camp
• BBQ dinner, veg./non-veg.
• Soft drinks, traditional sweets, coffee, and tea
• Live show - belly dance, fire show, and tanoura dance
• Small henna painting and shisha smoking

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic drinks

What to bring

• We recommend that you bring a cap, sunglasses, and sun lotion in the summer season.
• For the winter season, we recommend bringing a jacket for the evening.

Know before you go

• Quad biking or dune buggy rides are available at the bike area for an extra payment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Madam - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Tour start

Al Madam - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.