Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 6-hour Dubai desert safari with hotel pickup and drop-off
02 Thrilling dune-bashing drive in a 4x4 through Al Lahbab’s red dunes
03 Sunset photo stop, sandboarding and a short camel ride
04 BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
05 Unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks
06 Live belly dance, tanoura show and fire show at the desert camp

Spend an evening in Dubai’s desert with a classic safari experience that combines adventure, sunset views and a relaxed camp atmosphere. Travel by 4x4 into the red dunes of Al Lahbab for an exciting dune-bashing drive, then enjoy time in the open desert with sandboarding, a short camel ride and a photo stop as the sun begins to set.

After the desert activities, continue to a traditional-style camp for a barbecue buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are served while you enjoy live entertainment including belly dance, tanoura and a fire show, with henna painting, shisha and Arabic dress for photographs also available at the camp.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dubai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hotel pickup and the drive to the dunes

A 4x4 collects you from your Dubai hotel in the afternoon. The drive out to the Al Lahbab desert takes around 45 minutes, leaving the city behind for open red sand as the light starts to soften.

Dune bashing, camel ride and sunset

At the edge of the dunes the driver deflates the tyres and the dune-bashing run begins - a rolling 20-30 minute drive over the crests. There is a stop for photographs at the top of a high dune, a short camel ride and sandboarding, timed so the group is in the open desert for sunset.

Bedouin camp: BBQ dinner and live shows

The evening is spent at a desert camp with carpets and low seating around a central stage. Unlimited soft drinks, water and tea are served alongside a barbecue buffet with vegetarian options, and the entertainment runs through belly dance, tanoura and a fire show. Henna painting, shisha and Arabic dress for photographs are available. The drive back reaches Dubai hotels around 21:00-21:30.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Refreshments (tea, coffee, water, soft drinks)
Dune bashing in fully air-conditioned 4x4 Vehicle
BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
Live entertaining show of Belly dance and Tanoura show
Fire show
Camel riding

What's Not Included

WIFI
PARKING FEES

Know before you go

Hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai are included; the driver will confirm your pickup window.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and closed shoes, and bring a light layer for after sunset.
Dune bashing is not suitable for anyone pregnant or with back, neck or heart conditions.
Vegetarian options are available at the BBQ; tell us of any dietary requirement when you book.
Camel riding, sandboarding and the evening shows are included; henna and sheesha are available at the camp.
The evening runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

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