Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show
Description
Experience the best of Dubai beyond the skyscrapers with an unforgettable Dubai Desert Safari tour. This thrilling adventure takes you deep into the Arabian Desert, where you’ll enjoy dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, a peaceful camel ride across golden sands, and a traditional Bedouin-style desert camp. Your evening desert safari includes live entertainment shows like Tanoura dance, belly dancing, and a mesmerizing fire show, along with henna painting, shisha (hookah), and a mouth-watering BBQ buffet dinner under the stars. Upgrade your safari with optional quad biking, dune buggy rides, or private VIP seating for added luxury. Enjoy private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser for maximum comfort. This evening Dubai desert safari is one of the top-rated things to do in Dubai and perfect for couples, families, and group travelers. Don’t forget your camera—this once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Dubai desert will leave you with unforgettable memories!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your Dubai Desert Safari adventure begins with a warm meet and greet, followed by a convenient pickup directly from your hotel or accommodation in Dubai. Travel in style and comfort aboard a 4x4 Land Cruiser or private transfer as you leave the city behind and head toward the majestic Arabian Desert. The scenic drive takes around 45–60 minutes, giving you time to relax and enjoy the views. Along the way, you’ll pass Dubai’s iconic landmarks and glittering skyline before the landscape transforms into endless golden dunes. This seamless journey sets the tone for an unforgettable desert adventure, ensuring your evening desert safari in Dubai begins as smoothly as it continues.
Upon reaching the first desert stop, you’ll have time to relax and freshen up before the adventure begins. Washrooms are available, and this is also where you can enjoy Quad Biking Dubai or a Buggy Ride. Hop on a powerful 4x4 quad bike or dune buggy and race across the golden sand dunes. Choose a 30-minute or 1-hour ride. If quad biking is part of your package, you’re all set; if not, you can still book it on the spot for an extra charge. Meanwhile, your safari guide will deflate the tires, preparing the 4x4 for the highlight of your Dubai Desert Safari – Dune Bashing and Sandboarding. Buckle up in a Land Cruiser as your expert driver takes you on a thrilling off-road rollercoaster. After the ride, try Sandboarding in Dubai – one of the most popular desert activities. Don’t miss capturing stunning photos of the vast landscape, especially during a magical sunset desert safari.
Enjoy a traditional Camel Ride in Dubai and explore the golden desert at a slower, peaceful pace. Ride the “ship of the desert” and soak up the serenity and beauty of the dunes. This authentic experience is perfect for families, couples, and adventure seekers, offering a glimpse into Bedouin traditions. Camel riding in Dubai is safe, fun, and suitable for all ages. Capture stunning photos, enjoy the calm desert atmosphere, and repeat the camel ride on demand for added enjoyment. A must-try activity on every Dubai Desert Safari.
Upon reaching the Dubai Desert Safari camp, you’ll be greeted with traditional Arabian hospitality, fresh dates, Arabic coffee, and soft drinks. Savor a delicious BBQ buffet dinner in Dubai desert with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The night comes alive with spectacular live entertainment in Dubai desert safari, including Tanoura dance, belly dance, and an electrifying fire show. Enjoy free shisha in the desert lounge, capture memories in traditional Arabic attire, and immerse yourself in authentic Arabian culture, food, and entertainment. After this unforgettable experience, your driver will drop you safely back to your hotel. Don't miss out on the chance to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and book your Desert Safari Dubai Tour today!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Inside Dubai City: Free pickup and drop-off from all hotels and residences within Dubai city limits. Outside Dubai: Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Jebel Ali, Bab Al Shams, Al Maha Resort, etc., can be arranged for an additional fee—contact us to confirm availability. Port Rashid Cruise Terminal: Pickup available (please share cruise details). Dubai Airport (DXB): Direct pickup not available. We can arrange from nearby hotels: Near Terminal 1: Aloft Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport Near Terminal 3: Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel Children & Infants: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants ride free if no separate seat is required. Dune bashing is not recommended for infants; families with infants are advised to book a private vehicle. Approximate Pickup Times: Winter (Nov–Feb): 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Summer (Mar–Oct): 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Peak Summer (Jul–Aug): 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Shared Tour Notes: Pickup times vary by hotel location and traffic. Contact the local tour operator in advance for the most accurate details. Language: Safari guide speaks English. Other languages, if listed, are provided in written form. Confirmation: Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. A WhatsApp message will be sent the evening before your tour—ensure your phone number supports WhatsApp. Contact the operator at least 12 hours before the tour to reconfirm pickup time and location.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 a parent or guardian at all times during the safari experience.
- During the Holy Month of Ramadan and Dry Days, entertainment and alcohol will not be available in accordance with UAE government regulations.
- FAQ1. Is dune bashing safe? Yes, our experienced drivers are licensed and trained to perform dune bashing safely using well-maintained 4x4 vehicles.
- FAQQ2. Can I skip the dune bashing? Yes, please inform us in advance if you wish to avoid dune bashing. You can wait at the meeting point and later on join the group before proceeding to the camp
- FAQQ3. What should I wear for the desert safari? Comfortable clothes, sandals or sneakers, and a light jacket in winter are ideal. Avoid wearing shorts or skirts if you plan to try camel riding or sandboarding.
- FAQ4. What kind of food is served? A BBQ buffet dinner is served with both veg and non-veg options, including grilled meats, salads, rice, breads, and desserts.
- FAQ5. What kind of entertainment is included? Live performances include Belly Dancing, Tanoura Show, and Fire Show (subject to seasonal regulations and dry days).
- FAQ6. Are children allowed on the Desert Safari? Yes, children are welcome. Infants can join for free if they do not require a separate seat. However, infants less than 3 years are not allowed to join the dune bashing activity.
- FAQ7. What if I miss my pickup for the Desert Safari? ❗ Please be ready at least 15 minutes before your pickup time. Late arrivals may be marked as no-shows, and refunds will not be applicable.
- Due to the adventurous nature of this trip, below 3 years old and pregnant women are not allowed during dune bashing for safety reason They can join the other program but they have to skip dune bashing and sand boarding activity.
- Infants can join for free if seated on an adult’s lap. If you prefer a child seat for added comfort and safety, please book an additional adult seat, and we will provide the child seat
- Dune bashing is not recommended for pregnant women, elderly guests, or those with heart/back problems. Please inform us during booking so we can adjust your experience.
Reviews(389)
“Nawaz was brilliant—clear WhatsApp comms, comfy car, thrilling but safe dune bashing and fun sandboarding. A great day we’d recommend.”
Dear Jason, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show. It's wonderful to know that Nawaz's communication, comfortable transportation, and professional service helped make your day memorable. We will certainly share your compliments with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in Dubai. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
Our tour guide Allah was great! and we thoroughly enjoyed the excursion. we were collected early morning in a very comfortable truck from our hotel. When we arrived we did have to pay extra for the buggy ride else we would have been hanging around for an hour but it was definitely worth doing. The camel ride was funny and the 4x4 was definitely one for the thrill seekers but Allah was very experienced so we felt safe. He even stopped to do some sand surfing 🏄 with us. Overall a fab excursion and well worth doing when in Dubai!
Dear Ramba, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and that your guide, Allah, made the experience memorable and enjoyable. It’s great to know you were comfortable during the early morning pick-up and felt safe throughout the thrilling 4x4 dune drive thanks to his experience. We’re also glad you enjoyed the buggy ride, camel ride, and the fun sand surfing along the way. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another fantastic experience in Dubai.
The trip was amazing! Nawaz was very helpful, respectful, knowledgeable, and patient. I would definitely recommend Nawaz!!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Nawaz provided such excellent service throughout your trip. Your comments about his helpfulness, professionalism, knowledge, and patience mean a great deal to us. We will certainly share your kind words with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable Dubai experience. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
Our overall experience was really nice..specially our guide Nawaz was really helpful and friendly.. we enjoyed thrills in Desert 🏜..all thanks to him..and overall it was excellent...must try
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Nawaz helped make your experience memorable. Your kind words about his friendly nature and professional service mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to pass your compliments on to him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another Dubai adventure. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
Naveed was an amazing tour guide He was very thoughtful and kind He really went the extra mile I would 100/10 recommend him to anyone Wonderful person
Dear Guest, Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Naveed made such a positive impression during your trip. Your comments about his kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to go the extra mile are greatly appreciated. We will be sure to share your feedback with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
We had the most incredible time on our desert safari in Dubai, and a huge shout-out goes to our amazing guide, Nawaz. From the very beginning he impressed us with his punctuality, friendliness and genuinely warm personality. He made the entire experience feel comfortable, fun and completely unforgettable. Our adventure started with a wild and exhilarating buggy ride through the desert speeding across the dunes with the wind in our faces was absolutely thrilling. Afterwards, we hopped back into Nawaz’s clean and sturdy car, and he treated us to the most exciting dune bashing experience. What a ride! We were laughing, screaming, and enjoying every second. His driving skills are out of this world you really have to experience it to believe it! He then took us to the top of a high sand dune just as the sun was starting to set. The views were magical, perfect for stunning photos. We also got the chance to try sandboarding, which was such a fun and unique highlight. Truly… one word: AMAZING! To finish the evening, we headed to the desert camp where we were completely enchanted by the entertainment, the delicious food (we ate so well!), and the wonderful atmosphere. Henna, souvenirs, performances everything was beautifully organized. It was our last day in the incredible city of Dubai, and we honestly couldn’t have imagined a better way to end our trip. Highly recommended and if you can, ask for Nawaz. He made the experience unforgettable.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Nawaz made such a positive impact on your experience. Your kind words about his punctuality, professionalism, friendly personality, and exceptional driving skills mean a great deal to us. We will be delighted to share your compliments with him. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the buggy ride, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset views, entertainment, and dinner at the camp. Creating memorable experiences for our guests is always our goal, and it is wonderful to know that your safari became such a special part of your Dubai trip. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Saifco Travel & Tourism. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
Fantastic experience with my children. Our excellent guide, his name is Ali. Nice and thoughtful, made our experience truly unforgettable
Ciao Laura, Grazie mille per la tua splendida recensione. Siamo felici di sapere che hai apprezzato il nostro Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show e che Naveed abbia reso la tua esperienza davvero indimenticabile. Le tue parole sulla sua professionalità, simpatia e disponibilità significano molto per noi. Saremo lieti di condividere i tuoi complimenti con lui. Grazie ancora per aver scelto Saifco Travel & Tourism. Speriamo di darti il benvenuto nuovamente a Dubai. Cordiali saluti, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
I was receiving by Naveed, i got late and he didn’t rush me at all, after a make him wait 15 min he was smiling when i arrived Ge was all the time happy, helpful with water, pictures, charging phones, even in put my pashmina at my head every time that i messed it up😂 he was above the Best RACE: They had bikes to rent for all pockets from 200 to 1000 and the time was more than enough. Me and my friend enjoyed a lot! The Dune: Naveed was the driver and WHAT A EXPERIENCE! He was safe, secure of what he was doing and we had lots of fun at the car and sliding the dunes down with Naveed’s Board. The Camel Ride: They had a free option and a paid one (it chose the paid one ( AED 20) and I had a lot of fun that camera was nice and let me pet him. The guys that was conducting the camera ride were helpful attempt and help us with all the pictures. It was an amazing experience. The Show: The dancers were phenomenal is skilled and fun. The show is perfect and kept my attention all the time it was beautiful to watch. The food: The food was included in the package and it was amazing with a large selection. Also for vegetarians had some options that you could buy in the vendors around and they bought the corn (AED 10) The alcoholic beverage: That was the only thing that I felt overcharged. It was a regular cabernet for AED 150 the glass (US $40) but i was there to enjoy and had the option to dont buy , i bought and enjoyed 😂 The Vendors/souvenirs/ pashminas /clothing. : It had all type of ideas for souvenirs. Send bottle in different sizes with Name bracelets and necklace with your name written in the Arabic means dresses, hair, jewelry, or oil perfume./purses and more, maybe basically bought almost all of them. They have a average price. I loved the selection and variety and Bought gift for all my friends and family. Overall experience : It was simply the best experience I ever had in the trip from the beginning to the end. It was phenomenal thank you guys and I wanna give a little observation for the ones that are reading that don’t forget to TIP the people that work there IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU RECEIVE IT THAT SERVICE, THEY DESERVE A LOT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️NAVEED AND TEAM. U GUYS ARE AMAZING. Thank you!🙏
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your incredible and detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Naveed helped make your experience so memorable from start to finish. Your kind words about his professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, and exceptional service mean a great deal to us. We will be delighted to share your compliments with Naveed and the entire team. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, entertainment, dinner, and overall desert camp experience. Thank you once again for your recommendation and support. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai in the future. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
I was receiving by Naveed, i got late and he didn’t rush me at all, after a make him wait 15 min he was smiling when i arrived Ge was all the time happy, helpful with water, pictures, charging phones, even in put my pashmina at my head every time that i messed it up😂 he was above the Best RACE: They had bikes to rent for all pockets from 200 to 1000 and the time was more than enough. Me and my friend enjoyed a lot! The Dune: Naveed was the driver and WHAT A EXPERIENCE! He was safe, secure of what he was doing and we had lots of fun at the car and sliding the dunes down with Naveed’s Board. The Camel Ride: They had a free option and a paid one (it chose the paid one ( AED 20) and I had a lot of fun that camera was nice and let me pet him. The guys that was conducting the camera ride were helpful attempt and help us with all the pictures. It was an amazing experience. The Show: The dancers were phenomenal is skilled and fun. The show is perfect and kept my attention all the time it was beautiful to watch. The food: The food was included in the package and it was amazing with a large selection. Also for vegetarians had some options that you could buy in the vendors around and they bought the corn (AED 10) The alcoholic beverage: That was the only thing that I felt overcharged. It was a regular cabernet for AED 150 the glass (US $40) but i was there to enjoy and had the option to dont buy , i bought and enjoyed 😂 The Vendors/souvenirs/ pashminas /clothing. : It had all type of ideas for souvenirs. Send bottle in different sizes with Name bracelets and necklace with your name written in the Arabic means dresses, hair, jewelry, or oil perfume./purses and more, maybe basically bought almost all of them. They have a average price. I loved the selection and variety and Bought gift for all my friends and family. Overall experience : It was simply the best experience I ever had in the trip from the beginning to the end. It was phenomenal thank you guys and I wanna give a little observation for the ones that are reading that don’t forget to TIP the people that work there IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU RECEIVE IT THAT SERVICE, THEY DESERVE A LOT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️NAVEED AND TEAM. U GUYS ARE AMAZING. Thank you!🙏
Dear Guest, Thank you for your amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that Naveed helped make your day so special. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the dune bashing, camel ride, entertainment, food, and overall desert experience. Your kind words about Naveed's professionalism and hospitality are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share them with him. Thank you for choosing Saifco Travel & Tourism. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
Terrific morning desert trip. We all loved every moment of it. We went with a 14 year old and a 6 month old and all went well. We were able to use a dune buggy, camel and 4wd ride easily.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner Show and that your family had such a memorable experience. It is great to know that you enjoyed the dune buggy ride, camel ride, and exciting 4WD desert adventure. Thank you for choosing Saifco Travel & Tourism. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Saifco Travel & Tourism Team
