Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, and Shows
Description
The Dubai desert safari is an unforgettable experience for adventure seekers. Begin your journey with a thrilling afternoon drive across golden sand dunes, leading to the heart of the desert. Witness the breathtaking sunset over the dunes—a moment you’ll cherish forever. At the campsite, enjoy activities like camel rides, dressing in traditional Arabic attire, and getting intricate Henna designs. Try the aromatic Arabic Shisha (Bubble Hubble) and explore the souvenir shop for unique mementos. As night falls, feast on a delicious BBQ dinner with authentic Arabic dishes, accompanied by traditional music. The evening entertainment features captivating performances, including a graceful Belly Dance, the spinning artistry of the Tanoura Dance and the awe-thrilling fire show to finish off the evening with sparkle. This blend of adventure, culture, and entertainment makes a desert safari an experience you’ll never forget!
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Desert Safari in Dubai is a thrilling experience that combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty. It typically includes dune bashing in 4x4 vehicles, where you ride over the golden sands of the desert. The experience also often features camel rides, sandboarding, and opportunities to capture stunning sunset views. In the evening, most tours offer a taste of Arabian culture with traditional performances like belly dancing and Tanoura shows, along with a BBQ dinner under the stars. It’s an unforgettable way to experience the desert landscape and immerse yourself in the local traditions of Dubai.
Desert Safari in Dubai is a thrilling experience that combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty. It typically includes dune bashing in 4x4 vehicles, where you ride over the golden sands of the desert. The experience also often features camel rides, sandboarding, and opportunities to capture stunning sunset views.
Enjoy optional quad biking, followed by a thrilling dune bashing adventure. Try sandboarding on the golden dunes before heading to the camp. Enjoy camel rides, stunning sunset views, henna tattoos, and local costume photos. Relax with shisha and enjoy entertainment like belly dancing, tanura dance, and a fire show. A BBQ buffet dinner, catering to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, will be served. Drop-off is included.
In the evening, most tours offer a taste of Arabian culture with traditional performances like belly dancing and Tanoura shows, along with a BBQ dinner under the stars. It’s an unforgettable way to experience the desert landscape and immerse yourself in the local traditions of Dubai.
Many safaris offer a chance to ride camels, often referred to as the "ships of the desert." It’s a great way to experience traditional desert transportation. For those who enjoy sports, sandboarding down the dunes is a popular activity. It’s similar to snowboarding, but on sand.
The adventure usually starts with an exhilarating drive across the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, often a Land Cruiser. Professional drivers navigate the sand dunes at high speeds, providing a thrilling experience as the vehicle ascends and descends steep dunes.
Most desert safaris include a visit to a Bedouin-style camp where you can experience traditional Emirati culture. This might include trying on traditional dress, henna painting, and watching cultural performances like belly dancing, Tanoura dance, or even a fire show. The evening typically concludes with a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars. The meal often includes a variety of Middle Eastern dishes like grilled meats, salads, hummus, and desserts.
One of the highlights is watching the sunset over the vast expanse of the desert. The changing colors of the sky and sand create a stunning backdrop for photos.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from Hotel. Drop off to any centrally located Dubai hotels Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Contact your local tour operator at least 12 hours prior to tour schedule to ensure a timely pickup. . Please be advised to check your e-mail or whatsapp for any updates Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat Approximate Pick up timings : Winter (Nov – Feb) : 2.15 pm to 2.45 pm Summer (Mar – Oct) : 2.45 pm to 3.30 pm Summer Season pickup times may be adjusted a little later to 4 pm. we will confirm the exact time of your pickup depending on your hotel locations on the tour day.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- • Dune Bashing is NOT recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, pregnant women and child less than 3 years old
- • During the Holy Month of Ramadan NO Belly Dance show & Alcohol Drinks as per Government guidelines.
- • During DRY DAYS an official public holidays NO Belly Dance show & Alcohol Drinks as per the guidelines of DTCM
- • This tour is offered with ENGLISH speaking safari guide
Reviews(221)
We had a great safari tour with Mr. Nawas. We really enjoyed the camel riding, and the entire tour was a wonderful experience. Mr. Nawas was very friendly, helpful, and patient, especially with our children. We felt comfortable and well taken care of at all times. Thank you very much for the wonderful time – we can only highly recommend the tour!
Dear aljinb202, Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Safari-Tour und besonders das Kamelreiten so gut gefallen haben. Ihr positives Feedback zu Herrn Nawas bedeutet uns sehr viel. Wir sind stolz darauf, ein Team zu haben, das sich mit Freundlichkeit, Geduld und Aufmerksamkeit um unsere Gäste kümmert – insbesondere um Familien mit Kindern. Wir werden Ihre netten Worte gerne an Herrn Nawas weiterleiten. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung zu teilen und unsere Tour weiterzuempfehlen. Wir hoffen, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Besuch in den VAE wieder begrüßen zu dürfen!
A great experience; my family had an absolute blast. I can only recommend it.
Hi, Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihre Familie eine fantastische Zeit bei unserer Dubai Desert Safari mit BBQ-Dinner, Kamelritt und Shows hatte. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie das Erlebnis genossen haben und bedanken uns für Ihre Empfehlung. Wir hoffen, Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder für ein weiteres unvergessliches Wüstensafari-Abenteuer in Dubai begrüßen zu dürfen.
perfect trip and good driver it was one of my best safari tour and for sure i will try it again with you ……… thank you so much.
Dear 454, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, and Shows was one of the best safari experiences you have had. It's great to know that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated your driver's service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable Dubai desert safari experience soon. Thank you for choosing us!
This tour was amazing! Nawaz made it exceptional. We did sand dunes riding and boarding, shopping, fanominal shows, and expert driving. This is a must do tour if you ever visit Dubai.
Dear Valued Guests, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Nawaz made your tour truly exceptional. It’s great to know you enjoyed the dune riding, sandboarding, shopping, spectacular shows, and expert driving. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Dubai. Regards
It's a very good trip, I recommend the driver and the program is interesting. The car is comfortable and ventilated for the summer.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the trip and found the program interesting. It’s also great to know that you were comfortable during the journey, especially in the summer heat. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another enjoyable experience. Regards
Nawaz was a great guide and went above and beyond to ensure we made it back on time. We had limited time and a lot to fit in to our trip to Dubai. Really enjoyed the experience on the dunes. Would highly recommend.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Nawaz went above and beyond to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. It’s wonderful that you made the most of your limited time in Dubai and had a great experience on the dunes. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Regards
Great experience - try to get NAWAZ as your guide! His living room is the desert, he knows every corner 😃 and his hints are the best regarding what is suitable for you personally during the trip!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on our Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, and Shows! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Nawaz as your guide — he truly knows every corner of the desert and always goes the extra mile to make each trip special. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable desert adventure in Dubai! Warm regards,
We had an amazing experience on the Dubai Desert Safari today! Our driver was absolutely fantastic — professional, friendly, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. The dune bashing was thrilling yet smooth, and the sunset views over the desert were stunning. The whole experience was well organised from start to finish — from pickup to the evening entertainment. The food was OK though nothing exceptional, but the live shows were engaging and fun. The camel ride added a perfect traditional touch to the evening. We truly appreciated the attention to detail and the driver’s care in ensuring everyone enjoyed themselves. We highly recommend this desert safari for anyone visiting Dubai
Dear carovare, Thank you for sharing your experience on our Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, and Shows. We’re glad you enjoyed the dune bashing, sunset views, and smooth organization from pickup to evening entertainment. It’s great to hear your driver made you feel safe and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback about dinner and hope to welcome you again for another desert adventure in Dubai soon. Warm regards,
Amazing experience. Our driver was super professional, excellent driver and very kind. The show at the dinner was lovely, we would definitely recommend for families or groups of friends.
Dear Santiago, We’re so pleased you had a wonderful time on our Dubai Desert Safari. It’s great to know your driver’s professionalism and kindness made the experience special. Thank you for recommending our BBQ dinner, camel ride, and shows to other travelers — we look forward to seeing you again for another memorable desert experience in Dubai. Kind regards,
Great experience for everybody who comes in Dubai especially for families.The safari,the traditional food and the spectacle were amazing. I want to thank personally our driver Mr.Navid for being so kind,polite and very professional.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a great experience in Dubai, enjoying the safari, traditional food, and the amazing spectacle. We truly appreciate your kind words about Mr. Navid—he will be thrilled to know he made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure! 😊🙏
