Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp
Description
This overnight desert safari in Dubai is for those who want to ‘live’ desert life in real life! Experience desert delights viz. dune bashing, camel riding, camping, bbq dinner with dance shows and stargazing with a telescope, and above all, stay overnight with a sunrise camel trek.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will first pick you from your hotel or location in a comfortable 4WD vehicle and will journey to the Lahbab desert. A short break... Once at the desert, we will take a 20 minutes break before your safari starts. You can relax there, availing bathroom / toilet facilities or opting a Quad bike ride, while we prepare our vehicle for the off-road dune drive.
Desert adventure time... Soon we go for a dune bashing ride that lasts 30-45 minutes. You can feel that peculiar excitement as your Land Cruiser climbs up and slides down the sand dunes. Then try the adventure sport - desert dubai sandboarding. Stand on the wooden board provided, balance yourself and glide over the desert sands.
Welcome to Al Khayma... Next we will head to Al Khayma - a Bedouin type campsite. We will lead you to your own tent (Khayma) inside the camp. Get seated there, tasting Qahwa (Arabic coffee), Gaymat (sweets), Dates, as the sign of welcome. Time for ‘desert ship ride’... Go for a Camel ride around the camp premises and depending on the time, and own luck, view the desert sunset from a high dune. Free at leisure... Back at Al Khayma Camp, spend your time trying Shisha smoking, Henna painting. Put on local Arabian cloth and pose for photos with Falcon. Enjoy a lavish barbecue buffet dinner with live entertainment shows. As night falls, the camp lights will be turned off, allowing you to feel the true essence and magic of the calm desert while enjoying a stargazing session with a telescope.
Experience the desert life in full with an overnight stay in the camp. We will take you on Camelback near to the camp area where a fire is arranged for you. We will then give a demonstration session on how to make Arabic coffee/tea. Relax in the night sitting by the campfire, enjoying the silence of the desert and the dark sky above. Our guide will add fun with interesting desert stories. When it’s time for sleep, we will return to the camp. Get back to your tent for a good sleep. Wake up 15 minutes earlier the sunrise time for witnessing that view. Our guide will take you to the desert on the Camel caravan, that is waiting outside the camp. Go for about 10-15 minutes Camel trekking. And capture that nice view of sunrise over sand dunes. Have a freshly cooked Arabian breakfast by 7:30 - 8:00 am, at Al Khayma - a perfect conclusion for your overnight desert safari in Dubai! Later we will drop you back at your hotel or location.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
- We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
- OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
- Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
- Entertainment activities:- As per UAE law during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious holidays you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance.
- Luggage is not permitted during the tour; only a small backpack is allowed.
- Pickup will be 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
- A passport copy is required for all tourists and IDcard copy is required for all residents (Soft or hard copies are accepted)
- Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
- If your departure flight is on the same day, please make sure to check the time carefully and inform us in advance.
- By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour
Reviews(2,417)
Great experience and organization! Everything went according to planned ! A big shout out to Mansoor Manz and Jose for all the explanations given during the tour (both Old Dubai and Dessert). 100% recommended!
It was the perfect desert experience. Everything was organised very well. Our driver and other employees at the camp were very nice and helpful. Will definitely suggest this for all our friends !
We had an exceptional experience. Our tour guide, Mansoor Manz went above and beyond to ensure our comfort throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour and if possible please ask for Mansoor as your guide.
Amazing trip with my guide Mansoor 🤩👌🏼✨🐪 perfect ! Unique experience ! A lot of fun ! I want to do it again and again ! A big 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ you have to live that experience in your life ! 😁 thanks a lot Mansoor ! Infinite Gratitude 🙏😌
Hi! Mansoor will be overjoyed to hear you had such a fun and unique desert experience. We’re so happy it left such a lasting impression!
Imran was an excellent host for our trip. Took care of my special request no problem. Took care of the crew from start to finish very much appreciated. A++
This was the best experience, Tour and cultural experience I have had in Dubai. It was a once in a lifetime tour ; overnight in the desert was wonderful. The sand blazing in the vehicle and the sand boarding was super fun. The camp was amazing. The food was the best we had in Dubai so far and the activities were fantastic. We part took in all the activities such as falconry, hooka smoking, and henna painting which were a great addition to an already amazing day. The overnight accommodations were very comfortable and accommodating. The morning camel ride with sunset was more than I had hoped for! It was a great experience. This is one of the best tours I have ever been and give it a five star. Thank you to Imran, our guide, the best Driver and Tour guide. Thank you very much for the great experience.
Hi Marilyn! Imran will be incredibly grateful for your amazing and detailed feedback. Overnight safaris are very special to us, and we’re so happy you enjoyed everything from dune bashing and sandboarding to falconry and the morning camel ride. Knowing this was one of the best tours you’ve ever experienced is the highest compliment we could receive.
The tour was overall very nice, we liked the camp well, although many people were there, it was not too crowded and the atmosphere was pleasant. The first stop (possibility to ride a quad bike) did not please us, without this it would have been nicer
Fantastic food, fantastic people to take care of us. Imran our driver was great and very accommodating and made sure we had a good time. The camp was very charming and comfortable. The live music and fire show were very enjoyable. We were expecting a bit more from the other shows. The camel sunrise experience was magical and the guide took great pictures. Overall we recommend going!
Wow amazing experience!! Thank you Alam, will be back
It was very worth it and the experience was very nice. Premium services and I’m very satisfied. Big big thanks to Mr. Alam who guided us on this dessert trip, he was very knowledgeable and professional in dealing with us the whole time.
