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Viator · group up to 100 pax

Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option

4.9(68)Dubai1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.9(68)

Description

Enjoy a premium Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, dinner, and live shows. Choose to add a 30-minute quad bike ride for extra adventure. Hotel pickup included.

Tour Options

7-Hour Safari + BBQ Buffet
  • Duration: 7 hours Shared 4x4 Vehicle Pickup included
7-Hour Safari + BBQ + Quad
  • Includes 30-min Quad Bike Duration: 7 hours Shared 4x4 Vehicle Pickup included

Itinerary

50 min

This all-inclusive desert safari begins with pickup from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle, taking you to the majestic Red Dunes of Lahbab, Dubai’s most picturesque desert landscape.

60 min

After a 50-minute scenic drive, you’ll stop for a short break while your guide prepares the vehicle for dune bashing. For added excitement, you can choose to begin your adventure with a 30-minute quad bike ride across the open desert, using a fully automatic Yamaha quad under professional supervision.

60 min

Next, enjoy a 45-minute session of dune bashing in a 4x4, followed by sandboarding on the soft, red dunes. Capture unforgettable photos as the sun sets over the desert, casting golden hues across the landscape.

3 min

You’ll then arrive at an authentic Bedouin-style desert camp for a magical evening of dining and entertainment. Savor a BBQ buffet dinner with Arabic and international dishes, unlimited soft drinks, and traditional treats like dates and Arabic coffee. You can choose a standard buffet with shared seating or upgrade to a premium private table with dedicated food service. Throughout the evening, enjoy mesmerizing live shows, including fire performance, belly dancing, and Tanoura spinning.

50 min

After dinner, relax under the stars before your guide drives you back to your hotel, completing an unforgettable desert experience.

Highlights

Live shows: belly dancing, fire show, Tanoura
Short camel ride (approx. 2–3 minutes)
Sandboarding on Red Dunes
Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water
45-minute dune bashing session
Optional 30-minute guided quad bike ride (if selected)
Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
BBQ buffet dinner at Bedouin-style camp

What's included

Included
Live shows: belly dancing, fire show, Tanoura
Short camel ride (approx. 2–3 minutes)
Sandboarding on Red Dunes
Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water
45-minute dune bashing session
Optional 30-minute guided quad bike ride (if selected)
Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
BBQ buffet dinner at Bedouin-style camp
Not included
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

Pickup Locations & Times

Complimentary pickup included from any Dubai hotel or accommodation up to 45 minutes before the tour.

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour duration: up to 7 hours including hotel transfers
  • Quad bike ride is optional and done at the guest’s own risk
  • All quad biking participants must sign an indemnity waiver
  • Age limit for quad biking: 15–65 years
  • Safari guides are licensed by Dubai Tourism
  • All vehicles are insured with roll bars, GPS, and first aid

Reviews(68)

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robbim967
February 27, 2026
Family desert safari

Today 27 February 2026. I took my parents on their first time ever desert safari and i used this company (Dream Journey). The guide Mr Qamar was absolutely amazing, well dressed and well presented, he was really amazing with me and my family, a very humble person. We entered the red dunes and immediately i could pick up on his skill level the way he approaches the dunes and how he handles the car from vehicle control to chosing the correct gear, Qamar knows his stuff. My mother was so nervous as it was her first time, but after we did the photo stop she was calm and enjoyed it even more. What sets Qamar apart from other companies and other guides is the fact that even though he was fasting he continued to check on me and my family and ensure that we always have enough water to drink. I will most certainly make use of this company again and the vehicle was in great condition and very clean. The service was good. The BBQ dinner was just as good and the camp area was ok too. The only downside i had was at the camp area there are guys there trying to sell you thing and its multiple people selling the same things so 4 different people would come and ask you if you want to buy the same thing, 4 different people would come and ask if you want to smoke sisha its was very annoying but eventually after saying no thanks about 9 times only then it became very enjoyable dinner experience, and then there was the insanely long drive to the camp, almost 1 hour drive. But overall it was an amazing experience. Please pass our thanks to Qamar for such great service.

Operator response

Hi, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are truly delighted to hear that you and your parents enjoyed your first desert safari and that Mr. Qamar made the experience memorable with his professionalism, care, and excellent driving skills. Your kind words will certainly be shared with him, and we’re sure he will be very happy to hear them. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the camp experience and travel time. Your comments are valuable to us and will be shared with our team for improvement. Thank you again for choosing Dream Journey. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future.

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fdecurti
February 24, 2026
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

great service, very nice experience, we would recommend!

Operator response

Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your guide will be delighted to know that you were satisfied with the service he provided during your tour.

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265pradeepn
December 29, 2025
Adventurous and exciting

Adventurous and exciting. Highly recommend for anyone traveling with family. Food quality and taste could have been better but not complaining considering the overall experience.

Operator response

Hi 265pradeepn, Greetings from Dream Journey Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again.

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Kaanbostanci
November 13, 2025
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I had a really good experience overall, and I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Sajid, who served as our driver and guide throughout the journey. He was extremely professional, polite, and knowledgeable about the routes and local attractions. His friendly attitude, safe driving, and helpful nature made our trip much smoother and more enjoyable. We truly appreciated his punctuality and the way he went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. It was a pleasure traveling under his guidance, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and courteous driver.

Operator response

Hi Kaanbostanci, Greetings from DreamJourney thank you very much. We are truly happy to know that you enjoyed your tour. We will be delighted to share your wonderful feedback with your guide for the excellent service he provided during your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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573harrisong
November 13, 2025
Worthwhile experience

We did the quad bike experience into dinner - was an awesome experience and our driver awais was awesome. Brought good energy, very insightful and made sure we got to do everything we wanted on the tour. People we went with said it was the best bang for buck tour they’ve done because they done a few of the same tours

Operator response

Hi 573harrisong, Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you so much for your lovely review of the desert tour! We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it left a positive impression and the service provided by your guide,. Our team—we’re happy it all came together to make your day special.

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Sincerefoodie94
April 30, 2025
Seamless, Great

It was a great seamless tour. No wait time for camel rides or the buggy drive. Moreover our guide Awais had great experience and was an expert in the sandbashing session

Operator response

Hi Sincerefoodie94, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, We also appreciated that you are satisfied with the service provided by your guide Abbas, We look forward to seeing you again soon,

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Soyeonjeon0404
March 26, 2025
Desert Tour Good Bye

Desert tour with guide Awais! It was so fun :) It was much more fun than I expected. Especially the quad bike was good to add. When will I try to wreck the desert like this again? Crack! Awais' swinging was also so fun. Eh, it's really good driving. That's why malaria is necessary. I had a pill, but I was a little bit... It wasn't too hard to buy the whole tour, so I enjoy the tour. If you come to Dubai, please try it once! Awais~ Thank you for leaving a lot of photos~! Thanks to creating pleasant memories!

Operator response

Hi Soyeonjeon0404, Greetings from Dream Journey Your positive remarks about our desert safari tour mean the world to us! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to have been a part of your adventure and are delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Kind Regards Dream Journey

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LightPacker788231
March 16, 2025
Active Desert Experience!

Awais was fantastic!! He was so fun and made our experience really enjoyable. The dune bashing was epic! Definitely pay extra for the ATV!

Operator response

Hi LightPacker788231, Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Dream Journey

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javiergS526RT
March 4, 2025
Great experience

Awesome trip with our guide Awaits, good driver and even better photographer. He also answered plenty of questions we asked him about the city and it's surroundings.

Operator response

Hi javiergS526RT, Greetings from Dream Journey We are delighted to hear you had fun time on our desert tour safari! we appreciated you taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words mean a lot and inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our visitors. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through the desert! Kind Regards, Dream Journey

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tracy_wilson03
January 20, 2025
Dune blasting, and ATVs in the desert

We had a great time on this desert tour and it is a must if you’re traveling to Dubai and looking for an adventure! Our tour guide was amazing as well.

Operator response

Hi tracy_wilson03 Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Dream Journey