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Camels in traditional dress resting on red sand dunes in the Dubai desert
Desert · Dubai

Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner

An evening of dune bashing, camel rides and a BBQ dinner with live shows at a desert camp.

Duration
6 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup in Dubai; Sharjah on request
Group
Shared 4x4 of up to 6 guests, or a private car
Languages
English and Arabic; other languages on request
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before pickup
Confirmation
Within a few hours of your request
  • A lit desert camp with majlis-style seating under a starry night sky
  • Two four-wheel drives crossing rippled orange dunes in the Dubai desert
  • A guide leading two camels with riders across the dunes, framed by ghaf trees
  • A sandboarder sliding head first down a dune, sand spraying behind him

Highlights

  • Dune bashing in a 4x4 with an experienced driver
  • Camel ride and sandboarding on the dunes
  • Sunset over the desert from the camp
  • Buffet BBQ dinner with unlimited soft drinks
  • Tanoura and fire shows after dinner

Why you’ll love it

  • Red dunes in the late light

    You reach the dunes in the late afternoon, when the sand turns deep red and the heat has eased.

  • Drivers who know the desert

    Experienced desert drivers, and a gentler ride for families or anyone who asks for one.

  • Dinner at a lantern-lit camp

    A BBQ buffet with vegetarian dishes, Arabic coffee and dates, then tanoura and fire shows.

  • Collected from your door

    Pickup and drop-off at your Dubai hotel or home, so the evening ends where it began.

How the day runs

  1. 3:00 pm

    Pickup

    We collect you from your hotel in an air-conditioned 4x4 and drive out to the desert.

  2. 4:00 pm

    Dune bashing

    About 45 minutes of dune bashing over the red sands, with a stop to watch the light change on the dunes.

  3. 5:30 pm

    Camel ride and sandboarding

    Try a short camel ride and sandboarding down the dunes at the desert camp.

  4. 6:30 pm

    Sunset

    Settle in at the camp with Arabic coffee and dates as the sun sets over the dunes.

  5. 7:00 pm

    BBQ dinner and shows

    A buffet BBQ dinner, with live tanoura and fire shows, henna painting and shisha.

  6. 9:00 pm

    Drop-off

    Drive back to Dubai and drop-off at your hotel.

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4x4 dune bashing
  • Camel ride and sandboarding
  • BBQ buffet dinner with soft drinks
  • Tanoura and fire shows
  • Henna painting

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Quad biking (payable at the camp)
  • Personal expenses and tips

Good to know

What to bring

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Closed shoes for the sand
  • A light jacket for winter evenings
  • Some cash for quad bikes or photos at the camp

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant travellers (dune bashing)
  • People with back or neck problems (dune bashing)
  • Babies under 1 year in the dune drive

Know before you go

  • Dune bashing can be skipped or taken slowly: tell the driver at pickup.
  • Live shows pause during Ramadan; the camp and dinner stay open.
  • Pickup time moves with the season: we confirm it the day before.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Cancellations after that, and no-shows, are charged in full. If the safari is called off for weather or safety, you choose a full refund or a new date.

Questions

Is this safari suitable for young children?

Yes, though dune bashing can feel bumpy for toddlers. Tell us the ages when booking and we will seat your family with a gentler driver if needed.

What should we wear?

Light, comfortable clothes and closed shoes for the dunes. A light jacket helps once the sun goes down.

Can we skip dune bashing if we get car sick?

Yes. Let the driver know at pickup and he will take it slowly, or you can skip that part and join the group at the camp.

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