Dubai: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Dune Buggy
Emirate of Dubai, Dubai
Experience Dubai’s red dunes with 1-hour dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Add a dune buggy (1 driver + 3 passengers) by selecting the option. Upgrade to evening camp with a BBQ dinner and shows.
The Dubai Red Dunes Safari offers a thrilling desert adventure with jeep dune bashing, dune buggy driving, sandboarding, and a camel ride—ideal for first-time visitors and adventure seekers.
Highlights
- 1-hour red dunes jeep dune bashing
- 30-minute self-drive dune buggy adventure
- 15-minute sandboarding on desert slopes
- Short camel ride for a cultural experience
- Optional evening camp with BBQ dinner and live shows
Description
Begin your tour with a one-hour jeep dune bashing session across Dubai’s red dunes. Professional drivers ensure a safe and exciting off-road journey with ample photo stops.
Try sandboarding, an easy activity suitable for beginners, sliding down smooth desert dunes on a board for a unique experience.
If you choose the dune buggy option, enjoy a 30-minute ride in a powerful buggy. One driver steers while up to three passengers ride along, offering a thrilling way to explore the desert independently.
Following the adventure, take a short camel ride to experience traditional Bedouin desert travel.
The optional evening desert camp upgrade provides Arabic hospitality, a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and live entertainment including belly dance, tanoura dance, fire shows, henna painting, shisha in designated areas, and cultural activities. Relax under the desert night sky.
This safari suits families, couples, friends, and solo travelers seeking a balanced mix of adventure and culture. Choose between the adventure-only package or the full evening camp for a complete experience.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 1-hour jeep dune bashing in red dunes
- 15-minute sandboarding experience
- 30-minute self-drive dune buggy ride (if selected)
- 5-minute camel ride in the desert
- Experienced desert safari driver-guide
- Safety briefing and equipment for dune buggy and sandboarding
- Water and soft drinks during the tour
- Evening desert camp experience (if selected)
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (if selected)
- Live entertainment: belly dance, tanoura dance, and fire show (if selected)
- Henna painting and traditional Arabic dress photo opportunity (if selected)
- Shisha (waterpipe) in designated camp areas (if selected)
- Unlimited tea, coffee, and refreshments at camp (if selected)
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Tips (optional)
Important Information
- Dune buggy is self-driven at your own risk; insurance is not included. Riders and passengers are responsible for any damages or injuries. Travel insurance is recommended.
- Dune bashing is not suitable for pregnant women or guests with heart, back, or neck issues.
- Desert safari drivers are licensed professionals.
- Children 10 years and under may ride as dune buggy passengers only.
- Land Cruiser vehicles are fully insured and equipped for desert terrain.
- Private option applies only to pickup and drop-off.
- Shared tour pickups occur within 45 minutes of the selected time.
- Open desert dune bashing requires a minimum of five groups (per Dubai Tourism regulations).
- Program may change during religious holidays or under special circumstances.
- Contact the supplier 24 hours before your tour to confirm pickup time.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes, bring sunscreen, and schedule your tour in the late afternoon to enjoy cooler temperatures and sunset views.
