Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp
Emirate of Dubai, Dubai
Explore Dubai's desert terrains and enjoy desert sports like dune bashing and sandboarding on this desert safari. Add to the thrills with optional quad bike and camel rides, and savor an optional BBQ.
Red Dunes Desert Safari near Dubai for Adventure and Desert Experiences
Explore the desert outside Dubai with a guided red dunes safari offering dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, and optional quad biking suitable for adventure seekers and families.
Highlights
- Experience dune bashing at the Red Dunes
- Try sandboarding down the desert slopes
- Enjoy a camel caravan ride with desert views
- Optional quad bike ride over the dunes
- Watch the desert sunset from scenic vantage points
Description
Begin your safari with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle. During the drive to the desert, stop briefly to adjust tire pressure for optimal 4x4 desert driving, use restrooms, take photos with falcons, or try quad biking if selected.
Arriving at the desert, experience an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session with trained drivers, followed by sandboarding on the dunes. Then, enjoy a short camel ride and relax in an air-conditioned tent while sipping Arabic tea or coffee with dates and soft drinks.
The extended 7-hour tour continues to the Al Khayma desert camp, where you are welcomed with rose water, Arabic coffee, local sweets, and dates. Participate in camel feeding, interact with falcons, try henna painting, and visit the shisha station. Evening entertainment includes Arabian horse shows, traditional dances, falconry displays, and a mega fire show. The tour concludes with a BBQ dinner featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian options before returning to your hotel.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or selected location
- Shared transportation in air-conditioned 4x4
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- 30-45 minutes dune bashing
- Optional quad bike ride
- Sandboarding
- Short camel ride (repeatable)
- Tea/coffee with dates and unlimited soft drinks
- Camel feeding (7-hour tour only)
- Visit to Al Khayma Desert Camp (7-hour tour only)
- Welcome gahwa (coffee) and gaymat (sweets) at camp (7-hour tour only)
- Falcon experience (7-hour tour only)
- Shisha smoking (7-hour tour only)
- Henna painting (7-hour tour only)
- Arabian horse show (7-hour tour only)
- Traditional Yola dance and falconry show (7-hour tour only)
- Mega fire show (7-hour tour evening slots only)
- Sunset photo stop (7-hour tour only)
- BBQ meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes (7-hour tour only)
Excludes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- Quad biking is self-driven and at your own risk; provider insurance does not cover accidents or damages.
- International travel insurance is recommended.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for camel rides.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied for quad biking.
- Quad biking is optional and not included by default.
- Avoid eating 2-3 hours before the trip to prevent motion sickness during dune bashing.
- Guests from Sharjah are picked up first and dropped off last on shared transport.
- Individuals with back problems, disabilities, or aged 60+ are advised against camel riding.
- Maximum weight for horse riding participants is 200 lbs (90 kg).
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book your desert safari in advance, wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes, and bring sunscreen and a camera. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April.
