Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

Mutrah, Dubai



Experience the thrill of dune bashing in Dubai’s golden desert, enjoy a scenic sunset, ride a camel, and indulge in a traditional BBQ dinner with mesmerizing live performances at a Bedouin-style camp.

Experience an exhilarating 4x4 desert safari in Dubai, ideal for adventure seekers and cultural explorers.

Highlights

  • Thrilling 4x4 dune bashing with an expert driver
  • Scenic sunset photo stop in the desert
  • Live entertainment including Tanoura dance, belly dance, and fire show
  • Henna painting and traditional dress photo opportunities
  • Open buffet BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

Description

Begin your Dubai Desert Safari with hotel pickup in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Head into the Arabian desert where a professional driver will take you on a thrilling dune bashing session across red sand dunes.

Stop to photograph the desert sunset before arriving at a traditional Bedouin-style camp. Here, enjoy a welcoming serving of dates and Arabic coffee. Try a short camel ride, attempt sandboarding, or get henna painted.

As night falls, enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner under the stars with a variety of Middle Eastern and international dishes. Relax on floor cushions in a majlis tent while watching traditional entertainment including belly dancing, Tanoura folk dance, and a fire show.

The evening concludes with hotel drop-off, completing your desert experience.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Dubai city only)
  • Dune bashing in 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Sunset photo stop
  • Camel ride (short loop)
  • Sandboarding
  • BBQ buffet dinner with drinks (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options)
  • Live entertainment: belly dance, Tanoura dance, and fire show
  • Henna painting
  • Arabic coffee, tea, and dates

Excludes

  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase at camp)
  • Long camel rides or desert safari on quad bikes (available at extra cost)
  • Tips

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For a comfortable trip, wear casual clothes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera. The best time to join is from late afternoon to evening for cooler temperatures and sunset views.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safari includes 4x4 dune bashing, a desert sunset photo stop, live entertainment like Tanoura dance and belly dance, henna painting, traditional dress photo sessions, and an open buffet BBQ dinner.
It takes place in the Arabian desert surrounding Dubai, accessible via a 4x4 vehicle from your hotel.
The total experience typically lasts around 6 hours, including hotel pickup, desert activities, entertainment, and dinner.
Yes, the buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to accommodate different dietary preferences.
Yes, the safari is family-friendly, but dune bashing may be intense for very young children or those sensitive to motion.
The safari is scheduled to reach the desert around sunset, providing optimal conditions for scenic desert photography.
It’s recommended to bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera for photos, as well as any personal medications.
Yes, most tours include round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off within Dubai.
Live entertainment includes traditional Tanoura dance, belly dance performances, and a fire show.
Yes, there are opportunities to try on traditional dress and take photos during the desert camp portion of the safari.

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