Dubai: Premium Red Dune Safari with Sandboarding & BBQ

Emirate of Dubai, Dubai



Experience a Dubai desert adventure with dune bashing at the Red Dunes. Enjoy sandboarding and a camel ride, and unwind at a traditional Bedouin camp with a BBQ dinner and live entertainment.

Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing and Bedouin Camp Experience

This Dubai desert safari suits adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts looking to explore the desert landscape and traditional Bedouin lifestyle.

Highlights

  • Exciting dune bashing session through the High Red Dunes of Lehbab Desert
  • Authentic Arabic Bedouin camp with henna painting and cultural activities
  • Live performances including belly dancing and fire dancing (except during Ramadan)
  • BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian options in a desert campsite
  • Additional activities such as camel rides, sandboarding, and falcon photo opportunities

Description

The tour begins with hotel pickup within Dubai city limits, followed by a 60-minute drive to the Lehbab Desert. During the journey, an English-speaking guide provides insights into Dubai’s history and desert ecology.

At the desert, the adventure starts with 40 minutes of dune bashing on the red sand dunes, followed by a 15-minute sandboarding session. A photo stop allows you to capture the desert’s vast landscape and sunset views.

Next, you arrive at a traditional Bedouin-style camp offering a range of activities: a short camel ride, snacks and beverages, and evening entertainment with belly dancing, fire shows, and the Tanoura dance (not performed during Ramadan). Women can enjoy henna painting, and there is an opportunity for falcon photography.

The evening concludes with a BBQ dinner buffet featuring vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks, water, coffee, tea, and dates. After the camp experience, the tour returns you to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel
  • Dune bashing in a 4WD Land Cruiser with seat belts and roll cages
  • Short camel ride with photo opportunity
  • Henna painting
  • Sheesha (hubbly bubbly) smoking
  • Belly dancing and Tanoura dance (excluding Ramadan)
  • BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian options
  • Snacks, water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and dates
  • English-speaking guide

Excludes

  • Alcohol
  • Dune buggy rides
  • Quad biking (optional extra)
  • Falconry handling fees
  • Souvenirs

Important Information

  • Quad biking is self-driven and not covered by provider insurance; any accidents or damages are the rider’s responsibility. International travel insurance is recommended.
  • 4WD Land Cruisers used have roll cages and seat belts; all drivers are licensed and trained in First Aid.
  • Tour not recommended for pregnant women, infants, or guests with heart or back problems.
  • The evening desert safari operates daily throughout the week.
  • No belly dancing or Tanoura dance during Ramadan.
  • Falcon photography is available but not included in the tour price.
  • Pickup and drop-off service is included.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For best experience, wear comfortable clothing and bring sunglasses. The ideal time to visit is in the late afternoon to enjoy the cooler desert temperatures and desert sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safari includes dune bashing, sandboarding, a visit to an Arabic camp, henna painting, live entertainment, and a BBQ dinner buffet.
The safari is set in the High Red Dunes of Lehbab Desert, located outside central Dubai.
The safari includes a 60-minute drive to the desert, followed by several hours of activities and dinner before returning to Dubai.
Yes, hotel pickup is available within Dubai city limits as part of the safari package.
Yes, sandboarding is one of the included activities on the red dune safari in Dubai.
Live belly dancing and fire dancing performances are part of the desert camp entertainment.
Yes, the BBQ dinner buffet at a traditional Bedouin campsite is included in the safari experience.
Yes, cultural activities like henna painting and learning about traditional Arabic customs are included.
Evening trips are popular for cooler temperatures and the BBQ dinner; check the website for current timings.
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes are recommended, and all necessary safety gear for dune bashing is provided.

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