Adventure

Enjoy a Dubai desert safari on a guided day trip. Admire the spectacular scenery as you drive across the Red Dunes of Al Lahbab to a desert camp, where you can enjoy BBQ and traditional entertainment.

About this activity

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Duration 4 - 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, Urdu, Hindi
Pickup included: Pickup is available within Dubai except inside the mall. Pickup and drop-off are included from any hotel or residential building inside Dubai central locations: Bur Dubai, Deira, Karama, Oud Metha, Al Qusais, Al Jafliya, Al Rashidya, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road. Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Al Furjan Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali Resorts, Expo Village Hotels, Al Maktoum Area Hotels, investment park, Jebel Ali Palm Hotels, and Dubai Parks hotels and resorts are on a private basis only with no shared transportation options. Pickup is not available from the Hatta area or from locations outside Dubai. Pickup time and location confirmation will be sent to you by email and WhatsApp. Please be ready for pickup 45 minutes before the start time of your tour.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Jawad – United States

We had the pleasure of having Khalil as our guide for the Dubai Desert Safari today and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish, Khalil's knowledge professionalism truly made the trip special he was incredibly friendly approachable and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the entire journey his passion for the desert and the culture was evident, and he provided fascinating insights that added a lot of value to the experience. Whether it was during the thrilling dune bashing or the relaxing camel ride Khalil made sure everything ran smoothly and that we were all enjoying ourselves. We couldn't have asked for a better guide he made our desert adventure truly memorable. Thank you Khalil for making our trip so enjoyable!

Thomas – United Kingdom

We had an amazing time! Malik was a great guide and definitely made the experience. All of the activities were enjoyable. The fire show at the camp is a much see! Food delicious! Malik took some incredible pictures of us in the desert near sunset time. Was without doubt, one of the highlights of our trip!

Itinerary

3 pickup location options:
Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman
Lahbab Desert
Photo stop, Sandboarding, Dune bashing, Camel ride (45 minutes)
Lahbab Desert
Quad bike ride
Optional, Extra fee
Al Aweer
Coffee, Tea, Dinner, Camp activities, BBQ, Local snacks, Traditional dance show, Welcome refreshments (2.5 hours)
Jeep / SUV
(45 minutes)
3 drop-off locations:
Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Admire the beautiful scenery of the Red Dunes of Al Madaam
Ride through the dunes in a 4x4 Car
Drive across the Red Sand Dunes to a Desert Camp
Enjoy a camel ride, a tasty BBQ dinner (on 7-hour tour), and a tanoura dance show
Choose from 4-hour or longer 7-hour all-inclusive tour options

Full description

Embark on an exhilarating desert adventure on this safari along the red-gold dunes of Al Lahbab. Enjoy the thrill of dune bashing and then immerse yourself in local culture at a desert camp, where you can see Tanoura dancing and Arabic coffee,
Get picked up from the location of your choice in a 4x4 Car and then drive to the Red Dunes of Al Lahbab, approximately a 45-minute journey. Here, admire the majestic dunes and the wonderful colors that change throughout the day.
Then spend an adventurous 20-30 minutes of hard dune bashing before heading further across the dunes to reach the desert camp.
At the camp, experience a short camel ride, traditional henna hand decoration of the East, and a show of traditional, belly, and Tanoura dancing. Quad biking is Optional, Arabic coffee, falcon photography. After, return to your location of choice.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in 4x4 cars
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Approved by DTCM Govt. & Experienced Safari Guide
30-45 mins Dune bashing
Sandboarding in the Middle of the Desert
Picture Point in the Middle of the Desert
Camel ride (can be repeated)
Quad bike ride (if option selected)
Unlimted Drinking water
Bedouin Camp in the Desert
Healthy Arabic Snacks & Fruit Salad (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Traditional Desert Attire (Posing for pictures)
International BBQ dinner with veg & non-veg (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Soft drinks (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Henna painting- small portion (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Shisha- Sharing (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Belly dance (if 7-Hour Option selected)
Tanura and fire show (if 7-Hour Option selected)

Alcoholic beverages
Larger-than-average henna designs (check the optional extras)
Private Sheesha (check the optional extras)
Personal or other expenses

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Sun hat
Comfortable clothes
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Quad biking is a self-driving activity taken at your own risk and the activity provider’s insurance does not cover it. Any accidents or damages from the activity will be the sole responsibility of the rider and passenger. International travel insurance is recommended as self-driving activities are prone to risk, possibly leading to serious injury.
Hard dune bashing is not recommended for those with motion sickness or injuries.
Not all options include activities like camel riding or quad biking; read each option carefully.
During Ramadan, no alcohol or belly dancing is available.
Temperatures can be cool in the desert from November to January and extremely hot from June to September.
Bring water/snacks as refreshments are available only at the camp.
Program may change due to religious seasons or other circumstances.
Contact the local supplier 24 hours before the tour for exact pickup time.
Shisha is free in designated areas; extra charges apply for table service.

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