Discover the hidden delights of Arabian life with this tour from Dubai. Ride a dune buggy through sand dunes and head to a desert camp to try sand surfing, watch live shows, and enjoy a BBQ dinner.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 4 - 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, Hindi, Urdu
Pickup included: Meet your guide/driver in your hotel lobby at the arranged pickup time. Pickup time and location confirmation will be sent to you by email and WhatsApp. Pickup and drop-off is included from any hotel or residential address within Dubai Central locations: Bur Dubai, Deira, Karama, Oud Metha, Al Qusais, Al Jafliya, Al Rashidya, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Garden, Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, Sports City, Dubai Land, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Circle, Dubai Investment Park, and Arabian Ranches. Pickup from Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali Resorts, Expo Village Hotels, Al Maktoum Area Hotels, Jebel Ali Palm Hotels, and Dubai Parks hotels and resorts and also from Ajman City and Sharjah City are on a private basis only with no sharing options. Pickup is not available from the Hatta area.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Shamas – United Kingdom

The entire experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The Red Dune Desert adventure, dune buggy ride, and BBQ buffet dinner in Dubai exceeded all expectations. The highlight of the trip was definitely our amazing guide, Jamil. He was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, making the whole experience smooth, exciting, and memorable. The dune buggy ride was thrilling and packed with adrenaline, and the red dunes were stunning — perfect for photos and an unforgettable desert adventure. The BBQ dinner was delicious, with a great variety of food, live entertainment, and a relaxing atmosphere to end the evening. Huge thanks to Jamil for making this trip one to remember. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Dubai — it’s a must-do!

Waqas – United Kingdom

Absolutely brilliant experience, must do. Hilarious transfer ride with Ather. Professional guide once we got on the buggies (and once I was confident the guide even allowed us to speed up). Camels were cute. All-in-all excellent day out with the stunning desert vista all around.

Itinerary

3 pickup location options:
Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah
Jeep / SUV
(45 minutes)
Red Dunes Desert Safari, Dubai
Off-road adventure, Safety briefing (1 hour)
Red Dunes Desert Safari, Dubai
Sandboarding (20 minutes)
Red Dunes Desert Safari, Dubai
Photo stop, Camel ride (15 minutes)
Red Dunes Desert Safari, Dubai
Dinner, Camp activities, BBQ, Dance show, Traditional dance show (2.5 hours)
Optional, Extra fee
Jeep / SUV
(45 minutes)
3 drop-off locations:
Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Enjoy a 60-min off-road adventure in a dune buggy
Get a henna tattoo
Watch the sunset over the sand dunes
Experience an Arabic welcome of coffee and dates into the desert camp
Enjoy the belly dancing and Tanura dance show by Arabic dancers

Full description

Uncover the beauty of the desert on an exhilarating Dune Buggy tour from Dubai with private and shared options. Choose to include a visit to Bedouin camp and experience the joys of local hospitality. Upgrade your experience with the option to include mouth-watering BBQ dinner.

Ride one of the twin-seater dune buggies and set off on this unique adventure around the Dubai desert. Explore the region’s majestic sand dunes, climbing up and over peaks and valleys and taking in the amazing scenery.

Your guide will show you the best routes to take and will make sure you ride at a pace that you find comfortable. If you’re feeling a bit tired, stop for a breather and some refreshments before heading off into the sand dunes once again.

For your comfort and safety, each dune buggy comes equipped with a full roll cage, bucket seats and a full safety harness. This adventure can be experienced as a solo passenger or as a couple sharing the buggy for an hour.

Finally, once the buggy adventure is done, the 4x4 vehicles will be waiting for you, to take you to the Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert for some live entertainment and a BBQ Buffet dinner.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off in central Dubai
Dune buggy ride
BBQ dinner (depending on option selected)
Belly dancing show (depending on option selected)
Tanoura show (depending on option selected)
Shisha (depending on option selected)
Camel ride (depending on option selected)
Henna tattoo (depending on option selected)
Arabic coffee and soft drinks (depending on option selected)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

Children under 16 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Dune Buggy 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.
All participants must sign an indemnity form before the tour.
This tour is not recommended for those with serious medical conditions like back problems or heart complaints.
Pregnant women should avoid this tour.
Children 15 and under will be Passenger only.
If staying at specific resorts like Al Maha, Bab Al Shams, and others, choose the private transfer option.
The experience lasts about 6 hours, including a 1-hour dune buggy ride.
Program may change due to religious seasons or other circumstances
Contact the local supplier 24 hours before the tour for exact pickup time.
No entertainment or alcohol during Ramadan.

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