Premium Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
FromAED 60
6 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About this activity
Experience the thrill of Dubai's desert with a premium safari featuring dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, and a BBQ dinner under the stars.
Highlights
- Thrilling dune bashing adventure
- Scenic camel ride at sunset
- Exciting sandboarding experience
- Authentic BBQ dinner under the stars
- Traditional entertainment at desert camp
Full description
Dive into the heart of Dubai's mesmerizing desert landscape with our Premium Desert Safari. Feel the adrenaline rush as you embark on an exhilarating dune bashing ride across the undulating red dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy a serene camel ride, offering panoramic views of the vast desert expanse. For the adventurous, sandboarding down the dunes provides an unforgettable thrill. Conclude your evening at a traditional desert camp, where you'll savor a delectable BBQ dinner accompanied by authentic entertainment, all under the starlit sky. This immersive experience captures the essence of Dubai's rich desert heritage, blending adventure with cultural immersion.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sandboarding on the red dunes
- Traditional BBQ dinner at a desert camp with entertainment
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
1
Pass by: After a pickup from your centrally located Dubai hotel, relax in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle as you head to the desert that surrounds the city. Admire views of the barren yet enchanting landscape on the way, and listen to your guide’s tales about the region and its fascinating geology.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
First stop on your desert rendezvous is a traditional camel farm to see herds of the magnificent hump-backed herbivores. After showing off your balancing skills on a camel ride around the enclosures, learn about the different types of camels that are commonly seen in the desert around Dubai. Continue by 4x4 across the desert plains to the campsite in the desert and try your hand at a popular local pastime: sandboarding! Learn to master the art of 'surfing on sand' and race your friends and fellow travelers down the sand dunes during in an adrenaline-rushing experience. Show off your balance skills on a camel ride or relax and take a seat outside to watch your show as the sun sets over the craggy canyons and sun-baked plains. Get a henna tattoo design on your hands or feet, watch a traditional tanoura folk dance.
Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
After dinner, smoke a shisha (Arabic water pipe), if you wish, and watch a live belly-dance performance around the campfire. Relax under a canopy of twinkling stars and enjoy an experience that could be straight out of One Thousand and One Nights! Your tour then finishes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel. Sample Menu First course (choose from following selection): • Hummus, green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, olives, coleslaw and Arabic bread. Second course (choose from following selection): • Lamb chops, marinated chicken, beef burgers, barbequed potatoes, sauteed onions, steamed rice and lentil curry. Third course: • Arabic coffee and dates
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- Infant seats are available upon request for children up to 5 years old.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Dress in lightweight, comfortable clothing suitable for warm temperatures.
- Bring a hat and sunglasses to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning desert landscapes.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Pickup will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis from different hotels.
- Children aged 5 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- During the Islamic holidays / Ramadan fasting month,there will be a restriction on live entertainment ( Belly dance , Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days.
- The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
- Separate washroom facilities for men and women at the Camp site. Well maintained Exclusive Desert camp to experience maximum thrill and adventure
- Celebrating special occasions ( Birthday,Wedding etc) we can arranged the cake ,additional charges applicable
- All guests must sign a No Insurance Disclaimer Form for the Quad bike experience.
Traveler reviews
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1. Amazing Premium Desert Safari Experience in Dubai 2. Outstanding Service and Unforgettable Desert Safari 3. A Perfe
My experience with the Premium Dubai Desert Safari was amazing! The service was exceptional, the staff were friendly, and everything was perfectly arranged. I truly enjoyed every moment of the desert safari and felt very happy and satisfied. Thanks for Mr, Want to I really appreciate you☺️for your service.
emiratdFeb 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent - we'll back for sure
The tour with our guide, Mustafa, was excellent - all the way from the punctual pickup, to his extensive knowledge of the desert and animals. I did a similar tour back in 2019 and I would recommend booking the wildlife experience/white dunes experience with Oasis Tours, as the last guide was rather grumpy, whereas Mustafa was very attentive and the tour much longer than the trip to the red dunes near Sharjah. As for animals, there were plenty of Oryx, Gazelles and Flamingos around. 10/10
W9394OUphilippkDec 20, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Top Safari
It was really fun. You get a fun Safari ride, the music is good, you get decent food and the performances are great (fire & belly dancers end the show). Top
148juredNov 26, 2025TRIPADVISOR
The best desert safari ever -
All the program was great, the deivers of our group were excellent and helpful. There were 2 pregnant ladies in our group and still we could enjoy a “light” version of the dune safari. Both the program and the meal, together with the general ambient atthe camp were first class, I would definitely recommend the whole pack to anyone visiting Dubai. I have visited several similar programs here in Dubai and there is none worth comparing. Thank you so much! Special thanks to Mr. Jaffre for making our afternoon and evening so pleasant!
tamarapE1608SANov 15, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Premium desert Safari
We had a very good experience and enjoyed the safari very much. Evening camp experience with various entertainmening dance shows were outstanding. Our guide Nithin was very experienced and gave us clear instructions. I recommend this premium desert safari with Orient tours is a must have experience.
Pioneer41284093131Oct 28, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Pickup will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis from different hotels.
Children aged 5 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
During the Islamic holidays / Ramadan fasting month,there will be a restriction on live entertainment ( Belly dance , Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days.
The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
Separate washroom facilities for men and women at the Camp site. Well maintained Exclusive Desert camp to experience maximum thrill and adventure
Celebrating special occasions ( Birthday,Wedding etc) we can arranged the cake ,additional charges applicable
All guests must sign a No Insurance Disclaimer Form for the Quad bike experience.