Dubai Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ Dinner

4.9 (57 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 150 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Breakout from the alluring glimpses of Dubai’s skyline and soak into the natural kaleidoscope of the Lahbab desert. Be amused with dune bashing and sandboarding. Relish in the traditional desert camp and savor the flavors of local tea and coffee. Be entertained by the traditional Arabian customs of Shisha smoking, Henna tattooing, Camel ride and falcon experience. Try out the Arabic makeover and enjoy the traditional dance performances of Yola dance before you leave.

What's included

  • Barbecue meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
  • Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
  • Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area
  • Camel Feeding
  • Local Arabic attire for makeovers
  • Falcon experience “ Photos”
  • Short Camel ride (can be repeated)
  • Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
  • Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
  • Sunset view photo stop
  • Sandboarding
  • Arabian Horse Show & Bedouin Camel Show
  • Al Khayma Desert Camp visit ( Shared camp )
  • Unlimited cold mineral water & soft drinks
  • Professional, English-speaking licensed driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned 4WD Vehicle.
  • Mega Fire show ( Fire show only with evening time slots)
  • Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
  • Quad Bikes and Dune Buggy (Optional)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Start your journey towards Lahbab desert with the assistance of our guide. Once you reach the desert, take a break of 25 minutes for the refreshments and to avail bathroom facilities. By the time, you can go for an optional quad bike ride while the safari guide would prepare the vehicle by adjusting the tire pressure for smooth off-roading. Afterwards, enjoy an exhilarating dune bashing session for about 30-45 minutes. Then try out sandboarding, which makes you glide over the sand dunes.
  2. 2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Now, move on to the traditional desert camp, where you will be welcomed with authentic Qahwa (Arabic coffee), Gaymat (sweets) and dates. Give a try for Henna painting, smoke a Shisha pipe and go for a short Camel Ride to explore the vast desert. Never miss to caress the falcon feathers while posing for photographs. Later, enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner and watch the Tanoura and Ladies Khaliji Dance on stage. The guide will drop you off to the hotel /selected location after the camp activities. As Arabs saying “ Maa Al Salama”

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Complimentary pickup is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Dubai ( Port Rashid ). Pickup from Dubai Airport available from Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available with an additional fee.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pregnant women, heart problems, anyone with back or neck pain and infant below 4year are not allowed to participate
  • Dress code: You may wear casual clothing such as light tops and shorts with open shoes, sports shoes, or sandals for the desert safari. However, it is advisable to wear sports shoes for safety when sand boarding. If you are not planning on sand boarding, we recommend that you wear sandals/open shoes to allow you to enjoy the soft desert sands underfoot
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • The minimum age for quad biking is 15 years old. This activity or any Self practice activities are undertaken at your own risk and the tour supplier does not provide insurance cover for it
  • Vegetarian option is available
  • Private Dubai Tours shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
  • Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
  • Pickup will be within 45min prior your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
  • Kindly share your Whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pickup
  • Rove Dubai Marina & Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotels: Pickup is not available due to massive Traffic on this area. But you can meet us at Stella Di Mare which is 750M Away.
  • We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies.
  • Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
  • Red Dunes by Quad Bike with VIP Camp, Camels, Sandboarding & Falcon
  • Camel Ride: Children below 12 years of age cannot ride alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Quad Bike: Children below 16 years cannot ride on their own and must be accompanied.
  • By participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection. Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: Sandboarding: 12-50 years, Quad Biking: 16–50 years. Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years) Falcon, Horse Riding.
  • Helmets & safety gear are highly recommended where applicable, and participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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