Dubai Self Drive Desert Safari Fun with BBQ dinner

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, Hindi, English, French, Turkish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

The Self-Drive Desert Safari offers the perfect combination of flexibility, adventure, and value. Drive your own vehicle to your convenient meeting point, where your professional team welcomes you before transferring you by 4x4 into the heart of the desert. Experience thrilling dune bashing, breathtaking sunset views, sandboarding, a camel ride, and a traditional Arabian desert camp. Enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet dinner, unlimited soft drinks, live Tanoura, Fire Show, and Belly Dance (where permitted), plus henna painting and other cultural activities. Unlike standard self-drive experiences, we provide seamless 4x4 transfers, experienced desert drivers, and excellent hospitality from start to finish

Options

Desert Safari with Quad Bike

Quad bike : Enjoy a 30-minute quad bike ride in a designated riding area.
Standard : Shared desert safari experience with quad bike activity.
Duration: 5 hours: Includes the quad bike ride and the full desert safari experience.
BBQ Dinner & Refreshments: Water is provided during the journey. Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and BBQ dinner are served at the camp on a self-service basis
Desert Safari Route: Hotel pickup (if selected), desert arrival, quad bike ride, camp activities, BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and return trans
All 4x4 vehicles : Shared air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser/Nissan Petrol for desert transfers.

Dubai Self Drive Desert Safari Experience with BBQ dinner
With Hotel pickup & drop-off

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Shared hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah by 4x4 vehicle.
Standard Shared Transfer : Shared transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser/Nissan Petrol
Duration: 5 hours: Total experience duration, including hotel pickup, the desert safari activity, and return transfer.
Refreshments Included: Bottled water is provided during the journey. Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and BBQ dinner served at the camp on a self-service
Dubai To Desert Camp: Hotel pickup drive to the desert, dune bashing, desert camp activities, BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and return transfer
4x4 Land Cruiser/Nissan Petrol: Travel in a shared, air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruiser/Nissan Petrol driven by a licensed desert safari Guide.

Desert Safari with VIP Camp

VIP Camp Experience: Enjoy reserved VIP seating with dedicated table service throughout the camp experience.
Premium camp : Premium camp experience with reserved seating and personalized service.
Duration: 5 hours: Full desert safari experience with VIP camp access
VIP BBQ Dinner & Refreshments: Bottled water is provided during the journey. At the camp, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a BBQ dinner in premium section
Desert Safari Route: Hotel pickup (if selected), desert activities, VIP camp access, BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and return transfer.
All 4x4 vehicles : Shared air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser for desert transfers.
VIP Seating Included: Reserved VIP seating with table service is included throughout the camp experience.

What's included

  • 4x4 transfer from the meeting point to the desert camp and back
  • Welcome with Arabic coffee, tea, and dates
  • Professional and experienced desert Safari Guides
  • Free parking at the meeting point
  • Unlimited soft drinks and mineral water
  • Photo stop with Sunset view
  • Thrilling dune bashing experience (15-minutes)
  • Henna painting (small design)
  • Tanoura Dance Show
  • Belly Dance Show
  • Access to camp facilities
  • Fire Show
  • BBQ buffet dinner (Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian options)
  • Sandboarding Experience
  • Self-drive access to the Desert Camp meeting point
  • Short camel ride For Photo and videos

What to expect

Upon arrival at the meeting point, the team will welcome you and transfer you by 4x4 vehicle into the desert. Enjoy an exciting dune bashing adventure across the red dunes, followed by a scenic photo stop, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. Continue to your traditional desert camp, where you can relax and enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee. You can also experience henna painting, take memorable photos, and watch live entertainment including Tanoura Dance, Fire Show, and Belly Dance (where permitted). Optional quad bike rides are available at an additional cost. After the experience, your 4x4 vehicles will transfer you safely back to the same meeting point where your vehicle is parked. The team will be available throughout the experience to assist you and ensure a safe and enjoyable visit

  1. The Camel Farm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Drive to the Desert Camp meeting point using your own vehicle. Arrive 15–30 minutes before departure. The 4x4 vehicles with company stickers will transfer you to the desert camp Drivers will be wearing company uniforms for easy identification

End point

Drive to the Desert Camp meeting point using your own vehicle. Arrive 15–30 minutes before departure. The 4x4 vehicles with company stickers will transfer you to the desert camp Drivers will be wearing company uniforms for easy identification

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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