Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

5.0 (12,901 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Give a great end to your day in Dubai with our premium evening Red Dune Desert Safari. A 4WD in the sandy dunes of the deserts witnessing the sun going down into the depths of the golden sands will give any adventure lover the thrills of a lifetime. As the sun sets, the Al-Khayma Camp awaits you with a delicious BBQ and other fun-filled activities and when the stars light up the sky, be ready for an amazing star gazing session.

Highlights
Enjoy an evening at the exclusive Al Khayma Desert Camp
Bash dunes for 30-40-minutes in the Lahbab desert
Enjoy the BBQ with local cuisines (veg and non-veg)
Smoke a shisha pipe, henna painting, Arabian makeover and a photography session with a falcon
Ride on a camel caravan and also opt to ride quad bikes through the desert
Watch the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega Fire Show
Enjoy a wonderful stargazing session with a telescope and admire the night sky

Options

Private Safari & Shared Camp

Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Private Safari & Shared camp: Private 4x4 vehicle for transfers & Dune Bashing, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet at Al Khayma camp.
Pickup included

Shared Tour 35 Min ATV & BBQ

Shared Tour Includes transfers, 35-Min ATV ride, dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet.
Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Pickup included

Shared Tour with BBQ

Shared Tour includes transfers, dunebashing, sandboarding, camels, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet at Al Khayma camp
Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Pickup included

What's included

  • Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates
  • English-speaking licensed driver
  • Mega Fire show (only evening time slots)
  • Camel Feeding
  • Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area
  • Unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Arabian Horse Show & Camel Show
  • Short Camel ride (can be repeated)
  • Falcon experience “ Photos”
  • Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle
  • 5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”
  • Stargazing session (Only with Evening time slots)
  • Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
  • Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
  • Sunset view photo stop
  • Sandboarding
  • Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
  • Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
  • Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. 2h 30m
    Pick Up
    Listen to miraculous humble beginnings of the land of dreams, Dubai, from our friendly safari captains who shall pick you up and keep you entertained for the 60 minutes’ drive in a 4x4 Vehicle across the deserts.
    Quad Bike Ride (Optional)
    Welcome to your first stop. Take your time here to relax and prepare yourself for the adventures ahead. The place provides good facilities for fresh-ups and if interested, you may avail the Quad Bike Ride option to zeal up your desert experience.
    Dune Bashing
    Pump up your excitement as you bash into the golden dunes of the Lahbab desert and be ready to kick up the dust as you go sand surfing here.
  2. 2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Feel like royalty as you enter the Al-Khyama camp where you shall be greeted with the traditional Qahwa (Arabic Coffee), Gaymat (Exotic sweets), Dates and unlimited soft drinks. The camel ride and posing with the falcon after the falconry session is a sure catch on this trip. Get dressed up in the ethnic Arabian clothes-kandura (men’s clothing), and abaya (Women’s clothing) and spend the evening as an Arab smoking shisha and having an Arabian Makeover with henna painting.
    Camp Entertainments
    This attraction guarantees a feast to your eyes and tummies. Open up to a night of entertainment beginning with the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega fire show with a simultaneous 5-star open buffet, BBQ and other local desserts.
    Star Gazing Session
    Learn all about how the stars guided the Bedouins in the past from the age-old Arabian tales and through a mesmerizing star-gazing session with a telescope.
  3. 1h
    Return
    And finally, when you are full and satisfied, you can have a pleasant trip back to your accommodation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman city, from Dubai Cruise Terminal (Port Rashid), Pickup from Jabel Ali or Bab Al Shams only with a private option. Note that the pickup will be 45 minutes prior to your booked time depending on your location.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
  • We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
  • The quad biking segment is solely the participant's responsibility. Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the quad tour are not covered by insurance
  • All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
  • OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
  • Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
  • Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
  • Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
  • The 11:30 AM Timing slot comes with a Lunch buffet, and it doesn't include the Star Gazing & Fire show since it's during the day timing
  • Pickup will be within 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time.
  • Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
  • Everything listed in the Inclusions is part of the tour and is covered in the price. Quad biking is available if the option is selected.
  • Camel Ride: Children below 12 years of age cannot ride alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 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.
  • By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)

Cancellation policy

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

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