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Dubai Desert Safari: Flexible Adventure & Culture
4.8
7,744 Ratings
Dubai
Experience an exhilarating Red Dunes desert safari featuring dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides. Opt for a 4-hour journey or extend to a 7-hour experience that includes a BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and camp activities.
Experience an exhilarating Red Dunes desert safari featuring dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides. Opt for a 4-hour journey or extend to a 7-hour experience that includes a BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and camp activities.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dubai - Start your Dubai Desert Safari with a convenient hotel pickup by a certified safari guide. Journey in a cozy 4x4 vehicle towards the breathtaking Red Dunes of Lahbab, where the golden sands and vibrant Bedouin culture invite you to a distinctive desert adventure.
- Lahbab - Enjoy a 50-minute drive as the cityscape fades into expansive…
- Dubai - Start your Dubai Desert Safari with a convenient hotel pickup by a certified safari guide. Journey in a cozy 4x4 vehicle towards the breathtaking Red Dunes of Lahbab, where the golden sands and vibrant Bedouin culture invite you to a distinctive desert adventure.
- Lahbab - Enjoy a 50-minute drive as the cityscape fades into expansive dunes. Upon arrival at the meeting point, take a 30-minute pause to refresh, enjoy a brief camel ride, and capture stunning desert photos. During this time, your guide prepares the 4x4 for off-road driving and awaits the arrival of other groups.
Following the short break, embark on an exhilarating 45-minute dune bashing experience across the undulating Red Dunes desert. Feel the thrill as your guide expertly maneuvers the high slopes and steep descents in a robust 4x4, always prioritizing safety. Pause at the tallest dunes for panoramic photos, offering a glimpse into traditional Bedouin culture, and try sandboarding—a fun and safe activity for all ages.
Guests opting for the 7-hour package with BBQ will proceed to a traditional Bedouin-style camp. Be greeted with Arabic coffee, dates, and Lugaimat sweets before exploring a variety of activities — henna painting, shisha, camel rides, and photo opportunities with Arabian falcons (seasonal).
- Dubai - After your adventure, unwind as you are transported back to your hotel. A portion of your booking contributes to desert preservation and local cultural heritage. Choose this tour for an ideal blend of desert excitement, Emirati traditions, and sustainability.
What's Included
- Sandboarding on the smooth desert dunes
- Desert sunset experience (available in afternoon timeslots)
- 45-minutes dune bashing ride in a 4x4 vehicle
- Experienced desert guide
- 2-3 minutes camel rides
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Memorable photo stops at picturesque desert locations
- 30-minutes quad bike (if option is selected)
- Complimentary bottled water
- Sandboarding on the smooth desert dunes
- Desert sunset experience (available in afternoon timeslots)
- 45-minutes dune bashing ride in a 4x4 vehicle
- Experienced desert guide
- 2-3 minutes camel rides
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Memorable photo stops at picturesque desert locations
- 30-minutes quad bike (if option is selected)
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
- Tour lasts 4 or 7 hours including transfers
- Pickup window up to 45 minutes before start time
- Not suitable for under 3, pregnant, or back and neck issues
- Licensed guides and fully insured 4x4 vehicles
- Cultural shows subject to weather and seasonal availability
- Shisha at tables and custom henna cost extra
- Vegetarian options available at BBQ buffet
- Tour lasts 4 or 7 hours including transfers
- Pickup window up to 45 minutes before start time
- Not suitable for under 3, pregnant, or back and neck issues
- Licensed guides and fully insured 4x4 vehicles
- Cultural shows subject to weather and seasonal availability
- Shisha at tables and custom henna cost extra
- Vegetarian options available at BBQ buffet
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Larisap500
Aug 9, 2025
Sharp turns were thrilling - Overall, a very positive experience- the driver was excellent, polite, and provided bottled water. The ride down the hills with its sharp turns was thrilling.
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905yjk
Dec 10, 2024
Very exciting! - Very exciting tour!
Our tour guide is mian sajid very nice guide.
Thank you for your help
I really don’t forget this experience.
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201sulaimana
Dec 9, 2024
Bishi & Mujahid were the best - I had the best experience with the Dubai Red Dune Desert Safari, thanks to drivers Bishi and Mujahid.
• Professionalism: They were extremely professional and punctual, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
• Helpfulness: Both drivers went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had a great time.
• Attitude & Knowledge: Their positive attitudes and extensive knowledge made the journey even more enjoyable. They shared interesting insights and kept the experience lively.
If you’re looking for a memorable desert safari, I highly recommend it. Bishi and Mujahid truly made this trip exceptional.
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_x3392gr
Dec 8, 2024
You will experience above your expectations. Very Effective and Efficient. - We had a very wonderful experience with our perfect captain Rizwan! He was well organized and knew what he was doing. Everything within this trip was pleasant for us to participate. Everyone should try if you are in Dubai.
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Sightseer32289662838
Dec 1, 2024
I would recommend this tour - I enjoyed the Dubai desert safari tour. Great experience with dune rides, and Mujahid was an excellent guide. I would recommend taking this tour.
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Larisap500
Nov 10, 2024
Mixed experience... - Our driver was amazing! it was fun to get a ride on red dunes especially when you get over the hill and then seems you're about to turn over. The camel seat only for the unprofessional picture, not camel ride. The dinner was included. However, they forced people to upgrade to a higher category with surcharge. The people who upgraded, could go to eat right away. However, the people who didn't upgrade, they treated them with a negative attitude. They didn't let them eat until the last moment. The food was OK. A lot of smoking ( included in the package) that they offer. We didn't know what that wording meaning. There was a mix of positive and negative experience with this tour.
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T688fb_
Oct 21, 2024
Amazing experience - Shari was amazing guide. We had a great experience there. We recommend this tour and if you meet Shari for your guide, you are very lucky person.
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Freedom16756215005
Oct 9, 2024
Unforgettable Desert Adventure in Dubai with Saqib - My desert tour in Dubai was truly an unforgettable experience! The views were absolutely stunning, and our guide and driver, Saqib, was incredibly friendly, making the time even more enjoyable. Thanks to Saqib, the tour felt extra special, and I got to experience an exhilarating ride.
After the tour, the BBQ party had decent food, and the chicken was especially delicious. The variety of entertainment, including the Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dancing, was wonderfully arranged.
I highly recommend this tour! It was one of the best moments of my life.
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Chrisjb4107tu
Sep 26, 2024
Good sand dune trip - Our guide Rashid was very good and the sand dune ride was great. The camel ride was extremely short and the only downside was that we had to wait for 30 mins or so whilst the other two in the group did the quad biking
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Martha_r
Dec 28, 2024
Van with no and/or functional seatbelt - Agent/operator for this tour was “ Dream Journey” . Pick up went week on time for this small group tour, there was already a family of 4 in , we were seated in the 3rd line seats and we realized the 2 seats didn’t have a seatbelt lock and for the other seat, lock was not functional. We told the guide/driver who did not show any concerns, didn’t say a word neither look for a solution. All the way to the dunes there were signs “seat belts mandatory”!! When dunes bashing began and took a huge deep - me and my sister ended up flying up from our seats and hit the SUV roof badly not just one but the whole 45 minutes - we still have pain on top of our heads and neck pain, we told the driver we were not ok - and he continue. Viator need to make sure all operators have all their vans in optimal security conditions and all seatbelts in and/or good conditions, mostly for a rough rides in the dunes.
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