Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & International Buffet

Duration

6-7 hours

Location

Dubai

Group size

1-6 persons

Languages

English

Overview

This adventure is a comprehensive Dubai Desert Safari experience that lets you discover the region’s untouched desert wilderness. Along with an exhilarating 4×4 dune bash, this Evening Desert Tour includes a range of activities and experiences that offer a closer look at Bedouin culture and traditions.

What To Expect On Your Dubai Desert Safari?

Discover a Different Side of Dubai

Our Evening Desert Safari Dubai offers a great mix of adventure, cultural entertainment, and a sumptuous dinner under the stars. It is ideal for anyone who wants to leave the busy city behind and enjoy the surrounding desert landscape. From the golden dunes to the traditional camp, every part of the experience offers a different side of Dubai.

Experience Ultimate Dubai Desert Safari Adventure

The real highlight of our Desert Safari in Dubai is an exciting, adrenaline-pumping 4×4 drive through the golden dunes. You’ll explore the vast desert as the vehicle moves through deep dips and climbs the dunes, creating an exciting off-road experience. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy beautiful desert sunset views, making this part of the safari ideal for memorable photographs.

If you want to experience Dubai’s desert from a different perspective, you can also explore our Quad Biking Dubai experience.

Get to Know the Authentic Bedouin Culture and Heritage

Following the dune bash, you’ll visit our traditional Arabic Bedouin campsite and experience the atmosphere of the desert. Enjoy traditional Arabic coffee, relax in the traditionally decorated tents, and try activities such as a short camel ride, Arabic attire, henna designs, and falcon photo opportunities.

The experience brings together desert adventure and cultural traditions, giving you a memorable Desert Safari experience beyond the city.

Enjoy Sumptuous BBQ Dining & Be Entertained by Captivating Traditional Performances

Your Dubai Desert Safari also includes a dinner featuring an international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. After dinner, you can enjoy traditional entertainment, including belly dance and Tanura performances.

Looking for another private experience in Dubai? Explore our Deep Sea Fishing Dubai trip for a different way to spend time away from the city.

Itinerary

Pickup at the hotel Your adventure begins around 14:30 to 15:00 (our team will confirm the exact time by WhatsApp in the day of your safari). Your experience begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai, typically in a shared or private 4×4 vehicle. As you leave the city behind, the landscape slowly changes — setting the tone for an evening in the desert.
Dune Bashing Once inside the desert, the adventure kicks off with an exhilarating dune-bashing session led by an experienced driver. Ride up and down the rolling dunes and enjoy the dramatic desert scenery. Sandboarding is also available as an optional activity for beginners and thrill-seekers who want to add another element of adventure.
Rayna Desert Camp After the drive, you’ll arrive at a traditional-style desert camp, designed to offer a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Here, you can unwind, enjoy the setting, and take part in light activities such as camel rides, traditional seating, and photo opportunities in a desert-inspired environment.
3-course buffet dinner As the evening settles in, enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a mix of Arabic, Asian, and international dishes. The spread typically includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, salads, grilled items, and desserts — served in a casual, open-air dining setup under the desert sky.
Arabian entertainment During dinner, the camp comes alive with live entertainment, which may include belly dance performances, Tanoura dance, and fire shows (subject to schedule and regulations). These performances add energy and atmosphere to the evening without overpowering the relaxed desert setting.
Drop-off at the hotel After the entertainment concludes, you’ll be driven back to your hotel or residence in Dubai, bringing the evening to a smooth close. Expect to return with sand on your shoes, photos on your phone, and a classic Dubai desert experience to remember.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai
  • 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed desert safari guide
  • Dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle
  • Short camel ride
  • Unlimited refreshments (water and soft drinks)
  • Live station for Arabic coffee, tea and Luqaimat (Emirati sweets)
  • Henna painting (hand tattoo for women)
  • Shisha smoking in shisha corner (shared)
  • Photo opportunities to capture desert sunset views
  • Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)
  • BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
  • Live entertainment including: Belly dance, Sufi dance show, Khaliji show, Dabka + Drummers show, Zilawi Dance, Fire show
  • Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Quad bike/dune buggy activities (optional)
  • Tipping (not mandatory but appreciated)
  • Additional activities not included in this desert safari, such as sandboarding, may be available at an extra cost.
  • Good To Know

  • Avoid food 2-3 hours before the safari to prevent sickness during dune bashing
  • Due to the summer heat, pick-up times may change.
  • During Ramadan, only Tanoura dance and fire show are available
  • Bring long clothes and jackets during winter
  • Individuals with back problems, disabilities, or those aged 60 and above are advised against riding camels
  • This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, people with heart problems, children under 3 years
  • The infants will not be allowed for dune bashing and need to be accompanied by a guardian at all times
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat and comfortable shoes
  • Tour is not suitable for wheelchair users
  • Quad biking is a self-driving activity, and you’ll be riding at your own risk. The activity provider’s insurance doesn’t cover any accidents or damages, so it’s important to be mindful of your safety. We recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities can carry risks, including the potential for injury.
  • Please note that children below 16 can enjoy the desert safari only and will be charged accordingly (not allowed for Shisha or Dune buggy)
  • Our terms and conditions prohibit eating, drinking, and smoking inside the vehicle during any tour that includes transfer services
  • Luggage or large bags are not allowed to ensure all passengers have a comfortable ride
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    AED 270

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    AED 1450

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