Dubai Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Dubai, United Arab Emiratesby Solana Tours Dubai
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 30 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Hindi, Arabic, English, Urdu
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It feels like a full Dubai desert story, smooth pickup, big red dunes, real thrills, then a relaxing camp evening under the stars. You race across Lahbab’s famous Red Dunes, pause for stunning sunset photos, and slide down soft slopes on a sandboard with plenty of laughs. Then the mood turns magical at the camp with a warm Arabian welcome, camel and falcon moments, henna, shisha in the designated area, a generous BBQ buffet, and live entertainment. Upgrade anytime for more privacy or comfort with a private 4x4 or Premium camp option. Lahbab Red Dunes adventure with 30 to 45 mins dune bashing High dune photo stop and fun sandboarding on soft red sand Camp experience with camel and falcon moments, henna, shisha area, BBQ buffet and live entertainment Optional upgrades: self drive quad bike, Premium camp, or private 4x4 vehicle
What's included
- Traditional welcome: Gahwa (Arabic coffee), dates & gaymat sweets
- Sandboard down the dunes, then pause for a stunning sunset photo stop.
- Dubai hotel pickup & drop-off in AC 4x4 with licensed English-speaking safari captain.
- Enjoy live shows with BBQ buffet with tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.h
- Ladies henna painting and a short camel ride experience.
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- 30 to 45 minutes dune bashing in Lahbab Red Dunes
- Shisha in the dedicated shisha area
- Alcohol / Souvenirs / Belly Dance In The Month Of Ramadan.
Itinerary
- 1
Dubai
1 hour
Pick Up (Dubai to Lahbab Red Dunes) Your Solana Tours desert safari begins with a smooth pickup from your Dubai hotel or location in a clean, air-conditioned 4x4. As the city skyline slowly fades, your friendly safari captain keeps the ride lively with short stories about Dubai’s humble beginnings and its rise into a world-famous destination. The drive takes around 60 minutes, and with every mile, the scenery opens up into wide desert landscapes, building that “something big is coming” feeling.
- 2
Stop 2
40 min
Buggy Station (Quad Bike Optional) Soon you arrive at your first desert stop, a comfortable buggy station where you can stretch your legs, freshen up, and get ready for the adventure ahead. Washrooms are available, and you can relax for a few minutes while the desert air hits different out here. If you selected the quad bike option, this is where the adrenaline starts early, after a quick safety briefing, you gear up and head into a dedicated riding area for a self-drive quad bike session designed for safe thrills and pure fun.
- 3
Lahbab
1 hour
Lahbab Red Dunes (Dune Bashing + Sandboarding) Then it is time for the main event. Your captain shifts into 4x4 and the Red Dunes of Lahbab rise in front of you like golden waves. The dune bashing begins, climbing high dunes, dropping into soft valleys, and carving across ridgelines with a smooth, thrilling rhythm that makes this Dubai desert safari unforgettable. After the ride, the pace slows for a desert photo moment, then you grab a board and sandboard down the slopes, laughing, sliding, and taking in the glowing red dunes before continuing the journey.
- 4
Al Awir
2.5 hours
After the dune adventure, you arrive at the desert camp and the mood instantly shifts from thrill to pure Arabian charm. You are welcomed with Arabic hospitality, warm Qahwa, sweet luqaimat, fresh dates, and unlimited soft drinks as you settle into the glowing camp atmosphere under the open sky. Next, enjoy the classic desert moments that make this safari feel complete. Take a short camel ride for that timeless “Arabian desert” photo, then meet the majestic falcon for an iconic UAE experience. Dress up in traditional kandura and abaya for memorable pictures, add a beautiful henna design, and relax in the designated shisha area while the camp comes alive around you. As the evening builds, dinner and entertainment begin, based on the camp option you selected: Standard Camp: BBQ buffet dinner with 3 live shows: Belly Dance, Tanoura, and Fire Dance Premium Camp: upgraded seating and comfort with an enhanced open buffet & 5 live shows: Khaleeji, Dabke, Belly Dance, Tanoura, and Fire Dance
- 5
Dubai
50 min
When the final show ends and the camp lights start to soften, you take one last look at the desert around you, calm, quiet, and beautiful under the night sky. With your photos saved, henna fresh, and the taste of BBQ still lingering, you head back to the 4x4 feeling relaxed and satisfied after a full evening of adventure. Your Solana Tours safari captain drives you comfortably back toward Dubai, and the dunes slowly fade behind you as the city lights come back into view. After a day filled with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel moments, falcon photos, and live entertainment, you will be dropped off directly at your hotel or residence, ending the experience smoothly with memories you will talk about long after you leave Dubai.
Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup from anywhere in Dubai city, including the Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid. Pickup from Jebel Ali and Bab Al Shams is available only for private bookings. Please expect your driver approximately 45 minutes before your selected start time, depending on your location.
Good to know
- 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
- Instant booking confirmation after purchase
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- Moderate fitness recommended
- Eat light 2 to 3 hours before dune bashing to reduce motion sickness
- Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended, especially for self-driving activities
- Quad biking is self-drive and fully at the participant’s responsibility; damages, injuries, or lost items are not covered
- Licensed safari captains, insured 4x4 vehicles, and key safety features including seat belts, roll bars, GPS tracking, and first aid kit
- Wear closed sports shoes for sandboarding
- Dress comfy: light clothing in summer, bring a jacket for winter evenings
- Henna is optional; avoid if you have sensitive skin
- Pickup is within 45 minutes before your selected time; summer timings may shift for safety and you will be notified
- Ramadan note: some entertainment may be limited, typically fire show only
- Camel ride: children under 12 must ride with an adult
- Recommended ages: sandboarding 12 to 50, quad biking 16 to 50, camel and falcon 12 to 50Recommended ages: sandboarding 12 to 50, quad biking 16 to 50, camel and falcon 12 to 50
- UAE rules: pregnant guests, infants under 3, and guests with back, neck, or heart conditions cannot join dune bashing
- Max 6 travelers per vehicle
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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