Dubai Desert Red Dune Half-Day Safari Adventure and BBQ Dinner
Overview
Discover the excitement of the Dubai Red Dune Desert Safari, a half-day adventure in the breathtaking Lahbab Desert known for its towering red sand dunes. Offers thrilling 4x4 dune bashing, a traditional camel ride, and fun sandboarding. For extra excitement, choose the optional quad biking or dune buggy rides across the open desert. After your desert adventure, relax at an authentic Bedouin-style camp and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner buffet with unlimited soft drinks. Experience traditional Arabian hospitality with live entertainment, including the colorful Tanoura dance, mesmerizing belly dancing, and a spectacular fire show. Perfect for couples, families, and groups, this 6-7 hour safari blends thrilling activities, cultural experiences, and stunning desert scenery, making it one of the most popular and unforgettable tours in Dubai.
This half-day desert safari in Dubai is the perfect balance of action, culture, and relaxation that fits conveniently into your travel schedule.
What's Included
- Welcome snacks, Arabic tea and coffee upon arrival at the desert camp
- Optional sandboarding on the red desert dunes with sunset photo stop for unforgettable desert views
- Transfers in a powerful 4x4 vehicle for an authentic dune bashing experience
- Delicious buffet dinner with BBQ, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Traditional Sheesha (hookah) and henna painting for a cultural touch
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Short camel ride to experience traditional Bedouin transport
- Live cultural entertainment featuring Tanoura dance, belly dance, and an exciting fire show
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by an English-speaking guide in shared FWD
- Tips - Not mandatory but any amount is appreciated
- Alcoholic Drinks, available with extra charge
- Quadbike or ATV Ride for 30 Minutes
- Falcon Photography
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up & Drop-Off InformationComplimentary pick-up and drop-off is available from most hotels in Dubai city and from Dubai Port (Cruise Terminal).Shared vehicle pick-up is not available from: Bab Al Shams Nad Al Sheba Dubai Silicon Oasis Motor City Expo City Hotels Jebel Ali Hotels ➤ Guests from these locations can pay extra or upgrade to private transfers (available at an additional cost).Sharjah and Ajman Pick-Up: Pick-up is available from Sharjah and Ajman for an additional charge. Alternatively, guests may choose to meet at a designated Dubai meeting point.Approximate Pick-Up TimingsPlease note: Pick-up times are subject to change depending on traffic and hotel location. Final timing will be confirmed on the day of your tour.Winter Season (October – February): Between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PMSummer Season (March – September): Between 2:45 PM and 3:30 PM In some areas, pick-up may extend up to 4:00 PM due to traffic or route planning.➤ During hot summer months, pick-up times may be slightly adjusted. Our team will notify you in advance with your confirmed pick-up time via email or WhatsApp.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for wheelchair users
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for safety throughout the tour. Infant rates (free of charge) apply if they do not occupy a separate seat.
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate in dune bashing and must remain with a parent in the designated waiting area. However, they can join the rest of the activities at the desert campsite.
- Infants under 2 ride free but cannot join dune bashing unless in a charged car seat. ID may be required for age verification.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No entertainment or alcohol during Ramadan and official Dry Days as per DTCM rules.
- Shared safari tour times are subject to change due to local traffic and road conditions—please stay flexible.
- Q1: Are meals included in the desert safari? A: Yes, the tour includes a BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, along with unlimited soft drinks.
- Q2: Is alcohol available during the desert safari? A: Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the desert camp for an additional fee. However, alcohol is not served during Ramadan or on official Dry Days in compliance with Dubai government and DTCM regulations.
- Q3: Can I upgrade to quad biking or dune buggy rides? A: Yes, optional quad biking and dune buggy rides are available at an additional cost. Please inform your local tour operator in advance to reserve your upgrade.
- Q: What time does the Dubai Desert Safari start? A: Pickup times usually range between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM, depending on your hotel location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Welcome snacks, Arabic tea and coffee upon arrival at the desert camp.
- Optional sandboarding on the red desert dunes with sunset photo stop for unforgettable desert views.
- Transfers in a powerful 4x4 vehicle for an authentic dune bashing experience.
- Delicious buffet dinner with BBQ, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- Traditional Sheesha (hookah) and henna painting for a cultural touch.
- Unlimited water and soft drinks.
- Short camel ride to experience traditional Bedouin transport.
- Live cultural entertainment featuring Tanoura dance, belly dance, and an exciting fire show.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by an English-speaking guide in shared FWD.
- Tips - Not mandatory but any amount is appreciated.
- Alcoholic Drinks, available with extra charge.
- Quadbike or ATV Ride for 30 Minutes.
- Falcon Photography.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dubai Desert Red Dune Half-Day Safari Adventure and BBQ Dinner is as follows:
- Not recommended for wheelchair users
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for safety throughout the tour. Infant rates (free of charge) apply if they do not occupy a separate seat.
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate in dune bashing and must remain with a parent in the designated waiting area. However, they can join the rest of the activities at the desert campsite.
- Infants under 2 ride free but cannot join dune bashing unless in a charged car seat. ID may be required for age verification.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Welcome snacks, Arabic tea and coffee upon arrival at the desert camp
- Optional sandboarding on the red desert dunes with sunset photo stop for unforgettable desert views
- Transfers in a powerful 4x4 vehicle for an authentic dune bashing experience
- Delicious buffet dinner with BBQ, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Traditional Sheesha (hookah) and henna painting for a cultural touch
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Short camel ride to experience traditional Bedouin transport
- Live cultural entertainment featuring Tanoura dance, belly dance, and an exciting fire show
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by an English-speaking guide in shared FWD
- Tips - Not mandatory but any amount is appreciated
- Alcoholic Drinks, available with extra charge
- Quadbike or ATV Ride for 30 Minutes
- Falcon Photography
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for wheelchair users
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for safety throughout the tour. Infant rates (free of charge) apply if they do not occupy a separate seat.
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate in dune bashing and must remain with a parent in the designated waiting area. However, they can join the rest of the activities at the desert campsite.
- Infants under 2 ride free but cannot join dune bashing unless in a charged car seat. ID may be required for age verification.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No entertainment or alcohol during Ramadan and official Dry Days as per DTCM rules.
- Shared safari tour times are subject to change due to local traffic and road conditions—please stay flexible.
- Q1: Are meals included in the desert safari? A: Yes, the tour includes a BBQ dinner buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, along with unlimited soft drinks.
- Q2: Is alcohol available during the desert safari? A: Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the desert camp for an additional fee. However, alcohol is not served during Ramadan or on official Dry Days in compliance with Dubai government and DTCM regulations.
- Q3: Can I upgrade to quad biking or dune buggy rides? A: Yes, optional quad biking and dune buggy rides are available at an additional cost. Please inform your local tour operator in advance to reserve your upgrade.
- Q: What time does the Dubai Desert Safari start? A: Pickup times usually range between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM, depending on your hotel location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
