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Dinner in the Desert with Traditional Show & Optional Activities

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

During your desert experience, you will be driven across the Red Sand Dunes to our campsite. Here, you will have the opportunity to try the traditional shisha (also known as hookah), enjoy a camel ride, and receive a Henna Painting.

While at the campsite, you can watch the sunset over the dunes and enjoy a sumptuous BBQ with an international buffet. Additionally, you'll be treated to a traditional Tanura dance and a belly dancing show.

What's Included

  • BBQ Buffet Dinner with Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options
  • Sandboarding on the Red Desert Dunes
  • Traditional Belly Dance Show
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Quad bike rides (if option selected)
  • Personal Expenses
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Pickup is available within Dubai except inside the mall. Pickup and drop-off are included from any hotel or residential building inside Dubai central locations: Bur Dubai, Deira, Karama, Oud Metha, Al Qusais, Al Jafliya, Al Rashidya, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road. (Noted please)Pickup from Sharjah, Ajman, Al Furjan Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali Resorts, Expo Village Hotels, Al Maktoum Area Hotels, Jebel Ali Palm Hotels, and Dubai Parks hotels and resorts are on a private basis only with no shared transportation options. Pickup is not available from the Hatta area or from locations outside Dubai. Pickup time and location confirmation will be sent to you by email and WhatsApp. Please be ready for pickup 45 minutes before the start time of your tour.

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The excursion begins with a pick up at your accommodation in Dubai where you will be driven to the deserts on the outskirts of the city. Once you arrive, you have your choice of a short camel ride or a henna tattoo session. Other optional activities are available, such as quad biking (additional cost) and taking photographs with a falcon (additional cost).As the sunset descends over the dunes, help yourself to a delicious barbecue buffet dinner. After dinner you can enjoy Arabic coffee and try a an optional puff on a shisha. Finally experience classic Arabic entertainment in the shape of belly dancing and the fast spinning "Tanoura" shows before departing back to your accommodation in Dubai where your tour will end.This is the perfect excursion for those who wish to experience the desert at night but aren't interested in dune driving or dune bashing. This tour is especially suited for families, including the very young and the elderly.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check for Ramadan and other religious holidays, as no live music or alcohol on those days.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dinner in the Desert with Traditional Show & Optional Activities?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • BBQ Buffet Dinner with Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options
  • Sandboarding on the Red Desert Dunes
  • Traditional Belly Dance Show
  • Hotel or Residence Pickup & Drop-off in a Comfortable 4x4 Vehicle
  • Henna Painting Experience (Available with 6–7 Hour Tour Options)
  • Freshly Prepared Shawarma Snacks at the Desert Camp
  • Shared Shisha Experience at the Desert Camp
  • Unlimited Bottled Drinking Water Throughout the Tour
  • Scenic Drive to the Red Dunes of Al Madam Desert (Approx. 45–50 Minutes)
  • Quad Bike / ATV Ride Experience (If Option Selected)
  • Spectacular Fire Show Entertainment
  • Traditional Arabic Welcome with Dates, Sweets & Refreshments
  • Camel Ride Experience (Repeat Rides Available Upon Request)
  • Live Tanoura Dance Performance
  • VIP Table Service & Premium Seating (If VIP Option Selected)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Quad bike rides (if option selected)
  • Personal Expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check for Ramadan and other religious holidays, as no live music or alcohol on those days.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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