Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Sandboarding, BBQ, Camel Ride & more
Overview
Experience the thrill of Dubai’s red dunes with an unforgettable desert safari by Arabian Adventures, a part of the Emirates Group. This adventure-packed experience takes you deep into the heart of the desert, where golden sands and breath-taking landscapes await.
Feel the adrenaline rush with dune bashing, expertly guided by professional drivers. Enjoy a camel ride & try your hand at sandboarding. As the sun sets, take in the stunning desert views while sipping on refreshing soft drinks at a picturesque high dune.
Immerse yourself in Arabian traditions with henna painting, creating beautiful designs on your hands. As night falls, indulge in a three-course BBQ dinner under the starlit sky, savoring delicious grilled specialties. The evening comes alive with vibrant entertainment, including the hypnotic Tanoura dance, graceful belly dancing, and a breath-taking fire show that lights up the desert night. This desert safari promises an unforgettable journey into Dubai’s majestic dunes.
What's Included
- Dinner Regional BBQ dinner (Buffet-style dining)
- Carbonated beverages Variety of juices and soft drinks available
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off - 4WD
- Entertainment: Tanoura dancer, Belly dancer, Fire dancer (Belly Dance not available during Ramadan)
- Camel Ride
- Sandboarding
- Henna hand painting
- House beverages and premium beverages available for purchase
- Shisha available for purchase
Meeting and Pickup
Please ensure you are in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your pick-up time and inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for an Arabian Adventures Tour or Safari.Our team on the ground will not be able to contact you if you are unavailable at the pick-up point at the designated date and time.Valid voucher copy to be presented upon meeting your guide.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Adults are guests aged 12 years and above, children are 5-11 years old and infants are below 5 years old
- Our safari vehicles are long wheelbase off-road cars that are fitted with seat belts, roll cages and air-conditioning, and are licensed to carry up to 6 passengers, excluding the driver. By law, all passengers must wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion
- For the safety of our younger passengers in the off-road vehicles, special seating is required and must be requested and booked in advance
- Child seat is required for 2 to 5-year-olds and/or 105cm – 125cm . For this age group, an exclusive vehicle must be booked. Please request a booster seat, if your child fits into this category. Please note that if this is not pre-booked, then we will not be able to operate the safari
- Booster cushion is required for children above 5 years old and/or under 135cms. For this age group, a shared vehicle can be booked
- Our safari guides are trained in first aid and carry first aid kits. Guides carry mobile phones and radios and vehicles are fitted with GPS
- Seating is not pre-allocated. During safaris, seating for passengers in one vehicle will be rotated
- We recommend that all passengers read our Safety Card which is available with the driver/guide in the vehicle before proceeding on our tours.
- Our safaris are conducted only in English
- Our safaris involve off-road driving through rugged country, which adds to the excitement of the tour. However, because of the adventurous nature and the rough terrain covered, you should not participate if your health or any pre-existing medical conditions (including heart ailments neck or back problems) may be adversely affected
- Vegetarian options and kids meals are available. Please advise at the time of booking if required
- Arabian Adventures supports the zero plastic initiative and single-use plastic is not used at our campsite. Instead glasses and water dispensers are available at the bar
- Dress code: modest dress, comfortable and closed walking shoes are recommended
- A portion of your fee supports conservation
- During Ramadan, experience the tradition of Iftar (breaking of fast) at sunset with traditional dates, hibiscus drink, sparkling date juice and a favourite - Vimto juice - in a picturesque setting on a dune
- Belly dancing is not available during Ramadan and will be replaced by a Tanoura dancer
- To ensure seamless service, please contact us 24h before the visit date to confirm your pick-up location and time. If pick up location is not shared in time, we might not be able to provide the service and refunds or reschedules will not be accepted.
- Should your excursion include transfers from and to your hotel, our Guide will meet you in the hotel's main lobby. Please ensure you are in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time and inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for an Arabian Adventures Tour or Safari.
- Our team on the ground will not be able to contact you if you are unavailable at the pick-up point at the designated date and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats available, however the seat requirement must be mentioned at the time of booking
- Between July and September, our Evening Desert Safari will temporarily operate from The Fort - Lisaili.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Dinner. Regional BBQ dinner (Buffet-style dining).
- Carbonated beverages. Variety of juices and soft drinks available.
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off - 4WD.
- Entertainment: Tanoura dancer, Belly dancer, Fire dancer (Belly Dance not available during Ramadan).
- Camel Ride.
- Sandboarding.
- Henna hand painting.
- House beverages and premium beverages available for purchase.
- Shisha available for purchase.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Sandboarding, BBQ, Camel Ride & more is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dubai Evening Desert Safari: Sandboarding, BBQ, Camel Ride & more will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- DinnerRegional BBQ dinner (Buffet-style dining)
- Carbonated beveragesVariety of juices and soft drinks available
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off - 4WD
- Entertainment: Tanoura dancer, Belly dancer, Fire dancer (Belly Dance not available during Ramadan)
- Camel Ride
- Sandboarding
- Henna hand painting
- House beverages and premium beverages available for purchase
- Shisha available for purchase
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Adults are guests aged 12 years and above, children are 5-11 years old and infants are below 5 years old
- Our safari vehicles are long wheelbase off-road cars that are fitted with seat belts, roll cages and air-conditioning, and are licensed to carry up to 6 passengers, excluding the driver. By law, all passengers must wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion
- For the safety of our younger passengers in the off-road vehicles, special seating is required and must be requested and booked in advance
- Child seat is required for 2 to 5-year-olds and/or 105cm – 125cm . For this age group, an exclusive vehicle must be booked. Please request a booster seat, if your child fits into this category. Please note that if this is not pre-booked, then we will not be able to operate the safari
- Booster cushion is required for children above 5 years old and/or under 135cms. For this age group, a shared vehicle can be booked
- Our safari guides are trained in first aid and carry first aid kits. Guides carry mobile phones and radios and vehicles are fitted with GPS
- Seating is not pre-allocated. During safaris, seating for passengers in one vehicle will be rotated
- We recommend that all passengers read our Safety Card which is available with the driver/guide in the vehicle before proceeding on our tours.
- Our safaris are conducted only in English
- Our safaris involve off-road driving through rugged country, which adds to the excitement of the tour. However, because of the adventurous nature and the rough terrain covered, you should not participate if your health or any pre-existing medical conditions (including heart ailments neck or back problems) may be adversely affected
- Vegetarian options and kids meals are available. Please advise at the time of booking if required
- Arabian Adventures supports the zero plastic initiative and single-use plastic is not used at our campsite. Instead glasses and water dispensers are available at the bar
- Dress code: modest dress, comfortable and closed walking shoes are recommended
- A portion of your fee supports conservation
- During Ramadan, experience the tradition of Iftar (breaking of fast) at sunset with traditional dates, hibiscus drink, sparkling date juice and a favourite - Vimto juice - in a picturesque setting on a dune
- Belly dancing is not available during Ramadan and will be replaced by a Tanoura dancer
- To ensure seamless service, please contact us 24h before the visit date to confirm your pick-up location and time. If pick up location is not shared in time, we might not be able to provide the service and refunds or reschedules will not be accepted.
- Should your excursion include transfers from and to your hotel, our Guide will meet you in the hotel's main lobby. Please ensure you are in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time and inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for an Arabian Adventures Tour or Safari.
- Our team on the ground will not be able to contact you if you are unavailable at the pick-up point at the designated date and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats available, however the seat requirement must be mentioned at the time of booking
- Between July and September, our Evening Desert Safari will temporarily operate from The Fort - Lisaili.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
