Home UAE Tours Desert Safari Tours

Desert Safari in Dubai with BBQ Dinner

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(5.0/5) 22 Reviews
Starting From
AED 149/Per Person
Tour Location
Dubai
Tour Duration
6-7 hours
Max People
100
Min Age
N/A

Tour Overview

Experience an unforgettable Desert Safari in Dubai with an exciting afternoon and evening in the Arabian desert. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, followed by thrilling dune bashing across the golden sand dunes with an experienced safari driver.

Stop in the desert for photos, try sandboarding, and enjoy the beautiful desert scenery before heading to a traditional Bedouin-style camp. Take a short camel ride, try henna painting, relax in the shisha area and experience traditional Arabian hospitality.

As the evening begins, enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks and refreshments. The evening also features live entertainment, including Belly Dance, Tanoura Dance and Fire Show, subject to local regulations.

Our Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner is ideal for families, couples, friends and groups looking to experience dune bashing, camel riding, desert activities, dinner and live entertainment in one complete Dubai desert adventure.

Cancellation, Amendment & Refund Policy

  • 100% refund for cancellations made 72 hours or more before the start time of the tour (excluding the 4% payment gateway fee).
  • 50% refund for cancellations made between 48 to 72 hours before the tour start time (excluding the 4% payment gateway fee).
  • No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour, or for no-shows.
  • Once a tour or service has started, or if any part of a package has been utilized, no refunds will be provided.
  • Important Note: A 4% payment gateway fee applies to all online payments. This fee is non-refundable in all cases.
  • Process: Any eligible refunds will be processed within 7 working days from the date of cancellation. The final refunded amount will depend on the above terms, minus the non-refundable gateway fee.

Book this Tour

1
STEP 1
Select Date
2
STEP 2
Select Starting Time
3
STEP 3
Number of Guests
Adults (10+ Years) • AED 149.00
0
AED 0.00
Children (2 to 10 years) • AED 139.00
0
AED 0.00
Infant (1 to 24 months) • AED 0.00
0
AED 0.00
4
STEP 4
Add On / Extra Services (Optional)
Enhance your experience by adding extra services
Add 30 Mins Quad Bike Ride
Adult • AED 150.00
0
AED 0.00
Children • AED 150.00
0
AED 0.00
Infant • AED 0.00
0
AED 0.00
Add-ons are calculated according to the selected quantity
Total Pricing (Base Price) AED 0.00
Add-ons Total AED 0.00
Grand Total AED 0.00
Need Help?
We're here to help you
Since 2008 Trusted Partner
100k+ Happy Travelers
Licensed UAE Tour Operator
Support

Didn't find your Answer?

Our Travel specialists are available 24/7 for you.

Desert Safari in Dubai

A Desert Safari in Dubai is one of the most exciting ways to experience the Arabian desert. It combines adventure, traditional activities, live entertainment, and dinner in one evening tour.

Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai. Travel in an air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional safari driver. After leaving the city, the surroundings gradually change from busy roads and modern buildings to open desert and golden sand dunes.

The tour includes dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, a desert photo stop, a Bedouin-style camp, live shows, and a BBQ buffet dinner. It is suitable for families, couples, friends, groups, and solo travelers who want a complete evening desert experience.

About the Dubai Desert Safari Experience

The Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner takes you away from the city for an afternoon and evening in the desert. The journey includes both adventure and cultural activities.

Dune bashing is usually the most exciting part of the tour. An experienced driver takes you across the dunes in a specially prepared 4x4 vehicle. The vehicle climbs, turns, and moves across the natural desert landscape.

After the drive, you will stop in the desert for sandboarding and photographs. The open dunes provide a beautiful background, especially around sunset. The sunset photo stop depends on the weather, seasonal timing, and daily operating schedule.

You will then continue to a shared Bedouin-style desert camp. Here, you can enjoy Arabian hospitality, traditional activities, dinner, and evening entertainment.

Hotel Pickup and Transportation

Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels and residences within Dubai. Please provide your correct location, room number, and active contact number when booking.

The driver will contact you before arrival. Exact pickup time can vary according to your location, traffic, season, and the day’s operating schedule.

Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser. This is a shared safari, so other guests may travel in the same vehicle. A private desert safari in Dubai can be arranged separately for families or groups who prefer an exclusive vehicle.

Stop Before Entering the Desert

Before dune bashing begins, the driver normally stops to adjust the vehicle’s tyre pressure. This helps the 4x4 travel safely across the sand.

Depending on the operating location, basic restrooms and small shops may be available during this stop. Quad bikes may also be offered in the area. However, quad biking is not included in this standard desert safari package.

Guests who want to ride an ATV should book our separate Desert Safari with Quad Bike package or request an optional upgrade in advance.

Dune Bashing in Dubai

Dune bashing offers a thrilling off-road ride across Dubai’s desert landscape. The experienced safari driver controls the vehicle as it moves over high and low dunes.

The changing slopes can feel similar to a natural roller-coaster ride. Guests can enjoy wide desert views while experiencing one of Dubai’s most popular outdoor activities.

Dune bashing can be physically demanding. It is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with serious back, neck, heart, or other medical conditions. Please inform our team before booking if anyone in your group may need to skip this activity.

A direct journey to the desert camp may be arranged when operationally possible. This must be requested in advance.

Sandboarding in the Dubai Desert

After dune bashing, you can try sandboarding on the dunes. It is similar to snowboarding, but the activity takes place on sand.

You stand or sit on a board and slide down the dune at your own pace. Beginners can also try it, and the safari team will explain how to use the board.

Sandboarding is included in the tour. Availability may depend on the weather, sand conditions, and daily operating arrangements.

Desert and Sunset Photography

The desert stop gives you time to take photographs with the dunes in the background. The soft evening light can create beautiful family, couple, and group photos.

A sunset view may be possible depending on the season, weather, traffic, and pickup schedule. Sunset photography cannot be guaranteed every day.

You may use your own camera or mobile phone. Souvenir photographs and falcon photography may also be available from local camp suppliers for an additional charge.

Bedouin-Style Desert Camp

After the desert activities, you will travel to a traditional Bedouin-style camp. The camp is shared with other safari guests and includes seating, a dining area, a performance stage, and different activity stations.

On arrival, you can relax and enjoy the evening atmosphere. Water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are available inside the camp.

The camp experience includes a short camel ride, henna painting, traditional costume photography, and access to the designated shisha area. Some activities may be busy during peak periods, so a short wait may be required.

Short Camel Ride

A short camel ride is included in the evening desert safari Dubai package. It offers a simple introduction to one of the oldest forms of desert transport.

The camel handler remains close during the activity. The ride may be repeated when availability and the camp schedule allow.

This is a short camp activity rather than an extended camel trek. Guests looking for a longer riding experience should ask about dedicated camel-riding tours.

Henna Painting and Traditional Costumes

Guests can try a small henna design at the campsite. Larger or more detailed designs may be available for an additional charge.

Traditional Arabic costumes are also available for souvenir photographs. You can wear the costume and take pictures using your own phone or camera.

These activities help add a cultural touch to the desert camp experience. Availability may depend on the camp’s daily arrangements.

Shisha at the Desert Camp

Shisha is available in the designated shisha area. Guests can sit in this area and enjoy the traditional camp atmosphere.

Table service or special flavours may cost extra. Smoking is restricted to the permitted area so that other guests can enjoy the camp comfortably.

BBQ Buffet Dinner

The Dubai Desert Safari with dinner includes a BBQ buffet at the camp. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options are available.

The dinner normally includes BBQ items, salads, main dishes, side dishes, fruit, and dessert. Water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are also included inside the camp.

The exact menu can change according to the caterer and operating arrangements. Guests with allergies or special dietary requirements should contact us before booking. Special requests remain subject to availability.

Live Entertainment Shows

The evening desert safari includes traditional live entertainment. Scheduled performances normally include:

  • Belly Dance
  • Tanoura Dance
  • Fire Show

Shows take place while guests relax and enjoy dinner. The performance order may change based on the camp schedule.

Live entertainment can be restricted or unavailable during Ramadan, religious occasions, UAE dry days, government instructions, or other local regulations. These restrictions are outside the tour operator’s control.

Optional Desert Activities

Additional activities may be available during the tour at an extra charge. These can include:

  • Quad biking or ATV riding
  • Falcon photography
  • Souvenir photographs
  • Longer camel rides
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages, where legally available

Optional activities are not included unless clearly stated in your selected package. Advance booking is recommended for quad biking because on-site availability may be limited.

Desert Safari Pickup Time

The approximate pickup periods are:

  • Winter, November to February: 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Summer, March to October: 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM

Your final pickup time will be confirmed according to your Dubai location and the operating schedule. Timing may change because of traffic, seasonal conditions, or route planning.

The complete tour generally takes around six to seven hours, including pickup, desert activities, the camp experience, dinner, entertainment, and return transfer.

Who Can Join the Desert Safari?

This shared desert safari is popular with families, couples, friends, groups, and solo travelers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The dune-bashing part may not be suitable for:

  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with serious back or neck problems
  • Guests with heart conditions
  • People who recently had major surgery
  • Guests who may be affected by sudden vehicle movement

Please speak with our team before booking if you have a medical condition or mobility concern. Guests are responsible for assessing whether the activity is appropriate for them.

What to Wear on a Desert Safari

Wear light, comfortable clothing during warmer months. Trainers or secure sandals are more practical than high heels.

Dubai desert evenings can feel cooler during winter. Bring a light jacket or shawl between November and February.

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat can be useful during the afternoon. Avoid carrying unnecessary valuables because the tour includes several outdoor activities and vehicle transfers.

Why Book with Saifco Travel & Tourism?

Saifco Travel & Tourism has served Dubai visitors and UAE residents since 2008. Our team helps guests choose the right safari based on their location, group size, preferred activities, and budget.

This standard Desert Safari in Dubai is designed for guests looking for a complete shared evening experience. It brings together convenient Dubai pickup, a 4x4 desert drive, dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, camp activities, a BBQ dinner, and live entertainment.

Before booking, you can review the complete inclusions, exclusions, pickup information, health guidance, and cancellation terms. Our team is also available to explain optional upgrades such as quad biking, private transfers, and VIP seating.

Book your Dubai desert safari online or contact Saifco by phone or WhatsApp for assistance.

Popular Searches

Explore popular searches related to evening desert safari tours, BBQ dinner, live entertainment and hotel transfers in Dubai.