Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- DurationAbout 6 hours
- PickupHotel pickup
- CancellationFree up to 24h before
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic
Overview
Leave the city in the late afternoon and head into the open desert outside Dubai. Your driver takes you over the dunes in a 4x4, stops for photos as the sun goes down, then brings you to a desert camp for the evening.
At camp there’s time for a short camel ride, sandboarding and henna, followed by a BBQ dinner with vegetarian options and live entertainment. You’re driven back to your hotel at the end of the night.
Highlights
- Dune drive in a 4x4 with an experienced driver
- Sunset photo stop in the dunes
- Short camel ride and sandboarding at camp
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian options
- Live entertainment in the evening
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Times are approximate and depend on your pickup location and the season.
- 15:00
Dubai hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point.
- 15:45
Drive to the desert
About 45 minutes by 4x4 to the desert area outside the city.
- 16:15
Dune drive
Your driver takes you across the dunes. Let them know if you’d like a gentler ride.
- 17:30
Sunset photo stop
Time to get out, walk on the dunes and take photos.
- 18:00
Camp activities
Short camel ride, sandboarding and henna painting.
- 19:30
BBQ dinner & entertainment
Buffet dinner with grills and vegetarian dishes, with live shows.
- 21:00
Return transfer
Drive back to Dubai, arriving around 21:30–22:00.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dune drive in a 4x4
- Short camel ride and sandboarding
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian options
- Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Live entertainment
Not included
- Quad biking (optional extra)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Photos and videos sold at camp
- Tips and personal expenses
Important information
Pickup
Pickup is usually between 14:30 and 15:30, depending on where you’re staying. Your exact pickup time is confirmed before the day of the tour.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, closed shoes or sandals, sunglasses and a light jacket for cooler winter evenings.
Suitability & health
The dune drive is bumpy. It isn’t recommended if you’re pregnant or have back, neck or heart conditions. Please tell us when booking so a gentler option can be discussed.
Children & accessibility
Children are welcome; infants travel free on an adult’s lap. Desert camps have sand underfoot, so this tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users.
Reviews
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Sample reviewer A
Our kids loved the camel ride and sandboarding. The driver kept the dune drive gentle when we asked. Dinner had plenty of vegetarian choices.
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Sample reviewer B
The sunset stop was the highlight. Pickup was on time and the evening was well organised from start to finish.
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Sample reviewer C
Great fun on the dunes. The camp was busy, so we’d book the private option next time for a quieter evening.
FAQs
Which areas do you pick up from?
Pickup is included from hotels and central meeting points in Dubai. Your exact pickup time is confirmed before the tour.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund (prototype policy, to be confirmed per supplier).
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 3–11 pay the child price and infants up to 2 travel free. Ask your driver for a gentler dune drive if you’re travelling with young children.
What should I wear?
Light, comfortable clothes and sunglasses. Desert evenings can be cool in winter, so bring a light jacket.
How long is the tour?
About 6 hours including transfers, usually from mid-afternoon until around 21:30–22:00.
What’s different about the private option?
You get your own 4x4 and driver for your group, so you can set the pace of the dune drive and photo stops.
