Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 43 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities worth booking?
Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities is a 6-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $43 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (43)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $43 per person
This tour departs across the Arabian Desert with photo-stops during an exciting dune drive. Stop at a camel farm to learn about the ‘Ships of the Desert’ continue the drive to our Desert campsite where you experience a camel ride Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert. You have the opportunity to do the sand boarding and try out a henna design. Witness the traditional folk dance ‘Tanoura’ that is sure to mesmerize you. Enjoy the Arabian hospitality with dates, Arabic coffee and the Shisha (the Arabic water pipe). After working up an appetite, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. Before returning, watch the oriental belly dance performance.
What you get
- 20 minutes Dune Bashing Experience in the Desert
- Live BBQ Dinner and Arabic Coffee and Shisha (Arabic water pipe).
- Live show - Fire blower show and Belly dance performance
- Desert safari with English speaking Professional licensed and trained drivers
- Tea/Coffee with dates and unlimited soft drinks and water
- Sand boarding, Camel ride Experience & Henna Tattoo design
About this experience
This tour departs across the Arabian Desert with photo-stops during an exciting dune drive. Stop at a camel farm to learn about the ‘Ships of the Desert’ continue the drive to our Desert campsite where you experience a camel ride Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert. You have the opportunity to do the sand boarding and try out a henna design. Witness the traditional folk dance ‘Tanoura’ that is sure to mesmerize you. Enjoy the Arabian hospitality with dates, Arabic coffee and the Shisha (the Arabic water pipe). After working up an appetite, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. Before returning, watch the oriental belly dance performance.
What's included
Included
- 20 minutes Dune Bashing Experience in the Desert
- Live BBQ Dinner and Arabic Coffee and Shisha (Arabic water pipe).
- Live show - Fire blower show and Belly dance performance
- Desert safari with English speaking Professional licensed and trained drivers
- Tea/Coffee with dates and unlimited soft drinks and water
- Sand boarding, Camel ride Experience & Henna Tattoo design
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages & Quad Bike / Dune Buggy (available to purchase )
What you'll see and do
Arabian desert drive
Leave the city behind and venture into the heart of the Arabian Desert in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle. Experience an exhilarating dune bashing adventure across the rolling red sand dunes, with plenty of opportunities to capture stunning desert photographs.
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Camel Farm
Visit a traditional camel farm to learn about the "Ships of the Desert" and their importance in Bedouin culture. Continue to a scenic spot to witness a spectacular desert sunset, offering breathtaking panoramic views and unforgettable photo opportunities.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Arabian Ranches
Arrive at an authentic Bedouin-style desert camp and receive a warm welcome with Arabic coffee (Gahwa) and fresh dates. Enjoy a short camel ride, try sandboarding on the dunes, get a traditional henna tattoo, and relax with a shisha experience in the designated area.
60 minutes here
Dubai Adventure Safari with BBq dinner
Savor a delicious BBQ buffet dinner featuring a variety of local and international dishes. Throughout the evening, enjoy spectacular live entertainment, including a colorful Tanoura dance, an exciting fire show, and a captivating belly dance performance under the stars. Sample Menu First course (choose from following selection): • Hummus, green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, olives, coleslaw and Arabic bread. Second course (choose from following selection): • Lamb chops, marinated chicken, beef burgers, barbequed potatoes, sauteed onions, steamed rice and lentil curry. Third course: • Arabic coffee and dates
120 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai Desert Safari Tours
After an unforgettable evening of adventure, culture, and entertainment, relax as you are comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Dubai, taking home lasting memories of your Arabian desert experience.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Safari + 30 MIN BUGGY-Private
Camp activities -: Desert Dune Drive, Sand boarding and Camel farm visit and Camel Ride + 30 Minutes DUNE BUGGY per person Child Policy : Children below 21 years are strictly not allowed to drive the Dune Buggy , but they can sit together with there parents. Toyota Land Cruiser ( PVT): Only the vehicle is private , guest have to share with other guest for other camp activities (Camel ride , sand boarding etc) Pickup included
Safari + 15 MIN QUAD-Sharing
Camp Activities: Desert Dune Drive, Sand boarding and Camel farm visit and Camel Ride + 15 Minutes Quad bike each person Toyota Land Cruiser (sharing) : Guest have to share the vehicle and camp activities with other guests (Camel ride , sand boarding etc Child Policy: Children below 21 years are strictly not allowed to join this tour Pickup included
PVT - Classic Desert Safari
Camp activities -: Desert Dune Drive, Sand boarding and Camel farm visit and Camel Ride. Toyota Land Cruiser ( PVT): Only the vehicle is private , guest have to share with other guest for other camp activities (Camel ride , sand boarding etc) Duration: 6 hours Entertainments :: Tanoura Dance,Fire blower show and Belly dance performance Pickup included
Desert Safari - Sharing basis
Camp activities -: Desert Dune Drive,Sand boarding and Camel farm visit and Camel Ride. Toyota Land Cruiser (sharing): Guest have to share the vehicle with other guests. BBQ Dinner : Tanoura Dance,Fire blower show and Belly dance performance Pickup included
Safari + 30 MIN QUAD-Private
Camp activities -: Desert Dune Drive, Sand boarding and Camel farm visit and Camel Ride +30 Minutes Quad bike each person Child Policy : Children below 21 years are strictly not allowed to drive the Quad bike , Toyota Land Cruiser ( PVT): Only the vehicle is private , guest have to share with other guest for other camp activities. Pickup included
Safari + Alcohol Beverage pack
Exclusions : No premium drinks included. Alcohol beverage package: 02 Hours unlimited alcohol(Beer, Wine & Regular sprits) Regular spirits e.g. Bacardi rum, Smirnoff vodka, old monk rum etc Toyota Land Cruiser ( PVT): Only the vehicle is private , guest have to share with other guest for other camp activities (Camel ride , sand boarding etc) Child Policy: Children below 21 years are strictly not allowed to join this tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Odyssey DMC
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pickup will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis with up to 6 people per land Cruiser from different hotels.
- Minimum 02 adults required. Children aged 4 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- During the Islamic holidays / Ramadan fasting month,there will be a restriction on live entertainment ( Belly dance , Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days.
- Separate washroom facilities for men and women at the Camp site
- The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 43 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
43 verified traveler reviews for Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I want to write about my experience in desert safari.WHAT A DAY!!
What an experience! Before booking the Desert Safari package, I had seen the incredible reviews and still had in the back of my mind that it couldn’t have been really that great. Well in this case, I am happy to be wrong! Masuood , our tour guide for the day, was professional, fun, easy to have a conversation with and was knowledgeable about the area. He greeted us in our hotel and ensured we had everything we needed.After that the dune bashing (they’re not light on the bashing!) was a blast! Some scary fun moments, a few adrenaline filled screams later and we ended up at our photo stop and sandboarding. After that, to camp and we really didn’t think the day could get any better. Thanks to masuood.He was amazing.Also,orient tours were 5 star! The exclusive camp full of beautiful tradition and capsulated everything for a world class ‘Arabian night’ experience. The camels, stargazing, performers were incredible! Dinner & Dessert - where do I even begin! Incredible, incredible food, so many cuisines and options and all SO DELICIOUS! I would tell all of my family and friends to book this experience 1000 times over! Thank you Masuood & Orient team,for making our day unforgettable
via Tripadvisor
Dune Bashing - Our Driver
End to End was professionally taken care of by Rep , Nehla Mubarak. Booking, Taking payment, updating the tour, and keeping a check if all was OK. Orient Tours alderman has many other touring options besides safari. A well established company. Our Licensed driver, Haroos, had wealth of knowledge and experience of the dune bashing , was quite an experience to remember Will use the company again and again and can recommend it as trustworthy company
Response from the operator: Dear 872vinods, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback about the Red Dune Desert safari tour experience you had booked with us. Happy to know that you found our safari guide very friendly. Thank you for recommending ORIENT TOURS! Looking forward to seeing you back in the UAE soon! Best Regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services excecutive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
An amazing experience.
This was also an amazing experience with so much fun. The driver was super great and took his time well. Perfect.
Response from the operator: Dear Voyage13528202052, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback about the Red Dune Desert safari tour experience you had booked with us. Happy to know that you found our safari guide very friendly. Thank you for recommending ORIENT TOURS! Looking forward to seeing you back in the UAE soon! Best Regards, Mr. Hammad Ul Hassan Abbasi Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Red Dune Adventure with Nitin
Our tour guide, Nitin, was very warm and friendly. Good customer care and service. Would recommend this trip if you like adventure.
Response from the operator: Dear toksa220, Thank you for leaving a review on our desert safari. Our fully licensed safari guides use their years of experience to flawlessly execute these programs with almost 0 hiccups. We will be sure to share your review with our team as this helps us validate against our efforts. We hope to see you soon so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best Regards, Sumantra Dutta Guest Services Executive ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
👍🏽👍🏽
Yasif our driver was great, food was 10/10. Live show was also good and following COVID the camp was not packed out with loads of people. Nice atmosphere
Response from the operator: Dear Jkm98, Greetings from ORIENT TOURS! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Dubai Desert 4x4 Safari with Camp activities & BBQ Dinner you have recently booked with us. We have informed our Safari guide Mr. Yasif about your kind words and he was so motivated to provide the same level of services to his future guests. Thank you for recommending our tour. Looking forward to seeing you back in the UAE soon! Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $43 to $664
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Odyssey DMC, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 46.1.
See everything Odyssey DMC runsWhy this scores 78
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Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities cost?
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Prices start at $43 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Evening Desert Safari Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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Included: 20 minutes Dune Bashing Experience in the Desert; Live BBQ Dinner and Arabic Coffee and Shisha (Arabic water pipe); Live show - Fire blower show and Belly dance performance; Desert safari with English speaking Professional licensed and trained drivers; and Tea/Coffee with dates and unlimited soft drinks and water. Not included: Alcoholic beverages & Quad Bike / Dune Buggy (available to purchase ). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 966 listed pickup locations in and around Dubai. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Dubai. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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Across 43 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Classic Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Camp activities?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including Safari + 30 MIN BUGGY-Private, Safari + 15 MIN QUAD-Sharing, PVT - Classic Desert Safari, Desert Safari - Sharing basis. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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