Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 68 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option worth booking?
Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option is a 7-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $60 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 68 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (68)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Enjoy a premium Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, dinner, and live shows. Choose to add a 30-minute quad bike ride for extra adventure. Hotel pickup included.
What you get
- Live shows: belly dancing, fire show, Tanoura
- Short camel ride (approx. 2–3 minutes)
- Sandboarding on Red Dunes
- Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water
- 45-minute dune bashing session
- Optional 30-minute guided quad bike ride (if selected)
About this experience
Enjoy a premium Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, dinner, and live shows. Choose to add a 30-minute quad bike ride for extra adventure. Hotel pickup included.
What's included
Included
- Live shows: belly dancing, fire show, Tanoura
- Short camel ride (approx. 2–3 minutes)
- Sandboarding on Red Dunes
- Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water
- 45-minute dune bashing session
- Optional 30-minute guided quad bike ride (if selected)
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- BBQ buffet dinner at Bedouin-style camp
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
Dubai
This all-inclusive desert safari begins with pickup from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle, taking you to the majestic Red Dunes of Lahbab, Dubai’s most picturesque desert landscape.
50 minutes here
After a 50-minute scenic drive, you’ll stop for a short break while your guide prepares the vehicle for dune bashing. For added excitement, you can choose to begin your adventure with a 30-minute quad bike ride across the open desert, using a fully automatic Yamaha quad under professional supervision.
60 minutes here
Next, enjoy a 45-minute session of dune bashing in a 4x4, followed by sandboarding on the soft, red dunes. Capture unforgettable photos as the sun sets over the desert, casting golden hues across the landscape.
60 minutes here
You’ll then arrive at an authentic Bedouin-style desert camp for a magical evening of dining and entertainment. Savor a BBQ buffet dinner with Arabic and international dishes, unlimited soft drinks, and traditional treats like dates and Arabic coffee. You can choose a standard buffet with shared seating or upgrade to a premium private table with dedicated food service. Throughout the evening, enjoy mesmerizing live shows, including fire performance, belly dancing, and Tanoura spinning.
3 minutes here
Dubai
After dinner, relax under the stars before your guide drives you back to your hotel, completing an unforgettable desert experience.
50 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
7-Hour Safari + BBQ Buffet
Duration: 7 hours Shared 4x4 Vehicle Pickup included
7-Hour Safari + BBQ + Quad
Includes 30-min Quad Bike Duration: 7 hours Shared 4x4 Vehicle 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 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dream Journey
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
- Tour duration: up to 7 hours including hotel transfers
- Camel rides are unavailable during the summer season due to high temperatures and animal welfare considerations.
- All quad biking participants must sign an indemnity waiver
- Age limit for quad biking: 15–65 years
- Safari guides are licensed by Dubai Tourism
- All vehicles are insured with roll bars, GPS, and first aid
- Quad bike ride is optional and done at the guest’s own risk
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 68 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
68 verified traveler reviews for Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Family desert safari
Today 27 February 2026. I took my parents on their first time ever desert safari and i used this company (Dream Journey). The guide Mr Qamar was absolutely amazing, well dressed and well presented, he was really amazing with me and my family, a very humble person. We entered the red dunes and immediately i could pick up on his skill level the way he approaches the dunes and how he handles the car from vehicle control to chosing the correct gear, Qamar knows his stuff. My mother was so nervous as it was her first time, but after we did the photo stop she was calm and enjoyed it even more. What sets Qamar apart from other companies and other guides is the fact that even though he was fasting he continued to check on me and my family and ensure that we always have enough water to drink. I will most certainly make use of this company again and the vehicle was in great condition and very clean. The service was good. The BBQ dinner was just as good and the camp area was ok too. The only downside i had was at the camp area there are guys there trying to sell you thing and its multiple people selling the same things so 4 different people would come and ask you if you want to buy the same thing, 4 different people would come and ask if you want to smoke sisha its was very annoying but eventually after saying no thanks about 9 times only then it became very enjoyable dinner experience, and then there was the insanely long drive to the camp, almost 1 hour drive. But overall it was an amazing experience. Please pass our thanks to Qamar for such great service.
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are truly delighted to hear that you and your parents enjoyed your first desert safari and that Mr. Qamar made the experience memorable with his professionalism, care, and excellent driving skills. Your kind words will certainly be shared with him, and we’re sure he will be very happy to hear them. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the camp experience and travel time. Your comments are valuable to us and will be shared with our team for improvement. Thank you again for choosing Dream Journey. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Adventurous and exciting
Adventurous and exciting. Highly recommend for anyone traveling with family. Food quality and taste could have been better but not complaining considering the overall experience.
Response from the operator: Hi 265pradeepn, Greetings from Dream Journey Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and providing us with such insightful feedback. This is quite helpful. We're also glad you loved the tour. We look forward to seeing you again.
via Tripadvisor
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I had a really good experience overall, and I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Sajid, who served as our driver and guide throughout the journey. He was extremely professional, polite, and knowledgeable about the routes and local attractions. His friendly attitude, safe driving, and helpful nature made our trip much smoother and more enjoyable. We truly appreciated his punctuality and the way he went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. It was a pleasure traveling under his guidance, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and courteous driver.
Response from the operator: Hi Kaanbostanci, Greetings from DreamJourney thank you very much. We are truly happy to know that you enjoyed your tour. We will be delighted to share your wonderful feedback with your guide for the excellent service he provided during your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
via Tripadvisor
Worthwhile experience
We did the quad bike experience into dinner - was an awesome experience and our driver awais was awesome. Brought good energy, very insightful and made sure we got to do everything we wanted on the tour. People we went with said it was the best bang for buck tour they’ve done because they done a few of the same tours
Response from the operator: Hi 573harrisong, Greetings from Dream Journey Thank you so much for your lovely review of the desert tour! We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it left a positive impression and the service provided by your guide,. Our team—we’re happy it all came together to make your day special.
via Tripadvisor
Seamless, Great
It was a great seamless tour. No wait time for camel rides or the buggy drive. Moreover our guide Awais had great experience and was an expert in the sandbashing session
Response from the operator: Hi Sincerefoodie94, Greetings from Dream Journey, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, We also appreciated that you are satisfied with the service provided by your guide Abbas, We look forward to seeing you again soon,
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $105
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 24
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option cost?
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Prices start at $60 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 Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 68 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 Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option?
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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 Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 7-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option?
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Around 24 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dubai Desert Safari - Premium BBQ Dinner & Quad Bike Option 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 Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. 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.
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