Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai

Outty Ranking 54 3.8 · 17 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $115
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Outty Ranking

54/100

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Traveler rating

3.8/5

Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai worth booking?

Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai is a 6-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $115 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
54 / 100
Rating
3.8/5 (17)
Duration
6 hours
From
$115 per person

Dine under the stars in true Arabian style on this desert dinner experience from Dubai. Leave Dubai in an air-conditioned minivan and head for the luxurious Al Sahra Desert Resort, nestled in the desert dunes. Be seated

What you get

  • Buffet and BBQ dinner
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • camel ride
  • Entertainment and live music
  • Drinks
  • Welcome drink

About this experience

Dine under the stars in true Arabian style on this desert dinner experience from Dubai. Leave Dubai in an air-conditioned minivan and head for the luxurious Al Sahra Desert Resort, nestled in the desert dunes. Be seated in the torch-lit outdoor and tented dining area and experience a magical evening of food, drink and Arabic entertainment. Savor a lavish buffet including sizzling kebabs from the barbecue and delicious ‘shawarma’ (spit-roast meat wraps); and watch spellbinding displays from fire dancers, musicians, belly dancers and ‘tannura’ dancers — whirling dervishes — under the night sky.

What's included

Included

  • Buffet and BBQ dinner
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • camel ride
  • Entertainment and live music
  • Drinks
  • Welcome drink

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Shisha – Hubble bubble ( Available to Purchase)

What you'll see and do

  1. Sahara Desert Dubai

    This Arabian night experience takes place around a spectacular desert fortress, which is surrounded by 37 million feet of sand dunes, local fauna and flora such as ghaf trees, the UAE’s national tree. Carpets, cushions, majlis seating and traditional lanterns add to the exotic Bedouin atmosphere. Get welcomed with Arabic coffee and feast under the stars on a fantastic five-star BBQ with shwarmas and local specialities. Camel rides, henna painting and horse rides can be enjoyed. Vibrant entertainment includes a Tanoura dancer, Emirati hair dance show, belly dancing and fire performances.

    180 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre

    GUEST WILL ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT : BELLY DANCER FIRE SHOW TANOURA DANCE LIVE SINGER AND MUCH MORE

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre

    GUEST WILL ENJOY AND EXPERIENCE THE CAMEL RIDE , HORSE RIDE

    15 minutes here · Admission included

  4. DINNER WITH INTERNATIONAL OPEN BUFFET , SOFT DRINKS , WATER

    60 minutes here

  5. PHOTO STOP WITH SUNSET VIEW

    15 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 9 travelers per booking
Operated by
Voyage Tours

Know before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please note: During the month of Ramadan no entertainment and no alcohol drinks will be served

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Food and drink

8 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Traveler reviews

17 verified traveler reviews for Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Katefirmin · November 2023

4WD was fun, rest was super average

Good fun evening. Our driver was lovely and had a good sense of humour. He was an experienced driver and we had fun on the sand dunes. The entertainment at the camp was great except the fire dancer gets very close to you and he splashed turps all over us. The food was a bit disappointing. It’s advertised as middle eastern cuisine but they served us cold fries and nuggets for the entree. Like it was actually stone cold. You need to be careful of scammers at the camp, as soon as you arrive the locals are trying to sell you souvenirs highly priced. One guy allowed our family of 4 to hold a Falcon bird which was wonderful but then after we held the bird he told us to pay him $20 dirham each!! That pissed a lot of people off. The only things we enjoyed was our 4WD experience and the belly dancer.

via Tripadvisor

490anonymousu · July 2022

This place is a tourist trap scam….beware!

This place is a total scam…beware. Most absurdly priced dinner of my entire life. All dinner we were harassed by vendors trying to sell is hookahs smoking and cheap art. We told them we were not interested but they wouldn’t leave us alone. The dinner was mediocre and the entertainment was a total joke. This is simply an overpriced dinner that sketchy concierges and tour companies send tourists to for the kickbacks. Avoid this place at all costs!

via Tripadvisor

Karishma P · March 2019

Great time Dubai bashing!

We were the first to be picked up around 3pm, did two other hotel pick ups and then made the hour drive to the desert to meet the other cars. Desert safari is always done in a convoy of more than 10 cars. We then drove into the protected area of desert used for the safari. We had around 20-25 minutes of dune bashing and then headed to the camp. There is a great buffet dinner with options for vegetarians as well. There are two performances and then you leave by around 8:30pm.

via Tripadvisor

Laura S · April 2018

Very good experience

Just done the desert safari today, absolutely brilliant. Rashid our guide was fantastic. From start to finish his service was first class. He made our day even more memorable I definitely recommend it 👍🏻

via Tripadvisor

Docmatt · April 2018

Really good.

We did the 45 min camel ride to the falconry show and then a 2 min car drive to the bedwin tent. This is as authentic as it gets and our 7 year old loved it. The food was great too. It was an hours drive from our hotel (Atlantis) we were picked up at 3pm got back to the hotel about 10pm

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
6 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$115 to $140
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
6
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 54

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)50
Review evidence (18% weight)40
Booking momentum (14% weight)32
Value for money (12% weight)84
Listing quality (10% weight)92
Local standing (8% weight)0
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.

How much does Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai cost?

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Prices start at $115 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 Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai 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 Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 17 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 Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai?

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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 Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai?

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Around 6 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 Sahara Arabian Desert Dinner Experience with Transport from Dubai 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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