VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 34 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show worth booking?
VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show is a 6-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $85 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 34 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (34)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Set against the breathtaking red sands of the Lahbab Desert, this VIP Red Dune Safari blends adventure, culture, and comfort. Begin with a seamless pick‑up from your hotel in Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman in a modern 4WD. Th
What you get
About this experience
Set against the breathtaking red sands of the Lahbab Desert, this VIP Red Dune Safari blends adventure, culture, and comfort. Begin with a seamless pick‑up from your hotel in Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman in a modern 4WD. The thrill unfolds with exhilarating dune bashing led by expert drivers, plus sandboarding and camel rides. Guests can capture stunning photographs especially at sunset, when the desert glows in golden hues. The evening continues at Al Awir desert camp, where Arabian hospitality awaits. Enjoy refreshments with Arabic coffee and dates, then explore cultural traditions like henna painting, Emirati attire, and relaxing in the sheesha lounge. As night falls, the camp comes alive with Tanoura dance, belly dancing, and fire shows. A lavish BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options completes the evening. Optional quad biking adds extra excitement to this 6–7 hour adventure, perfect for families, couples, and travelers seeking a unique glimpse of Emirati culture.
What's included
Included
- Access to sheesha lounge with flavored shisha (optional)
- Sandboarding / sand surfing equipment and guidance (no training required)
- Opportunity to try traditional Emirati dress for photos
- Traditional Arabian hospitality
- Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman in a modern 4WD air‑conditioned vehicle
- soft drinks, tea, and coffee during the evening
- Sunset photo stop at scenic viewpoints in Lahbab Desert
- Henna tattoo painting for guests
- Welcome refreshments including soft drinks, water, Arabic coffee (gahwa), tea, and dates
- Professional licensed safari driver for dune bashing adventure in Lahbab Desert
- Lavish BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options, plus salads and desserts
- Dedicated tour host/guide ensuring guest comfort and smooth experience
- Exhilarating dune bashing session across the famous red sand dunes
- Camel ride experience at the desert camp (2 mins)
- Live entertainment shows: Tanoura dance, belly dancing, and fire performance (subject to schedule)
What you'll see and do
Dubai
Guests will begin their journey with a convenient pick‑up from their hotel in Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman in a modern, air‑conditioned 4WD vehicle. As they leave the city behind, travelers will enjoy sightseeing along the way—passing Dubai’s iconic skyline, modern landmarks, and glimpses of traditional neighborhoods that showcase the city’s unique blend of heritage and innovation. The drive continues toward the Lahbab Desert, famous for its towering red sand dunes. Along the route, guests can admire the changing scenery as the bustling cityscape gives way to vast desert plains. This scenic transition offers a chance to appreciate Dubai’s contrasts, from glittering skyscrapers to the natural beauty of the Arabian desert.
Pass by without stopping
Lahbab
In the heart of the Lahbab Desert, guests will experience the most thrilling part of the safari. This area is famous for its towering red sand dunes, offering the perfect setting for dune bashing with expert drivers. Guests can also enjoy sandboarding down the soft slopes, with no training required, and take part in a camel ride for a traditional desert touch. As the sun begins to set, the desert transforms into a magical landscape. A sunset stop is included, giving travelers the chance to capture stunning photographs of the golden horizon and the endless dunes. For those seeking extra adventure, optional activities such as quad biking, dune buggy rides, or KTM desert bikes are available, adding even more excitement to the experience. With multiple photographic stops throughout, guests will leave with unforgettable memories of Lahbab’s breathtaking scenery.
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Al Awir
After Lahbab adventure, guests arrive at Al Awir Desert Camp where Arabian hospitality awaits. You are welcomed with traditional dates, refreshing tea, and Arabic coffee before enjoying a camel ride and exploring cultural activities. Guests can try intricate henna tattoos, dress in traditional Emirati attire for memorable photos, browse souvenir shops filled with local handicrafts, and unwind in the cozy sheesha lounges under the desert sky. As night falls, the camp comes alive with vibrant live entertainment. Guests will be captivated by the swirling Tanoura dance, graceful belly dancing, and thrilling fire shows that light up the evening. The experience culminates with a lavish BBQ buffet dinner featuring a wide variety of vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options, complemented by salads, desserts, and authentic flavors. Surrounded by the serene desert atmosphere, Enjoy delicious food, enjoy cultural performances, shop for keepsakes, and create lasting memories of their Arabian night.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Red Dunes Desert Safari
Regular Desert Safari: Regular Desert Safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sand boarding, live entertainmetn shows, photostops, activities and more Pickup included
Desert Safari wiht Quad Bike
Desert Safari with Quad Bike: Desert Safari with Quad Bike and much more. Pickup included
VIP Desert Safari
VIP Desert Safari Tour: VIP Desert Safari, Premium Camp, VIP Sitting Area, VIP Dinner Options Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- hi, ar, de, ru, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dream Night Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pregnant Ladies contact after booking so we can give them safe dune drive
- Families with the infant contact after booking so we can give them safe dune drive
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 34 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
34 verified traveler reviews for VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
~Riaz Shah Great
~Riaz Shah Was excellent tour driver!
via Tripadvisor
Great trip
Riaz was a great guide, recommend the trip
via Tripadvisor
NOT VIP desert safari
Irfan was a great host. He was also the driver. The drive to and from the safari tour was great and very smooth. He was a good tour guide. He was also good at driving during the dune bashing. However, I booked VIP Dessert safari and there was nothing VIP about it. Firstly when you arrive at the dessert for the quad bike ride, you arrive asked to pick out a scarf for "sun protection". You dont need it. Its a scam! They charge everyone different prices for their items. They tried to charge me 162AED for a scarf!! (£32/€38/$44/61CAD) for a scarf that costs £4/€4.5/$5.4/7.5CAD. ABSOLUTE RIP OFF AND A SCAM. the scarves and jewellery do not add or take away from your experience. In my opinion its not worth it just dont get it. They charged me differently compared to someone else that was a Canadian tourist but spoke Arabic- he still got ripped off just £10 less than what i paid. The quad bikes were supposed to be for 30mins we were only on for 23mins. I timed it. Its not a tour you ride the quad bike in an enclosed encounter. Basically in a square/circle but you can go in whatever direction you want. It would have been better if we followed a trail with a guide. The dune bashing was great fun. It was between 5-10mins nothing more. The camel ride was a good experience. Less than 5mins. We got on the camel- it walked around a small circle and that was it. If you wanted to go on the camel for longer then you had to pay more. However, the camels look exhausted. 😅🥲 Sandboarding was included in the package however, we didnt get to do it. We then went for the show. You can pay an upgrade of 50AED to be sat on a table and chair and if not you're sat on a bean bag with a low table. (suitable for children). The show was good as we got to see the different dances. However we had to wait about 20-30mins for the show to start and we couldnt eat until 2 dancers had performed (total of 3 performers) (around 8:30pm we ate). The food was mediocre. Wouldn't pay for it. It looked like prison food- no offence. There was more veg and vegan options available than meat: lentil soup, chick pea curry, salad, rice, pasta and a sauce. Once you collected your vegetarian options from the "buffet" you almost miss the man on the side handing out the chicken 😂. He gives you ONE chicken leg (suitable for a child) and 3 cubes of chicken shish. That's the standard serving. If you ask for more- you get ONE piece of chicken shish. You can pay an upgrade of 50AED to be sat at a table with chairs where you can portion out your own meats and I was told the food was better, however it was exactly the same food we were served. You're constantly harassed by people at the show trying to sell you pictures you took during the safari or on the camel ride- again extortionate. You're then bombarded with other people trying to sell you souvenirs or jewellery. Ratings: Pick up and drop off- 5/5* Quad bike experience-4/5* Dune bashing- 5/5* Camel ride- 3/5* Sandboarding- N/A (we didnt get to do this even though it was included) Show- 5/5* Food- 2/5* Overall experience- 3/5* Wouldn't do it again. But glad I got to experience it so I never do it again. Its worth the experience but not a must do.
via Tripadvisor
Desert trip
Nice guide, the experience was okay
Response from the operator: Dear Guest , Thank you for your feedback about your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Our goal is to make each tour memorable, and it sounds like we achieved that. We're particularly glad that our guide was informative and friendly. Thank you again for choosing us for your tour. Best Regards, Liezel
via Tripadvisor
The amazing VIP SAFARI
Thank you for an amazing experience Shoaib. The trip was everything I imagined and more Will ve coming again with the whole family next time.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest , Thank you for your feedback about your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Our goal is to make each tour memorable, and it sounds like we achieved that. We're particularly glad that our guide was informative and friendly. Thank you again for choosing us for your tour. Best Regards, Liezel
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
- $85 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
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VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show 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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 34 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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show?
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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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show 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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show?
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Around 12 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 VIP Desert Safari Camel 30 Minutes Quad Bike BBQ Dinner Live Show 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 Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit. 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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