Dubai Desert Safari - Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Quad Bike
Overview
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4 hours
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Begin your Dubai Desert Safari with complimentary hotel pickup by your licensed safari guide. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 toward the striking Red Dunes of Lahbab, where golden sands and rich Bedouin culture welcome you to a unique desert experience.
The 50-minute drive moves you from Dubai’s skyline into open desert views. At the Red Dunes base, take a 30-minute break to use restrooms and stretch your legs while your guide deflates the tyres. Enjoy a short camel ride, take photos, and relax as other groups gather.
If you choose a quad biking option, this is your moment to ride. For 30 minutes, explore the sandy terrain on a fully automatic quad bike. Then, continue with 45 minutes of thrilling dune bashing guided by your expert driver. Stop atop the highest dune for panoramic photos and try sandboarding down the soft slopes, safe and fun activity for all ages.
After your adventure, return to your hotel. A portion of your booking supports desert preservation initiatives.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled drinking water
45 minutes of dune bashing in Red Dunes
Experienced licensed safari guide
Sunset views (Afternoon timeslot only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off ina 4x4 vehicle
2-3 minutes camel rides
Short camel ride (approx. 2-3 minutes)
Photo stop at the highest dunes
Private vehicle and personal safari guide
Extended camel ride (Available on site)
Meals
Optional
Transfers from location outside Dubai (Extra charge may apply)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dubai
Step into the soft red sands of Lahbab Desert and feel the stillness of the land unfold around you. This 4-hour Dubai Desert Safari is perfect for short stays, blending excitement, culture, and stunning views. Your safari guide picks you up from your hotel for a smooth ride into the desert.
Lahbab
Enjoy a 50-minute drive as the city disappears into wide open dunes. At the meeting point, take a 30-minute break to refresh, take a short camel ride, and capture desert photos. While you relax, your guide prepares the 4x4 for offroad driving and waits for the other groups to arrive. Then the adventure begins. Enjoy 45 minutes of dune bashing across the Red Dunes with your expert guide. Stop at the highest dune for panoramic views and try sandboarding down the slopes-a fun and family-friendly activity for all ages. Choose a shared tour with up to six guests and fixed time slots, or upgrade to a private tour with flexibile timing and a dedicated guide. Both morning and afternoon safaris offer the same experience, but the afternoon tour rewards you with a beautiful desert sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are always included, and all guides are licensed for your safety.
Options
Shared Afternoon (No Quad)
Duration: 4 hours
Shared 4x4 Vehicle
Afternoon: Desert Tour with dune bashing, camel ride, and sandboarding.
Pickup included
Shared Morning & 30min Quad
30min Quad bike
Duration: 4 hours
Shared 4x4 Vehicle
Morning: Desert tour with dune bashing, camel rides, and sandboarding.
Pickup included
Shared Afternoon & 30min Quad
30min Quad bike
Duration: 4 hours
Shared 4x4 Vehicle
Afternoon: Desert tour with dune bashing, camel ride, and sandboarding.
Pickup included
Shared Morning (No Quad)
Duration: 4 hours
Shared 4x4 Vehicle: Enjoy dune bashing, camel rides, and sandboarding. Pickup and drop-off included.
Morning Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
7,727 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a lot of fun! Had a...
Kylie S,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a lot of fun! Had a great time with our experience and tour guide. Would definitely recommend!!!
Fantastic Experience
Edwin N,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The most amazing and fun experience ! Did sand surfing a stroll on the camels , fantastic show in the desert and food .
Amazing
Vanja T,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience, everything was well organized and this tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide Mian Sajid was fantastic and made the trip very smooth and helped with great photography at all the stops. He was a brilliant dune bashing driver and very informative about Dubai and the places we passed on the way to the desert. Highly recommended to anyone traveling to Dubai.
Hot ride
Miklos S,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a really nice ride in the desert with Milan Sajid.... Sandboarding and cameling is also fun... Thank you
Awais was amazing!
Emily g,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awais was absolutely amazing! He made this experience unforgettable and captured all the memories on camera for me. Everything was seamless from pick up to drop off. I highly recommend this tour, specially Awais!
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