Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp
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7 hours
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Give a great end to your day in Dubai with our premium evening Red Dune Desert Safari. A 4WD in the sandy dunes of the deserts witnessing the sun going down into the depths of the golden sands will give any adventure lover the thrills of a lifetime. As the sun sets, the Al-Khayma Camp awaits you with a delicious BBQ and other fun-filled activities and when the stars light up the sky, be ready for an amazing star gazing session.
Highlights
Enjoy an evening at the exclusive Al Khayma Desert Camp
Bash dunes for 30-40-minutes in the Lahbab desert
Enjoy the BBQ with local cuisines (veg and non-veg)
Smoke a shisha pipe, henna painting, Arabian makeover and a photography session with a falcon
Ride on a camel caravan and also opt to ride quad bikes through the desert
Watch the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega Fire Show
Enjoy a wonderful stargazing session with a telescope and admire the night sky
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
The quad biking segment is solely the participant's responsibility. Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the quad tour are not covered by insurance
All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
The 11:30 AM Timing slot comes with a Lunch buffet, and it doesn't include the Star Gazing & Fire show since it's during the day timing
Pickup will be within 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time.
Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
During the holy month of Ramadan you can watch only Fire shows in our desert camps
Everything listed in the Inclusions is part of the tour and is covered in the price. Quad biking is available if the option is selected.
Camel Ride: Children below 12 years of age cannot ride alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pick Up Listen to miraculous humble beginnings of the land of dreams, Dubai, from our friendly safari captains who shall pick you up and keep you entertained for the 60 minutes’ drive in a 4x4 Vehicle across the deserts. Quad Bike Ride (Optional) Welcome to your first stop. Take your time here to relax and prepare yourself for the adventures ahead. The place provides good facilities for fresh-ups and if interested, you may avail the Quad Bike Ride option to zeal up your desert experience. Dune Bashing Pump up your excitement as you bash into the golden dunes of the Lahbab desert and be ready to kick up the dust as you go sand surfing here.
Feel like royalty as you enter the Al-Khyama camp where you shall be greeted with the traditional Qahwa (Arabic Coffee), Gaymat (Exotic sweets), Dates and unlimited soft drinks. The camel ride and posing with the falcon after the falconry session is a sure catch on this trip. Get dressed up in the ethnic Arabian clothes-kandura (men’s clothing), and abaya (Women’s clothing) and spend the evening as an Arab smoking shisha and having an Arabian Makeover with henna painting. Camp Entertainments This attraction guarantees a feast to your eyes and tummies. Open up to a night of entertainment beginning with the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega fire show with a simultaneous 5-star open buffet, BBQ and other local desserts. Star Gazing Session Learn all about how the stars guided the Bedouins in the past from the age-old Arabian tales and through a mesmerizing star-gazing session with a telescope.
What‘s Included
Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates
English-speaking licensed driver
5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”
Mega Fire show (only evening time slots)
Falcon experience “ Photos”
Camel Feeding
Unlimited water and soft drinks
Short Camel ride (can be repeated)
Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle
Stargazing session (Only with Evening time slots)
Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area
Sunset view photo stop
Sandboarding
Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
Arabian Horse Show & Camel Show
Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
Any other expenses not mentioned
Tipping
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Safari & Shared Camp
Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Private Safari & Shared camp: Private 4x4 vehicle for transfers & Dune Bashing, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet at Al Khayma camp.
Pickup included
Shared Tour with BBQ
Shared Tour includes transfers, dunebashing, sandboarding, camels, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet at Al Khayma camp
Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Pickup included
Shared Tour 35 Min ATV & BBQ
Shared Tour Includes transfers, 35-Min ATV ride, dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, camp activities & 5* BBQ open buffet.
Duration: 7 hours
4WD Vehicle
Pickup included
Reviews
12,773 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top day
katarinap981,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose the longer 7-hour tour for two adults and a 12-year-old boy. The entire experience was excellent. Our guide, Thakseen Khan, took great care of us with real dedication and a lot of positive energy. The drive was very comfortable. The guide has extensive knowledge of Dubai and answered all of our questions. Despite the very adrenaline-filled dune driving, I am personally more cautious and tend to get scared easily with adrenaline experiences, yet I did not feel unsafe for a single second, as our guide and driver drove very thoughtfully and reliably. The fact that he has been doing this job for 14 years says a lot. Sandboarding, photography, and the camp experience were excellent. The food was great, everything was clean, and there was no crowding. Definitely worth paying a little extra. The one who enjoyed the entire experience the most was our 12-year-old.
Amazing safari day
935angelav,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent safari day with our super driver Habib! We strongly recommend Noble as they were very well organised! If you get the chance please ask for Habib to be your driver!
Desert safari
I8010JMfarhana,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadeem bhai made us feel welcome and the experience was amazing. Would highly recommend this desert safari and ask for Nadeem. One of the best in the game
Exceptional service
119chinwei,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saleem Malik was such an amazing tour guide who took us to the desert safari. He was on time and made sure we had an exceptional experience
Perfect experience with variety of activities and shows
718jos mar ag,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect experience with the perfect guide (Nadeem) and driver. The food was excellent and the shows were simply amazing, very well organised with few people. I recommend Oceanair Travels 100%. A 10 point score for Nadeem
Wonderful trip in Dubai
zunzhengl,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wahab is great guide. It was a wonderful trip. The food is good, the view is fantastic.
Safari and quad bikes
sarah t,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005/5. Our driver Eid Anwar was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the area and answered all our questions. Tailored the tour to our needs. Great day out and must do in Dubai
Dubai Safari after NYE
Freedom35524664189,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Nadeem Mumtaz, picked us up promptly from our Sharjah hotel and kept the energy high with fun facts about the UAE en route to the red dunes. The quad bike ride was exhilarating yet safe, with our 6- and 9-year olds screaming with delight. Camel rides and sandboarding followed, all adjusted for little ones - with ample time for photos and videos. This was followed by dune bashing experience with no motion sickness issues (thanks to his smooth driving skills). Overall, a memorable trip to Dubai on NYE combined with Safari.
Good desert experience but lacking the genuine touch
Nadim I,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Pretty good desert experience yet you feel you’re part of a big machine that is here to optimize your spent more than your experience… It lacks a personal and authentic touch in my opinion. But fulfills the basic expectations. For the activities (welcome stand with possibility to do quad, sand surfing, camel riding, even the pickup) we felt like we were in a rush and needed to move on asap. Our driver was also not very sympathetic, he was there to do his job and get us back to the hotel. We could feel he wanted to move on asap. On the positive side, the car was really in good shape, and felt secure. The camp and dinner were above expectations. Nice set up and tasty, diverse food offered. Service was also friendly. The dune bashing was fun. In such experiences, it’s the whole thing that makes it special. Unfortunately the less positive sides are hindering a better grade and overall perception!
Good experience and good company
596janakip,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great time! Our driver Nadeem was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was our personal photographer for the whole time too 😂
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