Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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 participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection. Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: Sandboarding: 12-50 years, Quad Biking: 16–50 years. Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years) Falcon, Horse Riding.

Helmets & safety gear are highly recommended where applicable, and participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included

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

4.96

12,866 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

12468

297

Great Dubai Experience
Ian F,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. We were picked up from our hotel on time and taken to a meeting point on the edge of the desert. We got to experience a short camel ride, a wild ride through the sand dunes, great photo opportunities and then an amazing bbq with entertainment. At the end of the bbq, which was very enjoyable, we were driven back to our hotel. Soft drinks and water were available free all day.
Awesome fun in the desert
Leah K,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The dune bashing was awesome, but if you get easily motion sick or don't like being jostled, then take a gravol or let the guide know right after you leave the dune buggy area so you can get out. The dinner at the encampment was excellent and tasty with lots of variety, hot food and well organized. Although we paid for and booked the evening tour to enable us to have sunset photos in the desert, for some reason the guide indicated that we did not have time to do this, which was disappointing. He did take other photos of us in the desert however, and made the effort to take photos of us on the camels, sandboarding, and at the shows. For the encampment, the horse show was minimal, just leading some horses around the circle/corral, nothing spectacular. The camel ride was short but sweet. We did the henna painting which was fun, and took a picture with the falcons. We did not see a falcon show or hear of one. The small venue of shops was adequate for some souvenirs and the shop owners were not pushy.
Desert safari with kid and elder parents. The whole experience was great
Rajasavi G,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip is great. Our kid also loved the experience, Nadeem was our guide and he made our trip great, was responsive with all our questions. The camp Was also clean and good food ! Loved the overall experience
Excellent 5 Stars
Pepe G,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Mohamed was ver professional all throughout the tour. In addition, the food was great and the performances at the camp were very enriching . Highly recommend.
An Unforgettable Desert Experience
Katerina H,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We spent an absolutely fantastic afternoon — truly the highlight of our visit to Dubai! The experience included a wide range of activities, and almost everything (except the buggies) was already included in the price, which made the whole trip smooth and completely stress-free. The dinner was delicious and beautifully organized, with every detail thoughtfully planned. A special thank you to our amazing guide, Syed, who made the entire experience so much fun. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Amazing desert safari experience
martingQ4017YZ,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing desert safari experience in Dubai and would absolutely recommend this company to anyone. The communication in the days leading up to the tour was excellent. They provided very clear and detailed information about the pickup time, schedule, and what to expect throughout the day, which made everything smooth and stress-free. Our guide, SARWAR, was fantastic. He was friendly, helpful, and professional from start to finish. He really took great care of us and made sure we had a wonderful experience throughout the entire day. His driving skills during the dune bashing were exceptional — exciting, but always safe and fully in control. The camel riding was enjoyable, and the desert camp exceeded our expectations. The camp setup was beautiful, and the food was of very high quality. Overall, this was a perfectly organized and memorable experience. We would definitely choose this package again and highly recommend it to others.
Amazing trip!
fiona P,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant from start to finish. Driver was amazing on the dunes. Food was great at night and camel ride fun too. Would highly recommend:-)
Must do and wonderful way to experience the Dubai desert and culture!
Penny M,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic experience! The tour started with a 45-minute drive to a small area with a shop (accepts credit cards) and food options. The ATV ride was also here. After about 30 minutes or so, we went to the dunes area. The drivers are so skilled - lots of adrenaline and holding onto the rolls bars in the Land Cruiser! We then sand boarded down a short slope while other people around took photos of the desert sunset. After that, there was about a 45 minute drive to a camp area. This area was very nice and provided opportunities for activities such as a short camel ride, feeding hay to 2 camels, and shops. The buffet provided an extensive varietey of foods including meats, salads, and even desserts! Waters and sodas were also provided. There were many wooden tables with bean bag-types of seating. Be sure to have your picture taken wth the falcon there - the handler is also a fantastic photographer! :) This location and the initial meeting area both had modern toilet facilities. Afterwards, the drive was about 45 minutes to our lodging (downtown Dubai area). We have traveled all over the world and have been on over 40 tours booked through Viator, and this was one of the most memorable and exciting experiences!
Good and bad
Jessica819,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I booked two experiences with Oceanair: the Dubai city tour and the premium desert safari. The city tour was generally positive. Our guide, Fawad, shared helpful information about Dubai’s history and pointed out key landmarks along the way. We mentioned that we wanted to buy spices, and he took us to a reputable shop in the spice souk. When we stopped for lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, he also arranged a car to take us back to our hotel, which we appreciated. The desert safari, however, did not go as smoothly. Our guide / driver whose name I won’t mention here, told us that he just got back from holiday. Although our driver handled the dunes skillfully, earlier delays meant we entered the desert much later than planned. Once it became dark, the sand was more difficult to navigate, and several vehicles in the area were getting stuck. This added to the stress many of us were already feeling. We had spent a long time in traffic, and at one point our driver became lost, which caused significant delays. As a result, we missed the sunset and arrived at the camp after dark, leaving limited time to participate in the scheduled activities. I also felt uncomfortable with some of the animal-related experiences. The horses appeared distressed, and a handler repeatedly struck the ground with a whip to make them move. The camels had their mouths strapped shut and made noises that suggested discomfort. Another concern was the repeated pressure from our guide to leave a 5‑star review. He asked multiple times throughout the tour and even requested that I send him a screenshot of the rating. At one point he asked me in front of the group if I was “doing the review and sending the screenshot,” which felt inappropriate. When another guest contacted her agent about the delays, the driver confronted us and demanded to know who had “complained,” which created additional tension. I regularly leave reviews and appreciate good service when it’s provided. While the city tour was handled well, the combination of logistical issues, animal welfare concerns, and the pressure to provide a perfect rating made the desert safari experience less enjoyable than e
Once in a lifetime experience
Duncan M,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! Naveed was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We loved the dune bashing and sandboarding. The food and entertainment at the camp was great. My daughter loved the henna!