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
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
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
Reviews
12,728 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Desert Safari Experience with Sikandar (Oceanair)
Kinnari P,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing desert safari experience with Oceanair, and Sikandar truly made it exceptional. From start to finish, he was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. His driving during the dune bashing was thrilling yet felt very safe, and he made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. He went above and beyond to make the safari memorable for us. Highly recommend Oceanair and especially Sikandar for anyone looking for a top-quality desert safari experience
Must do experience especially thanks to our guide and driver Yaseen
Christian S,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Yaseen Our tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about any historic facts about UAE and a very good and safe driver. We had 2 little kids on board and he made sure they were safe and happy throughout the entire trip. Yaseen Is also a very good photographer and he was able to capture some special moments especially during the sand boarding and dune pictures. My 4 and 6 year old boys had the time of their lives. Highly recommend this experience. The only note to mention is that we thought it was a private tour for the 4 of us but we have another lovely couple share the car with us. At first this threw us off a bit but ended up being a lot of fun and we made new friends with them quickly
Awesome DayTour
Y2616DQcherylh,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent day trip. The food was superb as was our guide Gul. He was patient, kind and very considerate. I had a great time. I highly recommend this trip as well as Gul our tour guide. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Amazing experience! First...
MirajBharat K,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! First time in Dubai and doing a desert safari is a must! Dilshad was great in guiding us and providing us the information on the tour!
Absolute Must
Lauren D,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are so happy we chose this experience. My kids loved every part of the day. 10/10. Don’t miss it!
Nadeem
xiaox853,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadeem was very professional, friendly, and respectful, explaining everything clearly and making sure everyone was comfortable throughout the ride.
Trip to the desert
Xi W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good trip to experience the desert. Our captain Wajahant is very professional and helpful too. Had a good time :)
A great trip with beautiful memories
matthiaslO4412PK,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The dune safari and subsequent visit to Al Khayma Camp has been one of the highlights of our Dubai stay and will be remembered for a long time. In addition to the safari, you get, as described, much more. This includes, for example, the opportunity to try sandboarding or the evening program at the camp and the culinary supply. The pick up before in the afternoon was done directly from the hotel by our guide Aftab and he accompanied us all the time until the return to the accommodation in the evening. Besides his driving skills, he is also an excellent photographer. We always felt well taken care of and he always took time for his group. I rarely write reviews on the Internet, but here it is a need for me. The dune safari, the Al Khayma camp and everything related to it is highly recommended.
Desert safari near Dubai.
Sulatha D,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an awesome tour. We really like the ATV ride, the dune ride. Our drive and guide, ~Sohail Ahmad was a great guy. He made sure we had a great experience and his driving was just awesome. The camp is a great place. Quiet and the food was excellent. Fresh food was made right there. The bread and BBQ was just what we wanted. Truly a great experience.
The BEST part about Dubai for our whole family
Michael W,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was, by far, our most favorite experience in Dubai! My wife and three sons LOVED it! Our guide Yaseen was absolutely amazing! Not only was he an amazing driver, he was an AMAZING photographer!! We got some amazing photos on the dunes. We loved driving the ATVs. We loved doing the dune bashing. We loved the buffet. We loved riding camels. All in all a 10 out of 10 experience!!! I spent a lot of time searching the different safari options and I was very glad we chose this one. Highly highly recommended!!!
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