Viator Rating : 5 (1448 reviews)
Dubai
Dubai Desert Safari: BBQ, Quad Bike & Camel Ride!
Overview
The Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ, Quad Bike, and Camel Ride offers an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Dubai Red Desert (Lahbab Desert). This experience, provided by Dubai Explorers, is perfect for tourists seeking thrilling activities and cultural immersion in the comfortable evening desert environment. Get ready for an adrenaline rush as experienced drivers take you dune bashing in powerful Land Cruisers. The stunning views of the desert landscape are sure to leave one breathless.
The adventure continues with a short camel ride, offering a traditional taste of desert travel. For the thrill-seekers, there's a 25-minute quad bike experience across the dunes. Guests can also capture memorable moments with Arabic dress photography and falcon pictures. As the sun sets, indulge in a delicious buffet dinner with BBQ delights, accompanied by captivating Tanura and belly dancing shows (except during Ramadan). Guests can also relax with complimentary apple-flavored shisha.
This tour includes convenient pick-up and drop-off from any location in Dubai in luxurious SUVs. The experience lasts several hours and provides a comprehensive taste of desert life and Arabian hospitality. Please note that alcoholic drinks are excluded but available for purchase. 
Highlights
Dune Bashing: Experience the thrill of dune bashing in a powerful SUV.
Quad Biking: Ride your own quad bike for 25 minutes across the desert sands.
BBQ Dinner: Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with a BBQ under the stars.
Cultural Shows: Watch captivating Tanura and belly dancing performances.
Camel Ride: Take a short camel ride for a taste of traditional desert travel.
Convenient Transport: Get picked up and dropped off from your Dubai location in a luxurious SUV.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved the dune bashing and found it very exciting.
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Many enjoyed the cultural shows, like the belly dancing and Tanura dance.
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The buffet dinner with BBQ was often mentioned as delicious and satisfying.
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The quad biking was a highlight for many, offering a thrilling experience.
Some found the camel ride too short.
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A few reviewers mentioned that the camp could get crowded.
The Journey
Dubai Red Desert (Lahbab Desert)
The Dubai Red Desert, specifically the Lahbab Desert, offers an exhilarating escape into a world of towering red dunes. Experience the adrenaline rush of dune bashing, skillfully navigating the undulating landscape in a 4x4. Embrace Bedouin traditions with camel rides across the sands and the artistry of henna painting. As the sun sets, indulge in a delectable buffet of international dishes under the starlit sky, accompanied by captivating performances of belly dancing, fire dancing, and the mesmerizing Tanura dance. Capture memorable moments with photos in traditional Arabic attire and with a majestic falcon, creating an authentic Arabian experience that lingers long after you leave.
Know Before You Go
This Dubai Desert Safari includes a warm welcome with Arabic tea and coffee, free camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, and Arabic dress photos. Enjoy thrilling dune bashing, quad biking (one bike per person), and a gourmet buffet dinner with BBQ. Relax with complimentary apple-flavored shisha. Pick-up and drop-off are provided anywhere in Dubai in luxurious SUVs. Please note that alcoholic drinks are not included but are available for purchase.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for sand. Bring a scarf to protect your face from the dust during dune bashing. Also, remember to bring your camera to capture the stunning sunset views!
Review Summary
People usually say that this Dubai Desert Safari delivers an exciting and memorable adventure with high points including professional drivers, thrilling dune bashing, quad biking, camel rides, and enjoyable live entertainment during the BBQ dinner. Many reviewers appreciate the organized hotel pickup and the evening desert ambiance. Some negative feedback points to occasional delayed pickups, shorter dune bashing sessions than expected, and a lack of wheelchair accessibility. There are occasional notes about aggressive souvenir selling at camps and controlled portions of food, but overall, guests recommend the experience for its cultural immersion and desert adventure.
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