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Dubai
Dubai Desert Overnight Safari: BBQ, Stargazing & Camel Ride
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Overview
The Dubai Overnight Desert Safari at Al Khayma Camp is a special treat for people who want to really feel what desert life is like! This isn't just a quick tour; it's a chance to dive deep into the heart of the Lahbab Desert, also known as the Red Desert because of its red sand. Get ready for exciting dune bashing in a 4x4 and try sandboarding down the slopes.
What makes this tour special is that visitors get to spend the night in a private, air-conditioned tent at the Al Khayma Bedouin Camp. This camp shows how people lived in the desert long ago. During the stay, guests can ride camels, watch dance shows, and eat a yummy BBQ dinner with Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian foods. As night falls, look up at the stars through a telescope.
This tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, a licensed English-speaking driver, and lots of fun activities. Enjoy Arabic coffee and sweets, try a shisha pipe, and even get a henna painting. The adventure lasts overnight, with a morning camel trek and breakfast before returning to the city. It’s a fantastic way to experience the desert's beauty and culture. This tour does not include alcoholic drinks or quad biking, but both are available upon request. 
Highlights
Dune Bashing Fun: Experience an exciting ride through the desert dunes in a 4x4 vehicle.
Overnight Desert Stay: Spend the night in a comfy, air-conditioned tent at a traditional Bedouin camp.
BBQ Dinner & Shows: Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner and watch traditional dance and fire shows.
Stargazing Adventure: Look at the stars through a telescope and learn about the night sky.
Camel Rides: Ride a camel across the desert and feel like a real desert traveler.
Cultural Immersion: Get a henna tattoo, try Arabic coffee, and experience Bedouin culture.
Sentiment Analysis
Guests loved the dune bashing and camel riding.
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Many enjoyed the cultural experiences like henna painting and dance shows.
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The overnight stay in the desert camp was a highlight for many visitors.
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The food, especially the BBQ dinner, received positive reviews.
Some guests found the camp facilities basic.
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A few visitors mentioned that the quad biking was an extra expense.
The Journey
Lahbab Desert
Begin your journey in the Lahbab Desert, renowned for its striking red dunes and thrilling desert adventures. This iconic landscape sets the stage for an adrenaline-pumping 4x4 dune bashing experience, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and exhilarating off-road excitement. Before the safari, take a moment to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Dune Bashing & Sandboarding Area
Experience the heart-pounding thrill of dune bashing as you navigate the undulating sands in a powerful Land Cruiser. Feel the rush as you ascend and descend the towering dunes. Then, test your balance with sandboarding, gliding down the slopes for an unforgettable adrenaline rush against the backdrop of the vast desert landscape.
Al Khayma Bedouin Camp
Step into Al Khayma, a traditional Bedouin-style camp, and immerse yourself in authentic Arabian hospitality. Relax in your private tent (Khayma) and savor the flavors of Qahwa (Arabic coffee), Gaymat (sweets), and dates, all symbols of welcome. Enjoy a camel ride around the camp, witness a breathtaking desert sunset, and partake in cultural activities like Shisha smoking, Henna painting, and dressing in local Arabian attire, creating lasting memories.
Overnight Desert Camp Experience
Embrace the tranquility of the desert with an overnight stay. Experience traditional Arabian coffee and tea preparation techniques around a campfire, accompanied by captivating desert stories under the starlit sky. Wake up early to witness a mesmerizing sunrise during a camel trek, capturing the magical views of the desert landscape. Conclude your experience with a freshly cooked Arabian breakfast, a perfect ending to your overnight desert safari.
Know Before You Go
This overnight desert safari includes transportation in a 4WD vehicle, an English-speaking driver, and a variety of activities such as dune bashing, camel riding, and sandboarding. Guests will enjoy a BBQ dinner, stargazing, and an overnight stay in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp. The experience includes water and soft drinks. It excludes alcoholic beverages and quad biking, though these are available upon request. Pick-up and drop-off are provided at your selected hotel or location.
Hot Tip
Many guests recommend wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for the desert activities. Bringing a light jacket is a good idea, especially during the cooler months. Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning sunset and stargazing moments!
Dubai
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Dubai Desert ATV, Camel, BBQ & Stargazing
5.0
(23171 reviews)
Duration: 360
minutes
Experience the magic of the Dubai desert with the Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp adventure. This exciting tour takes visitors to the stunning Red Dunes Desert for an unforgettable experience.
The adventure starts with a thrilling 60-minute quad bike ride across the open desert. After that, it's off to the Al Khayma Bedouin Camp, where guests enjoy a delicious 5-star BBQ buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. There's also a chance to try sandboarding on the red dunes and take memorable sunset photos. Guests can enjoy cultural experiences like falcon photos, henna painting, trying local sweets, coffee, and dates. Visitors can also enjoy a camel ride, and even feed the camels and take selfies.
As the evening unfolds, guests can relax with a shisha pipe and watch traditional entertainment like the Yola dance, falconry show, and a mega fire show (evening bookings only). The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, unlimited water and soft drinks, and an experienced guide. Please note that dune bashing in a 4x4 car and tipping are not included.
Dubai
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Dubai Red Dune Safari: 5* BBQ, Camels & Al Khayma Camp
5.0
(12646 reviews)
Duration: 420
minutes
Experience the magic of the Dubai desert with the Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp! This adventure tour is perfect for thrill-seekers and culture lovers alike.
What to Expect: The adventure starts with a thrilling 4x4 ride through the red dunes of the Lahbab Desert Pickup & Quad Biking Zone. Watch the sunset paint the sands in golden hues before heading to the Al-Khayma Bedouin Camp for an evening of fun. Enjoy a delicious 5-star BBQ dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, experience traditional Arabian entertainment, and gaze at the stars. The tour includes activities like camel rides, sandboarding, and cultural experiences like henna painting and shisha smoking.
This experience includes Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates, Dune bashing (30-45 minutes), a 5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”, Mega Fire show, Falcon experience “ Photos” , Camel Feeding, Local Arabic attire for makeovers, Unlimited water and soft drinks and convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off. Not included are quad bike rentals and tipping. The tour provides an English-speaking licensed driver and transportation in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. With excellent quality and Worry-Free Shore Excursion, this tour promises an unforgettable desert adventure.
Dubai
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Dubai Desert Safari: BBQ, Shows & Noble Camp!
5.0
(4814 reviews)
Experience the magic of the Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp, a thrilling Arabian adventure that mixes excitement, culture, and tasty food in the desert! This tour takes you to the Dubai Desert Entry Point (Red Dunes) to experience the unique landscape, and then on to the luxurious Noble Camp. Enjoy a convenient pick-up and drop-off from your Dubai Hotel.
What to Expect: Get ready for fun activities like dune bashing in a 4x4, sandboarding down the dunes, and a camel ride. Capture amazing photos at the Insta Zone with the desert as your backdrop. Enjoy live shows, including Tanoura dance, belly dance, and a fire show. Savor a 5-star BBQ buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
This experience includes unlimited soft drinks, an international buffet BBQ dinner, thrilling sandboarding, henna tattoo painting, a 45-minute dune bashing adventure, live fire show, and premium access to Noble Camp with a certified English-speaking guide. It also features live shows, including traditional Saïdi and Dabka dances, a trio belly dance show, and a singer show. Please note that quad bike and dune buggy rides are not included. With high ratings and many positive reviews, this desert safari promises an unforgettable evening of Arabian delights!
Dubai
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Dubai Desert Safari: Red Dunes, Quad Bike & Al Khayma Camp
5.0
(7039 reviews)
The Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, Quad Bike, and Camels at Al Khayma experience offers an exciting escape from Dubai's city life. This adventure tour takes place in the stunning Red Dunes Desert, promising a taste of old Arabia with thrilling activities and cultural experiences. It's perfect for adventure seekers and those wanting to experience the desert landscape.
What to expect: Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session in a 4x4, try sandboarding down the dunes, and take a memorable camel ride. The Al Khayma camp provides a traditional Arabian setting where guests can relax and enjoy cultural performances. The safari also includes a visit to the Dubai Desert and Red Dunes Desert, with the final stop being the Al Khayma Camp.
The tour includes convenient pickup and drop-off from hotels or selected locations in a shared 4x4 vehicle. Guests can enjoy refreshments like tea, coffee, dates, unlimited water, and soft drinks. Depending on the tour option selected, additional experiences such as sunset photo stops, welcome Gahwa (coffee) and Gaymat (sweets), camel feeding, mega fire show, Arabian horse show, traditional Yola dance, falconry show, BBQ dinner (with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options), shisha smoking, and henna painting are available. Quad biking is also available if that option is selected. Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are not included in this experience. With excellent reviews, this top product promises a worry-free shore excursion and a curated catalog of desert adventures.