Viator Rating : 5 (1124 reviews)
Dubai
Dubai Desert Adventure: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Camel Ride
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Overview
Experience the magic of the Dubai desert with the "Dubai: Red Dunes, Sandsurf, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner at Desert Camp" tour. Millennium Tours offers an evening full of adventure and unforgettable memories.
Get ready for thrilling dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle! After the adrenaline rush, try sand surfing down the dunes. Then, enjoy a relaxing camel ride as you soak in the beautiful desert scenery. As the sun sets, head to the Dubai Desert Safari Camp for a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars. Enjoy tasty food, soft drinks, and Arabic snacks. There are even vegetarian options! Watch live shows with traditional Turkish, Egyptian, and Arabian dances.
This tour includes sand boarding, unlimited drinks, tea, coffee, henna art for ladies and kids, a camel ride, live dance shows, dune bashing, a BBQ dinner, and a fire show. It does not include quad biking, dune buggy rides, head scarves, or falcon photography. 
Highlights
Thrilling Dune Bashing: Experience an exciting ride over the red dunes in a 4x4 vehicle.
Delicious BBQ Dinner: Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner with vegetarian options at a desert camp.
Amazing Live Shows: Watch traditional Turkish, Egyptian, and Arabian dance performances.
Fun Camel Ride: Take a relaxing camel ride through the beautiful desert landscape.
Sand Boarding Adventure: Surf the dunes and experience the thrill of sandboarding.
Unlimited Refreshments: Stay refreshed with unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors loved the thrilling dune bashing experience.
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The BBQ dinner and entertainment at the desert camp were highlights.
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Many enjoyed the camel ride and sandboarding activities.
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The cultural performances were very entertaining.
Some guests found the camel ride too short.
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A few reviewers mentioned that the camp could get crowded.
The Journey
Dubai Desert Safari Camp
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a professionally guided Desert Safari in Dubai. Venture into the mesmerizing desert landscape in a robust 4x4, arriving at a traditionally styled Bedouin camp just as the sun paints the sky with vibrant colors. Immerse yourself in authentic Arabian culture with a camel ride across the sands, try your hand at sandboarding down the dunes, and adorn yourself with intricate henna designs. As twilight descends, indulge in a sumptuous BBQ buffet featuring international delicacies, accompanied by captivating live entertainment, including traditional Tanoura dancing, mesmerizing belly dancing, and daring fire performances. Capture stunning photos in traditional attire against the backdrop of the majestic dunes, creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is the ultimate Arabian adventure, blending heart-pounding excitement with cultural richness and culinary delights.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes sand boarding, unlimited beverages, tea and coffee, live Turkish traditional dance, henna art (for ladies and kids), a camel ride, live Egyptian traditional dance, live belly dance (not available in Ramadan), dune bashing, a BBQ dinner, a live Arabian Tanura dance, and a live fire show. It excludes quad biking, dune buggy rides, head scarves, and falcon photography. Please confirm pickup location and time with the tour operator after booking.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest wearing comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for the desert environment. Bringing sunglasses and sunscreen is also a good idea to protect from the sun. Also, be prepared for a bumpy but exciting ride during dune bashing!
Review Summary
People find this Dubai desert safari experience thrilling and memorable, highlighting exciting dune bashing and good-quality BBQ dinner with live entertainment as the major positives. Many appreciate the convenience of hotel pickup and the variety of activities such as camel rides and sandboarding. However, some travelers mention that the camel ride can be brief and that the experience may lack in-depth desert cultural explanations. A few reviews cite issues with vehicle comfort or minor delays. Overall, the tour is praised for its adventurous appeal and value for an unforgettable desert evening.
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