Get Camel Safari Dubai Ride in Dubai Desert Safari, Morning / Evening
On a standard desert safari the camel ride is a quick loop around the camp. This is the proper version: a dedicated camel safari across the Lahbab red dunes lasting from 30 minutes up to a full hour, at the pace the Bedouin actually crossed this desert. You ride with an experienced handler leading, so it suits complete beginners, and it’s one of the few desert activities that works for almost every age and fitness level.
Like to have a camel ride in Dubai desert? You must go for it because will leave you speechless. The best camel ride will give a royal desert treat to all our guests in the rolling dunes, which will be unforgettable. Our Camel Safari is the most traditional way to explore the Dubai desert in a stylish manner anytime in the morning to afternoon and evening. (Note) The minimum requirement is 2 people for this Camel riding in Dubai Desert in the morning slot and in the evening slot even 1 participant can book.
Camel riding in Dubai — what makes this different
Almost every desert safari in Dubai includes a two-minute camel loop around the camp. This is not that. A dedicated camel safari gives you 30 minutes to a full hour crossing the Lahbab red dunes at Al Madam, the pace the Bedouin actually travelled this desert — the same route tribes used between Dubai and the Hajar mountains before the road existed.Because there is no dune bashing involved, it suits guests who can’t join a 4×4 drive: older travellers, anyone with back trouble or motion sickness, and families with young children. It’s also the best option in Dubai for photography — camel silhouettes on a dune ridge at golden hour are the shot most visitors come home wanting.
Minimum booking and timing
Morning rides need a minimum of 2 participants; evening slots can be booked by a single guest. Morning rides start around sunrise and are cooler with untouched sand patterns. Evening rides run roughly 3:30 to 6:30 PM and put you on the dunes for sunset colour. From May to September, take the morning slot — midday sand is punishing.
What the ride is like
Camels kneel for you to mount, then rise back legs first — a lurch that surprises everyone the first time and is over in a second. After that the walk is slow and rolling, high enough above the sand to see across the dune line. Your handler walks alongside the whole way and will stop wherever you want photos. There’s no bouncing or speed involved, which is why people who skip dune bashing because of motion sickness or back trouble are usually fine on a camel.
Best time to ride
Early morning and late afternoon are both good, for different reasons. Morning rides are cooler, the light is soft and the dunes still hold the ripple patterns from overnight wind. Evening rides put you on the dunes for sunset, when the red sand turns properly copper — the better option if photos matter most to you. In summer, take the morning slot: midday heat on open sand is punishing.
Booking your camel safari
Tell us how long you want to ride and whether you prefer sunrise or sunset, and we’ll set the pickup time. The camel safari can also be added to a full evening desert safari with BBQ dinner, if you want the dune bashing and camp evening too, or combined with a desert photography tour for a proper shoot on the dunes. Book on the site or WhatsApp +971 55 962 7008.
Camel safari Dubai: Quick Details
- Tour: Camel Safari — guided camel ride in the Dubai desert
- Ride length:30 minutes to 1 hour, your choice
- Location:Lahbab red dunes, near Al Madam, Dubai
- Price: from AED 400
- Timing: morning (cooler, soft light) or evening (sunset colours)
- Suitable for:beginners, families, anyone avoiding dune bashing
- Guided: experienced handler leads throughout, photo stops included
- Pickup: available across Dubai
- Booking: website or WhatsApp +971 55 962 7008
Camel Safari Dubai — FAQs
How long is the camel ride?
You choose — from 30 minutes up to a full hour across the dunes. That’s considerably longer than the short camel ride included in a standard evening desert safari.
How much does a camel safari in Dubai cost?
From AED 400. The exact price depends on the ride length you pick and whether you add it to a full desert safari package.
Where does the camel safari take place?
On the Lahbab red dunes near Al Madam, off the Dubai–Hatta road — the tall red sand rather than the flat desert closer to the city.
Is camel riding safe for beginners and children?
Yes. An experienced handler leads the camel throughout, and the pace is a slow walk. Younger children ride with an adult. No previous experience is needed.
Is a camel safari suitable if I get motion sickness?
Usually yes. There’s no fast driving or dune bashing involved — just a steady walking pace — so it’s a good alternative for anyone who wants the desert without the 4×4 ride.
Is it better to ride in the morning or evening?
Morning is cooler with soft light and untouched sand patterns. Evening gives you sunset colour on the red dunes, which photographs better. In summer, choose the morning.
What should I wear for a camel ride?
Long, loose trousers are more comfortable than shorts on a camel saddle. Wear closed shoes, bring sunglasses and a cap or scarf, and add a light layer for early mornings in winter.
Can I take photos during the ride?
Yes. Your handler will stop wherever you want photos, and can take them for you. The dune line and low sun make this one of the best photo opportunities in the Dubai desert.
Can I add a camel safari to a desert safari package?
Yes. It can be combined with the evening desert safari with BBQ dinner, or with a desert photography tour if you want a longer shoot on the dunes. Tell us when you book.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup across Dubai can be arranged with your booking. Confirm your location on WhatsApp and we’ll set the pickup time around the ride slot you choose.
Can I ride a camel in Dubai without doing a desert safari?
Yes. This is a standalone camel safari with hotel pickup, no dune bashing required.
Is there a weight limit for camel riding?
Camels comfortably carry most adults; tell us in advance for anyone over roughly 100 kg and we’ll assign a suitable animal.
How are the camels cared for?
Our camels are owned and handled by experienced Emirati handlers, rested between rides and not worked in peak midday heat.
Safari Camel Ride in Dubai Desert
We also follow strict animal welfare guidelines and only offer sophisticated Camel ride in Dubai desert. Here is something you will get-
- Pick up from your hotel
- 45-minute Camel Safari
- Experience Emirati culture at a professional falcon show in the desert dunes
- Watch an Arabic bread-making demonstration, and get a henna tattoo
- Have a great BBQ dinner includes a tasty main course and dessert
- Bathroom facilities are available in the desert and at the camp
- Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as belly dance & Fire show
- Sit back and relax as we will provide quick drop-off service to your hotel
Camel Rides in Dubai Desert, Private Tours!
For camel rides in Dubai desert our guide will be there for explaining everything and catering the tour to what you like. We also make sure to help you to get lots of photos and videos and will provide suggestions on what will be the best for you to experience real Dubai.
Pickup areas across Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Free hotel and residence pickup covers Dubai Marina, JBR, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Mirdif, Silicon Oasis, JVC, Sports City, International City and Palm Jumeirah, plus Sharjah (Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Al Khan) and Ajman. Pickup from Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park, Discovery Gardens and the Port Rashid cruise terminal carries a small additional fee.
Dune Drifters Tourism LLC is licensed by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), licence 1046454. We operate our own fleet of Toyota Land Cruisers, Nissan Patrols and Hummers with UAE-licensed drivers — we do not subcontract to freelance operators.
If you love a little more adventure, check out our Dune Buggy Rental Dubai experience — perfect for thrill seekers who want to combine the calm of a camel ride with the excitement of a high-speed dune drive.
Book your Camel Ride in Dubai Desert Safari today and enjoy a perfect balance of peace, culture, and desert adventure.
