Evening Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ Dinner
The evening desert safari is the tour most first-time visitors picture when they think of Dubai: a 4×4 ride over the tall Lahbab red dunes, a slow camel walk at golden hour, and a BBQ dinner under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp. Dune Drifters Tourism runs this trip every evening in its own Land Cruisers and Nissan Patrols with licensed drivers, so you get the full route — not a cut-down version on the flat Al Aweer sand that budget operators use. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours, and hotel pickup and drop-off across Dubai are included.
What your evening includes:
Your driver collects you from your hotel or address in the afternoon and heads out to the Lahbab dunes near Al Madam. The drive is the main thrill — roughly 30 to 60 minutes of dune bashing over the soft red sand, with a stop at the highest dune for sunset photography and sandboarding. At the camp you can take a camel ride, add quad biking or a dune buggy, & settle in for Arabic coffee, dates and shisha. Henna artists, a fire show, and live Tanoura and belly-dance performances run through the evening, followed by an open BBQ buffet with grilled meats plus vegetarian and Jain food options.
Timings, Pickup and Price:
Pickup is usually between 2:45 and 4:30 PM depending on the season, with drop-off by about 9:00 PM. Free pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman; Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali, Investment City, Discovery Gardens and the Port Rashid cruise terminal carry a small extra fee.
This tour is good for couples, families and groups who wants dune bashing, a camel ride and dinner in one evening. If anyone prefers a gentler ride, ask for soft-drive dune bashing, or choose the dinner-only desert safari with no bashing at all. For a fully private vehicle, see the private desert safari or the family desert safari. Booking takes a minute by website or WhatsApp on +971 55 962 7008, with instant confirmation and a driver call before pickup.
Evening Desert Safari Dubai: quick details
- Tour: Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
- Location: Lahbab red dunes, near Al Madam, Dubai
- Duration: about 5–6 hours
- Price: from AED 150 per adult, AED 99 per child, infants are free of cost on your lap, but a baby seat is recommended which covers another space
- Dune bashing: 4×4 (soft-drive available on request)
- Included: camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photo stop, BBQ buffet, live Tanoura & belly dance, fire show, henna, shisha
- Pickup: free across Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman (some locations carry a small fee)
- Booking: website or WhatsApp +971 55 962 7008 — instant confirmation
If you’re looking for an early-morning adventure with a focus on thrill and speed, try our Morning Desert Safari With Quad Bike — a perfect option for those who prefer sunrise views and fresh desert air.
Booking with a licensed operator
Dune Drifters Tourism LLC is a licensed Dubai operator that runs its own vehicles and drivers. Before you pay any desert safari company, check three things: that the tour goes to the real Lahbab red dunes and not the flat Al Aweer desert, and if there is no switching to other vehicles on your 1st stop over to a 3rd party service providers. The driver’s ID should matche the company you booked with. This package includes the full dune-bashing route for 30 mins, with unlimited sandboarding, Sunset photography and an open BBQ buffet — no partial-safari shortcuts.
Evening Desert Safari Dubai — FAQs
What’s included in the evening desert safari with BBQ dinner?
Free hotel pickup and drop-off, 4×4 dune bashing on the Lahbab red dunes, a sunset photo stop, sandboarding, a camel ride, and a desert camp with henna, shisha, Arabic coffee, live Tanoura and belly-dance shows, a fire show, and an open BBQ buffet with vegetarian and Jain options.
How much does the evening desert safari in Dubai cost?
It starts at AED 150 per adult and AED 99 per child, with infants free. Prices rise during peak winter weeks and the Christmas–New Year period, so check the live rate before booking.
How long is the tour and what time is pickup?
The safari runs about 5 to 6 hours. Pickup is usually between 2:45 and 4:30 PM depending on the season, with drop-off back at your hotel by around 9:00 PM.
Where does the dune bashing take place?
On the tall Lahbab red dunes near Al Madam, off the Dubai–Hatta road — the soft, high red sand reputable operators use. Cheaper trips often run on the flat Al Aweer desert, which gives a much tamer ride.
Is hotel pickup included, and from where?
Yes. Free pickup and drop-off cover Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Al Maha Resort, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali, Investment City, Discovery Gardens and the Port Rashid cruise terminal carry a small extra pickup fee.
Is the evening safari safe for children and anyone who gets motion sickness?
Yes. Children are welcome, and you can ask for soft-drive dune bashing for a gentler ride. If you’d rather skip the bashing entirely, book the dinner-only option and still enjoy the camp and BBQ.
Is the BBQ dinner suitable for vegetarians or a Jain diet?
Yes. The buffet has grilled meats alongside vegetarian and Jain dishes, salads, Arabic bread and dessert, plus soft drinks, tea, coffee and water. Tell us any dietary needs when you book.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear light, casual clothes and closed shoes like trainers for walking on sand. Bring sunglasses and a cap; in winter add a warm layer for the evening. Avoid sandals, heels and flip-flops.
Can I add quad biking or a dune buggy?
Yes. ATV quad bikes and dune buggies are available at the first stop as a paid add-on, from single-seater to double-seater, usually for a 30–60 minute session. Add it when you book or ask your driver.
Is there an option without dune bashing?
Yes. If you or anyone in your group would rather skip the drive, book the dinner-only desert safari and still enjoy the camp, camel ride and BBQ dinner.
How do I book, and how fast is confirmation?
Book on the website or by WhatsApp on +971 55 962 7008. Confirmation is instant, and your driver calls or messages you before pickup on the day of the tour.
What makes this different from a cheap desert safari?
You get the full route on the real Lahbab red dunes, agency-owned 4x4s with uniformed drivers, a proper sunset photo stop and sandboarding, and an open BBQ buffet — not a shared, overcrowded camp or a short bumpy ride on flat desert.
If you’re in Dubai, pickup usually takes 30–45 minutes from Marina or Downtown and about an hour from Sharjah or Ajman, so a same-day booking before 1:00 PM is normally fine. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm a slot immediately. Residents booking for a group of 6 or more get a reduced per-person rate, and we run extra departures during Eid, UAE National Day (2 December) and the winter school holidays — those weeks fill early, so book ahead.
Who should not join the dune bashing?
- Pregnant women — the camp and dinner are fine, but the dune-bashing drive is not recommended.
- Guests with back, neck or heart conditions — ask for the soft-drive option or the dinner-only safari.
- Infants under 3 — The best option is private SUV, requesting a baby seat and Infants are welcomed at the campsite
- Quad bikes: riders must be 6+ to drive alone; younger children ride as passengers with an adult.
Tell us about any of these when you book and we’ll adjust the vehicle, the drive or the itinerary rather than turning you away.
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.
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In the evening desert safari with BBQ dinner tour price you are picked up in our 4WD SUV vehicles for the desert dune bashing. The sand bashing session on big red dunes is the most exciting part of this trip, there is an ATV quad, buggy compound at the entrance of your first stop over. You can also switch to the evening desert safari with quad bike or a buggy for 30-60 minutes.
If you decided to do biking or a buggy ride than its time to proceed on to the best part of this trip dune bashing. There is a stopover at the highest dune in the desert for sunset point photography session and the unlimited sand-boarding. Evening Desert safari timings are from 3:30-4:00 pm pickup time and the drop off time is 9:30 Pm summer time. In winter the pickups are done from the city and its suburbs from 2:15-02:30 pm until 3:15 Pm and the drop off time is 08:15-08:30 Pm
Besides evening desert safari with BBQ dinner you will love the camel ride; welcoming camels will entertain you as you enter our campsite. No age limit, everyone can try camel rides to cherish and take photos while riding. Enter the safari campsite for total comfort, wear a local dress for a photo shoot. Carpets, cushions, Bedouins and lowered tables present to relax and enjoy. Visit mini shops for traditional dresses at our desert campsite; buy local dresses, bags beautifully designed by local artists. Enjoy live music, a five-star buffet dinner, a variety of Arabian food, Lebanese food, BBQ meats, chicken, lamb, and desserts to refreshing your taste buds. Eat as much as you can, it’s a free flow
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Another great idea during the evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner is sand boarding. Sand-boarding (which is a popular name for skiing in sand) is a unique experience for all tourists. You get a chance to revel in the golden glowing sand of Dubai. Book us and we will help you to spend an unforgettable evening with ultimate activities, food, and events. Evening Desert safari booking is simple, Evening desert safari tickets can be reserved on line over Email, a phone call or over Whats-App Chat.
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In Evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner there is plenty of variety to eat from if you look at our menu. From veg to non-veg and Jain food, there is a list of healthy food you can eat to boost up your body for proteins & carbohydrates. Thrills of sunset desert safari are something we will recommend you so you can enjoy your life to the fullest by forgetting all stress.
With Us you’re getting the service that is rated 5 stars
The Evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner typically starts between 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the evening when you are picked up from your hotels in Dubai by our professional guides cum drivers.
Evening Desert Safari with Camel Riding:
In Evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner enjoy the back riding of a camel; the friendly Camels are available for a short camel trekking ride session around the campsite that is included in your package. Camel Safari is also separately provided if you are interested. We will then assist you for the rest of the evening and provide clear instructions to help you at every stage of the evening desert safari.
Henna Tattoos
Get amazing stylish Henna painting designs that are traditional and yet stylish at the campsite on arms, hands, or legs ( For Females )
Evening Desert safari Quad Biking
In Evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner If you are not keen to participate in dune bashing, then you are dropped off at the campsite. The licensed drivers then take the rest of you for the dune bashing sport if you are interested. There is a stopover at the ATV quad compound, sandpit area for those who wish to ride ATV quad bikes in the desert. ATV quad bikes are available that you can drive in the enormous sandpit. Quad bikes and the buggies are available from 30 minutes to 1 hour from a single-seater to a double-seater. We have Raptors, Yamaha’s, Polaris ranging in size, and Engine HP which varies from one another. Dirt bikes and the rage buggies are also available on request, please consult with our customer support for rates, they normally start from 150 AED for a 30-minute session.
If you’re looking for an early-morning adventure with a focus on thrill and speed, try our Morning Desert Safari With Quad Bike — a perfect option for those who prefer sunrise views and fresh desert air.
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In evening desert safari with BBQ Dinner the drivers drive the cars up and down on the sand dunes and even sideways so you can be thrilled. We bring you the Best Desert Safari Dubai trip to offer you a blend of an exciting sand dune experience and a relaxing BBQ dinner under the stars. If you are seeking out a perfect outing with family and friends then this would surely be among the top-recommended desert safari in Dubai.
Your evening desert safari begins with a heart-thumping 4×4 drive making your way up and down the wavy sand dunes of the desert and ending up in a luxurious campsite only to be served with scrumptious BBQ in the starry night. The Evening Dubai desert safari has much more to offer than just a delicious BBQ dinner buffet and a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options. The campsite welcomes you to a variety of activities that reflect the true essence of the traditional Bedouin lifestyle in the UAE. Henna tattooing, camel riding, wearing Arabic outfits called Kandora, and watching an amazing Falcon is part of the campsite stay.
Costumes for Photography :
Wear Qandoras & Abayas for Men and women at the campsite for a photo session, and wrap up your tour by having tempting food and watching great belly dancers.
Dress Code:
It is advised that you wear your casual attire. Avoid wearing sandals, heels, and flip-flops because it gets hard to walk over the sand. Keep your warm tops in winter because it gets cold after the sunset. It may take 5 to 6 hours tour where the beautiful desert of Dubai will be waiting to serve you at its best.
Evening Desert Safari Price:
Evening Desert Safari with BBQ dinner Price Per Person is 125 AED in off-season. If you are a group of more than 11 people the price would be 115 AED per person. The price includes all the activities; the child’s price is 99 AED aged from 3 until 9 years of age. The infants are free of cost. Please note that the desert safaris with Dune Drifters are top of line Safaris in Dubai UAE.
Dubai desert safari booking method is handy just email or Whats-App and no long waiting. You can Whats-App us at +97155 962 7008. Desert Safari Tours are the pride of the United Arab Emirates Tourism Industry. An average resident of Dubai goes on a Desert Safari Dubais tour as many times as they wish to with their friends and families who are visiting Dubai. 4×4 Dubai Desert safari trips are booked every day, especially during weekends, during Eid, Xmas Christmas, and New Years’ eve.
BE AWARE OF FREELANCING & THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT ARE OFFERING PARTIAL SAFARIS.
THEY OFFER PARTIAL & INCOMPLETE PACKAGE WITH BELOW POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
- They are not taking you to the Big Red Dunes which is located on Hatta Oman road in Al Madam which is the popular desert for soft, gigantic red dunes for dune bashing.
- They take you to a barren desert in Al Aweer for only 5-7 minutes, no dune bashing just the bumpy ride.
- Outsourced shared campsite utilized by all third-party service.
- providers/freelancers, overcrowded campsite, and substandard food.
- No free flow of BBQ & the Buffet dinner, No sunset point photography over Red Dunes.
- Vehicles owned by freelancers and campsite shared by everyone.
You should check the Driver ID name of the tour operator agency you have booked with.
With Us you’re getting service that is rated 5 stars:
- We take you to the Red Dunes “Madam, Lahbab” “Desert Safari in Dubai which is on Hatta Oman road with enormous, gigantic soft dunes popular for sand bashing/drifting.
- You have 40 minutes for the desert drive, sunset point photography, sand-boarding, camel riding.
- Free flow of BBQ, Dinner, & the starters.
- Agency owned vehicles, SUV Vehicles/Fleet.
- Tidy clean uniformed chauffeurs.
