This overnight desert tour in Dubai is perfect for those who want to "experience" desert life, including dune surfing, camel riding, camping, BBQ dinner, and stargazing with telescopes
Reviews: Dubai Red Dunes Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels at Al Khayma
Guest User2026-01-03
Picked up on time in a 4x4. Only one other couple in the car with us.
Great activities as advertised.
One bad thing was that on the advert it does not mention stargazing, but you do actually get to stargaze with telescopes provided.
After quad biking which is great, we went dune bashing and sandboarding. Then travel to the desert camp where we ride camels, stargaze, feed camels, watch a horse show, watch a variety show and have unlimited buffet food.
Veg and Non-veg options are plenty, and everything is cooked fresh and really great.
They have bathrooms there and if you cold they provide blankets, you don't need the VIP area which is actually further away from the stage.
Considering the cost versus the activities, this is really good value and you felt taken care of the whole trip.
This activity is definitely value for money. You are able to sandboard, ride a camel, experience a 4x4 hair-raising ride over sand dunes, get a small henna tattoo, dress-up, try different local food at the buffet and also watch a few different dances/performances, not to mention the pick up and drop off service.
What you need to know is that there is a lot of driving. The venues are quite a way from Dubai city. The experience could really be improved by some guidance from the driver or an itinerary, as you don't really know what to expect when you are picked up. For example, the first stop is quad bikes, which are not included in the ticket and cost as much if not more than the ticket itself. There are also people at that stop trying to sell you products like headscarves and it appears at first they are free, but they are not and are really overpriced). Say no, unless it is a windy day, as they are not needed for the quad bikes and they are available at the buffet stop for a fraction of the price. They appear to be part of the package at the buffet stop too (they are put on your head as you exit the vehicle) but they are not. There are a number of people trying to sell to you at the buffet (even food!) at high prices.
The included activities are just tasters. For example, the camel ride is a short walk, the included henna tattoo is a small flower. You will need cash to purchase a larger one. This is good to know as we would have taken cash with us had we known. There is no wifi and low/no reception.
Overall, a great activity for a great price and we are glad we did it.
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Reviews: Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Pick-up/Drop-Off Transfer
Guest User2026-01-24
We got Abid who was a great guide and driver. The camel ride, dune bashing experience was great. The DADABhai camp was disappointing cause of the rip-off groceries prices in camp. Otherwise the buffet was alright.
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Reviews: Dubai Desert Safari Day Tour [Popular Desert Camp + Sunset + Camel Ride + Performances + Dinner]
Guest User2025-07-08
This tour deserves a thumbs up! It was excellent, great value for money, and the most fun activity our family voted for during our Dubai trip. Our family of four had a private tour in one car, starting at 4 pm and returning to the hotel at 9:30 pm. It was incredibly engaging, and the desert experience was truly breathtaking! The performances were fantastic, and the food was excellent—a wide selection, and the food was authentic and delicious. Also, I forgot my sunglasses on the bus, and when I contacted the tour guide the next day, they even arranged for the driver to bring them back to my hotel. Such thoughtful and excellent service! I want to express my gratitude to the business again! It's a highly recommended, honest, and reputable company.