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Dubai Red Dunes Safari with Camels and 5-Star BBQ at Al Khayma Camp
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Dubai Red Dunes Safari with Camels and 5-Star BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

by Oceanair Travels

7 hours
Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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7 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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7 hours
$152.77$169.74Save 10%
2 adults × $76.38
All taxes and fees included
7 hours
$152.77$169.74Save 10%
2 adults × $76.38
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This Dubai tour lasts about seven hours and includes a premium Red Dunes safari, camel rides, and a 5-star BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp. The tour starts with hotel pickup and a one-hour drive in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle across the Lahbab desert. During the drive, the guide shares information about Dubai’s development. The first stop offers facilities to refresh and an optional quad bike ride through the desert, which is not included by default. After this, participants enjoy 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing on the red sandy dunes. A sunset photo stop is included. Next, the group arrives at Al Khayma Camp, where guests are welcomed with traditional Qahwa (Arabic coffee), Gaymat (exotic sweets), dates, and unlimited soft drinks. At the camp, guests can take short camel rides, which can be repeated, and have a falcon photography session. Traditional Arabian dress is available for men and women, along with henna painting for ladies. Shisha smoking is offered in a designated area. Evening entertainment includes the Traditional Yola dance, a falconry show, an Arabian horse and camel display, and a Mega Fire show. Dinner is a 5-star open buffet with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian BBQ options, plus local desserts. After dinner, a stargazing session with a telescope is held, where guests learn about Arabian star lore and navigation. The tour ends with a return trip to the hotel. Included are transportation by air-conditioned 4WD with a licensed English-speaking driver, unlimited water and soft drinks, camel feeding, shisha pipe, all entertainment shows, and activities at the camp. Quad biking is optional and available only if selected. Some activities have age restrictions and safety guidelines. Participants should wear sports shoes for sandboarding and dress in casual, loose clothing suitable for the season. Pregnant women, infants under three, and guests with certain medical conditions are not allowed to participate in dune bashing.

Highlights

Dune bashing in a 4WD vehicle for 30-45 minutes
Short camel ride with camel feeding
5-star open buffet BBQ with vegetarian options
Traditional Yola dance and falconry shows
Shisha pipe, henna painting, and Arabian dress
Stargazing session with telescope at night

What's included

Gaymat sweets, Arabic coffee, and dates
English-speaking licensed driver
Mega Fire show during evening tours only
Camel feeding activity
Shisha pipe in designated area
Unlimited water and soft drinks
Arabian horse and camel shows
Short camel ride, can be repeated
Falcon photo experience
Transportation by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
5-star open buffet BBQ with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Stargazing session during evening tours only
Henna painting for ladies
Dune bashing for 30-45 minutes
Photo stop at sunset
Sandboarding activity
Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected location
Traditional Yola dance and falconry show

What's not included

Optional quad bike (ATV) rides
Other expenses not mentioned
Tipping

Itinerary

1

Pickup and Desert Drive

Guests are collected from their hotel and driven for about one hour in a 4x4 vehicle across the desert while the guide shares stories about Dubai’s early days. At the first stop, there are facilities to freshen up and an optional quad bike ride for those interested in extra desert activities. After this, the tour continues with dune bashing in the Lahbab desert for 30 to 45 minutes, where the vehicle drives over the sand dunes.

150 min

2

Al Khayma Camp Activities and Dinner

At the Al Khayma camp, visitors are welcomed with Arabic coffee, sweets, dates, and unlimited soft drinks. Guests can enjoy a short camel ride and take photos with falcons. Traditional Arabian clothing is available for dressing up, and henna painting is offered for women. The evening entertainment includes the Traditional Yola dance, falconry show, Arabian horse and camel displays, and a Mega Fire show. Dinner is served as a 5-star open buffet with BBQ options including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The night ends with a stargazing session using a telescope, featuring stories about how stars guided Bedouins.

150 min

3

Return to Hotel

After the evening activities and dinner, guests are driven back to their accommodation for drop-off, concluding the tour.

60 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Guests should eat 2-3 hours before the safari to avoid sickness during dune bashing.
International travel insurance is strongly recommended due to the risks involved in self-driving activities.
Quad biking is the participant's responsibility; damages, injuries, or losses during the ride are not covered by insurance.
All desert safari drivers are licensed and well trained; 4WD vehicles are insured and equipped with safety features including roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid kit.
OceanAir Travels is not liable for any loss, accident, sickness, or injury during the tour.
Sports shoes are advised for sandboarding.
Casual, loose clothing is recommended in summer; a jacket is advised for winter.
Henna painting is not recommended for people with sensitive skin.
The 11:30 AM tour includes a lunch buffet but does not include the star gazing or fire show as it is a daytime slot.
Pickup occurs within 45 minutes before the selected departure time; guests must be ready in their hotel lobby on time.
Pickup times may change due to summer heat, with morning pickups up to one hour earlier and afternoon pickups up to one hour later; notifications will be sent if changes occur.
All inclusions are covered in the price; quad biking is optional if selected.
Children under 12 years cannot ride camels alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants accept the risks of activities and are advised to have travel and health insurance; recommended ages: sandboarding 12-50 years, quad biking 16-50 years, camel riding and falconry 12-50 years.
Helmets and safety gear are highly recommended where applicable; all activities are at participants’ own risk, and the company is not responsible for accidents or damage.
Pregnant women, those with back or neck pain, heart problems, serious medical conditions, and infants under 3 years old are not allowed to participate in dune bashing; they may wait at the meeting point until activities finish.
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