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Dune Bashing in Dubai

Dune bashing is the roller-coaster part of a desert safari: a licensed safari driver takes a 4x4 Land Cruiser up the ridges and down the slip faces of the Lahbab red dunes. It's included on every desert safari we run, from AED 99 per person (25-30 minutes on shared cars). On a private car from AED 799 you get 40-45 minutes at the intensity you choose. Pickup is free across Dubai.

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Evening Desert Safari
SAVE 34%EVENING

Evening Desert Safari

AED 99 per personAED 150
6.5 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dune bashing in the Lahbab red dunes (25-30 min)
  • Sandboarding
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Private Sunset Safari
SAVE 15%PRIVATE

Private Sunset Safari

AED 849 per carAED 999
4 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Dune bashing at your pace
  • Sandboarding
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Private Morning Safari
SAVE 20%PRIVATE

Private Morning Safari

AED 799 per carAED 999
4 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for your group only
  • English-speaking licensed safari driver
  • Dune bashing (40-45 min, your speed)
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Land Cruiser Self-Drive
SELF-DRIVE

Land Cruiser Self-Drive

AED 3,000 per vehicle
30-40 min drive (3 hours total)
Private · Private, up to 4
  • New Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Instructor beside you
  • 30-40 minutes of dune driving
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Options and prices

How intense is it?

Shared cars drive a standard route of about 25-30 minutes. Private cars run 40-45 minutes at whatever intensity you ask for. Want to drive yourself? The Land Cruiser self-drive (AED 3,000) puts you behind the wheel with an instructor.

Tips to avoid motion sickness

  • Don't eat for 2-3 hours before pickup
  • Sit in the front seat and look ahead
  • Tell the driver to slow down, because they will

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Is dune bashing included in the desert safari?

Yes, on every desert safari. The self-drive safari includes a shorter 15-minute drive from the meeting point.

How long is dune bashing?

About 25-30 minutes on shared safaris, and 40-45 minutes on private cars at whatever intensity you ask for.

Is dune bashing safe?

With licensed drivers and roll-caged, insured Land Cruisers, yes. It isn't recommended if you're pregnant, have back or heart problems, or for children under 3.

Where is dune bashing done in Dubai?

In the Lahbab red dunes, about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai via the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44). Private trips can also go to Fossil Rock in the Sharjah desert.

Can I do dune bashing only?

Yes. The private sunset (AED 849) or private morning (AED 799) safaris are mostly dune bashing without the camp.

Can I drive the 4x4 myself?

Yes. The Land Cruiser self-drive (AED 3,000 per vehicle) puts you behind the wheel for 30-40 minutes with an instructor beside you.

How do I avoid motion sickness?

Don't eat for 2-3 hours before pickup, sit in the front and look at the horizon, and ask the driver to go gentle. They will slow down or stop if you feel unwell.

Guest reviews

What guests say

198 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.

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Shahbaz tanveer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Desert Safari Experience! We had an amazing desert safari experience with Desert Leader! Everything was well organized, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our trip. Special thanks to Ali Bhai for his excellent service, friendly behavior, and professional attitude. He made our experience truly memorable and ensured we had a wonderful time. The dune bashing was exciting, the desert views were breathtaking, and the overall experience was fantastic. We highly recommend Desert Leader to anyone looking for an unforgettable desert safari experience in Dubai. Thank you, Ali Bhai, and the entire Desert Leader team for making our trip so special. We would definitely love to visit again! ❤️🏜️

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Thank you so much for your 5* review,we truly appreciate your trust and support .we look forward to welcoming you again 🙏

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Antoine Bailleul

Très bon moment dans le désert. C’était magnifique. Très bon rapport qualité prix! On recommande !

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Thanks ,antonie for a wonderful review,we look forward you welcoming again for another amazing desert experience

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Aliaksandra Nechai

We had an amazing experience with Safari Ride! The quad biking was super fun and exciting! Our guide, Emdad, was absolutely fantastic — very friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommend! ❤️

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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Viktoria Prilucznaya

Emdad is super nice

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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MORA GARCIA DE ACEVEDO DIEGO

All was wonderfull

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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Kyle Loch

What an amazing evening. Our tour guide was exceptional and made sure our experience was unforgettable. He was there for everything we needed and the atmosphere was incredible. Hands down best safari experience in Dubai. Will 1000% be coming back.

Reply from Desert Safari Travels

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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Harrold

Best experience ever😂🔥🔥

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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Caprice Kes

Amazing experience with Imdad!!!

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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JEONGWON LEE

This is amazing!! We had such a great time! Dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, and camel riding were all so much fun. Our safari guide, Emdad, was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the tour, and he made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Emdad, for making our desert safari such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you enjoyed your desert safari experience with us. It was a pleasure having you as our guest. We hope to welcome you back to Dubai for another unforgettable adventure. Wishing you all the best! ❤️

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Bayram Memmedov

Одним словом все прекрасно. Даже ГИД Али Хиджаз очень опытный

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Drilon Pulaj
Local Guide

Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Tour und waren rundum zufrieden! Alles war von Anfang bis Ende sehr gut organisiert. Das Team war super freundlich, hilfsbereit und hat sich während der gesamten Tour sehr gut um uns gekümmert. Die Aktivitäten haben sehr viel Spass gemacht und die ganze Erfahrung hat unsere Erwartungen erfüllt. Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Tag und können die Tour definitiv weiterempfehlen! Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis! 🙌

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Sherine Fernando (Shin)
Local Guide

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing desert safari experience yesterday and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized, well planned, and right on time. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. The value for money is excellent! Even for larger groups, everything was handled perfectly. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Dubai! Thank you for an unforgettable day! 🐪🏜️

Reply from Desert Safari Travels

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review . Our team work hard to provide this exact level of service and we can’t wait to see you again!

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Why guests book with us

  • Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
  • 190+ Google reviews and 610+ on Tripadvisor. Guests often name our guides Wajid, Asghar, Ali and Imdad
  • The price you see is the price you pay. There are no pressure upsells at the camp, and every add-on is priced upfront before you confirm
  • Clean, insured Toyota Land Cruisers with roll cages, seat belts, GPS tracking and a first-aid kit
  • Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Rescheduling available. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours the full amount is charged.
  • WhatsApp replies in minutes, 7 days a week

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Buchung dauert Minuten: Senden Sie Ihre Daten per WhatsApp und wir bestätigen den Tour vor der Zahlung.

  1. 1Tap WhatsApp and send your date, number of guests and hotel or area
  2. 2We confirm availability and the exact pickup time, usually within minutes
  3. 3Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Rescheduling available
  4. 4Your driver messages you on WhatsApp 30 minutes before pickup
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