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Desert Camp Dubai
Our desert camps sit in the Lahbab red dunes, about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai. The standard evening camp (AED 99 per person, with dune bashing and pickup) has Arabic coffee and dates, a camel ride, henna, a BBQ buffet and belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows. The VIP camp (AED 249) adds sofa seating, table service and a 5-star live-station buffet, and you can stay the night in an air-conditioned tent from AED 599 per person.
Available Tours
SAVE 34%EVENINGEvening 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
SAVE 29%VIPVIP Desert Safari
AED 249 per personAED 350
7 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
SAVE 14%OVERNIGHTOvernight Safari
AED 599 per personAED 699
16 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 pickup and drop-off
- Dune bashing (30-45 min)
- Sandboarding and camel ride
SAVE 10%OVERNIGHTCouples Overnight Camp
AED 1,800 per coupleAED 2,000
18 hours
Private · Private, up to 2
- Private pod, tree house or luxury hut
- Dune drive and sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
SAVE 15%PRIVATEPrivate Safari + BBQ
AED 1,099 per carAED 1,299
7 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding and camel ride
LUXURYVVIP Private Setup
AED 6,500 per vehicle (1-6)
7 hours
Private · Private, up to 6
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Private VIP camp area
- Live BBQ with private chef
Which desert camp?
| Camp | Price | Seating and food | Shows | Book | |---|---|---|---|---| | Standard evening camp | AED 99 per person | carpets and cushions, BBQ buffet (veg and non-veg) | belly dance, Tanoura, fire | Evening Desert Safari | | VIP camp | AED 249 per person | VIP sofa seating, table service, 5-star live stations (BBQ grill, Ouzi, Kunafa) | belly dance, Tanoura, Khaliji, fire | VIP Desert Safari | | Overnight camp | AED 599 per person | BBQ buffet, private air-conditioned tent, Arabic breakfast | Tanoura, fire, Khaliji, stargazing | Overnight Safari | | Couples overnight camp | AED 1,800 per couple | private pod, tree house or luxury hut, BBQ dinner, breakfast | live entertainment, sunrise view | Couples Overnight Camp | | Private BBQ camp | AED 1,099 per car (1-6) | private Land Cruiser, BBQ dinner at camp | belly dance, Tanoura, fire | Private Safari + BBQ | | VVIP private camp area | AED 6,500 per vehicle (1-6) | private camp area, live BBQ with private chef | private belly dance | VVIP Private Setup |
What happens at the camp
- Around 5:30 PM: arrive after dune bashing and sunset: Arabic coffee (gahwa), dates and luqaimat, camel ride, henna, Arabic costume photos
- Around 7:00 PM: BBQ buffet dinner, vegetarian and non-vegetarian
- 7:30-8:30 PM: belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows
- 9:00-9:30 PM: drop-off back at your hotel
Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are unlimited, and there's a designated shisha area. See the food menu guide for vegetarian, vegan and kids' options.
Can I visit the camp without dune bashing?
Yes. You can join the camp for the camel ride, henna, dinner and shows only, or book a private car and ask for a flat route to the camp. See desert safari without dune bashing. Driving yourself? The self-drive safari (AED 79) meets at the desert meeting point at 3:00 PM.
Getting to the camp
Pickup is free across Dubai in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, 2:00-2:30 PM for the evening camp. From Sharjah, Ajman and the other emirates pickup is usually free, and always free with a private SUV. See all pickup areas.
FAQs
How much is a desert camp in Dubai?
The evening BBQ camp with dune bashing and pickup is AED 99 per person, the VIP camp is AED 249, the overnight camp is AED 599 per person and the couples overnight camp is AED 1,800 per couple.
Where is the desert camp?
In the Lahbab red dunes, about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai via the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44).
What is included at the desert camp?
Arabic coffee, dates and luqaimat, camel ride, henna, Arabic costume photos, BBQ buffet dinner, belly dance, Tanoura and fire shows, and unlimited soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
Can I stay overnight at the desert camp?
Yes. The overnight safari (AED 599 per person) includes a private air-conditioned tent, showers, stargazing, a sunrise camel trek and Arabic breakfast.
Is food at the camp vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. The BBQ buffet always has vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and Jain, vegan and kids' options are available.
What time do we leave the camp?
Evening camps finish around 8:30 PM, and you're back at your hotel around 9:00-9:30 PM.
Guest reviews
What guests say
191 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.
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Based on 191 Google reviews
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Also 610+ reviews on Tripadvisor
Caprice Kes
Local Guide
Amazing experience with Imdad!!!
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JEONGWON LEE
Local Guide
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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Bayram Memmedov
Local Guide
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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Ardra Girish
Beautiful experience thankyou emdad for clicking my pictures and make our moment more beautiful
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!
Asif Patel
We had an amazing experience on our desert safari today. It was truly worth the money! All the shows, rides, activities, and especially the food were excellent. Everything was well organized and we enjoyed every moment of the 6-hour safari. The best part was that our 23-month-old baby, Ahaan, also enjoyed the entire experience. We were a little concerned about travelling with a baby, but everything went very smoothly and he had a great time. A special thanks to our guide, Emdad Bhai, who was extremely supportive and helpful throughout the trip. He guided us during every activity and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable experience for our family. Definitely paisa vasool! Highly recommended for families, especially those travelling with kids.
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Samuel Micheal
Excellent service! Our driver Ali did an amazing job from start to finish. He was very friendly, professional, helpful, and made sure we were comfortable and having a great time throughout the safari. He was also a great driver and made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We really appreciate his excellent service and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a desert safari in Dubai. Thank you for making our experience so memorable!
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Ateeq Rehman
I was an amzing experience they mesmerized my friend. Highly recommended
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Yohanes Birhanu
We had great experience
Reply from Desert Safari Travels
Thank you so much you enjoy the Desert Safari tour with us your kind word means a lot to our entire team and motivate us to keep providing the best services to our Guest We hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Dubai Warm regards , Desert safari travels team
Zara Sky
Ijaz and rashid given us good services they are good
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
19BCS506 Bhuvanesh
Had a very great experience in desert safari . Zia brother was very friendly and taken good care of us .
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!
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
How to book
Desert safari booking takes minutes: send your details on WhatsApp and we confirm your trip before you pay anything.
- 1Tap WhatsApp and send your date, number of guests and hotel or area
- 2We confirm availability and the exact pickup time, usually within minutes
- 3Pay 20% online via WhatsApp after booking to confirm, and the balance on pickup. Rescheduling available
- 4Your driver messages you on WhatsApp 30 minutes before pickup
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