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Exemptional ali thank you for the good service
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DESERTS
Lahbab Red Dunes: Desert Safari Guide
Lahbab Red Dunes is the red-orange sand with the highest dunes near Dubai, and it's where most safari camps are. It's about 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai via the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44), and our evening, morning, VIP, quad and dune buggy tours all run here, from AED 99 per person with free pickup across Dubai.
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 20%BUGGYBuggy + Dinner
AED 799 per 1-seat buggyAED 1,000
7 hours
Shared · Shared, max 6 per car
- 4x4 transfer from your hotel
- 45-minute self-drive buggy ride in open desert
- Safety briefing, helmet and goggles
SAVE 38%MORNINGMorning Desert Safari
AED 149 per personAED 240
4 hours
Shared · Shared, max 7 per car
- 4x4 Land Cruiser pickup
- Dune bashing (25-30 min)
- Sandboarding
Why the sand is red
Lahbab's sand is rich in iron oxide, which gives it the deep red-orange colour that glows at sunset. The dunes here are also taller and steeper than the pale dunes nearer the city, which is why most dune bashing and buggy tours run here.
Getting there
Take the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44) east past the Al Awir junction. The meeting points and camps are just off the highway, about 45 minutes from Downtown.
Best time to visit
An hour before sunset for the colour, or sunrise for empty dunes and softer light.
Tours that go here
- Evening Desert Safari: AED 99
- VIP Desert Safari: AED 249
- Buggy + Dinner: AED 799
- Morning Desert Safari: AED 149
FAQs
Where is Lahbab Red Dunes?
About 45 minutes from Downtown Dubai and about 55 minutes from Dubai Marina, via the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44).
Which tours go to Lahbab Red Dunes?
Evening Desert Safari, VIP Desert Safari, Safari + Quad Bike, Red Dunes Quad Tour, Morning Desert Safari and Buggy + Dinner.
Can I ride a dune buggy or quad bike in the red dunes?
Yes. Our dune buggies and quad bikes ride the open red dunes of Lahbab with a lead guide.
Lahbab or Fossil Rock?
Lahbab has the biggest red dunes and the most camps. Fossil Rock is quieter, with golden dunes and a fossil outcrop, and is private-car only (AED 1,749).
Guest reviews
What guests say
227 real reviews from guests on Google, updated every day.
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Also 610+ reviews on Tripadvisor
Iris Rb
It's very good we like guide friendly majid thankss
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Ina Feimi
Local Guide
What an absolutely amazing experience! Definitely one of the best things I have done in Dubai, and such a memorable day from beginning to end. Everything was beautifully organised, and the whole experience was filled with wonderful moments, excitement, and genuine hospitality. What made it even more special was our guide, Abdullah, who was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly kind, friendly, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the entire experience. He made sure we were comfortable, looked after us so well, and was always happy to help with anything we needed. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely remember this day for a long time. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough to anyone visiting Dubai! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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sindy tutah
Emdad was very nice buddy and so helpful
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Arathy Suresh
Good experience... Had a brand new land cruise dessert safari... Best experience
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Endzhe Khabibullina
Local Guide
We had a wonderful desert safari experience! Our driver and guide, Abdullah, was very polite, professional, and friendly throughout the trip. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed every moment. The quad biking and dune bashing were especially exciting and so much fun! We also enjoyed the buffet dinner and evening entertainment shows, which were a great way to end the day. Everything was well organized, and the whole experience was truly memorable. Special thanks to Abdullah for his excellent service and hospitality. Highly recommended!
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Emma Tondi
Service parfait, conduite excellente, mon ami et moi ont été très satisfait ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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이성훈
Emdad 씨와 투어했습니다! 호텔까지 픽업와주셔서 편했고, 바로 사막으로 이동했습니다! 중간에 스카프 살 수있는 곳에 데려다주셔서 따로 스카프는 구매하지 않으셔도 될것같아요! 듄 배싱을 아주 스릴있게 잘해주셨고 사진도 열심히 남겨주셨습니다 😄 쿼드바이크는 30분(150AED) 타는데 재밌었습니다! 친절하신 가이드님 덕분에 즐겁게 투어했습니다 !
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김태우
Emdad 너무 친절하시고 듄베이싱도 재밌게 태워주시고 사진도 잘 찍어주시고 여러모로 나이스한 사람입니다 여기에서 하시는 거 추천드려요~ 좋네요 ㅎㅎ
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Kunal Kargal
"We had an amazing desert safari experience from start to finish! EMDAD was a fantastic and safe driver during the dune bashing, and very patient and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful memories!"
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Rahul Yadav
Host ( Imtiyaz Ali ) was amazingly good. Took care of us & guided us.
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Папа Мелих Tamam
Все отлично Имдат! Красавчик!!!!
View on GoogleWhy guests book with us
- Licensed Dubai tour operator (Lic No 4418214) running desert trips since 2014
- 210+ 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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