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Desert Safari
Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner
Dune bashing · BBQ buffet dinner · Belly dance & fire show
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Dune buggies, quad bikes, BBQ camps and sunrise balloon rides across Al Lahbab's red dunes. Hotel pickup included, guides who know every ridge.
Six Ways Into The Desert
Morning · Evening · Private
BEST SELLER
6 HRS
Desert Safari
Dune bashing · BBQ buffet dinner · Belly dance & fire show
6 HRS
Desert Safari
Dune bashing · 30-min quad bike ride · BBQ dinner & live shows
SUNRISE
4 HRS
Desert Safari
Dune bashing · Camel ride & sandboarding · Hotel pickup
4 HRS
Desert Safari
Dune bashing · 30-min quad bike ride · Camel ride & sandboarding
PRIVATE
6 HRS
Desert Safari
Private dune bashing · BBQ dinner · Belly dance & fire show
PRIVATE
4 HRS
Desert Safari
Private dune bashing · Camel ride & sandboarding · Hotel pickup
Polaris RZR & Can-Am · Self-Drive
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Helmet & goggles included · 30/60/120-min sessions · Guide-led convoy
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Turbo boost over standard RZR · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
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30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Seats the whole family in one buggy · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Turbo power for 4 riders · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Wide stance, sharp cornering · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
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Buggy Tours
Our most-booked 2-seater · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
FAMILY PICK
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Comfortable 4-seat cabin · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
30-120 MIN
Buggy Tours
Top-spec turbo, seats 4 · Helmet & goggles included · Guide-led convoy
Kids Quad Bike to Raptor 700 · From AED 150
30-120 MIN
Quad Bikes
30/60/120-min slots · Kid-size frame · Instructor rides alongside
30-120 MIN
Quad Bikes
30/60/120-min slots · Beginner-friendly controls · Helmet included
FAMILY PICK
30-120 MIN
Quad Bikes
30/60/120-min slots · Full-size Yamaha frame · Safety briefing included
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Quad Bikes
30/60/120-min slots · One drives, partner rides behind · Great for couples
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30/60/120-min slots · Widest tyres in the fleet · Built for soft sand
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60-120 MIN
Quad Bikes
1-2 hour rides only · Sport suspension · Fastest ride before the Raptor
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Quad Bikes
1-2 hour rides only · Raptor sport chassis · For confident riders only
6 HRS · AED 240






The Signature Evening Safari
Your 4x4 climbs Al Lahbab's red dunes as daylight fades into a saffron sky, forty-five minutes of dune bashing before the engine cuts at a Bedouin-style camp. Settle in for the BBQ buffet, henna, and a tanoura dancer under lantern light while the fire show closes out the night. AED 240 per person for the shared safari, or book the whole vehicle privately from AED 1,399 for up to six guests.
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The best desert adventures in Dubai run through the Al Lahbab red dunes: quad bikes from AED 150, desert safaris from AED 225 per person, self-drive dune buggies from AED 600 per buggy, and sunrise hot air balloon flights from AED 1,049. The most booked package is the Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at AED 240 per person, which covers dune bashing, a camel ride, live shows, and dinner at the camp. Secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and support is available 24/7.
BESTSELLER
Evening BBQ Safari
Six hours in the red dunes: dune bashing, camel ride, henna, then belly dance, tanoura, and a fire show over BBQ dinner. AED 240 per person, or AED 340 with a 30-minute quad bike added.
EARLY START
Morning Safari
Land Cruiser 4x4 dune bashing for 20-25 minutes, plus sandboarding and a camel ride, and you're back before lunch. AED 225 per person, or AED 290 with a 30-minute ATV session.
SELF-DRIVE
Dune Buggies
Polaris RZR and Can-Am Maverick buggies from AED 600 per buggy, booked in 30, 60, or 120-minute sessions. You drive, a guide leads the route through Al Lahbab.
AGES 9+
Quad Bikes
Seven machines from the Kids Quad Bike at AED 150 (recommended ages 9-12) up to the Raptor 700cc at AED 795. Pick the engine size that matches your age and riding experience.
EXPERIENCED RIDERS
KTM 450 Dirt Bike
A proper enduro bike for riders who already know sand, in 1, 2, or 3-hour sessions. Pricing is on request, so message us on WhatsApp for current rates.
SUNRISE
Hot Air Balloon
45-60 minutes floating over the desert at first light, flying roughly October through April. Standard flights start at AED 1,049; Deluxe (AED 1,149) adds breakfast, a camel ride, and falconry.
SLOW LANE
Camel Ride
A 20-25 minute ride across the dunes at walking pace, easy enough for kids and grandparents. Pricing is on request; ask on WhatsApp and we'll confirm your slot.
PRIVATE 4X4
Private Safari
Your own Land Cruiser for up to 6 people, so no strangers in the car and the schedule bends to you. Evening runs AED 1,399 per vehicle, morning AED 799.
Match the activity to your group. Families and first-timers get the most from the Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at AED 240 per person, thrill-seekers should self-drive a dune buggy or quad, and couples who prefer calm over speed should book a sunrise balloon flight.
Most visitors only have one or two desert days, so the honest question is who's in your group and how hard they want to be thrown around. A guided desert safari is the safe default because nobody has to drive. Your Land Cruiser driver handles the dunes while you handle the camel ride, henna painting, and the BBQ camp with belly dance and fire shows. The Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner runs six hours at AED 240 per person and suits everyone from a seven-year-old to a grandmother. Browse the full range on our desert safari tours page, including morning trips from AED 225 if you'd rather skip the dinner.
If your group wants the wheel, self-drive is the answer. Our buggy tours put you in a Polaris RZR or Can-Am Maverick from AED 600 per buggy for 30, 60, or 120 minutes across the Al Lahbab red dunes, with a guide leading the way. Quads scale by age and confidence: the Yamaha 90CC at AED 150 suits kids of nine to twelve, while the Raptor 700CC at AED 795 keeps experienced riders busy. Serious motocross riders can message us about the KTM 450 dirt bike; we quote that one individually. Every session starts with a safety briefing, so first-time drivers do fine.
Couples and early risers should look up. The hot air balloon lifts off at sunrise for 45 to 60 minutes over the dunes, and the desert at that hour is silent in a way the afternoon never is. The Standard Flight is AED 1049, the Deluxe adds breakfast, a camel ride, and falconry at AED 1149, and flights run roughly October through April, so summer visitors need a different plan. The gentlest option is a 20 to 25 minute camel ride, ideal for toddlers and grandparents; pricing is on request, so send us a quick message. It also works as a warm-up if your kids are nervous about the bigger dunes.
Still torn? Combine them. The evening safari with a 30-minute ATV add-on costs AED 340 per person and covers both the guided experience and the self-drive itch in one trip. Whatever you pick, the process is the same: we're a licensed Dubai tour operator, secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and our team answers on +971 52 447 2719 around the clock if you want a human opinion before deciding. Tell us who's coming, their ages, and how they feel about speed, and we'll tell you straight which trip fits, including when the honest answer is the cheaper one.
Shared desert safaris with Safari Desert Dubai cost AED 225 to AED 340 per person, while private Land Cruiser safaris run AED 799 to AED 1399 per vehicle for up to six guests. Morning trips are the cheapest way in, evenings cost more because dinner and live shows are included, and a 30-minute ATV quad bike session adds AED 65 to AED 100 to either.
The two shared safaris are where most people start. The Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner at AED 240 per person is our bestseller for a reason: six hours covering dune bashing in Al Lahbab's red dunes, a BBQ dinner at camp, belly dance, tanoura and fire shows, a camel ride and henna painting. The Morning Desert Safari With Land Cruiser 4X4 costs AED 225 per person and runs shorter, with 20 to 25 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride before the heat builds. Fifteen dirhams separates them, but they suit different travellers.
Add a 30-minute ATV quad bike session and the price moves to AED 290 for the morning or AED 340 for the evening. It is the most popular upgrade we sell, because it puts you behind your own handlebars without committing to a full buggy rental. If you have never ridden on sand before, this is a sensible way to test it. The Morning Desert Safari With Land Cruiser 4X4 pairs especially well with the ATV add-on, since the cooler early hours make riding more comfortable and the dunes sit freshly smoothed by the overnight wind.
Private safaris are priced per vehicle, not per person, and that changes the maths for groups. The private morning Land Cruiser safari costs AED 799 for a vehicle seating up to six, which works out around AED 133 each when the car is full. The private evening version is AED 1399 per vehicle, about AED 233 a head for six. Families with young children book these often, since you set the pace of the dune bashing yourself and nobody shares the car with strangers. For a couple, the shared tours stay cheaper; from four people up, private starts to compete on price as well as comfort.
Evening pricing runs higher because you are paying for more than seat time. A six-hour evening safari includes the desert camp itself: the BBQ spread, three live performances, henna artists and staff working well past dark. The morning trip is a lean, activity-first outing that wraps up in a few hours, so it carries less overhead and a lower price. Whichever you pick, secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and our team is reachable 24/7 on +971 52 447 2719 if you want help choosing between dates or packages. All rates are quoted in AED and current for 2026.
The Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner runs about six hours for AED 240 per person. Your driver picks you up in the afternoon, you get 25 to 30 minutes of sunset dune bashing in the Al Lahbab red dunes, then dinner and live shows at a Bedouin-style camp before a 9 to 9:45 PM drop-off.
Timing shifts with the season. Winter pickups run between 2:45 and 3:30 PM; in summer the window moves to 3:45 to 4:30 PM so the dune drive still catches the sunset. Your driver collects you from your hotel or residence and heads east to Al Lahbab, where the sand turns that deep red you see in the photos. At the desert entry the convoy stops to lower tyre pressure for soft sand, which gives you a few minutes to stretch and take pictures. Bring sunglasses, and pack a light jacket between November and March. The desert cools fast after dark.
Dune bashing is the loud part: 25 to 30 minutes of climbing and sliding across the dunes while the sun goes down. Our drivers are licensed for desert driving, so it feels wilder than it actually is. Tell them if you want a gentler line; families with young children ask for this all the time and nobody minds. The convoy stops on a high ridge for sunset photos, roughly ten minutes when the sand glows copper. Prone to motion sickness? Eat light that afternoon and ask for the front seat. That combination works better than most tablets.
The camp slows everything down. A short camel ride and henna painting are included in your AED 240, not sold as extras. Dinner is a BBQ buffet with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads, useful if someone in your group is tired of guessing what's in each dish. Alcohol and shisha are available at extra charge, settled at the camp. One tip from our drivers: claim a cushion near the central stage before the buffet line forms. The best seats go early, and the shows that follow are worth watching from the front row.
Three performances close the evening: a belly dancer, a tanoura artist spinning in a lit skirt, and a fire show as the finale. Once it ends, drivers start the return run, and you're back at your hotel between 9 and 9:45 PM. Secure online advance payment confirms your booking, so nothing needs settling in the desert beyond your own extras. If 25 minutes in the dunes leaves you wanting more driving, the same evening with a 30-minute ATV quad bike ride costs AED 340 per person, and you can compare every option on our desert safari tours page.
No. You don't need a driving licence to drive a dune buggy in Dubai. Our self-drive tours run on private desert terrain at Al Lahbab, away from public roads, so anyone aged 18 or over can take the wheel after a short briefing.
Here's how a self-drive session works. You arrive at the Al Lahbab meeting point, sign a short waiver, and get fitted with a helmet and goggles, both included in the price. A guide walks you through the controls, harness, and hand signals, then leads you into the dunes in a small convoy. You drive your own buggy the whole time while the guide sets the pace and picks lines that match the group's experience. Most first-timers settle in within ten minutes because every machine is automatic. No gears, no clutch. Throttle, brake, steer.
Sessions run 30, 60, or 120 minutes, and pricing is per buggy, not per person. That matters for couples and families. A 2 Seater Polaris RZR 1000 CC is AED 600 for the whole buggy, so two riders split one price, and a 4 Seater at AED 800 carries a family together. Drivers must be 18 or over; kids and younger teens ride as passengers in the 4-seaters. If your children want a throttle of their own, our quad bike tours have machines sized for ages 9 and up, so the whole family rides on the same morning.
Which model should you book? The Polaris RZR line is where most people start: predictable power and forgiving suspension that flatters a new driver. The 2 Seater Polaris RZR 1000 CC is our most-booked buggy for exactly that reason. Can-AM Mavericks feel sportier, with stronger pull off the line and a stiffer setup through the bowls, priced from AED 999. Turbo versions of both (Polaris from AED 900, the Can-AM X3 RS TURBO RR at AED 1200) add serious horsepower for drivers who already know how a loose sand climb behaves. When in doubt, start standard. You can always book the turbo next visit.
Al Lahbab's red dunes are taller and softer than the sand belts closer to the city, which is why we run tours there and why the convoy format earns its keep. Your guide reads the terrain ahead so you can concentrate on driving, and a support crew stands by in case anyone bogs down in soft sand. Secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and our support team is available 24/7 if your plans shift. Not sure which buggy suits your group? Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 447 2719 and we'll talk you through it before you pay a dirham.
For most visitors, yes. You lift off at sunrise, spend 45 to 60 minutes over the open desert, and pay from AED1049 per person for the Standard Flight. The catch is the calendar: balloons fly only in the cooler season, roughly October to April, and every flight depends on the morning's weather.
Start with what the money buys. Nothing else shows you the desert at this scale. Dune bashing keeps you inside the landscape; a balloon lifts the whole thing beneath you, ridgelines running unbroken to the horizon while first light turns the sand from grey to copper. The ride itself is calm, which surprises people expecting a stomach-drop. The basket drifts with the wind, so there is no rush of speed, just quiet and a slowly turning view. Guests who hesitated over the price rarely mention it afterwards.
Three tiers, one flight. The Standard Flight is AED1049 per person and covers the balloon ride itself. Deluxe, at AED1149, adds breakfast after landing plus a camel ride and a falconry display, which fills out the morning for an extra AED100. Premium, at AED1349, goes further and adds a morning desert safari with quad biking, so one flight becomes a half day in the dunes. Most first-timers pick Deluxe; the jump is small against the base price, and the post-landing breakfast is where the group finally exhales and compares photos. Full inclusions for each tier are on our hot air balloon page.
Plan for an early alarm. Pickup runs between 3:45 and 4:30 AM depending on where you stay, because balloons need still pre-dawn air and launch happens at first light. You watch the envelope inflate in the dark, climb aboard, and lift off as the sun clears the dunes. Flight time is 45 to 60 minutes, wind depending. Age rules are simple: passengers aged 12 to 80 fly as adults, and children from 7 to 11 are welcome too. Wear layers. The desert is cold before dawn for most of the flying season, and the basket is open to the air.
One honest caveat: balloons fly only when the weather allows. The season runs roughly October to April, and even within it a pilot will postpone if the wind picks up, which is the caution you want from the person flying you. Book the balloon early in your Dubai stay so a spare morning exists if your date moves. Reserving a seat works like our other tours: secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and our team is available 24/7 if plans shift. Most guests come down quieter than they went up. Sunrise over the desert tends to do that.
Yes, families do desert safaris in Dubai every day, and the trip adapts well to kids. Camel rides and camp activities suit all ages, drivers will soften the dune bashing on request, and children aged 2 to 3 join free on the evening safari with the ATV add-on.
The part parents ask about most is dune bashing, and the honest answer is that you control how wild it gets. Tell us at booking that you have young children and your driver will take slower, flatter lines across the sand instead of the steep drops. Every family rides in a Land Cruiser 4x4 with seat belts for each passenger, driven by a professional who runs this route through the Al Lahbab red dunes daily. If your kids are very small, consider the Morning Desert Safari With Land Cruiser 4X4 at AED 225 per person, where the dune drive lasts a manageable 20 to 25 minutes.
Motorised rides are matched to age. On the quad side, we recommend the Kids Quad Bike (AED 150) for children aged 9 to 12 and the COBRA (AED 200) for teens 14 to 17, both ridden in a limited, supervised riding area rather than the open desert. Helmets are provided and a marshal briefs every rider before the engine starts. On the evening safari, kids aged 2 to 3 join free on the Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner + 30 Min ATV Quad Bike package (AED 340 per person). Experienced older riders who want more power can ask about the KTM 450cc dirt bike instead.
The camp itself is where younger children tend to have the best time. The evening runs on a simple rhythm: camel rides, henna painting, then a BBQ dinner followed by the tanoura spin, belly dance and fire show under the open sky. A camel ride suits every age. Toddlers sit with a parent and the handlers walk the whole loop at the camel's own unhurried pace. Nothing at camp requires a minimum height or age, so grandparents joining the trip are just as comfortable as the kids. Most families tell us the show hour, not the dunes, is what their children talk about on the drive home.
Dress everyone in light, loose clothing with closed shoes, since sand gets hot underfoot in summer and into everything year-round. From November to March the temperature drops fast after sunset, so pack a light jacket for the camp portion. Sunglasses and sunscreen matter even on the evening trip because you arrive while the sun is still up for photos. Families who prefer their own vehicle can book the private evening Land Cruiser at AED 1,399 for up to six people, which lets you set the pace entirely. Secure online advance payment confirms your booking, and our team is on WhatsApp 24/7 at +971 52 447 2719 if plans change.
Choose your package, complete the secure online advance payment, and your booking is confirmed within 48 hours, with hotel pickup across Dubai on safari packages. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the tour get a full refund; 24 to 48 hours carries a 50% fee, and under 24 hours is non-refundable.
Booking takes a few minutes. Choose your package, whether that's the Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner or a sunrise balloon flight, pick a date, and complete the secure online advance payment. That payment is what locks in your seats; we don't hold unpaid reservations. You'll then receive confirmation within 48 hours with your pickup time. On safari packages, hotel pickup is free anywhere in Dubai, so there's nothing to arrange beyond being in the lobby on time. If your dates are tight or you're booking same-day, message us on WhatsApp and we'll check availability before you pay.
Plans change, and the cancellation terms are built around how much notice you give. Cancel 96 hours or more before your tour and you get a full refund. Between 24 and 96 hours, a 50% fee applies. Less than 24 hours out, the fee is 100%, because by then the vehicles and guides are already committed to you. Cancel in writing by email, so there's a timestamp. Refunds go back to your original payment method within 30 days. The full terms are on our refund policy page, worth a two-minute read before you book anything date-sensitive.
Group bookings of four or more people run on a longer clock, since blocking out multiple vehicles is a bigger commitment. Cancel seven days or more ahead and the fee is 50%; five days or less and it's 100%. If your plans have shifted rather than collapsed, ask about rescheduling instead. Moving your booking to another date is free, subject to availability, and usually beats cancelling and rebooking. And if we call off a tour ourselves, typically high winds on balloon flights or unsafe dune conditions, you choose between a full refund and a free reschedule. Weather calls are ours, so the cost is never yours.
Support runs 24/7, which matters more than it sounds when your flight lands at midnight and you want to confirm tomorrow's pickup. Call or WhatsApp +971 52 447 2719 any hour, or email [email protected] and a real person replies, not an autoresponder. We're a licensed Dubai tour operator running the Al Lahbab red dunes daily, and our office sits in Concord Tower, Al Sufouh 2, if you'd rather sort things out face to face. Whatever the question, from child seats to dietary requests at the BBQ camp, reach us through the contact page and we'll settle it before you ride.
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