Bedouin BBQ buffet dinner spread at the desert camp during the Evening Desert Safari in Dubai
Land Cruiser dune bashing at the start of the evening desert safari Henna painting at the Bedouin desert camp

Desert Safari

Evening Desert Safari + Bedouin BBQ Dinner Experience

6-7 hours, door to door Hotel pickup included Ages 2+ welcome Lahbab Desert, Dubai

The Evening Desert Safari + Bedouin BBQ Dinner Experience is our classic full desert evening at AED 240 per person: a shared Land Cruiser collects you from your hotel, dune bashes across the red sands of Lahbab, then delivers you to a Bedouin-style camp for a camel ride, henna, an international BBQ buffet and three live shows. It's the same much-loved evening as our AED 375 package, just without the 30 minute ATV quad bike add-on.

Everything runs on one shared Land Cruiser transfer collected from anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah, so there's nothing extra to arrange. If you'd rather add the quad bike ride to the same evening, our Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner + 30 Min ATV Quad Bike package at AED 375 includes it in the price.

  • Hotel/home pickup & drop-off included
  • Bedouin-style international BBQ buffet
  • Camel ride & henna painting at camp
  • Three live shows: belly dance, fire, Tanura

Your Evening, Hour By Hour

Pickup & Transfer

  1. ~2:45-4:30 PM (season-dependent)

    Pickup from your hotel, home or apartment

    Collection anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah — exact time confirmed by WhatsApp the day before.

  2. Land Cruiser 4x4 sharing transfer

    Ride out to the Lahbab red dune desert in a shared 4x4.

Dune Bashing

  1. Approx. 25-30 min

    Dune bashing with a licensed driver

    A desert-safari-licensed professional driver takes you over the dunes at sunset.

Camp Arrival

  1. Traditional welcome — Arabic tea & coffee

  2. Arabic sweets & fresh fruits

  3. Camel riding (short ride included)

  4. Sunset over the dunes

  5. Henna painting

Dinner & Live Shows

  1. Unlimited water, tea, coffee & soft drinks

  2. Bedouin international BBQ buffet dinner

    Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

  3. Full light & sound show across the camp

  4. Belly dancing show

  5. Fire show

  6. Tanura dance entertainment

  7. Alcohol & sheesha

    Available at the camp at an extra charge.

Return

  1. ~9:30-9:45 PM

    Drop back to your hotel, home or apartment

Included

  • Hotel, home or apartment pickup & drop-off
  • Land Cruiser 4x4 sharing transfer
  • 25-30 min dune bashing
  • Camel ride & henna painting
  • Unlimited water, tea, coffee & soft drinks
  • Bedouin-style international BBQ buffet dinner
  • Belly dance, fire show & Tanura entertainment
  • Photography opportunities throughout the evening

Not Included

  • Quad Bike Experience — add it for AED 375 total
  • Alcohol & sheesha (available at extra charge on-site)
  • Private (non-shared) vehicle transfer
  • Gratuities (optional)

What To Wear & Bring

Light, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

Sunglasses, hat or scarf for the dune bashing leg

A light layer for after sunset — the desert cools quickly

A camera or phone — plenty of photo opportunities at camp

Pickup Times & Locations

We collect guests from hotels, homes and apartments across Dubai and Sharjah. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp the afternoon before your safari.

SeasonPickupDrop-off
Winter (Oct-Mar)2:45-3:30 PM9:30-9:45 PM
Summer (Apr-Sep)3:45-4:30 PM9:30-9:45 PM

Questions About This Tour

What is included in the Evening Desert Safari + Bedouin BBQ Dinner Experience?

AED 240 covers hotel pickup and drop-off, a shared Land Cruiser 4x4 transfer, 25-30 minutes of dune bashing, a camel ride, henna painting, unlimited soft drinks, a Bedouin-style international BBQ buffet dinner, and three live shows — belly dancing, a fire show and Tanura dance. This is our classic evening safari without the quad bike add-on.

Does this package include the quad bike ride?

No — this is the classic evening safari at AED 240, priced without a quad bike. If you'd like a 30 minute ATV quad bike ride added to the same evening, our Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner + 30 Min ATV Quad Bike package at AED 375 includes it in the price.

What's the difference between this AED 240 safari and the AED 375 package?

Both run the exact same evening — pickup, dune bashing, camel ride, henna, Bedouin BBQ dinner and live shows. The AED 375 package simply adds a 30 minute ATV quad bike ride on top for guests who want extra adventure; this AED 240 experience is the same evening without it.

Can children join, and is there a discount for kids?

Yes — children aged 5 to 11 pay a reduced rate, and children aged 2 to 3 join completely free. Adults are 12 and above. Tell us the ages in your group when you book so we can confirm pricing.

What time will I be picked up for the evening safari?

Pickup runs around 2:45-3:30 PM in winter (October to March) and 3:45-4:30 PM in summer (April to September), with drop-off around 9:30-9:45 PM in both seasons. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before.

Is alcohol included in the Bedouin BBQ dinner?

Alcohol and sheesha are available at the camp at an extra charge, separate from the AED 240 tour price. Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are unlimited and already included.

You May Also Like

Excellent rating

Based on 419 Google reviews

Google

We had an amazing day in the desert with Mohd as our guide.

OOliver Gerrard-Longworth
5 months ago

Booked the Can-Am buggy for sunset — the machines are new and the briefing was clear. Worth every dirham.

JJames Whitfield
2 months ago

Evening safari with BBQ dinner was the highlight of our Dubai trip. Pickup on time, camp shows great fun.

SSarah Mitchell
3 weeks ago

Did the 60 minute quad ride in the open desert. Well organised, zero pressure, plenty of photo stops.

AAndrei Popescu
1 month ago

Our guide stayed with us the whole ride and helped my wife gain confidence on the dunes. Highly recommend.

DDaniel Okafor
2 weeks ago

Excellent rating

Based on 2,859 reviews

Tripadvisor

Family-friendly trip with clear instructions before the drive. Kids loved the camel ride and dunes.

PPriya N
4 months ago

Morning safari was cool and quiet — sunrise over the red dunes is something else. Smooth booking on WhatsApp.

LLaura B
1 month ago

The 4-seater Polaris fit our whole family. Helmets and goggles provided, guide was patient with first-timers.

MMarco V
3 months ago

Hot air balloon at dawn then breakfast in the camp. Organisation was faultless from pickup to drop-off.

EEmily R
2 months ago

Fire show and belly dance after the BBQ dinner made the evening. Would book the private safari next time.

AAhmed K
5 weeks ago

Request This Tour

Book The Evening Desert Safari + Bedouin BBQ

Fill in the form and we'll confirm your booking on WhatsApp within minutes.

We reply on WhatsApp within minutes during opening hours.

The Desert Is Open. 24/7.

Buggies, quads, safaris and balloon flights — book now, ride today.