Premium Red Dune Desert Safari, Al Khayma Camp BBQ and Stargazing in Dubai
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Lahbab
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our premium Red Dune Desert Safari in Dubai. Witness the sunset, indulge in a delicious BBQ, and enjoy exciting activities like camel rides and stargazing.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lahbab - Pick Up
    Listen to miraculous humble beginnings of the land of dreams, Dubai, from our friendly safari captains who shall pick you up and keep you entertained for the 60 minutes’ drive in a 4x4 Vehicle across the deserts.
    Quad Bike Ride (Optional)
    Welcome to your first stop. Take your time here to relax and prepare yourself for the adventures ahead. The place provides good facilities for fresh-ups and if interested, you may avail the Quad Bike Ride option to zeal up your desert experience.
    Dune Bashing
    Pump up your excitement as you bash into the golden dunes of the Lahbab desert and be ready to kick up the dust as you go sand surfing here.
What's Included
  • Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates
  • English-speaking licensed driver
  • 5* Open Buffet with BBQ (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)
  • Falcon experience with photo opportunities
  • Camel Feeding
  • Try on Local Arabic attire
  • Transport in 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Tanura and Khaliji Dance performances
  • Repeatable Camel ride experience
  • Stargazing session (Evening time slots)
  • Henna painting for ladies
  • Thrilling Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
  • Shisha pipe in dedicated area
  • Sunset view photo stop
  • Sandboarding
  • Unlimited water & soft drinks
  • Al Khayma Desert Camp visit
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Conclude your day in Dubai magnificently with our upscale Red Dune Desert Safari in the evening. Traversing the sandy landscapes of the desert in a 4WD as you watch the sunset vanish into the vast golden sands is an exhilarating experience for any thrill-seeker. Upon dusk, you’ll be welcomed at Al-Khayma Camp for a savory BBQ and a variety of entertaining activities. And as darkness blankets the desert, prepare for a captivating stargazing experience.

Highlights

  • Relish an evening at the distinguished Al Khayma Desert Camp
  • Spend 30-40 minutes of thrilling dune bashing in the Lahbab desert
  • Savor a BBQ dinner incorporating both vegetarian and non-vegetarian local dishes
  • Partake in cultural activities such as shisha smoking, henna art, Arabian dressing, and a photo opportunity with a falcon
  • Embark on a camel trek, and optionally, rev through the sands on quad bikes
  • Be enthralled by live performances including Tanoura, Fire Show, & the Ladies Khaliji dance
  • Experience a spectacular stargazing session using a telescope to gaze at the nocturnal heavens
  • Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
  • It is highly recommended that, you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
  • All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
  • Entertainment activities:- During the holy month of Ramadan you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance. Other religious holidays as per UAE law i.e. 3rd April​, 10​ & 31st​ Aug​, 9th Nov etc there will not be any entertainment activities in the camps as its strictly not permitted by UAE law.
  • Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
  • OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
  • Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
  • Pickup will be within 45min prior your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
  • Kindly share your Whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pickup
  • We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies.
  • Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
  • The 11:30 AM Timing slot comes with a Lunch buffet, and it doesn’t include the Star Gazing since it’s during the day timing
  • Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
  • By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)
Location
Lahbab
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathy_j
Dec 31, 2023
Fun experience! - We really enjoyed our experience. Asif was a great guide and driver. We were picked up and there was a total of 6 in our vehicle. You will be taken to the first stop to ride ATVs. If you do not want to ride be prepared to sit and wait for the rest of the people in your party. There is also drinks and you can wait in a tent, which is what we did and the time passed quickly. Be prepared to be approached to buy items (scarves, food, necklaces). We left that areas and went to the desert which was really fun!!! Took a bunch of pictures and also could sand board. Then off to the camp which was so nice! We enjoyed the food and show.
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Besma_s
Dec 23, 2023
Best option to kick of dubai trip - Had a great time as we visited on a weekday in Dec. Our tour guide was Osama, who got in touch before the day letting us know of the details. Very friendly guy. We took part in Dune bashing, Quad biking (must to experience), Sandboarding, Camel ride, dressing up in authentic clothes to have a picture taken while holding a Kestrel and BBQ at dinner. There are also other options such as Henna, camel feeding but it was not in our interest. I will recommend to book through Oceana travel, you won't be disappointed. We had another family with us, we enjoy each other's company. Osama made sure that we had a good laugh and beautiful experiences. Please do ask for questions, they are happy to help.
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Arunakuppal
Nov 28, 2023
Worth the penny - We enjoyed the whole Safari trip .Our tour guide M.Sakr was very entertaining and friendly.We had an amazing time in desert .He took us lots of photos .Dont miss the Buggy ride.Highly Recommended !!!
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Nivedhithar2023
Nov 26, 2023
Most Recomended. M Sakr, hands down the best Guide. OCEANAIR, amazing! - The Best Ever experience in my life. Mohamed Sakr (M Sakr) was our guide for the day. He is undoubtedly the best, in terms of his professionalism, he ensures that we have an amazing experience. His expertise in Dune Bashing is totally worth it. We were picked up from Dubai Marina area on time, he drove us all the way to the Buggy area with some great Arabic music, giving so much information about the areas we passed through, he insisted on taking the Buggy ride, we had planned to skip initially. At the Buggy area, we got dressed up in our Arabic costume, had our refreshments. Buggy ride was adventurous, the deserts were fully to ourselves and the guide took us some lovely photos and videos of us while driving along with us. We had skipped it initially, but as we saw people enjoying it, we took our buggy too. Definitely NOT TO MISS. We were served with dates, tea and water all throughout the day. Later Sakr took us to Dune Bashing with sunset views. The experience was very different and thrilling. Hats off to his driving skills, ^ ^ he ensured our safety to the fullest while giving us some adrenaline rush!!! And then we went on some Sand boarding, sunset view photos and headed to Al Khayma Camps for the late evening and dinner. The Sunset in the desert was alluring. The Camel Safari ( we were allowed for multiple times) was so pleasing, though it’s a short ride, we can take it as many times as we want. Do not forget to feed the camels, they were so cute. For the dinner we were served with 3 cuisine meals, Arabian, Moroccan and Egyptian. Enjoyed them to bits. Then the BBQs ^_^. There were some Vegetarian options too. The Fire show, Dance performances were awesome while we were enjoying the post dinner feels with some chillers. Also had our Arabic henna done, photos with Falcons, some interesting souvenir shopping. Also tried Shisha. We also had our photographs taken by our guide and volunteers at OCEANAIR. And we were happily dropped back to our pick up locations safely. This experience is the most recommended. I’m vouching for this, after checking with a few of my friends who visited around the same time, and I’m extremely grateful for this. Thank you OCEANAIR and Mohamed Sakr 5 ⭐️ I wish you all enjoy a stupendous time at Desert Safari with OCEANAIR ! Habibi, enjoy Dubai with OCEANAIR and M Sakr !
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Khalid_r
Nov 23, 2023
Do yourself a favor and book - Lachen (our tour guide) was an absolute pleasure from the beginning. From picking us up from the hotel to the ride to the dunes and everything after was so planned so well. The sand dunes were absolutely stunning. The atv rides were a nice little surprise. The camp and shows were all such a wonderful experience would definitely recommend to anyone in Dubai
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Sajjad_a
Jul 15, 2023
Experience of a lifetime! - The whole tour was amazing. Our tour guide Hamid was entertaining and accommodating, taking extra care to make sure we were comfortable. Dune bashing is crazier than roller coasters but should not be missed. Enjoying the red dunes and snapping amazing pics during sunset was the best. At Al Khayma camp, the environment transported us back in time to a more simpler era. The food was amazing (especially the chicken machboos) and we were able to take pics with a falcon! Henna tatto, Arabic coffee and amazingly clean accommodations. Our family will never forget this trip!
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Tom_s
Jun 29, 2023
"Awesome" must do experience, but don't do it in June! - Really cool experience doing bashing. Our driver was fantastic. The food was incredible and the shows were awesome too! The downside was it was 1 million degrees out and because of that it seemed way longer than it actually was. The staff was incredible from the first time you met them at every station and booth that you presented to. Must do ride the camel.
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Rebecca_r
May 6, 2023
Fabulous food- entertainment- and camel rides - The dune rides were fantastic fun! And the food at the camp was amazing. Staff was kind and the camp was organized. One suggestion for improvement - If not interested in the dune buggy rides at a separate place ( extra fee)- we should not have to wait for others to partake in this rather pricey event. While waiting for the two people to finish their dune adventure we ended up being late for the evening show and event . All the experiences we had were wonderful and it turned out to be a wonderful adventure but we did miss tue entertainment and had to wait for the dune riders so that was frustrating .
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Shirleyjean_h
Jan 25, 2024
Didn't quite live up to expectations - All the travel reports tell you that you can't visit Dubai without doing the trip into the desert. Personally I feel that there are much more interesting things to do in Dubai. The dunes weren't particularly impressive and the Al Khayma Camp was nothing more than the typical tourist attraction which you can find in other destinations. Everything that was advertised in the camp was included (camels, henna tattoo, hawk ...) and the BBQ was varied and plentiful but somehow the excursion didn't live up to expections.
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Shehan_h
Jan 5, 2024
Tour operator excellent. Read above for the price gouging by Viator. Better to book directly with the tour operator. - The tour operator is excellent. But watch out and do not book through Viator. My friends found the exact same trip through another operator for 89 AED... multiple friends and their families. When I asked Viator, they just repeated "it's not the same" - an answer a 7- year- old would give not a professional tour platform.
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