Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
7 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Give a great end to your day in Dubai with our premium evening Red Dune Desert Safari. A 4WD in the sandy dunes of the deserts witnessing the sun going down into the depths of the golden sands will give any adventure lover the thrills of a lifetime. As the sun sets, the Al-Khayma Camp awaits you with a delicious BBQ and other fun-filled activities and when the stars light up the sky, be ready for an amazing star gazing session.
Highlights
Enjoy an evening at the exclusive Al Khayma Desert Camp
Bash dunes for 30-40-minutes in the Lahbab desert
Enjoy the BBQ with local cuisines (veg and non-veg)
Smoke a shisha pipe, henna painting, Arabian makeover and a photography session with a falcon
Ride on a camel caravan and also opt to ride quad bikes through the desert
Watch the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega Fire Show
Enjoy a wonderful stargazing session with a telescope and admire the night sky
What's Included
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates
- English-speaking licensed driver
- 5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”
- Mega Fire show (only evening time slots)
- Falcon experience “ Photos”
- Camel Feeding
- Local Arabic attire for makeovers
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
- Stargazing session (Only with Evening time slots)
- Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area
- Sunset view photo stop
- Sandboarding
- Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
- Arabian Horse Show & Camel Show
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
- Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Tipping
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Pickup is available from Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman city, from Dubai Cruise Terminal (Port Rashid), Pickup from Jabel Ali or Bab Al Shams only with a private option. Note that the pickup will be 45 minutes prior to your booked time depending on your location.
What To Expect
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.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”
Feel like royalty as you enter the Al-Khyama camp where you shall be greeted with the traditional Qahwa (Arabic Coffee), Gaymat (Exotic sweets), Dates and unlimited soft drinks. The camel ride and posing with the falcon after the falconry session is a sure catch on this trip. Get dressed up in the ethnic Arabian clothes-kandura (men’s clothing), and abaya (Women’s clothing) and spend the evening as an Arab smoking shisha and having an Arabian Makeover with henna painting.
Camp Entertainments
This attraction guarantees a feast to your eyes and tummies. Open up to a night of entertainment beginning with the Traditional Yola dance, Falconry show & Mega fire show with a simultaneous 5-star open buffet, BBQ and other local desserts.
Star Gazing Session
Learn all about how the stars guided the Bedouins in the past from the age-old Arabian tales and through a mesmerizing star-gazing session with a telescope.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Red Dunes Desert Safari - Dubai
Return
And finally, when you are full and satisfied, you can have a pleasant trip back to your accommodation.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
- We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
- The quad biking segment is solely the participant's responsibility. Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the quad tour are not covered by insurance
- 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
- OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
- Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
- Entertainment activities:- As per UAE law during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious holidays you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance.
- The 11:30 AM Timing slot comes with a Lunch buffet, and it doesn't include the Star Gazing & Fire show since it's during the day timing
- Pickup will be within 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time.
- 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.
- Everything listed in the Inclusions is part of the tour and is covered in the price. Quad biking is available if the option is selected.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-91421P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates.
- English-speaking licensed driver.
- 5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”.
- Mega Fire show (only evening time slots).
- Falcon experience “ Photos”.
- Camel Feeding.
- Local Arabic attire for makeovers.
- Unlimited water and soft drinks.
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated).
- Stargazing session (Only with Evening time slots).
- Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”.
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes).
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area.
- Sunset view photo stop.
- Sandboarding.
- Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show.
- Arabian Horse Show & Camel Show.
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location.
The following is NOT included:
- Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request).
- Any other expenses not mentioned.
- Tipping.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp is as follows:
- 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. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee) & Dates
- English-speaking licensed driver
- 5* Open Buffet with BBQ “vegetarian and non-vegetarian options”
- Mega Fire show (only evening time slots)
- Falcon experience “ Photos”
- Camel Feeding
- Local Arabic attire for makeovers
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned Vehicle
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
- Stargazing session (Only with Evening time slots)
- Henna painting for ladies “ Tattoo”
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour) in the Shisha Area
- Sunset view photo stop
- Sandboarding
- Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
- Arabian Horse Show & Camel Show
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
- Quad Bike “ ATV” options (available on request)
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Tipping
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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. (If these conditions apply to you, you can wait at the meeting point until others complete the adventure activities.)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
- We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
- The quad biking segment is solely the participant's responsibility. Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the quad tour are not covered by insurance
- 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
- OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
- Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
- Entertainment activities:- As per UAE law during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious holidays you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance.
- The 11:30 AM Timing slot comes with a Lunch buffet, and it doesn't include the Star Gazing & Fire show since it's during the day timing
- Pickup will be within 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time.
- 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.
- Everything listed in the Inclusions is part of the tour and is covered in the price. Quad biking is available if the option is selected.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
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