Overnight desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner from Dubai

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Sport lovers

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 17 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Feast on a delicious BBQ dinner
Stay overnight in the desert in a Bedouin tent
Receive an intricate henna tattoo on your hands
Relax on decadent lounge chairs and smoke a shisha
Enjoy a camel ride caravan style as the sun begins to rise
Dune bash in the Lahbab desert and get your adrenaline pumping

All about the trip

This Dubai desert tour will give you a taste of the Bedouin lifestyle from a bygone era!

The tour will begin with our Safari captain picking you up from your hotel in a 4X4 Land Cruiser. From there you will be driven to the Lahbab Desert. Once you've arrived at Lahbab, there will be a nice 20-minute break to prepare for the activity. During this time the captain will check the vehicle and go over safety procedures with you and your group. The crimson dunes are endless, and the captain will take you to the peak of the dune, and let the Land Cruise fall gently down, giving you a feeling of being suspended in time. If vehicles aren't for you, you can try your hand at surfing the dunes by sandboarding! Slide down the dunes at rapid speed and race your friends to catch the best "surf" in the desert.

After about 45 minutes of dune bashing, the captain will take you to the Al Khayma desert camp. When you arrive, the guide will lead you to your tent also known as a Khayma. Feel as though you've transported to the tale of "One Thousand and One Nights," dates and coffee will be there to greet you for a warm Arabian welcome. In the desert, you will have the opportunity to try a multitude of activities such as camel riding at sunset, trying on traditional Arab attire, receive a henna tattoo, and have your photos taken with the breathtaking sunset behind you!

As the evening continues, the dancing entertainment will begin! The traditional Tanoura dancers will dazzle you with their colorful costumes and hypnotic twirling. As you watch the performance you can dine on a delicious buffet filled with BBQ meats. After the Tanoura dancing, the Ladies Khaliji Dance will begin! During this time you can enjoy your delicious desserts and watch the mesmerizing women perform their ancient dance.

At the end of the evening, the lights will be turned down low, creating a sultry ambiance. This is the perfect time for stargazing, as the crimson dunes turn to silver the evening takes on a cool tranquil atmosphere. Relax by yourself or with loved ones as you think about the incredible day you've had at the camp. If you feel tired from all of the excitement of the day, you can go back to your tent and sleep. If you wish, you can be woken up about 20 minutes till the sunrise to witness the beauty of the dunes changing color. You can also decide if you would like to ride a camel during the sunrise. The world is your oyster while at the Al Khayma desert camp. As the morning progresses, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before your guide returns you to your hotel in Dubai.

Bedouin Wikipedia

What is included in the price

Camel ride
Sandboarding
Sunset photo stop
Falcon experience
Coffee and sweets
Unlimited soft drinks
Pillows and blankets
Henna painting for ladies
Morning Arabic breakfast
Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
Overnight stay in Bedouin tent
Nawar bed (Bedouin style bed)
English speaking licensed driver
Tanoura and Ladies Khaliji Dance
Morning camel trekking (15-20 minutes)
Transportation by 4WD A/C Land Cruiser
Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel
Shisha pipe (permitted in designated areas)
Cold mineral water in the vehicle during the transfer
BBQ meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

What is not included in the price

Towels
Optional tip
Alcoholic drinks
Quad bike or dune buggy activities (at an additional fee)

Please note that infants under 3 yrs, pregnant women, and people with heart or back problems cannot participate in this dune bashing activity.
During the holy month of Ramadan, you can watch Tanoura dancing and fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for the Ladies Khaliji Dance.

Instructions

Pick-up will be within the first 30-45 minutes of your booked time

Please make sure to check the weather before your trip and dress accordingly

We recommend not eating 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting or sickness during the dune bashing activity

What to take with you?

Towel
Camera
Toiletries
Light jacket
Sunglasses
A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Sports shoes for sandboarding
Change of clothes for the next morning
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Comfortable clothes for camel riding and sandboarding

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in central Dubai, Port Rashid cruise terminal, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Business Bay, Trade center, Al Barsha, Al Barsha heights Tecom, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, and Marina. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Meeting place information:

Pick-up from other locations in Dubai is also available upon request with an additional payment depending upon the location. Pick-up from Dubai Airport is available from Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport Hotel, to reach here you can use a local taxi (recommended) or hotel shuttle bus (both are chargeable). The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked time. You will be notified by WhatsApp, phone call or email if in case of any changes.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.