Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner at Al Khayma Camp (OceanAir)

  • 7 hours
  • Shared tour
  • Guide: English
  • Hotel pickup
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Not wheelchair accessible

A shared 4x4 evening safari run by OceanAir in the Lahbab red dunes, with dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride and a buffet dinner with live BBQ at the operator's Al Khayma Camp. The trip takes about seven hours including hotel transfers.

Highlights

  • Dune bashing in a 4x4 for 30–45 minutes, plus sandboarding
  • Short camel ride (can be repeated) and camel feeding
  • Emirati, Moroccan and Arabian buffet with live BBQ
  • Arabian horse show, camel show, Yola dance and a fire show on evening slots
  • Stargazing with a telescope on evening slots

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4
  • Included: Licensed safari guide
  • Included: Dune bashing (30–45 minutes) and sandboarding
  • Included: Short camel ride and camel feeding
  • Included: Falcon experience and henna
  • Included: Arabic coffee, dates and sweets
  • Included: Shisha, unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Included: Buffet dinner with live BBQ, vegetarian options available
  • Included: Horse show, camel show and Yola dance; fire show and stargazing on evening slots
  • Included: Fast-track access to camel rides, henna and the buffet

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic drinks
  • Not included: Quad bike ride (optional extra)

Itinerary

  1. Pickup and 45-minute drive to the Lahbab desert
  2. Optional 35-minute quad bike ride
  3. Dune bashing and sandboarding
  4. Arrival at Al Khayma Camp, camel ride, henna and falcon photos
  5. Buffet dinner with live BBQ
  6. Evening shows and stargazing
  7. Drop-off at your hotel

Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).

Pickup

Hotel pickup in Dubai

Good to know

  • The seven hours include hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • The operator advises not eating for two to three hours before dune bashing.
  • Pregnant travellers, people with back or heart problems and children under 3 should not join.
  • Riding a camel alone requires age 12 or over, with a 90 kg weight limit.
  • The quad bike ride is an optional extra and is ridden at your own risk; travel insurance is recommended.
  • Leave luggage and large bags at your hotel.

Minimum age: 3 years.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. The operator lists wheelchair users as not allowed on this tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Questions and answers

How much does the evening safari cost?

OceanAir's own website listed it from AED 393 per adult on 29 September 2026. The operator mentions savings of up to 10% on selected dates.

Is dinner included?

Yes. A buffet with Emirati, Moroccan and Arabian dishes and live BBQ is included, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Alcohol is not included.

Can I cancel?

The operator offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

Is quad biking included?

No. A 35-minute quad bike ride can be added as a separate option. Riding solo requires age 16 or over.

Where this information comes from

Official website: oceanairtravels.com (OceanAir Travels)

Photos:

We rewrite what we find in our own words and do not copy reviews. Photos are used under the Unsplash License. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Combine it with

Similar desert safaris tours

See all desert safaris tours in Dubai

Checked by Editorial teamLast reviewed