Evening desert safari on the Lahbab red dunes with BBQ dinner (Dune Drifters)
- 5.5 hours
- Shared tour
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Accessibility not confirmed
Dune Drifters Tourism runs a classic shared evening safari from Dubai to the Lahbab red dunes: about 30 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding and a sunset stop, then a camp with a camel ride, shows and an open BBQ buffet.
Highlights
- Dune bashing on the Lahbab red dunes in a Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol
- Sunset photo stop and sandboarding
- Camel ride, henna, shisha and traditional dress for photos
- Tanoura, belly dance and fire shows
- Open BBQ buffet with vegetarian and Jain dishes
What is included
Included
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 (Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman)
- Included: Dune bashing on the Lahbab red dunes
- Included: Sunset photo stop
- Included: Sandboarding
- Included: Camel ride
- Included: Arabic coffee, tea, soft drinks and water
- Included: BBQ and buffet dinner
- Included: Tanoura, belly dance and fire shows
- Included: Henna
- Included: Shisha
- Included: Falconry display
Not included
- Not included: Quad bike and dune buggy rides
- Not included: Pickup from Al Maha, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali, Investment City and Discovery Gardens (extra fee)
Good to know
- Pickup is usually between 2:45 and 4:30 pm depending on the season, with drop-off around 9:00 pm.
- Free pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman; Al Maha, Bab Al Shams, Jebel Ali, Investment City and Discovery Gardens cost extra.
- Pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems should skip dune bashing or ask for a gentle drive.
- Quad bikes and buggies are paid extras at the first stop.
- Prices rise in peak winter weeks and over Christmas and New Year.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
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Questions and answers
How much does it cost?
On 29 September 2026 the page listed AED 150 per adult and AED 99 per child aged 3 to 9; infants go free.
Where is the dune bashing?
On the Lahbab red dunes near Al Madam, off the Dubai-Hatta road.
Can I skip the dune bashing?
Yes. Ask for a gentle drive, or book the operator's dinner-only safari.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
Where this information comes from
Official website: desertsafarisdubai.com (Dune Drifters Tourism LLC)
- Adult: desertsafarisdubai.com, checked
- Child 3-9: desertsafarisdubai.com, checked
- Itinerary, inclusions, pickup, licence number, cancellation: desertsafarisdubai.com
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