Dubai desert 4x4 safari with traditional Arabic dinner and dancing
Excursions & day trips

Dubai desert 4x4 safari with traditional Arabic dinner and dancing

4.5/5

Excellent
252 reviews
from
60.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This is a once-in-a-lifetime safari drive into the wilderness of Dubai’s Arabian Desert
  • You’ll cruise over the golden sand dunes in a 4x4, taking in the never-ending horizon
  • There’ll be a barbeque dinner at an Arabic camp with traditional Tanoura dancing and shisha
  • It’ll compete your trip to Dubai, balancing the shiny modern city with the ancient, arid desert
  • Your local safari driver has an unrivalled knowledge of the history and secrets of these dunes
What to expect

Experience the Arabian Desert — an enthralling, arid wilderness overflowing with a sea of sand stretching as far as the eye can see. This extreme environment attracts visitors from all over the world who are looking for an unforgettable exotic experience. Take your Dubai adventure to the next level with this one-of-a-kind desert safari with a local driver, during which you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared barbeque dinner at a traditional Arabic camp.

Setting off from Dubai in the afternoon, you'll travel across the golden desert dunes and take in unforgettable views as the sun falls upon the endless, flat horizon. Your local safari driver will accompany you the entire ride to ensure you get the most out of your journey.

While on your safari tour, you’ll be treated to a tasty barbeque dinner cooked by the locals and served in a torch-lit atmosphere. You can opt for a VIP experience which includes a glass of wine or beer, personalized service on the table and a dedicated butler, 1st pick up with a maximum of 4 passengers in the jeep on the sharing basis. You’ll also be given the option to get henna tattoos as you comfortably relax in a Bedu tent, watch Tanoura dancing, enjoy shisha, or go on a camel ride.

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What's included
  • check Driver
  • check Barbecue
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • check Camel ride
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
Where
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubai. Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator after booking.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with pre-existing medical conditions

Know in advance:

  • There is a minimum of 2 adults to complete the booking
  • From 16 September to 31 March: pickup time is between 2.00pm to 3.30pm, depending on your hotel location in Dubai
  • From 01 April to 15 September: pickup time is between 3.00pm to 4.00pm, depending on your hotel location in Dubai
  • During the holy month of Ramadan, no entertainment and no alcoholic drinks will be served
  • The camp features designated areas for Shisha smoking. An additional cost (60 AED to pay on-site) will apply if Shisha is required at the tables
  • Please be advised that in some cases henna application can cause skin irritation and rashes. Please check all side effects prior to application
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Provider
Travco UAE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 252 reviews from verified customers


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Value for money

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  • B

    Baz and Shaz

    Verified booking

    5

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    A great experience. Our guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. The desert safari was great fun. The traditional Arab dining and entertainment was great too. We would recommend thus trip and probably go again.

  • M

    Mike

    Verified booking

    5

    26 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Our driver was great. He could not have been more helpful to us.

  • T

    Team G

    Verified booking

    5

    12 July 2025

    Travelled with family


    Abbass was our guide for the day and he was amazing. His connection with us and support throughout the day was brilliant. The day wad about us as a family making memories and we certainly did that.

  • R

    Ri49

    Verified booking

    5

    5 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Overall experience was excellent, felt safe with our driver. Food was good. Everything was great

  • F

    frances Swift

    Verified booking

    3.8

    29 January 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    The camel ride - this is very misleading as it’s sit on a camel walk for no more than 60 seconds & off, The “entertainment” very basic and not of a high level The selling of items they need to be less pushy

  • J

    Jonny

    Verified booking

    4.6

    2 January 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Slight comms issue on Pickup time - we thought it was 2:00pm but driver turned up at 2:30pm other than that a great experience.

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