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Private desert drive with wildlife experience

4.6/5
2 reviews

Enjoy a jam-packed day with a desert drive, sandboarding and dune bashing, wildlife spotting, and a picnic at the Al Quadra Lakes!

Start with a pick-up from your centrally located Dubai hotel and travel in a private air-conditioned 4x4 to the desert. Power across the sand dunes as you try your hand at dune bashing, followed by sandboarding on your own. After roaming the desert, drive to watch the protected indigenous wildlife such as the desert gazelle and Arabian oryx.

Next, there will be a quick drive to Al Qudra Lakes, which is part of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Across the series of lakes at Al Qudra, you'll enjoy a picnic or a leisurely ride. It's a great way to experience Dubai's beautiful desert with a waterfront view and spot some local wildlife.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Dubai
Duration: 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Meal included
Private Tour
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Race down the desert dunes during a sandboarding session
  • Enjoy a scenic 4x4 drive across the desert and visit Al Qudra Lakes
  • See if you can spot local wildlife such as the desert gazelle and Arabian oryx

Important to know

Not allowed:

  • Children aged 0-4 years are not permitted on this tour

Know in advance:

  • Pick-up is offered from your Dubai accommodation. You will be asked to provide your hotel name, address and room number during booking
  • Please confirm your exact pick-up time directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details on your voucher after booking
  • Seeing the Arabian oryx is not always guaranteed (there is a low probability that Arabian oryx will not be at the feeding stations)
  • A vegetarian option is available for the picnic. You can request this in the 'Additional comments' section at checkout
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June-September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42-45°C and humidity levels can also exceed 90% during this period, so participants are recommended to take adequate precautions
  • The duration of the tour mentioned is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Delays in hotel pick-up may occur due to traffic conditions
  • There is a maximum of 5 people per vehicle

Remember to bring:

  • Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year
  • Sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months
  • Good quality sunglasses and a hat are recommended
  • Please wear sports shoes for safe sandboarding

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Tour guide
  • Roundtrip transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
  • Picnic lunch box with Arabic coffee and dates (vegetarian option available)
  • Light refreshments (coffee, water, soft drink)

What’s not included

  • Gratuities

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubai. You will be asked to provide your pick-up location at checkout.

Provider

Odyssey DMC


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 2 reviews


Review categories

Value for money

4.6/5

Safety

4.8/5

Staff

4.8/5

Service

4.8/5


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    Mechtild

    Travelled as a couple


    2 February 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Der Guide..leider wissen wir den Namen nicht mehr.... war sehr bemüht und fragte immer wieder ob es uns gefallen würde. Er fuhr sicher auch durch die Dünen, was Spaß machte und gab gute Infos. Auch das Picknick war gelungen und bis auf den etwas dünnen arabischen Kaffee schmackhaft. Interessant auch abschließend der Flamingo Lake.

  • S

    Sandra

    Travelled with family


    14 March 2025
    5

    Germany

    Unser Guide Mustafa war super freundlich! Wir haben viele Tiere gesehen und es gab einen leckeren Snack! Der Ausflug ist zu empfehlen!

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