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Dubai desert 4x4 safari with traditional Arabic dinner and dancing

4.5/5
280 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Dubai
Duration: 5 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Fast track
Local touch
Meal Included
Smaller Group Size
Hotel pick up
Transport included

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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

Important to know

Not suitable for:

  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with pre-existing medical conditions

Know in advance:

  • There is a minimum of 2 participants 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

Cancellation policy

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


What’s included

  • Driver
  • Barbecue
  • Soft drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Camel ride

What’s not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)

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. Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator after booking.

Provider

Travco UAE


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 280 reviews


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Value for money

4.5/5

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4.5/5

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4.5/5

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4.5/5


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  • J

    John and Ela

    Traveled as a couple


    January 25, 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Our guide fantastic, dune bashing great, entertainment in the camp was ok. Overall good experience, definitely recommended

  • D

    dårlig håndtering

    Traveled as a couple


    February 22, 2026
    1

    Denmark

    Vi havde gået og ventet hele dagen fordi vi skulle afsted 15 minutter før afgang blev den aflyst Det er bare ikke i orden Vi har 6 dage her som har kostet 20.000 kr og denne ene dag har vi spildt da vi jo bare gik og ventede på afhentning Vi har rejst meget med TUI men dette er sidste gang grundet den dårlige håndtering af denne sag Masser af “vi beklager” men ingen brugbar handling

  • S

    Sarah

    Traveled with family


    February 14, 2026
    3.8

    Germany

    Der Fahrer war super und die Wüstensafari an sich sich. Leider wurde uns im Camp direkt ein Tuch umgebunden, von dem wir dachten, dass wir es tragen müssen. Es stellte sich aber raus, dass wir die nicht gebraucht hätten und natürlich bezahlen durften… ca 70 Euro für drei Tücher. Das war ärgerlich. Das Abendbrot war geschmacklich eher schwach, da hätten wir lieber wieder im Hotel gegessen.

  • A

    Andreas, Manuela, Tim

    Traveled with family


    February 10, 2026
    5

    Germany

    Sehr gut organisierte Tour, pünktliche Abholung, Essen sehr gut und große Auswahl. Besonders Zahir, der Fahrer, war sehr bemüht und freundlich. Seine Fahrkünste in der Wüste haben uns sehr beeindruckt und wir hatten riesengroßen Spaß. Wir haben uns sehr sicher gefühlt.

  • M

    Mr. and Mrs. Markus

    Traveled as a couple


    February 1, 2026
    5

    Germany

    Kann man nur empfehlen nur dicke Jacken nicht vergessen Sonne weg kalter Wind

  • G

    Gudrun

    Traveled with a group of friends


    January 26, 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Es war eine sehr schöne Tour aber die Zeit bis zum Abendessen hat sich zu lange hingezogen.

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