--- title: Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 41 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 7813 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 499 of 525 (Evening Desert Safaris) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-desert-safari-sandboarding-quad-bike-bbq-options/ --- # Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options **Guidekin's take:** A red dune safari that includes the sandboarding gear, sold as a short afternoon with dune bashing and a camel ride or a full evening with live shows and a BBQ buffet, quad bike optional. Hotel pickup in a four wheel drive is included; camel rides pause in summer for animal welfare. 4.84 from 7813 reviews at €41 per person for 4h–7h. In our comparison: #499 of 525 in Evening Desert Safaris, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a thrilling Red Dunes desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides. Choose a 4-hour adventure or extend to 7 hours with BBQ dinner, live shows, and camp activities. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 5 start times: between 07:30 and 15:30 - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Not suitable for under 3, pregnant, or back and… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €41 per person for the 4-Hr Safari - Standard Tour option; other options up to €95 - Duration: 4h–7h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 7813 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dream Journey - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 14:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.84 from 7813 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 7531 of 7813. - 5 stars: 7068 (90%) - 4 stars: 463 (6%) - 3 stars: 133 (2%) - 2 stars: 65 (1%) - 1 star: 84 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 4-Hr Safari - Standard Tour | €41 / person | English | Classic Safari: 4-Hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel ride. Duration: 4 hours Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included | | 7-Hr Safari with BBQ Dinner | €63 / person | English | Premium Safari Experience: 7-hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and live camp shows. BBQ buffet dinner included. Duration: 7 hours BBQ Dinner in Premium Bedouin : Enjoy a premium BBQ buffet dinner in Bedouin camp with unlimited soft beverages and water. Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included | | 4-Hr Safari with Quad Bike | €72 / person | English | Adventure Desert Safari: 4-Hour Red Dunes safari adventure with dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride and 30-min Quad Bike Ride. Duration: 4 hours Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included | | 7-Hr Safari with BBQ & Quad | €95 / person | English | Quad Biking for 30-mins: Includes 30-mins Guided activity in self-drive 300cc Yamaha Quad Bike. Safety briefing and helmets provided. Ultimate Safari Experience: 7-hour Red Dunes safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and live camp shows & BBQ Dinner. Includes 30-min Quad. Duration: 7 hours BBQ Dinner in Premium Camp: Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner in a premium Bedouin camp with unlimited soft beverages and water. Shared transfer in 4x4/ SUV Pickup included | ## What's included - BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg dishes (7-hour) - Short camel ride - Tanura, belly dance, and fire show (7-hour) - Welcome Arabic coffee, dates, Lugaimat (7-hour) - Sandboarding equipment - Licensed safari guide and bottled water - Hotel pickup and drop-off ina 4x4 vehicle - 30–45 min dune bashing - Sunset photo stop - Henna painting, shisha area, falcon interaction (7-hour, seasonal) ## Not included - Gratuities - Alcoholic Beverages ## Itinerary 1. **Begin your Dubai Desert Safari with complimentary hotel pickup by your licens...** (50m) - Begin your Dubai Desert Safari with complimentary hotel pickup by your licensed safari guide. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 toward the striking Red Dunes of Lahbab, where golden sands and rich Bedouin culture welcome you to a unique desert experience. 2. **Lahbab** (4h) - Enjoy a 50-minute drive as the city disappears into wide open dunes. At the meeting point, take a 30-minute break to refresh, take a short camel ride, and capture desert photos. While you relax, your guide prepares the 4x4 for offroad driving and waits for other groups to... 3. **Dubai** (50m) - After your adventure, relax as you are driven back to your hotel. A portion of your booking supports desert preservation and local cultural heritage. Choose this tour for the perfect balance of desert thrills, Emirati traditions, and sustainability. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 14:30, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour lasts 4 or 7 hours including transfers - Pickup window up to 45 minutes before start time - Camel rides are unavailable during the summer season due to high temperatures and animal welfare considerations. - Licensed guides and fully insured 4x4 vehicles - Cultural shows subject to weather and seasonal availability - Shisha at tables and custom henna cost extra - Vegetarian options available at BBQ buffet - Not suitable for under 3, pregnant, or back and neck issues ## Compared with other Evening Desert Safaris | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #499 of 525** | €41 | 4h–7h | 4.84 (7813) | shared | | [Dubai Dunes Safari With Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-dunes-safari-with-quad-bike-camel-ride-bbq-dinner-live-shows/?format=md) | €73 | 7h | 4.99 (1866) | shared | | [3000cc,V6 (Automatic) Dune Buggy+Sandboarding - Private Adventure](/uae/dubai/tours/3000cc-v6-automatic-dune-buggy-sandboarding-private-adventure/?format=md) | €267 | 3h | 4.99 (1546) | private | | [Premium Desert Safari Dubai With BBQ – Buffet Dinner](/uae/dubai/tours/premium-desert-safari-dubai-with-bbq-buffet-dinner/?format=md) | €56 | 7h 30m | 5.0 (641) | shared | Ranked #499 of 525 in Evening Desert Safaris by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €801, median €50; typical length 6h. 98 of 525 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/evening-desert-safari-dubai/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-desert-safari-sandboarding-quad-bike-bbq-options/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md