--- title: Private Dinner in the dunes in the Mleiha National Park lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 593 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 121 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [hi, cmn, en, nl, ml] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 214 of 525 (Evening Desert Safaris) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/private-dinner-in-the-dunes-in-the-mleiha-national-park/ --- # Private Dinner in the dunes in the Mleiha National Park **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party to the Mleiha desert for a campfire dinner: a nature walk, a note on the area's ancient history, a camel ride and sandboarding before a three-course barbecue. Private car pickup is included; alcohol is not, and the price is set by party size, two to six guests. 4.95 from 121 reviews at €593 per person for 6h. In our comparison: #214 of 525 in Evening Desert Safaris, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Set in the heart of the Mleiha Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Explorer Tours offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the hidden gem of Mleiha through our exclusive buggy tours. As the sole operator in this pristine area, we provide a unique adventure that cannot be found elsewhere. Mleiha is not just a desert; it's a portal to the past where every dune and rock formation tells a story of ancient times. Our tours take you through iconic landmarks such as Camel Rock and Fossil Rock, where the desert landscape opens up to reveal secrets of the earth's ancient past. At Fossil Rock, you are transported back 80 million years as you get up close with real-life fossils, providing a tangible connection to the prehistoric world. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 15:45, 16:00, 16:15: 3 departures a day - Food included: Private Setup in the Dunes for Dinner - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €593 per person for the Private Dinner for 2 Guests option; other options up to €1185 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 121 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Explorer tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Hindi, Chinese, English, Dutch, ML - Start times: 15:45, 16:00, 16:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 121 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 119 of 121. - 5 stars: 119 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Dinner for 2 Guests | €593 / person | Chinese, Hindi, ML, Dutch, English | Experience beauty of desert Pickup included | | Private Dinner for 3 Guests | €740 / person | Chinese, Hindi, ML, Dutch, English | Mlieha National Park Pickup included | | Private Dinner for 4 Guests | €889 / person | Chinese, Hindi, ML, Dutch, English | Private Dinner in the Dunes Pickup included | | Private Dinner for 5 Guests | €1037 / person | Chinese, Hindi, ML, Dutch, English | Duration: 6 hours Pickup included | | Private Dinner for 6 Guests | €1185 / person | Chinese, Hindi, ML, Dutch, English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Camel Ride at Zerzura - Nature Walk around the Mleiha desert to explore the Flora & Fauna - Sandboarding - Introduction To Mleiha and its ancient history - Pickup And Drop Off At The Hotel (Private Car) - 3-Course Arabic BBQ dinner (Other menu options available on request) - Campfire - Private Setup in the Dunes for Dinner ## Not included - Alcoholic Beverages ## Itinerary 1. **You are taken to Fossil rock in Sharjah which is where our buggy yard is loca...** (1h) - You are taken to Fossil rock in Sharjah which is where our buggy yard is located where we start the tour from. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:45, 16:00, 16:15 - 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Evening Desert Safaris | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #214 of 525** | €593 | 6h | 4.95 (121) | private | | [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 #214 of 525 in Evening Desert Safaris by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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