Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner
The classic Dubai evening. Sunset 4WD dune bashing at the Lahbab Red Desert, camel ride, sandboarding, then into the Bedouin camp for tanoura, fire show, belly dance, henna, shisha lounge and a full BBQ buffet dinner. Our most-booked package. Price is per adult; children 3+ discounted.
What is the Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner?
The Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner is the full Dubai desert experience — 6 to 7 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, built around a sunset 4WD dune bash followed by a Bedouin camp dinner. Pickup is between 14:30 and 15:30, drive to Lahbab (~45 min), then 45 minutes of dune bashing timed so you arrive at the red ridge exactly for sunset.
At the Bedouin camp you get a 10-minute camel ride, a sandboarding session, the sunset group photo, and free time in the camp lounges. The live entertainment programme — tanoura spinning, fire show, belly dance — runs through dinner. Henna artists and shisha lounge stay active the whole evening. The BBQ buffet is unlimited (vegetarian + chicken + lamb kebabs + rice + salads + dessert).
Price is AED 240 per adult. Children 3–11 pay a discounted rate (typically AED 170). Under-3s are not recommended for dune bashing. Everyone leaves the camp around 21:00–21:30 for the drive back, arriving at your hotel by 22:00–22:30.
Everything Included in the AED 240 Price
Per adult. Child rate (ages 3–11) typically AED 170. Optional extras on WhatsApp.
✓ Included
- ✓ Convenient Hotel Pickup from any Dubai zone + drop-off
- ✓ Air-conditioned 4WD SUV (shared basis)
- ✓ 45-min dune bashing with certified driver
- ✓ Sunset photo stop at the red-sand ridge
- ✓ 10-minute camel ride at Bedouin camp
- ✓ Sandboarding session
- ✓ Tanoura spinning, fire show, belly dance
- ✓ Henna artist (ladies)
- ✓ Unlimited Bedouin BBQ buffet (veg + chicken + lamb + rice + salads + dessert)
- ✓ Soft drinks, water, Arabic coffee, tea, dates
- ✓ Shisha lounge — one shared shisha per table (adults only)
- ✓ All taxes & DTCM licensing fees
+ Optional Add-Ons
Ask on WhatsApp when you book. Priced separately.
- + 30-minute quad bike ride before the dune bash — upgrade to the Evening + ATV + BBQ combo (AED 375)
- + Private 4WD upgrade — see Private Classic Evening VIP (AED 1,400)
- + Premium BBQ menu (prawns + lamb chops + dessert upgrade)
- + Longer 30-minute camel caravan
- + Professional photographer with edited photo pack
- + Overnight desert stay in a tent
From Hotel Lobby to Sunset Dinner
Six steps. Door-to-door 6–7 hours.
- 1
Book on WhatsApp
Send date, number of adults + children with ages and hotel name. We confirm pickup time within minutes.
- 2
Hotel Pickup (14:30–15:30)
Air-conditioned 4WD collects you from your hotel. Drive to Lahbab ~45 min.
- 3
Sunset Dune Bashing
45 min of dune bashing timed so you crest the highest ridge exactly at sunset. Seatbelts on. Gentle option available on request.
- 4
Camel Ride + Sandboarding
10-minute camel ride at the Bedouin camp, sandboarding on a photogenic slope, group photo at the red ridge.
- 5
Entertainment + BBQ Dinner
Tanoura, fire show, belly dance rotate through the evening. Unlimited BBQ buffet. Henna, shisha, soft drinks.
- 6
Drop-Off
Back in the 4WD to your hotel around 22:00–22:30.
Is the Evening + BBQ Right for You?
Quick gut-check so you pick the right package.
✓ Pick this if...
- ✓ You want the full Dubai camp experience with BBQ + entertainment
- ✓ You're a first-time visitor to Dubai
- ✓ You prefer sunset/evening temperatures
- ✓ You want dinner included (no separate restaurant reservation needed)
- ✓ You're a foodie who'll enjoy a big BBQ buffet
- ✓ You're booking with family or friends and want a shared group dinner
→ Skip this if...
- → You prefer cool morning hours without BBQ — book the Morning Safari at AED 225
- → You want a 30-min quad ride too — upgrade to Evening + ATV + BBQ (AED 375)
- → You're honeymooning or want private majlis — see Private Classic Evening VIP
- → You want alcohol with dinner — Lahbab camp is alcohol-free under desert-zone licensing
Standard Safety, Family-Friendly Camp
Every driver is DTCM-licensed and specifically trained on the Lahbab dune system. All 4WD seats have working seatbelts. Children ride only with seatbelts on — booster seats available on request. If anyone in your group is pregnant, elderly or has back or neck issues, tell us at booking — the driver will switch to a gentle-drive option.
The camp is alcohol-free in line with desert-zone licensing. Soft drinks, juice, water, Arabic coffee and tea are unlimited. Food stations are covered and hygienic. Henna and shisha are supervised by licensed staff — shisha for adults only. First-aid kits are in every 4WD and at the camp office.
What To Wear
- 👕 Light long-sleeve top — keeps the sand off
- 👖 Long trousers or jeans — not shorts
- 👟 Closed shoes — sneakers or trainers
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (we also provide goggles where applicable)
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 30+
- 🧣 Light buff or scarf for wind/sand protection
- 💧 Water bottle (we also provide one)
- 📸 Phone in a zip pocket or strap
Other Options
Same Lahbab desert, different setup.
Evening + BBQ — Common Questions
Questions we get every day about this package.
How much is the Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner?
What time does it start and end?
Is the BBQ buffet vegetarian-friendly?
Is the camp alcohol-free?
Is it safe for kids?
Can I upgrade to a private 4WD?
Cancellation policy?
Sunset, BBQ, Stars — Ready?
Dubai's classic desert evening — dune bashing, camel, BBQ dinner and live show. From AED 240 per adult. Book on WhatsApp in under 2 minutes.