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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 and a full BBQ buffet dinner (shisha available at extra charge). Our most-booked package. Price is per adult; children 3+ discounted.

Evening desert safari 4WD and Bedouin camp with BBQ at Lahbab Desert Dubai

Tanoura dancer performing at Lahbab camp

Starts From

AED 240

Per adult · child 3+ discounted

★★★★★

5.0 · 2,251 reviews

Quick facts

Duration6–7 hours
Pickup window14:30–15:30
Return by22:00–22:30
BBQ includedYes

✓ Convenient Hotel Pickup from any Dubai zone
✓ 4WD dune bashing · camel ride · sandboarding
✓ Tanoura, fire show, belly dance, henna
✓ Full Bedouin BBQ buffet dinner
✓ Shisha lounge · soft drinks · tea/coffee

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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 25–30 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 stay active the whole evening; shisha is available at the camp for an extra charge. The BBQ buffet is unlimited.

Price is AED 240 per adult. Children 3–11 pay a discounted rate (typically AED 165). 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.

What You Get

Everything Included in the AED 240 Price

Per adult. Child rate (ages 3–11) typically AED 165. Optional extras on WhatsApp.

✓ Included

✓ Convenient Hotel Pickup from any Dubai zone + drop-off
✓ Air-conditioned 4WD SUV (shared basis)
✓ 25–30 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
✓ Soft drinks, water, Arabic coffee, tea, dates
✓ 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 340)
+ Private 4WD upgrade — see Private Classic Evening VIP (AED 1,399)
+ Shisha at the camp (adults only)
+ Alcohol at the camp (adults only)
+ Premium BBQ menu (prawns + dessert upgrade)
+ Longer 30-minute camel caravan
+ Professional photographer with edited photo pack
+ Overnight desert stay in a tent

Ask About Add-Ons on WhatsApp

How It Works

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
25–30 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 340)
→ You're honeymooning or want private majlis — see Private Classic Evening VIP
→ You want alcohol with dinner — it's available at the Lahbab camp for an extra charge, ask on WhatsApp

Safety First

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.

Alcohol and shisha are available at the camp for adults, at an extra charge — neither is included in the package price. Soft drinks, juice, water, Arabic coffee and tea are included and unlimited. Food stations are covered and hygienic. Henna and shisha are supervised by licensed staff. 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

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Other Options

Same Lahbab desert, different setup.

Shared Morning

AED 225

Starts from · per adult · 3–4 hours

Evening + ATV + BBQ

AED 340

Starts from · per adult · quad included

Private Classic Evening

AED 1,399

Starts from · per 4WD · private majlis

Private Morning

AED 799

Starts from · per 4WD · up to 6 guests

All Packages

From AED 225

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Combo Packages

Safari + Buggy

Bundle deals from AED 599

FAQ

Evening + BBQ — Common Questions

Questions we get every day about this package.

How much is the Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner?+

AED 240 per adult. Children 3–11 pay a discounted rate (typically AED 165). Under-3s not recommended. Price includes hotel pickup, 4WD dune bashing, camel, sandboarding, camp entertainment and the full Bedouin BBQ buffet.

What time does it start and end?+

Pickup is between 14:30 and 15:30 depending on your Dubai zone. You're back at your hotel between 22:00 and 22:30. Total 6–7 hours door-to-door.

Is the BBQ buffet vegetarian-friendly?+

Yes. Standard buffet includes rice, salads, vegetable stew, grilled vegetables, falafel, bread, dips, fruit and desserts. Chicken kebabs are at a separate station. Tell us at booking if you need strict vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free or nut-free.

Is alcohol or shisha available at the camp?+

Both are available at the camp for adults, at an extra charge — neither is included in the package price. Soft drinks, juice, water, Arabic coffee and tea are all included and unlimited.

Is it safe for kids?+

Yes from age 3. Every seat has a seatbelt; booster seats on request. Drivers adjust intensity when kids are on board. Under-3 not recommended due to sudden direction changes.

Can I upgrade to a private 4WD?+

Yes — the Private Classic Evening VIP at AED 1,399 per 4WD (up to 6 guests) gives you a dedicated vehicle, private majlis, premium BBQ and a dedicated server.

Cancellation policy?+

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup — full refund. After 24 h we hold the deposit and reschedule within 30 days. Same-day cancellation forfeits the deposit.

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.

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Excellent rating

Based on 1,428 Google reviews

Google ★★★★★

Booked the Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo for sunset and my arms were sore for two days — worth every dirham. Machines felt brand new.

JJames Whitfield
2 weeks ago

Evening Desert Safari with the BBQ dinner was the highlight of our whole Dubai trip. Fire show had the kids glued.

SSarah Mitchell
3 weeks ago

Yamaha Raptor 700 is genuinely fast, not a toy quad like some operators hand you. Guide kept the convoy tight on the dunes.

NNadia Petrov
4 weeks ago

Pickup from our hotel in Marina was right on time and the driver knew exactly where he was going. Smooth from start to finish.

PPriya Sharma
1 month ago

Took the 4 Seater Polaris RZR with my family — all four of us fit and the roll cage made my mother-in-law feel safe.

TTom Bennett
1 month ago

Hot air balloon at dawn then breakfast in the camp — faultless from pickup to drop-off. The falconry display was a lovely touch.

EEmily Carter
5 weeks ago

First time on a buggy and the Can-Am Maverick was easy to handle even for a nervous beginner. Staff kept the pace slow until I settled.

KKatarina Novak
2 months ago

Rode the KTM 450 dirt bike after messaging on WhatsApp for pricing — the instructor spent a solid fifteen minutes on basics first.

HHiroshi Tanaka
2 months ago

Went with my sister for the Morning Desert Safari since we didn't want a late night. Dune bashing was smoother than I expected.

AAnna Kowalski
2 months ago

Loved that the belly dancer performed close enough that even the shy ones in our group got pulled up to dance. Great BBQ too.

SSophie Laurent
2 months ago

Great value on the Private Morning Safari — just my wife and me with the driver, so we stopped for photos whenever we wanted.

RRyan O'Connor
3 months ago

Six of us did the Private Evening Safari with the BBQ — having our own vehicle meant zero waiting at each stop. Well run.

AAhmed Hassan
3 months ago

Sandboarding then the camel ride at the camp kept my two kids happy for hours, which honestly never happens. Booking was quick.

FFatima Al-Rashid
3 months ago

Rented the Can-Am Maverick X3 for the morning and it's a different beast — way more grip on the sand and real turbo punch.

JJonas Berg
4 months ago

My husband wanted a quad and I wanted a proper dinner, so the Evening Safari plus the 30-minute ATV solved the argument perfectly.

CCamila Reyes
4 months ago

Second time booking a safari in Dubai and this crew beat the first company by a mile, especially on how organised the pickup was.

LLucas Meyer
4 months ago

Kids on the fenced kids quad, us on the Kymco singles — the whole family rode and nobody felt left out. Helmets fit properly.

DDaniel Okafor
5 months ago

Honestly wasn't expecting much from a quad add-on, but 30 minutes on the Yamaha was one of the better parts of the whole safari.

IIsabella Torres
5 months ago

Upgraded last minute to the Premium hot air balloon and the desert safari after landing was the best breakfast of the holiday.

OOliver Schmidt
5 months ago

Everything on the Evening Safari ran on time, which after two other operators cancelled on us felt like a small miracle.

LLindsey Turner
6 months ago

Whole thing was set up over WhatsApp in about ten minutes — date, hotel, buggy choice, done. No back and forth, no deposit games.

MMateo Rossi
6 months ago

Zero pressure the whole time — the lead guide read how confident each of us was and adjusted the route on the dunes to match.

GGrace Mensah
6 months ago

Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner

What is the Evening Desert Safari + BBQ Dinner?

Everything Included in the AED 240 Price

✓ Included

+ Optional Add-Ons

From Hotel Lobby to Sunset Dinner

Book on WhatsApp

Hotel Pickup (14:30–15:30)

Sunset Dune Bashing

Camel Ride + Sandboarding

Entertainment + BBQ Dinner

Drop-Off