This Private Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner is built for guests who want the full desert evening, but with privacy from start to finish. You get private pickup in a Luxury 4×4 Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol, a dedicated safari driver for 30 minutes of dune bashing, and a complete camp night with dinner and live shows, without sharing your car with strangers.
You will be picked up from your location in Dubai in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol, and driven to the Lahbab Desert (Red Dunes). The drive typically takes 45 to 50 minutes. At the meeting point stop, quad biking is available at additional cost if you want to add extra adventure.
After the dunes, your evening continues at a traditional desert camp with welcome drinks, camel riding, unlimited refreshments, BBQ buffet dinner, and live entertainment shows including belly dance, Tanoura, and fire show.
Who this tour is best for
- Couples and families who want a more relaxed pace with a private car
- Groups who want one vehicle for the whole experience (up to 6 guests per car)
- First-time visitors who want dunes, dinner, and shows in one plan
- Guests celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or a special Dubai evening
- Anyone who values privacy, comfort, and a simple end-to-end itinerary
What makes this private experience different?
- Private 4×4 transfer: pickup and return are private for your group
- Red dunes route: Lahbab Red Dunes for the classic Dubai desert scenery
- Full evening included: dune bashing, camp activities, BBQ buffet dinner, and live shows
Highlights
- Private 4×4 pickup from your location in Dubai
- 30 minutes of private dune bashing with a licensed safari driver
- Sandboarding, camel ride, and photo stop on high dunes
- Unlimited refreshments (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
- BBQ buffet dinner (vegetarian and non-vegetarian)
- Live shows: belly dance, Tanoura show, fire show
- 1 shisha included
What’s Included
- Private 4×4 pickup from your location
- 30 minutes of adventurous dune bashing by a safari license driver (private)
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride
- Photo stop on high dunes (subject to availability)
- Unlimited refreshments (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
- Henna tattoo for ladies and kids
- Arabic dresses for photography
- Shisha lounge access.
- Starter food at the desert camp
- Live BBQ buffet dinner (vegetarian and non-vegetarian)
- Dinner tables with chairs or pillows on carpet
- Live entertainment shows: belly dance, Tanoura, fire show
- Private 4×4 drop-off back to your location
- Capacity: up to 6 guests per car
- No hidden charges for the inclusions listed.
Not included in this tour
- Dune buggy (self-drive)
- Quad bike (available at additional cost)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities like horse riding, shopping, and similar add-ons (additional cost)
Timings and duration
| Duration | Approximately 8 hours |
| Pickup window | 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM (Adjustable) |
| Return time | 09:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Adjustable) |
Itinerary
01:00 PM to 01:30 PM: Private pickup in a 4×4
Your driver picks you up from your hotel or residence in Dubai in a luxury private 4×4 Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol and you begin the drive toward the desert.
Drive to Lahbab Red Dunes and meeting point stop
Your safari guide takes you toward the Lahbab Desert (Red Dunes). The drive typically takes 45 to 50 minutes. At the meeting point stop, you can add quad biking at an additional cost if you want more action.
Dune bashing, sandboarding, and photo stop
Enjoy 30 minutes of dune bashing in the red dunes with your licensed driver. After that, enjoy sandboarding and a photo stop on high dunes.
Camp experience, BBQ dinner, and live shows
Continue to the traditional desert camp for welcome drinks, camel riding, starter food, and unlimited refreshments. Dinner is a live BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, followed by live entertainment shows including belly dance, Tanoura, and a fire show.
09:30 PM to 10:00 PM: Private return transfer
After the show, your driver drops you back to your location in Dubai in the same Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol.
FAQs
Is this tour fully private?
Yes. Pickup, dune bashing, and drop-off are private in your own 4×4, for up to 6 guests per car.
Is quad biking included?
No. Quad biking is available at additional cost during the meeting point stop. If you want quad biking guaranteed and better value, we recommend booking a Private Desert Safari VIP All Inclusive package which includes 2 Quad Bikes.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour time.
