Experience a 6–7 hour Lehbab desert evening: heart-pumping dune bashing, sandboarding and camel rides, capped by a BBQ camp with traditional dance and falconry. Perfect for an accessible taste of Arabia’s desert landscape and culture.
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The sun slides low across the Lehbab red dunes and the sand seems to lean toward the horizon, daring you to climb, slide or simply watch. By late afternoon a convoy of 4x4s threads across rippled slopes, engines rumbling, while falcons and the occasional desert lark trace the sky. After a short photo stop on a high crest, the vehicles feather into dune-bashing runs that throw you sideways and then gently back to earth, followed by an evening camp where charcoal smoke and the scent of grilled meat drift under strings of colored lights.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks, standing at the camp and occasional climbs over dunes
Wildlife
History
The Lehbab area has long been used by Bedouin for grazing and hunting; modern safari camps adapt hospitality traditions like Arabic coffee, dates and falconry for visitors.
Conservation
Operators should limit vehicle tracks to designated routes and minimize off-road driving; prefer tours that practice waste management and use local guides to support community livelihoods.
Reserve your spot on the Amazing Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Dubai today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sun protection
Sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses protect you during late-afternoon sun and reflective sand.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Light hiking shoes or sneakers keep sand out and provide grip during sandboarding and walking around camp.
Hydrate before and after
Carry a reusable water bottle; operators provide bottled water but desert exertion and heat require extra fluids.
Secure loose items
Dune-bashing is bumpy—stow phones and cameras in zip pockets or use secure straps to avoid loss.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from hot sand and provides traction for sandboarding and walking around the camp.
Sunscreen & sunglasses
High UV exposure on open sand makes UV protection essential in warmer months.
summer
Light jacket or shawl
Evenings can be cool—bring a layer for after-sunset comfort.
winter
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important; refill where permitted to reduce plastic use.