Dubai Desert Camel Safari & BBQ with Desert Knight
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels due to low-impact riding and short walks
Overview
Experience Dubai’s remote Lahbab desert with an evening camel ride, sandboarding, and a traditional BBQ dinner under the stars. Desert Knight’s safari pairs cultural immersion with exhilarating dune adventures.
Evening Camel Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner
From 2 years old! • 8 Hours! • Safari with BBQ Dinner!
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About This Adventure
Experience the magic of the Dubai desert with an evening camel safari that includes a delightful BBQ dinner. Enjoy a scenic camel ride, sandboarding, and captivating live entertainment, all while savoring unlimited refreshments. Capture unforgettable moments with professional photography and immerse yourself in traditional desert culture at a cozy campsite.
Enjoy the Evening Camel Safari with BBQ Dinner and explore the Dubai desert most traditionally.
Duration:
- 8 Hours
About:
We will pick up you from your location in the late afternoon with our latest model 4WD Land Cruiser and reach the Lahbab desert dunes area in an hour.
Start with 45 minutes of camel ride than after camel farm visit, and sandboarding.
You can also enjoy photography in our evening camel desert safari tour to make your moments memorable, our safari guide will take your aesthetic photos with a professional camera provided by us.
After sunset, we will proceed to our traditional campsite where you can enjoy unlimited soft drinks, sweets, henna painting, hookah (shisha smoking), photo with the falcon, BBQ buffet dinner, and 3 live entertainment shows of Tanoura, Belly Dance, and fire show.
Inclusion
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location by 4x4 air-conditioned Land Cruiser
- Professional English & Arabic speaking licensed safari guide
- Camel Ride 45 minutes
- Sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
- Free professional photographic coverage
- Sweets, Coffee & Dates
- Falcon experience
- Henna painting for ladies
- Shisha pipe (hubble-bubble flavour) permitted at-shisha area only
- Fire Show, Tanoura Show and Belly Dance Show
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Barbecue meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Cold mineral water in the vehicle during the transfer
Exclusions:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Quad bike/ Dune buggy activities (optional)
- Souvenirs
- Dunes Bashing ride Remember your hat or cap and sun block lotion
Adventure Tips
Wear breathable, sun-protective clothing
Lightweight long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat will protect you from desert sun, even in the late afternoon and early evening.
Stay hydrated throughout the trip
Although the outing is in the evening, bring water or utilize the unlimited soft drinks provided to avoid dehydration in the dry desert air.
Secure personal belongings before sandboarding
Sand can easily damage phones or cameras, so use secure pockets or pouches and follow guide instructions carefully.
Prepare for fluctuating evening temperatures
Bring a light jacket or scarf as desert nights can turn surprisingly cool after sunset.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert foxes occasionally roam the edges of the dunes at dusk.
- The native Arabian oryx can be spotted in protected reserves nearby.
History
The Lahbab desert area reflects the long-standing Bedouin heritage of camel nomadism integral to UAE culture.
Conservation
Desert Knight promotes low-impact tourism practices, supporting dune preservation and local community initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wide-brimmed hat
Protects your face and neck from intense desert sun during afternoon transfer and camel ride.
summer specific
Sunscreen
Vital for shielding your skin from harmful UV rays in an exposed environment.
summer specific
Light jacket or scarf
Keeps you warm during cooler desert nights after sunset.
fall|winter specific
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Provides stability during camel mounting/dismounting and walking around the campsite.