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Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Hold on tight when your camel is getting up because this is the bumpiest part of the ride.
Several camels travel together as a caravan through the Dubai Desert, a relaxing experience once you are in the saddle.
A comfortable 4x4 will take you to the desert camp where your exciting desert experience will commence.
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icon6 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Experience a desert safari on this excursion from Dubai. Traveling by comfortable 4x4, venture to a desert camp and after Arabic coffee and dates, take off on a thrilling quad bike ride across the sands. Enjoy a camel ride, see some sand art, get a henna tattoo, and finish with a starlit barbecue dinner back at the camp. As you feast on delicious Arabic dishes, watch a sequinned belly dancing show and hypnotic ‘tanoura’ performance, with dancers spinning in time to traditional Emirati music.
  • Desert safari with BBQ dinner and quad ride from Dubai
  • Ride a 4x4 over the dunes as the sun sinks over the desert
  • Arrive at a Bedouin-style camp and be welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates
  • Ride a quad bike over the sands and enjoy a camel ride
  • Feast on a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars as you watch exotic belly dancers
  • Watch a tanoura folk dance, with whirling dervish-style dancers spinning before you
  • Admire traditional sand art, watch henna artists at work and get a henna tattoo if you wish
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Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
BBQ dinner with soda and water
Complimentary/Free Quad bike ride at the camp site
Camel ride
Henna tattoo
Arabic coffee and dates
Belly-dancing and tanoura folk dance show
Gratuities
Additional drinks (available from cash bar)

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please mention the name of your hotel for pickup
We pickup only from Hotels in Dubai.
We dont pickup from private residences and apartments.
Please be ready at the concierge desk 5 minutes before the pickup time.

Departure Time

3:00 PM
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, relax into your air-conditioned 4x4 and journey into the desert. On route, chat to your guide, who acts as your driver, and hear fascinating stories about Dubai and the desert around you.

Go off road and head into an area of dunes for an exciting dune bash. Hold tight as your 4x4 ploughs up the sandy slopes before skidding and sliding back down.

Continue to a beautiful, Bedouin-style desert camp nestled in the heart of the dunes. Hop out of your 4x4 into the torchlit grounds and enjoy a revitalizing Arabic coffee and fresh dates. If you wish, try an aromatic shisha (Arabic water pipe) along with your coffee.

Duly refreshed, take off on a quad bike ride. Listen to a safety briefing and instructions, pull on a provided helmet, and zip and zoom around the camp and desert terrain.

Visit a camel farm and enjoy a short ride on one of these hardy desert animals. Afterward, admire some examples of delicate sand art, and if you wish, get a henna tattoo etched onto your hands or feet.

As darkness falls, return to the camp for a delectable barbecue dinner. Menus may vary, but typical dishes include shawarma (spit-roast meat wraps), Arabic salads and kebabs teamed with complimentary sodas and additional drinks (own expense) from the bar.

During your meal, enjoy a glittering belly dance show and watch ‘tanoura’ dancers spin, whirling dervish-style, across the floor, in time to rhythmic Arabian music.

Finally, return to Dubai by 4x4 and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
Itinerary
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Sand Trax Dubai Desert Safaris
A 'must do' tour in Dubai that takes you on a drive through the dunes, ride a camel, henna tattoos, and so much more. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and live entertainment before heading back to your hotel. Leave the crowds of Dubai behind on this Jeep safari tour into the desert. Your safari guides will drive you in a 4x4 Jeep vehicle over the expansive sand dunes, deep into the heart of the desert. As the sun sets over the dunes, head to the Bedouin campsite for a traditional welcome with Arabic Coffee and dates. Settle in with Bedouin-style seating and enjoy an aromatic Shisha water pipe before heading off to visit a camel farm. You'll have the chance to enjoy camel rides, view local sand art, and admire the traditional Arabic attire and work of henna designers. Feast on a traditional BBQ dinner with grilled meats, fresh salads, and delicious local sweets, while watching belly dancing. Following dinner there will be Belly dance, Tanoura dance show; enjoy watching this amazing whirling dervish dance, a folk tradition of the Middle East. Your desert camp experience also includes a complimentary 15 minute tour at the campsite on a QuadBike/ATV What's Included: • Pick-up and drop off at Dubai hotels (Pick-up is not available from private residences, meeting point must be a hotel in Dubai) Complimentary Quad Bike ride at the campsite • Camel farm visit and camel rides • Traditional Arabic snacks and warm beverages • BBQ dinner with salads and soft drinks • Belly dancing • Tanoura show Children below 3 yrs are not allowed Pregnant and people with back problem should avoid this tour.
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Duration: 6 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Children aged 4 years and under are not allowed on the tour
  • Tours or part of the tours could be cancelled or changed last minute due to unforeseen circumstances and government regulations
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Sand Trax Tourism LLC

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Desert 4x4 Safari, Complimentary ATV ride, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows.

Traveler Tips

  • "It is advisable to carry cash on the trip with you to purchase some items that might add value to the experience." See review
  • "Bring some extra cash for souvenirs , additional food and tips." See review

Reviews

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Everything was great, but camel ride could be longer than 3 minutes
Larysa_P
, Feb 2021
Best guide ever ! Mohammed told a lot of interesting facts , stories , was very helpful and attentive.
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Happy Desert
Claude_S
, Feb 2021
Very good with a nice Driver THOMAS, he is a professinal guide THANKS for this trip in the desert Claude
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2021
Great to know that you guys enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you for the positive feedback, keeps us focused on doing our best. Hope to see you and your friends again. Safe & Happy travels!
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Good
Dilip_N
, Feb 2021
Overall was a good experience It was thrill to be on sand with speed the driver was extremely hostile provided us with all information
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One day in Dubai
helenanel
, Jan 2021
We were only spending one day in Dubai and needed to see and do as much as we could. This was amazing for that reason. Really amazing all in one deal!
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Great to know that you guys enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you for the positive feedback, keeps us focused on doing our best. Hope to see you and your friends again. Safe & Happy travels!
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Great
Frankie_T
, Dec 2020
This experience was absolutely wonderful. You get way more than expected. The food was great, performances amazing, and actual excursions were fun. I highly recommend!
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Great to know that you guys enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you for the positive feedback, keeps us focused on doing our best. Hope to see you and your friends again. Safe & Happy travels!
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Lack luster is an overstatement
Jaye_F
, Nov 2020
The views of the desert were amazing, especially as we were bashing through the dunes in the SUV. That was truly the highlight of the activity. The camel ride was abbreviated (just led in a small circle and it was over in 90 seconds). The belly dance & fire twirler show was amateur night at best and the food served was awful as was the customer service at the desert location. The vendors were extremely aggressive, didn't understand English well and were not equipped for tourists at all. What I mean by that is that they didn't have change for their own currency. Why have a tourist activity and not be prepared that each customer would not have the exact change handy? The 4x4 ride was similar to the camel ride, we rode in a small circle for 5 minutes and it was over. The viator advertisement made it appear that we would be riding them to a destination of some sort, rather than a test drive. Bottom line - this is NOT an activity I would recommend to anyone. There are numerous other activities (Viator and otherwise) that are worth your time and money.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
So glad that you enjoyed the dune bashing, that's the highlight. Camel ride is an add on and is for pictures and experience and its not a camel safari, if you book camel safari , its a different tour. I am not sure what did you compare the entertainment show with, we have excellent remarks for our shows, At the camp site, its your decision whether to buy something or not, its not a compulsion and we will never control that. ATV is for 15 mns and is complimentary, and no other company in Dubai will give you that. We don't go hundred miles into the desert because after the tour its not safe to drive too long in darkness and obviously you don't see anything around as its dark. So all the camps are situated at a safe distance from main roads, but the camps are in the desert. The guides are always there and at any point if there was any discomfort about anything, all you had to do was ask the guide and they would willingly help, that's their job. Its unfortunate that it was not as per your expectations, but we have huge five star reviews for the same product for so many years and you can check that.
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desert safari in 4X4
ReeachR
, Mar 2020
I had a long layover at Dubai Airport so I thought of booking a day tour and called Viator, the representative was very helpful, found a last min tour and made arrangements for pickup/dropoff. It was definitely worth it, super glad I picked this tour. The tour was very organized, clean camp, fun desert safari, good food (options of vegetarians as well), our guide was very informative, and kept us engaged from the beginning til end of the tour.
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Excellent Fun
Tanya_H
, Feb 2020
Excellent, good value for money! Mohammed our driver, picked us up from our hotel and after a pit stop to refuel (great joy to my husband as there were numerous fast cars also at the petrol station) we then drove out to the desert and began the dune bashing - great fun, we stopped twice for 10 mins for photos and to purchase Arabic head scarves for those that wanted them. After the dune bashing we arrived at the ‘camp’ for the evening where we did a short camel ride and dune buggies - this is a free extra so not up over the dunes but round a track still fun but if that is the main thing for you bear that in mind. The evening consisted of food and entertainment, water and tea/coffee are provided and you can purchase alcohol if you want. The entertainment is traditional spinning dance, fire show and a belly dancer. We had a wonderful day/evening our driver was brilliant, I would totally recommend this trip.
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pleasant trip to the desert
Sunil_N
, Feb 2020
This trip was well organised. We were picked on time from our hotel and our driver cum guide Mohammed was very friendly and helpful. We went straight to the dune bashing (about an hour away) followed by the ATV drive (which is basically 15 min going round and round in circles). We opted for the extra 30 min ATV drive in the desert for which we had to pay separately. This was followed by a 3 min camel ride (again mainly for photographs). Then dinner and entertainment started. The entertainment was nice (basically belly dancers and some other local dancing). The food was reasonable, but I guess they were trying to cater to a wide range of nationalities and tastes and they seemed to have something for everyone. During the entertainment you also had a chance to take pictures with a falcon. The drive back also took around 45 min. Overall a nice trip with a nice guide cum driver. I would recommend if you are in dubai and want to experience the desert for the first time. There was no sandboarding which I believe is only for the morning tours.
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star-4
The live show, the belly-dancing, our driver and the camel ride. The food was okay. I didn’t expect 5* food!
missprimp
, Feb 2020
We loved the experience!! Good value for our money!! Our driver who referred to himself as “Chocolate Kahn” was a real cool dude!! He was attentive and has cool pictures taking skills!!
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