
Red dunes Sunset Desert Safari With Quad Bike option & Camel Ride
- Duration
- 4 h
- Rating
- ★ 5.0 · 29 reviews
- Price
- from €27
This sunset desert safari is designed for those eager to escape Dubai’s city pace and experience the region’s red dunes firsthand. Ideal for adventure seekers, culture lovers, and photographers, the tour begins with pickup from your hotel or selected location across Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman. After leaving the city behind, you'll head into the desert for an afternoon among dramatic landscapes and golden sands.
Upon arrival in the desert, you can refresh with unlimited soft drinks and water while getting your bearings and soaking up the stillness unique to the dunes at dusk. Your guide introduces you to the traditions and wildlife of the area, laying the groundwork for the adventure ahead. Once everyone is ready, the tour moves straight into an exhilarating session of dune bashing, where a 4x4 vehicle takes you up and over the tallest ridges for a dose of adrenaline and sweeping views.
At the highest dunes, there's time to capture the sunset with your camera and try out sandboarding—gliding down the slopes for a fun twist on traditional desert activities. The pace then shifts as you return to the starting point to meet a friendly herd of camels, ready for a gentle ride across the sands. Here, you can also enjoy the company of a falcon—the UAE’s celebrated national bird—posing for unique photos as the desert sky deepens with evening colors.
As the light fades, the final moments in the desert are spent savoring the tranquil atmosphere and Emirati hospitality, including Gahwa (traditional Arabic coffee). Once everyone has enjoyed their time with the camels and falcon, the group is gathered for the return journey to the city. You’ll be dropped back at your original pickup point, with memories of red dunes and desert adventure fresh in mind.
Your booking covers all the core experiences: the thrilling dune bashing drive, a sandboarding session, unlimited soft drinks and water, a camel ride, Arabic coffee, and a photo opportunity with a falcon. Travel is by air-conditioned vehicle throughout, ensuring comfort during both the journey out and the return. If you wish to try quad biking or a dune buggy, these are available at the site for an extra fee, but not included in the standard package.
The tour unfolds in Dubai’s iconic red sand desert, a striking landscape known for its rolling dunes and endless horizons. As evening approaches, the colors deepen from gold to crimson, creating a classic Arabian setting. This region is celebrated for its natural beauty and provides a vivid backdrop for adventure, photography, and connecting with local traditions.
Pickup is available from a wide range of hotels, apartments, and cruise terminals in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, with additional options for certain resorts for a fee. The experience is shared with other travelers, with guides available in English, Arabic, and Hindi. It’s suitable for most fitness levels, but not recommended for those with spinal injuries, heart conditions, or for pregnant travelers. Comfortable clothing is suggested, and it’s wise to bring sunglasses and a camera to capture the sunset and desert scenes. Public transport is nearby, and after a few hours immersed in the landscape, you’ll be brought back to your starting location by air-conditioned vehicle.
What's included
- Sand boarding
- Photo with Falcon
- Camel Riding
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Dune Bashing
- Unlimitied Soft Drinks & Water
- Arabic Coffee
- Quad Bike & Buggy (Optional) 30 Minutes
Meeting & pickup
- Pickup included for all travellers
- Shared tour, up to 100 travellers
- Guide languages: Hindi, Arabic, English
Know before you go
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.
- Ports:
- Cruise Terminal 2, 77CH+QXG - Port Rashid - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels