Experience A Taste of Arabian Adventure With Dune Bashing in Dubai

Dubai, the most glamorous and fabulous city in all of the Middle East. Like moths to a flame, tourists from every corner of the earth flock to this enchanting Arabian paradise year after year. With so much to do, explore and experience, it’s no wonder why this city is such a booming tourist magnet. From exploring its many attractions and skyscrapers, indulging in mouth-watering food and shopping at its mega-malls to skydiving, jet skiing, scuba diving, Dubai desert safari and dune bashing, Dubai is a city that has something for everyone, literally. But before all the development, construction and industrial boom, Dubai was (and still is) a desert-land. In this article, we will be looking at the one activity that has been part of Dubai’s culture for decades and centuries - Dune Bashing.

What is Dune Bashing?

In short, Dune Bashing is basically a form of off-roading done on sand dunes, usually in big 4X4 vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser or Fortuner. It basically involves driving at varying speeds over sand dunes and manoeuvring the car in such a way as to maintain balance while going up the dune and coming down. Dune bashing is a highly thrilling and adrenaline-pumping activity, that must be done with the utmost care and safety. The SUV’s that are used for this adventure sport, are usually fitted with protective gear, like roll cages, and the tyre pressure is significantly reduced to allow for maximum traction against the moving sand.

What you can expect while Dune Bashing in Dubai - Unless you’re a professional driver, you will most likely by sitting in the passenger seats of the car, while your driver does all of the heavy lifting. Be prepared to skid, slide and slip all across your seat as you make your way through the golden sands of the desert. Usually, dune bashing is done in a convoy of vehicles to ensure safety.

Situated on the Persian Gulf, Dubai is landlocked on 3 sides, with the Arabian desert encompassing most of this emirate. With so much sand all around, Dubai makes for an ideal place for the perfect dune bashing experience. What once started out as simply a hobby for the UAE locals, has now become a teeming industry, entertaining and wowing millions of people!

A typical dune bashing experience in Dubai begins with the tour operator picking you up from your hotel and driving you straight to the desert. After deflating the tyres and meeting up with the other groups of people (taking the tour), your dune bashing adventure begins. Depending on what you choose and your comfort level, the dune bashing goes on for about 20-30 minutes, after which you are taken to a central camp in the desert, where you are given a true Bedouin experience.

You are invited to sit on couches/carpets on the floor and partake in authentic emirati activities like sheesha smoking, henna painting and even camel riding! The star of this experience is the delicious barbecue dinner that follows afterwards. During this dinner, you not only get to treat your tastebuds with the scrumptious Middle-Eastern cuisine, but also your eyes, as there are live entertainers (Belly-Dancers and Tanoura Dancers) performing while you eat!

Once you are done with your meal, the adventure finally comes to a close, as you are dropped back to your hotel, safe, satiated and sound.

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Dubai Dune Bashing Tips

Here are some tips to help you get the best possible dune bashing experience on your next trip to Dubai!

• Wear loose and comfortable clothing on your dune bashing adventure. There is no restriction on what you can and cannot wear, so come dressed in whatever you find comfortable. Keep in mind though that you will be stepping in and out of sand every now and again.
• Also, you might want to wear sandals or slippers instead of shoes. Sand is bound to get inside your shoes and socks, thereby making it very uncomfortable.And when you wear slippers, you can easily take them off and feel the sand at your feet!
• Being in the desert it can got hot and sunny, so make sure you put on sunscreen (unless you’re going for a tan) and carry a pair of sunglasses with you.
• Going dune bashing is a little like going on a mini-roller coaster, so make sure you avoid eating a heavy meal before you do this.
• Carry your camera as you’re going to have a ton of photo opportunities.
• Lastly, carry some extra cash with you, as there are souvenirs and other items you can purchase at the camp itself.

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