Dubai Private Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Buffet Dinner & Live Shows

An evening private 4WD desert safari from Dubai or Sharjah with dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ buffet dinner, and live Arabian shows.

Getting started

Your private evening desert safari begins with private pickup and drop-off from your chosen location in Dubai or Sharjah, in a dedicated 4WD vehicle. You travel out of the city toward the desert, with your driver heading directly to the dune bashing area in time for desert sunset views and photo opportunities.

Dune bashing and arrival activities

What to expect

Once you reach the open desert, your 4x4 vehicle moves onto the sand for dune bashing across the slopes. As the light softens, you have time to enjoy desert sunset views and capture photos before trying your hand at sandboarding and a short camel ride experience.

Features

• Take part in dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle as your driver tackles a series of rolling dunes at varying speeds.
• Use the stop on the dunes for desert sunset views and photo opportunities over the wide sand landscape.
• Join a sandboarding adventure, gliding down a dune on a board, with equipment provided on-site.
• Try a camel ride experience, giving you a brief introduction to traditional desert travel before you continue to the camp.
• Travel throughout this part of the safari in your private evening desert safari in a dedicated 4WD vehicle, reserved for your group.

Traditional desert camp

What to expect

After the dune activities, you arrive at a traditional desert camp where the rest of the evening unfolds. You settle in for a BBQ buffet dinner, then watch live Arabian entertainment including Tanoura, belly dance, and fire performances.

Features

• Enter a traditional desert camp experience with low seating areas, activity zones, and a central stage for the shows.
• Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner with grilled meats, salads, sides, and vegetarian options, served at the camp.
• Watch live Arabian entertainment including Tanoura, belly dance, and fire performances on the main stage.
• Relax knowing that private pickup and drop-off from Dubai or Sharjah is included, with your private safari with dedicated vehicle ready to take you back to the city at the end of the evening.

Wrapping up

Quad bike or dune buggy rides are not included in this experience but are available as an optional paid add-on at the desert site. Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, professional photography, and tips and gratuities are excluded, so you can choose any extras you want to add before your driver returns you to your hotel.