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Desert & Motor High

Desert Safari & Dune Bashing

Controlled sliding over red dunes in a 4x4

Lahbab / Al Marmoom Evening safari 6 – 7 hours

What is this activity like?

Dune bashing is Dubai’s signature activity. An experienced driver takes a Land Cruiser up to the crest of the dunes and brings it down at a tilt — the tyre pressure is lowered specifically for this.

Iron oxide in the sand of the Lahbab area gives the dunes their red colour. That’s why most safari programmes head here, and the sunset hour is especially favoured.

The classic evening safari usually runs like this: hotel pick-up, 40–50 minutes of dune bashing, a sunset photo stop, then dinner at a Bedouin camp with a falcon show, henna, shisha and live performances.

Highlights

  • 40–50 minutes of dune bashing on the red Lahbab dunes
  • Sunset photo stop
  • Dinner and shows at a Bedouin camp
  • Falcon show, henna and shisha
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Participation requirements

  • Minimum age is usually 3; however, dune bashing is bumpy for small children
  • Pregnant women, people with heart conditions and anyone with back/neck problems should not do dune bashing
  • The front seat can be requested for those prone to motion sickness

Requirements may vary by operator. If you have any concerns about your health, consult us before booking — we'll choose a suitable alternative together.

Before you go

  • Avoid a heavy meal before dune bashing; motion sickness is common.
  • Wear closed shoes; desert evenings are cool — bring a light layer.
  • A dust-proof case for your camera and phone comes in handy.
  • Camp photos are taken in the dark; a phone flash won’t be enough.

Location

Combine with

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ATV / Quad Bike Desert & Motor Lahbab desert Moderate

ATV / Quad Bike

Ride the dunes on your own on a four-wheeled ATV

2 – 3 hours in total (including transfer)
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Dune Buggy / UTV Desert & Motor Lahbab desert High

Dune Buggy / UTV

Two- or four-seater desert driving in a Can-Am or Polaris

2 – 3 hours in total
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Camel Safari Desert & Motor Lahbab / Al Marmoom Light

Camel Safari

A short ride across the dunes at a traditional pace

10 – 20 minutes within the safari
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Our tours

Our itineraries that include this activity

Guide in your language, hotel transfers and operator booking included.

Alvano Bronze – Two Emirates Starter Special offer 5 – 8 days
Packages

Alvano Bronze – Two Emirates Starter
4.8(24)
  • 30-day single-entry Dubai visa (2 people)
  • Dubai Airport meet-and-greet and send-off — VIP vehicle, airport–hotel transfer both ways
  • Dubai city tour — 9 hours, private vehicle, Turkish-speaking driver and guide
  • +5 more services included
Starting price 3,650 AED Total for 2 people
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Nearby stops

Places to visit in the same area

Lahbab Red Desert Beach & Nature Lahbab – outside Dubai

Lahbab Red Desert

Sand dunes tinted red by iron oxide, and Dubai’s desert safari zone

6 – 7 hours (evening safari) Ticketed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Klasik akşam safarisi 6–7 saatlik bir program. Operatörün aracı otelinizden alıyor, 40–50 dakika dune bashing yapılıyor, gün batımı için fotoğraf molası veriliyor ve ardından Bedevi kampına geçiliyor.

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Let's build your adrenaline itinerary together

Let us work out which activities fit into the same day and which can't be done back to back; we'll also make your operator bookings on your behalf.

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