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The 15 Best Camp Dinners & Desert Shows in the UAE

133 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The barbecue at the camp is where a safari either lands or falls apart. The 15 below compare the buffets, the live shows and the camps themselves, with prices and how late each one runs.

Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner - Dune bashing across Lahbab
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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

1.Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32,185 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $29Our pick

Leave Dubai for Lahbab’s red dunes in an air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking guide. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, and optional quad biking. The seven-hour version adds Arabic coffee, henna, BBQ dinner, traditional dress, shisha, and live shows. Guides such as Arif, Khaled, Sajid, and Kashif are praised for safe driving and helpful service.

“Our Guide, Asif Ashraf, was AMAZING. We had a great day and an experience we will never forget. Thank you to Asif for taking great care of us and allowing us to create memories.”

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Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

2.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Top rated

You’ll spend about six hours riding a 60-minute ATV circuit in Lahbab, sandboarding, riding camels, and relaxing at Al Khayma Camp. Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and evening stargazing are included. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab are praised for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“My guide, Omar, gets an A+! He’s the man and made my experience incredibly fun. The ATVs in the dunes was a blast, the food was incredible, and the fire show was an awesome finish.”

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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option - Checking in at Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

3.Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Best value

You cruise from Dubai Marina aboard a shared yacht, passing Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a morning trip with breakfast or a longer sunset sailing with BBQ food. Expect a spacious sun deck, air-conditioned lounge, soft drinks, guided commentary, and friendly help with photos.

“Excellent boat trip and very helpful hosts Would definitely recommend as a fantastic way to see Dubai from the sea Stunning coastline and famous sights”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options - The red dunes, from photo stop to sandboard
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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

4.Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20,485 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Choose a 4-hour desert run or a 7-hour package with dinner and shows. Your English, Urdu, or Hindi-speaking guide drives from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Al Lahbab for dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, and optional quad biking. Guides such as Naseem, Ehsan, Rashid, and Mehdi are praised for careful driving and friendly help.

“loved loved loved it! The pre event comms were good - regular, detailed and timely. Our guide - Moon was such a blessing. Travelled with my mum and he was kind enough to hold her hand as she walked the dunes and back to the car. I am so grateful for this graceful gesture. The whole trip was amazing. Thank you and be blessed🙏”

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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option - What the one-hour Marina Tour includes
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Dubai: The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

5.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Sail from Dubai Harbour on a shared luxury yacht with a captain, crew, music, soft drinks, and GPS-triggered commentary. Choose a one-hour Marina route or a two- or three-hour cruise with BBQ food, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, Burj Al Arab, and evening skyline views. Captain Zaman, Ivan, Mubarak, and other crew members have been praised for friendly service.

“Its just perfect. Completely worth each and every penny given to it. The views were amazing in the Dubai Marina and one would love the view and the sea breeze which is only there in Marina. Would recommend it to everyone. Just go for it.”

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Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

6.Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,388 reviews · from $75

Spend about seven hours crossing Dubai’s Lahbab red dunes by air-conditioned 4WD, with dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, camels, falcon portraits, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, shows, and telescope stargazing at Al Khayma Camp. Optional quad biking costs extra. Drivers such as Rashid Mir, Abid Wahid, Sunil, and Tofeeq Abbas have been praised for their care and local knowledge.

“Great afternoon/evening experience. Great hosts and amazing food. Accommodating for a non riding passenger. Great attitude by our host.”

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Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ - Afternoon pickup and the ride into the desert
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Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ

7.Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,364 reviews · from $56

Ride an ATV across open Lahbab dunes, take a 4WD dune-bashing run, then spend the evening at a Bedouin-style camp with camel rides, sandboarding, henna, BBQ, and four live shows. Guides such as Rasheed and Sajid are often praised for safe driving and friendly service. Choose your ATV duration carefully: 10, 30, or 60 minutes.

“This experience was amazing! From dune bashing to the entertainment, food, and service.. the customer service was amazing! Ask for my new friend Sajid Ali…great driver and very knowledgeable about everything!”

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Dubai: Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner - The 45-minute ride to Lahbab
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Dubai: Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner

8.Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,283 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Spend seven hours exploring Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with shared hotel transport, a one-hour self-drive quad bike ride, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, henna, shisha, and an Arabian BBQ buffet at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Fadi, Arslan Ali, Hamza, and Zeeshan Ahmad are praised for patient instruction and helpful photo stops.

“Amazing experience! Everything was perfectly organized and the whole tour was smooth and enjoyable. A special thank you to our guide ZEESHAN AHMAD who was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the day. He made sure everyone was comfortable, explained everything clearly, and truly made the experience even better. Highly recommended!”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike - The 4x4 dune ride is the main event
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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

9.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

You’ll ride from Dubai to Al Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4, then tackle red dunes, sandboard, and stop for sunset photos. The 7-hour option adds a Bedouin-style camp, camel ride, henna, Arabic coffee, BBQ, and live shows at a private table. Guides including Rizwan, Zain, Babar, and Younas are often praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“Zain made a great adventure of our trip... All recommendations!”

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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ - Starting at Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island
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Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

10.Dubai Marina Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,126 reviews · from $25

Cruise from Dubai Marina on a shared yacht with views of Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing trip or a longer morning, sunset, or evening sailing with breakfast or BBQ food. A skipper, crew, onboard commentary, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and optional photo help round out this practical Dubai experience.

“It was really a great experience. Viator is amazing app to explore and book experiences. Everything was smooth and received all details from app Thanks”

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Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options - 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing in Lahbab
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Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

11.Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,360 reviews · from $45

Ride from your Dubai hotel to Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4 for 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and sunset photos. Choose the 4-hour outing or stay seven hours for Arabic coffee, henna, a BBQ buffet, and Tanura, belly dance, and fire shows. Guides such as Awais, Muhram Ali, Najeeb, and Zain are frequently assigned.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Did it for the 2nd time and it is worth it again. Rizwan showed us around, took some photos and gave us unforgettable ride.”

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Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai - Dune bashing across the red sand
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Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai

12.Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,211 reviews · from $88

Spend six to seven hours beyond Dubai with door-to-door pickup, dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a 25-minute quad bike ride, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a buffet dinner at a desert camp. Guides such as Hussain, Saeed, Noori, and Abdullah are praised for careful driving and helpful photos. Expect a lively, highly scheduled evening.

“Our Guide, Hussain collected my daughters and I from the hotel, and brought us on an adventure of a lifetime. We experienced all that the desert had to offer and it surpassed all of our expectations. The camels were well-behaved and well-cared for as were the falcons (bRead more”

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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows - The 4x4 ride into the open desert
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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

13.Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,931 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Leave Dubai or Sharjah for Lahbab’s red dunes in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Expect 30 to 35 minutes of dune bashing, a brief camel ride, sandboarding, falcon photos, and a premium camp with Arabic coffee, henna, BBQ dinner, and five shows. Guides such as Mohsin Pathan, Nasir, Tahir, and Atif are often praised for safe driving and good photos.

“Our friends’ Evening Desert Safari was an extraordinary experience, led by a brilliant and highly experienced guide, Mohsin Pathan. He provided insightful information about the UAE’s history and clearly explained each activity, making the journey both enjoyable and educational. We thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride, memorable falcon photography, and the thrilling dune bashing drive across the golden desert. The evening at the desert camp was delightful, featuring delicious cuisine and captivating live entertainment performances. We highly recommend this unforgettable safari experience for anyone seeking adventure, culture, and exceptional hospitality.”

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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp - What happens at Noble Camp in Al Awir
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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

14.Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,365 reviews · from $79

You’ll ride from Dubai or Sharjah to Lahbab for 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, and sunset photos, then continue to Noble Camp in Al Awir for tea, camels, henna, a BBQ buffet, nine live shows, and a fire finale. Guides such as Saif, Farrukh, and Aman are praised for attentive service.

“One of the best tours I have ever been on in one day. Make sure to take camera phone for pictures and hold onto your seat for a good ride.”

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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ - Sandboarding and sunset photos on the high dunes
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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

15.Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,274 reviews · from $27

You’ll leave Dubai or Sharjah around 2 pm for the Lahbab desert, where a 4WD driver such as Ali, Abdul, Shahab, or Imran leads dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. The evening ends at a Bedouin-style camp with sunset photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, fire and Tanura shows, and belly dancing except during Ramadan.

“At the beginning of Ali had a difficult time to find my adress . But he was able to locate us .the trip was really fun .I enjoyed the show , the food the atmosphere. Ali was a great tourists guide very friendly and talkative at the end of the trip we laughed we wish Ali the best of the best . Thank you .”

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