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The 15 Best Desert Camps in the UAE

34 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Staying out in the dunes overnight is a different trip from a four-hour safari. The 15 below cover the tented camps, what the sleeping arrangements really are, and which ones put a fire and falconry in front of you rather than a buffet queue.

Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp - Lahbab begins with a practical pause
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Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

1.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175Our pick

This 18-hour Dubai safari takes you from your hotel to Lahbab for dune bashing and sandboarding, then to Al Khayma Camp for camels, dinner, shows, a private air-conditioned tent, telescope stargazing, sunrise, and Arabic breakfast. Guides such as Imran, Mansoor Manz, Fahad Naeem, and Gafoor Ghalib have been praised for calm driving and attentive care.

“This was an overall great experience, mini activities in one tour with an abarian experience. Imran was the best tour guide you could have!! He made sure everyone was together and safe and was organized. IMRAN WAS THE BEST and accommodating. I would most definitely recommend!!”

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Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis - Crossing Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve
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Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

2.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by modern transfer and open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. Expect a camel caravan, falcon photos, Arabic coffee, Emirati dress, sunset, Bedouin dinner, stories, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Imran, Mustafa, Muhammad, Usman, and Waqar Ahmad have received warm praise.

“A great experience, driving on the dunes at sunset, seeing gazelles. The camel ride and the fabulous dinner and shows are memorable! Lots pf fun not to be missed. Our driver Usman was great!!”

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Dubai: Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner - Sandboarding and the sunset stop
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Dubai: Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner

3.Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,186 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $80

Spend 6 to 6.5 hours riding red dunes in a 4x4, sandboarding, watching sunset, and visiting a Bedouin-style camp. Your English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking guide handles pickup, dune driving, and timing. Enjoy a short camel ride, henna, shisha, falcon display, buffet BBQ, and live Youla, Tanora, and belly dance performances.

“A must do in Dubai! So well organised and a really fun afternoon/evening. I would definitely do it again when I’m back in Dubai”

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Dubai: Red Dunes, Sandsurf, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner at Desert Camp - Sandboarding on the red dunes
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Dubai: Red Dunes, Sandsurf, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner at Desert Camp

4.Red Dunes, Sandsurf, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner at Desert Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s desert with 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, sunset photos, henna, and a camp dinner. Round-trip Land Cruiser transfers, unlimited tea, coffee, and soft drinks are included. Guides such as Arbaz and Jack have been praised for careful driving and friendly help, though the camel stop and buffet can feel brief or basic.

“Bella esperienza, la nostra guida è stata molto disponibile ed il giro nel deserto è stato molto bello. Unica cosa non molto positiva il menu della cena nell’accampamento, abbiamo dovuto mangiare con le mani ed il cibo non era granché. Nel complesso esperienza da provare”

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Dubai Red Dune Safari with Bedouin BBQ Dinner & Hotel Transfers - Lahbab brings the main rush
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Dubai Red Dune Safari with Bedouin BBQ Dinner & Hotel Transfers

5.Dubai Red Dune Safari with Bedouin BBQ Dinner & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 851 reviews · from $81

You’ll ride from your Dubai hotel in a 4x4 to Lahbab for red-dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, and optional quad biking. At an Al Awir camp, enjoy a short camel ride, henna, falconry, BBQ dinner, Tanura and fire shows, shisha, and stargazing before returning to your hotel.

“Desert Safari with SKT was amazing. The trip was well planned and the staff was very welcoming, friendly and skilled. Sunset photography spot was superb and the team took some great photos. Dune bashing gave us real adrenaline rush. Overall a very good time with good people.”

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Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner - The vintage Mercedes G-Class ride
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Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

6.Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

Spend six hours at Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve with hotel pickup, a 30 to 40-minute vintage Mercedes G-Class safari, two short camel rides, a falcon show, Bedouin coffee, Emirati cooking, dinner, entertainment, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Saeed, Ali, Imran, Babar, and Lucky are often praised for thoughtful care and good photos.

“Absolutely wonderful tour. Our guide Babar was fabulous, so welcoming and knowledgeable. Every aspect of the trip was worth it. You will not regret booking this-absolute must do.”

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Dubai Desert Journey: Red Dunes Safari with BBQ in Bedouin Camp - A 20-minute pause before the sand ride
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Dubai Desert Journey: Red Dunes Safari with BBQ in Bedouin Camp

7.Dubai Desert Journey: Red Dunes Safari with BBQ in Bedouin Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $68

Start with hotel pickup at 3:15 pm, then head to Lahbab for a 45-minute 4WD dune ride, sunset photos, and sandboarding. At the Bedouin-style camp, enjoy camel rides, henna, falcon photos, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, and live shows. Shared and private cars are available, with VIP tables as an upgrade.

“Had a superb driver who brought the experience to life for us. Really enjoyed the dune driving. And our driver went out of his way to maximise great photo opportunities.”

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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal - Driving the reserve in a 1980s G-Class Mercedes
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

8.Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $189

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Desert Reserve by air-conditioned vehicle and vintage 1980s G-Class Mercedes. Ride a camel, visit a Bedouin village, watch falconry, try henna and Arabic coffee, eat a traditional six-course meal, and join an astronomy session. Guides such as Imran Khan are praised for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“This desert tour was an absolutely amazing experience, enhanced by Imran our guide who was great from beginning to end. Everything was perfect and the Mercedes jeep was fantastic. I did a lot of research on these tours and I made the right decision choosing this one. It’s a must do in Dubai”

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Dubai Desert Safari with Desert Camp Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows - Caravanserai Camp brings many activities into one stop
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Dubai Desert Safari with Desert Camp Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows

9.Dubai Desert Safari with Desert Camp Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $86

Spend about six hours outside Dubai with shared 4WD dune bashing, a camel ride, falcon interaction, henna, palm reading, a souk, buffet dinner, belly dancing, Tanura, and a fire show at Caravanserai Desert Camp. Hotel pickup is offered, and an upgrade adds unlimited house wine and beer.

“Long car journey to the venue and long return journey. Poor quality food. Described as luxurious buffet but far from it in reality. Definitely not worth the money. Only pot I’ve was watching the sun go down in a desert setting and the welcoming people. But Would NOT recommend.”

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Dubai: Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience - Searching for wildlife in Al Marmoom
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Dubai: Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

10.Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $134

Trade dune bashing for a calm morning in Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve. Travel by open-air 1980s Mercedes G-Class, look for oryx, gazelles, flamingos, and lizards, then visit a Bedouin village for camel rides, Arabic coffee, crafts, music, and breakfast. Guides such as Majid, Imran, Ozzy, Arsal, and Qadir are praised for warm, personal service.

“We had a wonderful time at our morning Safari. It was exactly what we needed- We wanted to see the beauty of the desert, but we also wanted to make sure that the ride is smooth.and the tour is not too long as we had my 90 year old father-in-law with us. Our guide, ArsalRead more”

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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Horse Riding Experience with Snack - The stud tour and the horses
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Horse Riding Experience with Snack

11.Al Marmoom Oasis Horse Riding Experience with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $41

Ride through Al Marmoom Desert Oasis at Al Salah Stud, then meet Arabian, mixed-breed, and Thoroughbred horses while learning about their bloodlines. Guides such as Kamal, Tahir, Aleem, and Rajab assist riders of all levels. Choose a 30 or 45-minute ride, with refreshments included and hotel transfer available for an added cost.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time during this horse riding tour. The desert was beautiful, the horses were well trained and full of energy, and the ride itself was so much fun. My guide Kamal was incredible. He made me feel safe the whole time, explained everything clearly, and you can tell he truly cares about the horses. He even showed me some extra spots and shared interesting stories about the area. We did long gallops through the desert, saw the lake, and I even got to see baby camels afterwards. The whole experience felt very personal and authentic. I would 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone…”

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Dubai: Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast - Meeting the camels in Al Marmoom
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Dubai: Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

12.Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave Dubai by SUV for Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, about 50 minutes away. Ride a camel for 45 minutes, spot oryx and birds, then visit a sustainable Bedouin village for Arabic coffee, falcon photos, traditional clothing, and a generous breakfast. Guides such as Saeed, Lucky, Ali, and Anwar are known for friendly service and excellent photos.

“An excellent tour! Saeed went the extra mile to show us all the wildlife in the desert. It was a really lovely tour, the camels were so kind and the breakfast delicious! We will definitely come back to do more activities!”

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Dubai Desert Camp Dinner with BBQ, Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows - Camel riding gives you the classic desert photograph
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Dubai Desert Camp Dinner with BBQ, Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows

13.Dubai Desert Camp Dinner with BBQ, Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $80

You’ll ride from Dubai to a recreated luxury caravanserai for camel riding, henna art, falcon interaction, palm reading, a traditional souq, BBQ banquet, belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and a fire show. Pickup is included from Dubai, with Ajman and Sharjah available for an added cost. Guides such as Amid and Mr Yar have earned praise for friendly service.

“It was amazing from the setting food and the shows were very professional and fantastic and value for money was fabulous and the henna tattooing and falcon walking around was amazing”

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Dubai: Evening Camel Trekking & Dinner at Al Marmoom Oasis - Getting from your hotel to the dunes
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Dubai: Evening Camel Trekking & Dinner at Al Marmoom Oasis

14.Evening Camel Trekking & Dinner at Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Spend six hours at Al Marmoom Reserve with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel caravan, Bedouin coffee, Emirati bread and luqaimat, falcon photos, BBQ dinner, entertainment, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Imran Khan, Aleem, and Farman are known for helpful service and taking memorable photos.

“It was extremely well organised. All the staff were very friendly. Food was delicious and entertainment first class. The camp itself is beautiful. Only downside was the star gazing due to the ambient light.”

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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Safari, Animal Spotting & Breakfast - Hotel pickup and the early start
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Safari, Animal Spotting & Breakfast

15.Al Marmoom Oasis Safari, Animal Spotting & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $134

Spend four to five hours exploring Al Marmoom Oasis by open-top 1980s Mercedes G-Class, camel caravan, and Bedouin village. You’ll spot desert animals, taste gahwa and dates, watch Arabic coffee being made, wear kandura or abaya, pose with a falcon, and eat an Emirati breakfast. Guides such as Nomi, Saeed, Yusef, and Ali are known for helpful explanations and photography.

“the tour is fantastic a " must do" and our guide Mustafa is really perfect! he provides a lot of informations he care about everything in order to be sure we are really enjoy the tour also about the temperature in the car :-) and I take a lot of fantastic pictures for us we really enjoy everything”

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