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Sharjah Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - Book Your Desert Adventure for You
Away from the bustle of Sharjah or Dubai, your 7-hour desert adventure in a 4x4 Land Cruiser takes you over dunes to a conservative Arabic Bedouin camp, where you can watch a stunning sunset before enjoying traditional Arabic coffee and dates on arrival. You’ll experience dune driving in the Land Cruiser, ride camels, and capture memories as you try on Arabic attire and explore the camp at your own pace. Evenings come alive with belly and Tanura dance performances around the campfire, a dramatic fire show, henna (Hinna) painting, free shesha, and a barbecue dinner served under a starry sky. This Sharjah desert safari blends adventure, culture, and authentic Bedouin tradition for families, couples, and groups looking for a memorable outdoor and cultural experience in Sharjah.
About this activity in Sharjah
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Embark on a 7-hour desert 4x4 adventure from Sharjah with thrilling 30–45 minute dune bashing in a Land Cruiser and free sandboarding at a scenic photo stop.
- Arrive at a traditional Bedouin-style camp to try on Arabic attire, enjoy a camel ride, and watch Tanoura, belly and fire dance performances under the stars.
- Savour a BBQ dinner with vegetarian options, unlimited soft drinks and water, plus henna painting for ladies and kids and complimentary shisha at the camp.
- Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking safari guide, and optional quad-bike rides if you choose that add-on.
Important Information
- Plan for moderate physical activity; the experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with poor cardiovascular health, or spinal injuries.
- Infants (0–3 yrs) travel free but must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available on request-advise any dietary needs when booking.
- Alcohol and private Services at the camp are not provided; vegetarian meal choices, unlimited water, and soft drinks are included for all guests.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; public transport options are available nearby if you’re meeting at a central pickup point rather than a hotel.
Meeting Point
You’ll be picked up from your Sharjah hotel or a selected meeting location-please wait in your lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time; exact pickup details will be confirmed after booking.
Includes
- Experience a traditional Tanoura show, belly dance and thrilling fire show as part of your Sharjah desert evening.
- Visit a Bedouin camp with a warm welcome and traditional sweet treats to sample local flavors.
- Enjoy a scenic camel ride across the dunes for classic desert photo opportunities.
- Travel comfortably with air-conditioned transportation included for transfers in and around Sharjah.
- Try free sandboarding on the dunes - a fun, family-friendly desert activity in the region.
- Savor a BBQ dinner with unlimited soft drinks and vegetarian options to suit different tastes.
- Stay refreshed with unlimited bottled water provided throughout your desert tour.
- Feel the adrenaline with 30–45 minutes of dune bashing across the sands near Sharjah.
- Stop for a dedicated photo stop in the middle of the desert to capture memorable landscapes.
- Rely on an English-speaking safari guide to lead your desert experience and explain local customs.
- Benefit from pickup and drop-off by 4x4 vehicle from your hotel or a selected meeting point in the area.
- Relax with a water pipe (shisha) available at the camp for a leisurely evening option.
- Get creative with henna painting for ladies and kids as part of the camp activities.
- Add an optional quad bike ride if you select that upgrade during booking.
Excludes
- Alcohol is not provided at the desert camp.
- Private Services at the camp are not included in the standard package.
Other
- Specialized infant seats are available; infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transfers.
- Infants aged 0–3 years travel free of cost when accompanying adults.
- This activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, pregnant travelers, or those with spinal injuries.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer alternative arrival methods.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate in activities.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for safety and supervision.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so the camp can accommodate you.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
The whole experience was the highlight of our trip to Dubai. Our tour guide and driver Mehtab made sure we were picked up and dropped off on time and gave us an exciting ride over the sand dunes! We loved being able to meet a hawk, ride a camel and dine in the desert. Beautiful and stunning scenery.
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Summary:
We book this tour online our desert safari guide picked us on time from our hotel on the way to the desert he explained everything about our trip and also he explain about UAE also the history of Dubai after that they stop and quad bike point and we ride quad bike their 30 minutes in open free desert which is awesome! Dune bushing it was so excited and also sand boarding super fun the food was very the delicious and the camp. We highly recommended this tour for all of the trailer who want come to Dubai, once again thanks for a good memory desert safari tour and specially thanks for our desert safari guide Mr. Arif.
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Summary:
Absolutely fantastic desert safari tour , Our guide was amazing, friendly, and made the experience even better. The dune bashing was exhilarating, the buggy ride was a blast, and the camel ride was so much fun. The sunset views were stunning, and the whole adventure was unforgettable. Five stars all the way, highly recommend for an exciting desert experience .
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Know more about Sharjah
You’ll combine high-adrenaline dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with authentic cultural highlights at a conservative Arabic Bedouin camp. The experience includes a Tanoura and belly dance show, fire performance, camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, traditional Arabic coffee and dates on arrival, and a BBQ dinner under the stars-so you get both thrill and culture in one full-day outing.
Families can enjoy a range of kid-friendly activities such as camel rides, henna painting for ladies and kids, free sandboarding, a safe photo stop in the middle of the desert, and entertainment like belly dance and Tanoura shows-making it suitable for children accompanied by an adult.
You’ll enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Bedouin camp with unlimited soft drinks, vegetarian options, and unlimited water throughout the tour, all served in a traditional Bedouin atmosphere under the stars.
Yes. At the Bedouin camp you can move at your own pace, try on traditional Arabic attire and take pictures in the atmospheric desert setting, capturing the sunset and camp scenes for memorable photos.
Dune bashing lasts about 30–45 minutes and is done in a 4x4 Land Cruiser; the overall tour uses air-conditioned transportation for pickup and drop-off from your hotel or a selected location.
The standard program includes camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting and live shows, while optional extras such as a quad bike ride are available if you select that option when booking-allowing you to tailor the level of adventure to your preference.
