Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
18 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
This overnight desert safari in Dubai is for those who want to ‘live’ desert life in real life! Experience desert delights viz. dune bashing, camel riding, camping, bbq dinner with dance shows and stargazing with a telescope, and above all, stay overnight with a sunrise camel trek.
What's Included
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Shower room facility without towels
- Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic Tea) at night
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Morning Camel trekking (15-20 minutes)
- Camel feeding & Sunset photo stop
- Stargazing with a telescope
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour)
- 3-buffets dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian) from the Michelin Star restaurant, Al Khayma Heritage
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
- Morning Arabic breakfast
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
- Arabian makeover with Falcon photos
- Overnight stay in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp
- Henna painting for ladies
- Sandboarding
- Free Wi-Fi during night at Al Khayma Camp
- Mega Fire show, Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
- Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Quad Bike “ ATV” & Buggy (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.
What To Expect
Dubai
We will first pick you from your hotel or location in a comfortable 4WD vehicle and will journey to the Lahbab desert.A short break... Once at the desert, we will take a 20 minutes break before your safari starts. You can relax there, availing bathroom / toilet facilities or opting a Quad bike ride, while we prepare our vehicle for the off-road dune drive.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lahbab
Desert adventure time... Soon we go for a dune bashing ride that lasts 30-45 minutes. You can feel that peculiar excitement as your Land Cruiser climbs up and slides down the sand dunes. Then try the adventure sport - desert dubai sandboarding. Stand on the wooden board provided, balance yourself and glide over the desert sands.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”
Welcome to Al Khayma... Next we will head to Al Khayma - a Bedouin type campsite. We will lead you to your own tent (Khayma) inside the camp. Get seated there, tasting Qahwa (Arabic coffee), Gaymat (sweets), Dates, as the sign of welcome.Time for ‘desert ship ride’... Go for a Camel ride around the camp premises and depending on the time, and own luck, view the desert sunset from a high dune.Free at leisure... Back at Al Khayma Camp, spend your time trying Shisha smoking, Henna painting. Put on local Arabian cloth and pose for photos with Falcon.Enjoy a lavish barbecue buffet dinner with live entertainment shows. As night falls, the camp lights will be turned off, allowing you to feel the true essence and magic of the calm desert while enjoying a stargazing session with a telescope.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”
Experience the desert life in full with an overnight stay in the camp. We will take you on Camelback near to the camp area where a fire is arranged for you. We will then give a demonstration session on how to make Arabic coffee/tea. Relax in the night sitting by the campfire, enjoying the silence of the desert and the dark sky above. Our guide will add fun with interesting desert stories. When it’s time for sleep, we will return to the camp. Get back to your tent for a good sleep.Wake up 15 minutes earlier the sunrise time for witnessing that view. Our guide will take you to the desert on the Camel caravan, that is waiting outside the camp. Go for about 10-15 minutes Camel trekking. And capture that nice view of sunrise over sand dunes.Have a freshly cooked Arabian breakfast by 7:30 - 8:00 am, at Al Khayma - a perfect conclusion for your overnight desert safari in Dubai! Later we will drop you back at your hotel or location.
11 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
- We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
- OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
- Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
- Entertainment activities:- As per UAE law during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious holidays you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance.
- Luggage is not permitted during the tour; only a small backpack is allowed.
- Pickup will be 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
- A passport copy is required for all tourists and IDcard copy is required for all residents (Soft or hard copies are accepted)
- Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
- If your departure flight is on the same day, please make sure to check the time carefully and inform us in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-91421P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle.
- Shower room facility without towels.
- Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic Tea) at night.
- English-speaking licensed driver.
- Morning Camel trekking (15-20 minutes).
- Camel feeding & Sunset photo stop.
- Stargazing with a telescope.
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates.
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour).
- 3-buffets dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian) from the Michelin Star restaurant, Al Khayma Heritage.
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated).
- Morning Arabic breakfast.
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes).
- Arabian makeover with Falcon photos.
- Overnight stay in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp.
- Henna painting for ladies.
- Sandboarding.
- Free Wi-Fi during night at Al Khayma Camp.
- Mega Fire show, Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show.
- Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks.
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location.
The following is NOT included:
- Any other expenses not mentioned.
- Quad Bike “ ATV” & Buggy (available on request).
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Tipping.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️ is as follows:
- By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️ will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Shower room facility without towels
- Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic Tea) at night
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Morning Camel trekking (15-20 minutes)
- Camel feeding & Sunset photo stop
- Stargazing with a telescope
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour)
- 3-buffets dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian) from the Michelin Star restaurant, Al Khayma Heritage
- Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
- Morning Arabic breakfast
- Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
- Arabian makeover with Falcon photos
- Overnight stay in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp
- Henna painting for ladies
- Sandboarding
- Free Wi-Fi during night at Al Khayma Camp
- Mega Fire show, Traditional Yola dance & Falconry show
- Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Quad Bike “ ATV” & Buggy (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- By UAE law, pregnant ladies, anyone with back or neck pain, heart problems or other serious medical complaints and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. (If this conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is highly recommended that you eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid sickness during the dune bashing.
- We highly recommend having international travel insurance, as self-driving activities carry inherent risks that may lead to serious injury. Coverage for such incidents is typically provided only through your personal insurance.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The 4WD vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts, government trackers, GPS, GMS, and a First Aid box
- OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury.
- Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
- Entertainment activities:- As per UAE law during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious holidays you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance.
- Luggage is not permitted during the tour; only a small backpack is allowed.
- Pickup will be 45min prior to your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
- A passport copy is required for all tourists and IDcard copy is required for all residents (Soft or hard copies are accepted)
- Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
- If your departure flight is on the same day, please make sure to check the time carefully and inform us in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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