Oceanair's Dubai Desert Safari
The Dubai Desert Safar by Oceanair provides an amazing opportunity for a one-hour fun-filled adventure through the deserts of Dubai in the morning. This safari takes tourists to the Al Khayma Desert Camp in the Lahbab Desert where a host of thrilling activities await them. In the Al Khayma Camp, pleasure-seeking tourists are offered an assortment of refreshments, such as Gaymat, Gahwa, Arabic coffee, dates and desserts, an all-you-can-eat barbecue, shisha smoking among others. The safari through the desert offers multiple options for the travelers to undertake adrenaline-inducing activities such as dune bashing, ride on a quad bike, sandboarding, and camel riding. Tourists also get the chance to experience the exotic life of Bedouins in deserts through activities like the Tanoura dance, smoking shisha, taking photos with a falcon, dressing like an Arab in the desert in Arabian attire, henna tattooing, etc.
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- An excellent dessert safari for one hour through the deserts of Dubai.
- This safari offers an amazing opportunity for thrill and adventure in the form of dune bashing, quad biking, camel riding, caravans, and sandboarding.
- Tourists are taken to the Al Khayma Desert Camp where a host of fun activities, excellent refreshments, and a barbecue await them.
- The travelers get to try an Arab makeover in imitation of the bygone Bedouin life, and enjoy Tanoura dance, posing with falcons, group dancing for women, smoking shisha among others.
- The red dunes along the way offer a special point of interest for tourists who wish to enjoy sandboarding.
- Tourists are served an all-you-can-eat barbecue with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
What To Expect
This Dubai desert safari tour will familiarize you with how fascinating was the old desert life! Our Safari Captain will pick you from the selected hotel or location, in a 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser. You will then be taken to the Lahbab desert. In that one hour drive, learn how the present cosmopolis Dubai was originally a village first and the way it transformed into a trendsetting city. As you arrive at Lahbab desert, take an initial break at the rest area for about 20-25 minutes. There you can take rest, avail bathroom/toilet facilities, meanwhile, your land cruiser gets its tire pressures adjusted for the desert safari. Even as other convoys join your gang, you can go for an optional Quad Biking. Soon the adventures begin with dune bashing in the Dubai desert. Go for a dune drive through the peculiarly shaped red dunes at Lahbab. After 30-45 minutes of dune bashing drive, keep your thrills alive with sand-surfing along the dunes (sandboarding). Afterward, we will proceed to Al Khayma desert camp. At the Al Khayma camp, you can see Camels in a group - ready for a ride. As you enter the camp, our safari captain will show you the slots (where main camp activities take place) and you will be lead to a table inside/in front of your tent (Khayma). There will be an unlimited supply of soft drinks in your tent where you can try out Arab attires (Abaya and Kandora - for ladies and gents). Get welcomed with Gahwa, Gaymat (Arabian coffee & sweets), and dry dates. Refresh yourselves before you move on for the next activity- Camel ride. It’s now time for a ride atop ‘Ship of the desert’. You can experience the camel ride in a group which can be repeated. Also, watch the sunset from the camp’s dedicated sunset dune. Get these beautiful scenes captured with your cameras. You can use the free time to explore the Al Khayma camp with a lot of Bedouin activities including the must-do activities of Dubai desert- Henna tattooing, Shisha smoking, trying out Arab attires Abaya/ Kandora as of a local Arab citizen, meeting up with a Falcon expert and posing with that majestic bird. Now it’s time for some evening entertainers! The Tanoura dance will be performed at the center stage initially. Soon you will be invited to a barbecue dinner buffet. You are free to taste the desserts provided after dinner with barbecue dishes. Nashaat show “group of ladies” dance would be the very next entertainment show. Rest is the relaxation time for you. The camp lights would be turned off completely to set a typical desert night ambiance for you when the entertainment activities are finally over. Relax or refresh yourselves by meditating. Watch the vast sky, the lucky ones can spot a few stars! Finally, you will be dropped off at the hotel/ selected location.
Activity Information
Confirmation
- A confirmation email will be sent to you once the booking is done.
- Make sure to check your Spam folder if you haven't received an email from us. You can also notify us via email.
Insider Tips
- Oceanair's Dubai Desert Safari offers a wide array of fun-filled activities that are good value-for-money.
- The safari coupled with the camp stay provides an excellent insight into the historical nomadic living of desert dwellers called Bedouins.
- The wide arrangement of activities allows amusement for different members of the same group or family, irrespective of whether one is interested in adventure, gourmet food, partying, or history.
- Confirmation is sent to tourists immediately when the booking is done.
- The Safari is well-designed through the desert to include interesting views of the sand in the morning, and places tourists would fail to reach if on their own.
Know Before You Go
- Tourists should take care to wear suitable clothing for a day in the desert and good, sturdy shoes if interested in sandboarding or quad-biking.
- They will be escorted through the desert in a 4X4 air-conditioned Land Cruiser.
- Tourists are picked up within 40 minutes of their preferred time from their location of stay.
- It is necessary to not be on a full stomach before the safari to avoid getting nausea during dune bashing.
- Interested travelers should take note of all religious holidays in the UAE since entertainment activities are strictly prohibited in the camp on those days.
- Children below the age of 3 years and pregnant women are not allowed to participate in dune bashing, to avoid any medical risk.
- The tour does not have wheelchair facilities; tourists are advised to contact Oceanair for assistance in this regard.
- Individual tickets begin from AED 147
In the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are some strict protocols.
- Visitors need to wear face masks.
- Visitors need to maintain proper distance among themselves.
- Guides and other staff need to maintain proper sanitizations.
- Visitors need to maintain proper sanitizations.
How To Use
- You can present either a printed copy or a mobile e-ticket for this activity
Address
- Venue Address: The Dubai Mall - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Terms and conditions
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of booked time slot. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Oceanair's Dubai Desert Safari Tickets
| Oceanair's Dubai Desert Safari Package | Ticket Prices |
|---|---|
| Morning Desert Safari - Shared Car Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Quadbiking | From AED 312 |
| Dubai Sunrise Camel Trek With Breakfast - Shared Camel Trek | From AED 187 |