The Dubai classic: 6 hours in the desert
from145 AED
Dubai's number-one activity and the single most discussed subject in our correspondence: six hours in the desert — dunes, sunset, camels, a BBQ dinner and camp shows. Hotel pickup around 2:30–3:30pm, back by 9–9:30pm. ✨ What to expect
👥 Two options: shared or your own car
Both options use the Red Sands camp among the tallest red dunes — the most photogenic setting. The programme is the same: dunes, camels, sandboarding, dinner and shows. Only the car differs: shared with other guests or your own. 🚙 Private vehicle for up to six guests
The same programme and Red Sands camp, but priced per car. Do the maths from four people: at that group size a private car usually comes out below four group tickets, and on top of that you get your own pace, your own stops and no waiting for other passengers. 🚐 About the transfer — the most frequent question
Pickup from hotels and apartments within Dubai is free and included in both options. From Sharjah, Ajman and the other emirates, check with us: a surcharge is possible. The exact time and pickup point are confirmed by a manager the day before rather than by the system — in the desert the route is assembled around the guests. 👶 For children
The child fare runs from two to eleven; children under two are not admitted. Part of the dune bashing can be skipped by waiting at the camp — tell the driver if anyone gets motion sick. Dune bashing is not advised during pregnancy or with back problems, and the camp and dinner remain available without it. 🗓 When to go
The safari runs year-round. From October to April evenings sit at a comfortable +20 to +28°C. In summer the programme is the same and the heat drops after sunset, but the daytime part is harder to take. Worth settling before you buy
| Option | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sands Camp - shared safari | 145 AED | 116 AED |
| Red Sands Camp — private vehicle for up to 6 guests | 799 AED | — |
Shared 4x4 Red Sands safari: hotel transfer, dunes, camp, dinner and shows.
A private 4x4 for your group of up to 6 guests: hotel transfer, dunes, BBQ dinner and shows at Red Sands camp. Need more vehicles — book each separately.
Shared hotel pickup and return transfer are included for the published option. Exact pickup area and time are confirmed manually.
100% refund if cancelled at least 48 hours before, 50% if 24 hours before; later — no refund.
The programme and the Red Sands camp are the same. In the shared option you ride with other guests; your own car takes up to 6 people at your own pace with no waiting, and from four people it usually works out cheaper.
From hotels and apartments within Dubai — yes, free. From Sharjah and Ajman ask the manager; a surcharge may apply.
Yes. The child fare runs from two to eleven; children under two are not admitted. You can skip part of the dune bashing and wait at the camp — just tell the driver.
Safaris run year-round. October–April evenings are a comfortable 20–28°C; in summer the same programme, with the heat easing after sunset.
Polaris 1000cc buggies and quad bikes in the red dunes, transfer included — quads from 250 AED/hour.
from 270 AEDRAK dunes, camp, dinner and shows; pickup from RAK, UAQ and Fujairah hotels
from 145 AEDChoose the option, date and number of guests in the app. Prices in AED; pay in cash or by card.