Overnight Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Trekking

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.

Duration: 18 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dubai - The journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel or location in a comfortable 4WD vehicle, heading towards the Lahbab desert.
    A brief pause… Upon arrival at the desert, there will be a 20-minute break before the safari commences. During this time, you can relax, use the bathroom facilities, or opt for a Quad bike ride while the vehicle…
What's Included
  • Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/location
  • English-speaking licensed driver
  • Overnight stay in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp
  • 3-buffets dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian) from the Michelin Star restaurant, Al Khayma Heritage
  • Morning Arabic breakfast
  • Unlimited mineral…
What's Not Included
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Quad Bike “ ATV” & Buggy (available on request)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tipping
Additional Information
  • 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…
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kenyor2020
Jan 19, 2026
Desert safari - We had a very good experience, especially for our guide Usman that did everything he could to make it 5 stars. Food was delicious.Oceanair answered all questions very quickly and straightforward. There are only a couple of things I could suggest for future improvement. 1.Except for the fire show, the other ones weren’t so good. 2.And I strongly suggest that you advice people about the cold weather… and try to get some blankets outside for the ones who needs.
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Amparo_l
Jan 16, 2026
Amparo - It was Amazing beyond what was described. The service was amazing with Musfa attending to your every needs. Everyone was polite and friendly. The shows were fantastic and the camel ridings with the handlers taking pictures which were like a professional photographer was taking them. Can say enough of the service and experience of sleeping under the stars.
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Popo_s
Jan 14, 2026
Peaceful escape - Imran was an amazing driving. He was an expert at hitting the sand dunes just right making this part of the experience incredible. He was very patient and allowed us plenty of time to take pictures and really enjoy the quiet of the desert. The camp was beautiful. All the staff were nice and friendly. The food was delicious. It was a peaceful escape from the business of Dubai.
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V3012mcemilyh
Jan 13, 2026
Amazing tour with amazing food! - Was such a fun experience and I would highly recommend! Arslan was a great tour guide and I really appreciated his knowledge of Dubai and the UAE! The quads/ buggies is for additional price and though it was a bit pricey it was definitely worth it! All the staff at the camp were so friendly and the food both breakfast and dinner was probably my favourite meal across our entire trip! If I was to do again I would probably opt to not stay the night as we did find the beds a little stiff, but staying the night also gave your more time to do everything on offer at a more leisurely pace so wether you stay or not depends on what type of traveller you are ultimately! All in all was a great experience and I would suggest everyone to do this tour at least till the dinner! Oh special mention to the amazing photography skills of Arslan!! Like hiring a person photographer! Many many thanks!
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Marzena_b
Jan 12, 2026
Amazing experience - Everything is top of the line, from pickup, dinner, activities, everything's perfect, I truly recommend
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M5550zxkaterinaa
Jan 11, 2026
Absolutely unforgettable desert experience! - Our experience at Al Khayma was truly exceptional from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organised, and the entire day ran so smoothly and effortlessly. A special thank you to our guide, Imran, who was absolutely amazing — friendly, professional, and genuinely so helpful. He made the whole experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The camp itself was beautiful, spotless, and incredibly atmospheric. You could really feel how much care and thought has gone into every detail. The service was thoughtful and attentive, the food was delicious, and the live shows were simply incredible — everything exceeded my expectations. All the staff were warm and welcoming, and the whole experience felt both authentic and luxurious at the same time. I would 100% recommend Al Khayma to anyone visiting Dubai — it’s an experience you really don’t want to miss.
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D1120gqrachelt
Jan 9, 2026
Overall great with some helpful feedback - Our tour guide Wajahat did a great job driving and coordinating our different stops! The food and beverages were all amazing! It was a lot of fun! Overall I recommend. The places were nicely kept. Just two recommendations: the staff seemed rushed. I was disappointed that the rooms for overnight for sleeping had no doors. That did not feel safe. Otherwise I was grateful for the delish food and fun entertainment.
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Postelerika
Jan 9, 2026
Great overnight camp in Dubai’s desert - Every thing, from booking, pickup, communication and the tour itself FANTASTIC the team (Arslan, Mustafah and the rest) INCREDIBLE. The food better than expected for a buffet in the middle of the desert, breakfast also really good. My only comment is that the washrooms are too far from the tents (it’s hard to go in the middle of the night) only one location with just two showers for the entire camp ground.
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Yvonne_k
Jan 8, 2026
Highly recommend - The overnight stay in the Dubai desert was well organised, and the staff were very polite and accommodating. As they say, Arabs feed their guests well — the food and drink was plentiful and enjoyable. The evening was beautiful, sitting by the fire while cooking corn and sweet potatoes under the night sky and star gazing. - able to see the moon close up Venus and Saturn! If I had one complaint, it would be that the night in the tent was extremely cold, especially staying in January. More blankets should have been offered. The 4WD dune bashing was okay, but nothing particularly exciting to write about. Overall, it was a memorable experience with wonderful hospitality, and I would highly recommend this experience
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Sophia_c
Jan 8, 2026
An absolute must do... - An absolute must do during your stay in Dubai. Imran was an excellent guide. The food was delicious and plentiful. The accomodation was excellent, very comfortable and with great facilities. The dune bashing and sunrise camel ride were the highlight of my entire trip.
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From $180
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).