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The 15 Safaris with a BBQ Dinner That Earn Their Price

103 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The 15 best safaris with a bbq dinner you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long you are out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner - Dune bashing is the main event
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Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

1.Red Dune Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32,185 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $29Our pick

Leave Dubai for the red dunes of Lahbab with an English-speaking guide such as Arif, Khaled, Sajid, or Kashif. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, and an optional quad bike ride. Choose the seven-hour option for a BBQ dinner and evening shows.

“We have been before and this time driver was another level he was a brilliant driver with great skills and he looked after us the entire trip, he is a credit to the company. Quad bikes definitely worth paying the extra for and the food and entertainment at camp were fantastic thank you for the memories.”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options - Photo stops and sandboarding before the main ride
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Dubai: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

2.Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Quad Biking Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20,485 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

You’ll ride from Dubai to Al Lahbab in an air-conditioned 4x4, tackle red dunes with guides such as Naseem, Khalil, Rashid or Ehsan, then choose sandboarding, camel riding and optional quad biking. The seven-hour version adds Arabic snacks, BBQ dinner, henna, coffee, shisha and fire, belly and Tanoura shows.

“Our guide was Zahoor , he was amazing, very patient and cheerful. He explained the activities and made sure we enjoyed the activities. Worth every money spent💯”

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Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

3.Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,388 reviews · from $75Top rated

Spend about seven hours in the Lahbab desert with 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, falcon photos, henna, Arabic coffee, and a barbecue buffet at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Abid, Sunil, Rashid Mir, and Tofeeq are praised for friendly service and desert know-how.

“Wonderful experience, from the hotel pick up to drop back it was exceptional. Ocean Air were the tour guides and cannot recommend them enough. There was so much included in this package, the dune bashing was fun and our guide Mr M Sakr was great, really friendly and made sure we had all we needed and looked after our group so well. The camp, camel rides, henna and food was awesome - loads to experience. A long day but well worth every penny making memories. Watching the stars was beautiful.”

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Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ - Lahbab’s 45-minute 4x4 dune ride
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Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ

4.Dubai Desert Safari Dune Bashing, 60min ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,364 reviews · from $56

Spend about 7.5 hours beyond Dubai with hotel pickup, open-desert ATV riding, 45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, and four live shows. Guides such as Rasheed Ali and Sajid Ali are often praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“Amazing experience 10/10 recommend! The atv was experience was great also the camels were so beautiful & the belly dance along with the food!”

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Dubai: Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner - Sandboarding, photos and the feel of Lahbab
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Dubai: Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner

5.Quad Bike Safari, Camels & Al Khayma Camp BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,283 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Spend seven hours exploring Dubai’s Lahbab desert with a self-drive quad bike ride, sandboarding, camels, falcon photos and an Arabian BBQ at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Fadi, Arslan Ali and Zeeshan Ahmad are praised for clear instructions, patient help and taking memorable photos.

“our guide arfan khan was really good 👍 I enjoyed the tour good value for the money”

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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike - Al Lahbab’s dunes, photos, and dune bashing
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Dubai: Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

6.Desert Safari with VIP BBQ and Optional Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,349 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $30

Ride through Al Lahbab’s red dunes with a guide such as Younas, Rizwan, or Zain, then choose sandboarding, camel rides, quad biking, and a 7-hour camp dinner with BBQ and shows. The $30 starting price is strong value, but check which extras and VIP services your option includes.

“We had amazing time with Rashid, very polite and has very good knowledge on anything you talk about, he is one of the best driver we have had in Dubai, his driving skills is on a top level. Thanks for the amazing experience.”

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Dubai Desert Safari - Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options - The 4x4 ride across the dunes
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Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

7.Dubai Desert Safari – Sandboarding, Quad Bike & BBQ Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,360 reviews · from $45

Take a 4x4 from your Dubai hotel to Lahbab’s red dunes for dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, and sunset photos. Add quad biking or extend to seven hours for a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, henna, shisha, falcon photos, and live shows. Guides such as Awais and Muhram Ali are often praised for driving and photos.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Did it for the 2nd time and it is worth it again. Rizwan showed us around, took some photos and gave us unforgettable ride.”

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Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai - Quad biking for 25 minutes
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Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai

8.Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Quad Bike & Camel Ride from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,211 reviews · from $88

Spend six to seven hours outside Dubai with a Land Cruiser safari to Lahbab, dune bashing, a 25-minute quad bike ride, camel time, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a camp dinner show. Guides such as Saeed, Hussain, Noori, and Abdullah are praised for keeping the evening friendly and organized.

“Great overall experience! Fun exclrcusions, food in the evening was varied and tasty. Entertained was also good.”

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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows - The 30 to 35 minute dune-bashing ride
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Dubai: Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

9.Red Dunes Desert Safari with Premium Camp BBQ & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,931 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

You’ll leave Dubai or Sharjah in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for red-dune driving, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and falcon photos. At camp, expect Arabic coffee, henna, buffet BBQ, and five shows. Guides such as Nasir, Mohsin Pathan, Tahir, and Atif are often praised for safe driving and helpful photos.

“Amazing Family Evening Desert Safari experience with our guide, Mohsin Pathan. My husband, our children, and I thoroughly enjoyed the thrilling dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, and memorable falcon photography. The evening at Dream Night Camp was delightful, featuring a delicious BBQ dinner and captivating live entertainment shows. We highly recommend the Evening Desert Safari and sincerely appreciate Mohsin Pathan for his outstanding guidance and professionalism.”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - From Abu Dhabi to the Al Khatim dunes
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

10.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,762 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Join a small group of up to six for a six-hour Abu Dhabi desert safari with hotel or cruise-port pickup. Your English-speaking driver handles dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, camp customs, BBQ dinner, and traditional shows. Guides such as Thahzeer, Shine, Sherif, and Aamir are praised for safe driving and photography.

“It was a great day at the desert. Our guide Thahzeer was not only a good driver in the dunes but also a great photographer! I had some problems in advance with the agency when sending my pick up location, but a soon as the guide himself contacted me, everything worked easily.”

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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp - Noble Camp’s welcome, camel ride, and henna
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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

11.Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,365 reviews · from $79

You’ll ride from Dubai or Sharjah in a 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, tackle 45 minutes of dune bashing at Lahbab, sandboard, ride a camel, and dine at Noble Camp. Guides such as Saif, Farrukh, Aman, and Naveed are noted for attentive service. Optional quad bikes cost extra.

“Saif is an amazing Guide. He is very attentive were all of the Nobel life staff. But Saif stood apart. He has a young Daughter near the same age as ours and he made sure to take great care of her. I really appreciated the entire experience. The off reading and shows were great.”

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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ - The 2 pm pickup from Dubai or Sharjah
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Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

12.Dubai Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,274 reviews · from $27Best value

Meet your driver around 2 pm for a six-hour trip from Dubai or Sharjah to Lahbab’s red dunes. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, sunset and costume photos, henna, Arabic coffee, a BBQ buffet, and live fire, Tanura, and belly-dance shows. Drivers such as Ali, Abdul, Shahab, and Saheb are often praised for friendly service.

“It's a great activity. Pick up is traffic dependent & the preparedness of the other travellers. Take extra water with you. We went on a Thursday afternoon/evening in April & there was likely 1000 drivers engaged in the evening. Your driver will meRead more”

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Dubai Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, & BBQ Dinner - Camel riding and sandboarding, with realistic expectations
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Dubai Desert Safari With Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

13.Dubai Desert Safari With Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,245 reviews · from $39

Join a shared 4x4 ride from Dubai or Sharjah to Lahbab’s red dunes for dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. The evening continues at Dream Night Tours with henna, Arabic coffee, BBQ dinner, belly dancing, Tanoura, and fire shows. Guides include Adnan, Abid, Bilal, and others.

“Great tour and very good value. Our safari guide tour Ari was an excellent tour guide, he was friendly and a professional desert driver. The show and dinner were excellent. The only thing I didn’t like is how much they tried to get us to spend exRead more”

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Dubai: Red Dune Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels, and BBQ - Hotel pickup and the drive toward the red dunes
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Dubai: Red Dune Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels, and BBQ

14.Red Dune Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camels, and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,060 reviews · from $27

You’ll ride from Dubai in an air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking guide such as Abid, Faraz, or Ater. Choose quad biking, tackle 30 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sandboard, ride camels at sunset, then add a seven-hour camp visit with BBQ, henna, falcons, shisha, and shows.

“This is our second time going with this company on the same trip in the span of three days , so good, definitely recommend!!!”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - From Abu Dhabi to the Al Khatim dunes
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

15.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74

Spend about six hours with an OceanAir Travels guide exploring Abu Dhabi’s desert by 4WD. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel farm, a short camel ride, henna, shisha, Arabic dress photos, BBQ dinner, Tanoura, and belly dancing. Guides such as Ram, Kevin, Azi, and Biju are praised for helpful service and photos.

“We have been looking forward to this activity but it exceeded our expectation. It was absolutelly amazing and great experience. Our guide was friendly and super helpful. Kids loved it!”

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