Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment begins… At the camp center stage, a Tanoura dance will be performed first. You will soon be invited for a lavish buffet dinner full of Barbecue dishes. At the stage, the Ladies Khaliji Dance will keep you entertained. 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.

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.

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding
• It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting / sickness during the dune bashing
• Entertainment activities:- During the holy month of Ramadan you can watch Tanoura and Fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for Ladies Khaliji Dance. Other religious holidays as per UAE law i.e. 3rd April​, 10​ & 31st​ Aug​, 9th Nov etc there will not be any entertainment activities in the camps as its strictly not permitted by UAE law.
• It is not recommended to carry jewellery, expensive watches or cell phones as the phone signal is not working in the desert.
• Your belongings are your own responsibility and OceanAir is not responsible for any lost belongings in during the trip and in case if we found any belongings we try our best to deliver to whom they belong to.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• OceanAir Travels shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
• Luggage is not allowed to carry during the tour, only a small backpack is allowed.
• Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it.
• Pickup will be within 45min prior your selected departure time. Please be ready at the hotel lobby on time
• Kindly share your Whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pickup
• We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies.
• Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
• Due to heavy traffic in the Rove Marina and Wyndham Dubai Marina areas at the time of pick-up, we request that you come to the Stella Di Mare Hotel for an easy pickup within a few minutes’ walking distances.
• A passport copy is required for all tourists.
• ID copy is required for all residents.
• Soft or hard copies are accepted for both residents and tourists.
• Long clothes and jackets are recommended during winter
• 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.
• 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

• Red Dunes & BBQ Open Buffet
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  Camp Type: Sharing at our exclusive Al Khayma camp, self-service open buffet.Stay overnight in typical Bedouin style with a sunrise camel trek.
  Pickup 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)
• Tanura and Ladies Khaliji Dance
• 3-buffets dinner (Emirati, Moroccan & Arabian) from the Michelin Star restaurant, Al Khayma Heritage

• Any other expenses not mentioned
• Quad Bike “ ATV” & Buggy (available on request)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tipping

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• Please provide your preferred means of communication (WhatsApp, SMS, Email, Phone Call) and your hotel room number, if known.* (We will have to communicate with you for pickup time updates few hours before the tour)
• Long clothes and jackets are recommended during winter
• Please note, if you have a flight on the day of the tour then please inform the supplier the day before.
• For the sharing tour the pick-up time will be within 30-45 minutes of your selected-default pick-up time.
• The duration of the tour includes the pick-up and drop off times. 

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by OceanAir Travels.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Dubai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2224 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.