Dune bashing in Dubai

Dune bashing is one of the most popular high-points in Dubai as it’s the best way to experience the life in the desert. Deserts are an integral part of the Arabian culture and tradition and hence, assume much significance in their lives. Dune bashing offers you the entertainment of driving over the sandbanks in increased or decreased speed. The dune surface is neither stable nor smooth. Thus, it tests your driving skills in off-road conditions. You must understand the techniques to ride the desert with shifting base. We provide you a kind of sports car, especially made to explore deserts. Your dune bashing Dubai experience begins from your hotel pick-up and you’ll be transported to the desert for a lot of fun activities. We offer pick-up and drop off facilities for our esteemed guests. Our dune bashing package also includes the traditional and authentic vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines. Once you’re done with the tiring but most thrilling dune bashing, get prepared for a mouth-watering dinner. You’ll be served delicious and tasteful BBQ. You can also get a combination of continental and Arabic cuisine. While embarking on dune bashing in Dubai, specify your food preferences and we’ll honour your choice.

Our every desert safari has the necessary facilities and safety equipment in order to make you feel comfortable and completely safe. The requisite items will be provided at the campsite. The total duration of the dune bashing event completely depends on the package you choose. The regular safari begins at around 3 pm and continues till 10 pm. A traveller has the option to stay in the desert camp for the late night ride. The price range for such packages may vary depending on the facilities you choose. Just check out for seasonal variations or discounts. Certainly, dune Bashing Tour in Dubai is a worth experiencing event. Just exercise some precautions. Follow all the safety instructions, that’s it. Plan in advance to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

What to Expect

The adventurous 7-hour desert safari tour will take you to the heart of Dubai’s most popular desert known as ‘Lahbab’. Located 50 kilometres from the city, Lahbab is distinctively known for its sleek red colour sand and its towering dunes which provide for a perfect landscape for an adventurous outing. This tour is an ideal blend of thrill and relaxation, which is suitable for adventure seekers, families, couples as well as solo travellers.

You will be picked up from your hotel in 4×4 vehicle; the drive to the desert spot takes about 45-50 minutes. Feel free to ask your expert guide about the history of Dubai, famous monuments or simply hold a casual conversation about the height of Burj Khalifa!

After reaching Lahbab, we will take a 20-minutes break while the guide deflates the tires and wait for the other convoy to catch-up. Meantime, you can opt for quad bike or take a restroom break.

Once ready, you will be taken deeper into the desert wherein you will enjoy 30-45 minutes of the exhilarating dune-bashing as you slip and slide across from one dune to another. After the exciting drive, there is a picture-stop atop the highest dune – you do not want to miss this opportunity of snapping Instagram-worthy pictures of a scenic sunset. During the stop, try out an immensely popular sport of sand-boarding – this sport is suitable for all individuals, and it does not require any prior experience or training.

Subsequently, after the picture stop, head towards our Bedouin-style camp, hidden in the heart of the desert. Be greeted with Qahwa (Arabic coffee), dates and Lugamat (traditional sweet) as you enjoy the numerous activities put together in the camp such as camel rides, Shisha pipe, Henna tattoo artists, take pictures in traditional Arabic costumes and shop through the souvenir stand to discover unique as well as exotic ornaments for your loved ones back home. Have a chance to take pictures with a Falcon as well.

As the night settles in, enjoy a delicious and luxurious BBQ spread of kebabs, hummus and salads accompanied by soft drinks. While enjoying your meal, feast your eyes on a colourful belly show followed by the Tanura performance.