Family Desert Safari Dubai

Kid-Friendly Activities, Prices, and Packages

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Family Desert Safari Dubai

A Dedicated Family Vehicle for Dune Bashing, Camel Riding, and Sandboarding in Dubai's Red Dunes — Priced by Group Size, Not Per Person.

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About This Experience

Emirates Desert Adventures runs this family desert safari package around a single dedicated vehicle for your group, rather than a per-person seat in a shared 4×4. Your family travels together from Dubai to the Red Dunes of Lahbab for dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding, and henna tattoos, with pricing based on how many guests travel in your vehicle, up to six.

Hotel Pickup & Drop-offFamily Vehicle · Up to 6Adjustable Dune BashingSandboardingGolden-hour Photo StopCamel RideHenna TattoosTraditional Dress PhotosArabic RefreshmentsBBQ Buffet DinnerLive EntertainmentShisha Lounge Access
4×4 vehicle parked on sand dunes at sunset

Hotel Pickup & Your Family Vehicle

Your group travels together in one vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The family vehicle accommodates up to six guests.

Child riding a sandboard down a sand dune

Dune Bashing & Sandboarding

Explore Lahbab’s red dunes with dune bashing paced for your family’s comfort, followed by sandboarding with boards provided.

Family posing together on desert dunes at sunset

Time Together in the Red Dunes

Enjoy a family desert outing with a camel ride, golden-hour photography opportunities, henna tattoos, and traditional Arabian dress photos.

Guests being served at an outdoor dinner buffet

BBQ Buffet & Live Entertainment

Arabic coffee, dates, mint tea, soft drinks, and a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Live shows include belly dance, Tanoura, and fire performances.

Packages & Pricing

Family Desert Safari Dubai: Priced Per Group, Not Per Person

Your price is based on your total group size. The base price of AED 1,596 covers up to four guests. Each additional guest beyond four, up to a maximum of six, adds AED 365 to the total.

From · Per GroupAED 1,596For up to 4 guests
Family safari total prices by group size
GuestsTotal Price
Up to 4 guestsAED 1,596
5 guestsAED 1,961
6 guestsAED 2,326

Optional Add-Ons

Optional extras, available onsite and payable directly at the camp. These are not included in the base package price.

Off-road buggy on desert sand; illustrative photoIllustrative photo

Can-Am Buggy — 1,300cc

30-minute buggy experience. Choose a 2-seater or 4-seater.

2-seater · 30 minutesAED 1,653
4-seater · 30 minutesAED 2,057

Payable onsite · Optional

Two guests sitting in a Polaris buggy in the desert

Polaris Buggy — 1,000cc

30-minute buggy experience. Choose a 2-seater or 4-seater.

2-seater · 30 minutesAED 1,065
4-seater · 30 minutesAED 1,653

Payable onsite · Optional

Quad bike riders on desert dunes at sunset

Quad Bike

Choose a single or double quad bike session, with 20 minutes of riding.

Single · 20 minutesAED 184
Double · 20 minutesAED 294

Payable onsite · Optional

Close-up of a shisha bowl with warm lights in the background

Shisha at Your Table

Prefer shisha at your own table rather than the shared lounge?

Per sessionAED 92

Payable onsite · Optional

The Experience — Hour by Hour

Your family safari follows this general sequence. Timing within each stage varies naturally with traffic, group pace, and desert conditions.

Approx. 45 minutes

Hotel Pickup & Journey to the Desert

Your dedicated vehicle collects your family from your hotel. The drive to the Lahbab desert takes approximately 45 minutes.

Dune Bashing

Dune bashing across the Lahbab red dunes, with intensity adjusted for your family’s comfort.

Sandboarding

Sandboarding on the open dunes with guidance for those trying it for the first time.

Camel Ride

A guided camel ride across the red sand, with a handler present throughout.

Henna Tattoos

Henna tattoos available at the conclusion of the activity stages.

Approx. 45 minutes

Return to Dubai

The drive back to your hotel takes approximately 45 minutes.

Your package also includes the camp refreshments, BBQ buffet dinner, and live entertainment listed below. Our team confirms the day’s pickup and return arrangements with you.

What's Included

Everything in your package price:

Everything in Your Package Price

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Family vehicle for your group, up to 6 guests
  • Dune bashing in Lahbab’s red dunes
  • Sandboarding (boards provided)
  • Golden-hour photography opportunity
  • Camel ride at the desert camp
  • Henna tattoos
  • Access to the shisha lounge
  • Traditional Arabian dress photoshoot (Kandora & Abaya)
  • Arabic coffee, dates, mint tea, and soft drinks
  • BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
  • Live entertainment: belly dance, Tanoura show, and fire show
  • Return transfer to your Dubai hotel

Available at Additional Cost — Fully Optional

  • Quad biking / ATV: 20 minutes, AED 184 for a single rider or AED 294 for a double ride.
  • Dune buggy ride: 30 minutes. Polaris 1,000cc: AED 1,065 (2-seater) or AED 1,653 (4-seater). Can-Am 1,300cc: AED 1,653 (2-seater) or AED 2,057 (4-seater).
  • Falcon display: Availability and price to be confirmed; payable onsite if offered.
  • Shisha at your table: AED 92 per session, payable onsite.

There are no hidden charges. Every optional activity is presented with a clear price before you decide.

Ready to plan your family’s desert trip?

From AED 1,596 for up to 4 guests.

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Suitability & Restrictions

Suitable for

  • Families travelling together in one vehicle, up to 6 guests
  • Children aged 3 and above

Age guidance: Children must be at least 3 years old to join dune bashing.

Dune Bashing Is Not Recommended for

  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with serious back, spine, or neck conditions
  • Guests with recent cardiac procedures or serious heart conditions

If anyone in your group prefers to skip dune bashing, tell our team before booking so we can confirm a suitable alternative arrangement.

Safety Standards

  • Licensed & insured operator
  • Adjustable dune bashing pace for family groups

Booking & Cancellation

DetailPolicy
Advance PaymentFull payment on pickup — nothing charged in advance
CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before scheduled pickup
ConfirmationInstant via WhatsApp or email
Group Bookings (10+)Contact via WhatsApp for group rates.
RamadanAvailable year-round, with a modified program during Ramadan
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu

Book in simple steps:

  1. Tell us your total group size (up to 6 guests).
  2. Confirm your preferred date with our team.
  3. Receive confirmation of your family safari booking.
Reserve With Free Cancellation

Pickup Coverage

No need to arrange your own transport: Emirates Desert Adventures collects you directly from the pickup locations listed below. Guests joining via Sahara Centre meet the team there.

Burj Khalifa and surrounding Dubai skyline
Door-to-door pickup

Dubai

All hotels, residences, and apartments, including Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown/Burj Khalifa, Deira & Bur Dubai, the airport area, and Jumeirah/Umm Suqeim.

Hotel exterior with palm trees and high-rise buildings
Hotel pickup

Sharjah

All hotels in Sharjah.

Waterfront city skyline and roads at sunset
Meeting point

Abu Dhabi & Ajman

Join via Sahara Centre, Sharjah. Confirm your meeting arrangements with our team when booking.

Port and cruise terminal area viewed from above
Cruise pickup

Port Rashid Cruise Terminal

Pickup from Port Rashid Cruise Terminal. Confirm your pickup details with our team when booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Licensed & insured · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup

Family Desert Safari AED 1,596
  • Family vehicle for up to 6 guests
  • BBQ buffet & live entertainment
  • Pay on pickup
  • Instant confirmation
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No advance payment — full payment is collected at pickup
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