Desert Safari in Dubai with BBQ dinner – prices, menu, what to expect

Your holiday in Dubai will be incomplete without a desert safari, including a BBQ dinner.

These meticulously designed desert safari tours in Dubai offer thrilling off-road adventures and delicious local and international cuisine. 

Visiting a Bedouin-style campsite, indulging in activities like smoking from a shisha pipe, getting a henna tattoo, and finally trying Arabic cuisine make for a memorable day.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for a desert safari in Dubai with a barbecue dinner.

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# Desert Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp
# Premium Dune Safari, Camel Riding, BBQ
# Red Dune Safari, Camel Ride, Barbecue dinner

What to expect at the BBQ dinner

Everybody gets comfortable at a low table sitting around the stage in the center of the Bedouin-style camp.

The dinner with BBQ has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and it is a buffet service.

If you have any specific needs, the chefs at the venue also cater to them.

Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea are available throughout your stay at the campsite. 

The barbecue dinner is paired with live cultural entertainment such as belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and the Fire Show.

Guests particularly love the romantic experience of dining under the stars. 

Related: Dubai desert safari with belly dancing

Where to book tickets

Tickets for desert safari in Dubai with BBQ can be purchased online or in person at the counters.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters. 

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some tours sell a limited number of tickets due to their high demand, booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How do online tickets work

Visit the Dubai desert safari with BBQ ticket booking page, select your preferred date, time slot, and number of tickets, and buy the tickets right away.

After making the purchase, you will receive the tickets in your email. 

Ticket printouts are not required.

You can join the safari by showing the e-ticket on your smartphone.

Safaris with BBQ dinner ticket prices

The cheapest BBQ dinner safari costs AED 210 ($57), while the most popular safari is priced at AED 253 ($69) for all guests 12 years and above. 

Children between three and 11 years pay a discounted price of AED 209 ($57) for entry.

The overnight safari with dinner and breakfast, a VIP experience, costs AED 716 ($195) for all guests 12 years and above. 

Children between three and 11 years pay a discounted price of AED 503 ($137) for entry.

When it comes to desert safaris, you get what you pay for, so it is not a good idea to try and save money. 

Dinner safarisCost
Desert Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma CampAED 253 ($69)
Premium Dune Safari, Camel Riding, BBQAED 228 ($62)
Red Dune Safari, Camel Ride, Barbecue dinnerAED 210 ($57)
Overnight safari camp with dinnerAED 716 ($195)

Menu of BBQ dinner

When you book a desert safari in Dubai with a barbecue dinner, you get a lavish spread with Continental, Arabic, and Indian dishes. 

The spread includes warm appetizers such as Spring Rolls, Falafel, and Chicken Shawarma and cold appetizers such as Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Baba Ganoush, Mutabbal, etc. 

The main course has many options, such as lentil soup (dal), pasta, macaroni, noodles, steamed rice, fried rice, baked potatoes, chicken sausages, curries, etc. 

From the grill, you get items such as lamb kabab, chicken drum stick, chicken tikka, chicken wings, shish taouk, fish grilled, etc.

The BBQ dinner includes traditional Arabic Bread, Lebanese bread, and Indian Rotis.

The dessert menu includes cut fruits, muffins, cakes, puddings, and local sweets. 

Bar at the safari

The desert safari’s campsite bar is fully equipped and offers all famous international brands for the patrons. 

During the holy month of Ramadan, the bar doesn’t serve alcoholic beverages.

However, guests can still enjoy the barbecue dinner and non-alcoholic drinks when the bar closes during Ramadan.

During such dry days, as per the guidelines of DTCM, even belly dance and music entertainment get paused.

Inclusions of BBQ desert safari

Morning desert safaris are customized for extreme adventure and usually last only four hours. 

Evening desert safaris last six to eight hours and include a BBQ dinner, so evening safaris are costlier than morning safaris. 

Depending on the Dubai barbecue dinner safari you book, you will experience some or all of the below activities

Dune Bashing

Sand Boarding

Watching Sunrise

Quad Biking

Camel Riding

Watching Sunset

Photos wearing Arabic costume

Henna Painting

Belly Dance

Photos with Falcon

Shisha Smoking

Tanoura Dance

Best safaris with BBQ dinner

Many desert safaris from Dubai offer an elaborate barbecue dinner, making it difficult for tourists to decide.

We have selected four of the most highly rated BBQ dinner safaris below. 

Each tour is designed to give you the best Arabian desert experience and make your Dubai holiday memorable. 

Desert Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp

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Rating: 4.9/5
Duration: Seven hours
Starting time: 2 pm
Pick up: Available from all hotels or apartments in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, as well as the cruise port (Port Rashid).
Type of tour: Small Group
Tour Operator: OceanAir Travel

A 4×4 Land Cruiser picks you up and drives you to the desert, after which you enjoy the adrenaline rush of a quad bike ride and dune bashing.

For an extra kick of adrenaline, you can also try out sandboarding.

You then visit Al Khayma Camp and have some Arabic coffee, sweets, and dates as part of the traditional welcome.

At the camp, you go on a camel ride, smoke Shisha, do a Henna painting, meet the resident falcon expert, etc. 

The buffet barbecue dinner begins at sunset, and you can eat while enjoying traditional dances. 

After dinner, you relax and board your vehicle for a drop back at your hotel. 

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (12+ years): AED 499 ($136)
Child Ticket (3 to 11 years): AED 446 ($121)

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Premium Dune Safari, Camel Riding, BBQ

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Rating: 4.9/5
Duration: Seven hours
Starting time: 2.30 pm
Pick up: Available from all hotels or locations within Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and the Port Rashid Cruise Terminal.
Type of tour: Small Group
Tour Operator: Ammar Tours

This tour is an opportunity to explore the Dubai desert in the best ways possible. 

You will experience dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, etc., and then enjoy the brilliant desert sunset.

You can also enjoy the traditional Bedouin camp experience with a BBQ dinner, a classic Tanura show, and a belly dancing performance. 

You will savor the rich flavors of local food at a BBQ dinner with Arabic coffee, fresh dates, falafel, and shawarma.

Ticket Price: AED 228 ($62)

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Red Dune Safari, Camel Ride, Barbecue dinner

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Rating: 4.8/5
Duration: Seven hours
Starting time: 3.30 pm
Pick up: Available from all hotels or locations within Dubai City and Port Rashid cruise terminal
Type of tour: Small Group
Tour Operator: Dream Journey Tourism

This outstanding desert safari in Dubai starts at 3.30 pm.

You drive to the unforgiving Lahbab desert for dune bashing and then try sandboarding.

All the guests then witness the splendid Dubai sunset from the highest dune.

At the Bedouin-style camp, you get closer to the locals by riding a camel, smoking a Shisha pipe, trying the Henna tattoo, and dressing up in Arabic costumes.

After a belly dance performance, a Tanoura show will follow, and you can enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner.

Ticket Price: AED 210 ($57)

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Overnight safari camp with dinner

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The overnight desert safari in Dubai is a superior experience and a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Arabian Desert at night.

The experience starts at 2.30 pm when you get picked up in an SUV and driven to the Lahbab desert, 60 minutes from Dubai.

You experience desert delights like dune bashing, camel riding, a barbecue dinner & dance shows, and above all, stay overnight in a Bedouin tent at Al Khayma camp. 

After dinner, everybody can sit together and chat and share stories. 

Your tent will have a Nawar bed (Bedouin style bed), pillows, blankets, a restroom, and a shower.

You go on a sunrise camel trek and have an Arabian breakfast the following day before getting dropped back at your hotel.

Ticket Prices

Adult ticket (12+ years): AED 716 ($195)
Child ticket (3 to 11 years): AED 503 ($137)

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FAQs about desert safaris in Dubai with BBQ dinner

Here are some frequently asked questions about desert safaris with BBQ dinner in Dubai.

What type of food is served during the BBQ dinner in desert safaris?

The BBQ dinner includes a variety of dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, including grilled meats, salads, hummus, bread, and desserts.

Do I have to book a desert safari with BBQ dinner in advance?

It is advisable to book your desert safari with BBQ dinner in advance. When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot. Because some tours sell a limited number of tickets, during peak days they may sell out. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How long does a desert safari with BBQ dinner last?

The duration can vary, but most desert safaris with BBQ dinners last approximately 6 to 8 hours, including pickup and drop-off times.

Can I do a desert safari during the summer?

Yes, desert safaris operate year-round. However, summer temperatures in the desert can be extremely high, so adequate hydration and protection from the sun are important.

What should I wear for the desert safari in Dubai?

Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended. Light layers are ideal as desert temperatures can change. Closed shoes are best for walking on sand, but don’t forget sunglasses and a hat.

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Jamshed is a versatile traveler, equally drawn to the vibrant energy of city escapes and the peaceful solitude of remote getaways. On some trips, he indulges in resort hopping, while on others, he spends little time in his accommodation, fully immersing himself in the destination. A passionate foodie, Jamshed delights in exploring local cuisines, with a particular love for flavorful non-vegetarian dishes. Favourite Cities: Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Dublin, Prague, Vienna

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