Dubai: Overnight Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp™️

Itinerary
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Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lahbab - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”, Al Awir - دبي - United Arab Emirates

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”, Al Awir - دبي - United Arab Emirates

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.

Duration: 11 hours

• Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location
• Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking licensed driver
• Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
• Sandboarding
• Camel ride experience (can be repeated)
• Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks
• Camel feeding & Sunset photo stop
• Al Khayma Desert Camp visit
• Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
• Henna painting for ladies
• Arabian makeover with Falcon photos
• Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavour)
• Tanura and Ladies Khaliji Dance
• Barbecue buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
• Stargazing with a telescope
• Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic Tea) at night
• Shower room facility without towels
• Morning Camel trekking (15-20 minutes)
• Morning Arabic breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”

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

• Not wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• 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
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.

Ports

• Cruise Terminal 2, 77CH+QXG - Port Rashid - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

18 hours