Evening Safari
- Pickup
- Around 3 PM
- Duration
- About 6.5 hours
FromAED 199
Lahbab Desert Safari in Dubai's Red Dunes
- Location
- Lahbab red dunes
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Transport
- Shared or private 4x4
- Pickup
- Free pickup · Dubai & Sharjah
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Longer dune bashing than our evening safari, on red dunes about 50 minutes from Dubai. No dinner or shows.
Best for: more time dune bashing, no camp dinner
- Free hotel pickupDoor to door, anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah. You add the address after you book.
- Full refund up to 24 hours beforeCancel at least 24 hours before the start. You see every price line before you pay.
- Licensed by Dubai's DETDET licensed since 2025, Licence No. 1491675.
How the Lahbab safari runs
Longer dune bashing than our evening safari, plus sandboarding and a short camel ride on Lahbab's red sand. Pickup starts at 3 PM, and there's no camp dinner or show.
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Location
- Lahbab red dunes
- From central Dubai
- About 50 minutes
- Starting price
- From AED 189
N° 03 · Itinerary
Lahbab desert safari itinerary
About six hours, door to door, and the sun sets while you're out on the dunes. Your confirmation gives the pickup window for your address.
From 3 PM
Stop 0101 · From 3 PM
Hotel pickup
Free pickup from your hotel or home anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah.
About 50 minutes later
Stop 0202 · About 50 minutes later
Into the red dunes
Out past the city the sand turns red. At the edge of the dunes the driver lets some air out of the tyres.
On the sand
Stop 0303 · On the sand
Dune bashing
The driver takes the 4x4 over the Lahbab dunes, and this part runs longer than on our evening safari. Expect a rough ride with sharp tilts and bumps.
Midway
Stop 0404 · Midway
Sandboarding and photos
A stop on a dune ridge. Sandboard down the slope, then take photos on the red sand.
Around 9 PM
Stop 0505 · Around 9 PM
Back to Dubai
The driver pumps the tyres back up and drives you back to your door.
Photos are an AI-generated guide to the planned itinerary.
N° 04 · What's included
What's included in the Lahbab safari?
A longer camel ride and quad, dirt bike or buggy rides cost extra. Add them when you book.
Included in the price
- Pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah
- The drive out to the Lahbab red dunes and back
- Dune bashing in a 4x4 with a guide at the wheel
- Sandboarding on the red dunes
- Desert photoshoot on a dune ridge
- Short camel ride
- Drinking water
Not included
- Camp BBQ dinner and live shows(book the evening safari if you want them)
- A quad bike, dirt bike or dune buggy ride(add one when you book)
- Entry to a protected reserve(not part of this route)
Location
Where are the red dunes in Dubai?
The red dunes on this safari are in the Lahbab desert, a rural area of Dubai off the Dubai-Hatta Road (E44). A #DubaiDestinations article from Dubai Media puts Lahbab around 50 minutes from the city centre, though your drive depends on your pickup address and the traffic. Official Dubai sources also spell the name Lehbab.
Lahbab is known for its red sand, but it isn't the only part of Dubai's desert with red dunes. Sand like this usually gets its colour from a thin coating of iron oxide on each grain, the US Geological Survey explains. The shade changes with the light during the day.
Lahbab is a place name. Dubai Desert King runs this safari, and we aren't connected to any business that uses Lahbab in its name.
N° 05 · FAQ
Red dunes safari questions
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Cancellation and changes
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start and you get a full refund, back on your card in 5 to 7 working days. After that, or if you don't show up, there's no refund. If the weather turns bad, we offer you a new date.
How safe is dune bashing?
It's a hard, jolting ride, and the 4x4 tilts steeply on the slopes. On this safari it also lasts longer than on our evening one. Everyone wears a seatbelt, and the driver does all the driving. It doesn't suit everyone. Skip it if you're pregnant, have back or neck problems, have had recent surgery or get motion sick. If you're bringing a baby or toddler, or have any other health worry, tell us before you book, and we'll check whether a gentler drive or another safari suits you. Two of our trips, the VIP dinner and dinner in the desert, leave dune bashing out.
Should I book the Lahbab safari or the evening safari?
Both pick you up at about 3 PM and drive the same Lahbab dunes. The Lahbab safari gives you longer dune bashing, with no camp, dinner or shows, from AED 189. The evening safari keeps the dune bashing shorter, then goes to a camp for a BBQ dinner and five live shows. If the dunes are the point of your trip, pick Lahbab.
How do I know the safari really goes to Lahbab?
It's on your booking. Your confirmation lists the trip as the Lahbab red-dune safari, and the dune bashing and sandboarding happen in Lahbab. If the place is why you're booking, check that line, and message us on WhatsApp if anything looks wrong.
Is Lahbab the same as Al Qudra or Big Red?
No. Al Qudra is another part of Dubai's desert, known for its man-made lakes, and this safari doesn't go there. We don't promise a stop at Big Red either. The driver picks the route on the day to suit the group and the sand.
Can we book a private 4x4 for the Lahbab safari?
Yes. A private 4x4 for up to six guests is from AED 500, and the car and driver are yours alone. Choose Private 4x4 when you book. On the shared 4x4 you ride with other guests, up to six to a car.
What time is pickup, and do we see the sunset?
Pickup starts at 3 PM from hotels and homes anywhere in Dubai or Sharjah, and you're back around 9 PM. Your confirmation gives the window for your address. You reach the dunes at about 4 PM, and sunset in Dubai falls between about 5:30 PM in November and 7:11 PM in July, so the sun goes down while you're still out on the sand.
Why does the Lahbab safari cost less than the evening safari?
There's no camp, dinner or shows. The Lahbab safari lasts about six hours and the evening safari about six and a half. The evening one spends part of that at a camp for dinner and shows, while the Lahbab safari keeps you on the dunes longer. A private 4x4 costs less too.
N° 06 · Alternatives
Want more than the drive?
The evening safari adds a camp dinner and shows, and the private safari ends with dinner at a premium camp. Or ride a quad bike yourself.
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Private Safari
- Pickup
- Around 3 PM
- Duration
- About 6 hours
FromAED 600
Quad Bike
- Start time
- 6 AM to 6 PM
- Duration
- 30 or 60 minutes
FromAED 150
N° 07 · Your date25.0°N · 55.6°E
From AED 189 · Free pickupBook the red dunes.
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