Desert Safari Without Dune Bashing Dubai

A Calm Desert Safari Without the Dune Bashing

Not everyone wants the sharp drops and fast turns of dune bashing, and that is exactly why we offer a desert safari without it. You still get the full desert camp evening, the sunset over the Al Awir dunes, the camel ride and the BBQ dinner, but the drive to and around the desert is smooth and gentle. It is the ideal choice for anyone who wants the beauty and culture of a Dubai desert safari without the rollercoaster ride across the sand.

Who a No Dune Bashing Safari Is For

This tour was designed for guests who are advised against or simply prefer to skip the intense off road driving. That includes expecting mothers, senior travelers, families with very young children, and anyone prone to motion sickness or with back or neck concerns. You lose none of the experience that makes a desert safari special, you only remove the part that can be uncomfortable for some.

Everything You Enjoy at the Camp

Once you arrive at our Al Awir desert camp, your evening is exactly the same as our standard safari. You can take a camel ride, try sandboarding, enjoy henna painting, dress in traditional Arabic clothing for photos, relax in the shisha lounge, and settle in for a full BBQ buffet with live entertainment under the open sky. The only difference is how you get there and around the dunes.

A Gentle Scenic Desert Drive Instead of Dune Bashing

In place of dune bashing, your driver takes a calm, scenic route so you can still see the rolling red dunes and the wide desert landscape at their best. You travel in a comfortable 4×4 with the air conditioning on, stopping for photographs at the most beautiful spots, especially as the sun sets. It is a relaxed way to reach the camp that suits every member of the family.

Perfect for Every Type of Traveler

Families with Young Children

Parents with infants and toddlers can enjoy the desert without worrying about the bumps of dune bashing. The camp is safe, open and full of things for children to see and do.

Senior Travelers

Older guests get the full cultural experience at a comfortable pace, with a gentle drive and plenty of seating at the camp.

Expecting Mothers

A desert safari without dune bashing lets expecting mothers share the experience safely, enjoying the camp, the food and the shows without the physical strain of off road driving.

Nervous or Motion Sensitive Guests

If fast driving on sand does not appeal to you, this tour gives you the sunset, the camp and the culture with a calm journey throughout.

Your Evening at the Al Awir Desert Camp

Your safari winds down with dinner and entertainment at the camp before a comfortable drive back to your hotel. It is the complete Dubai desert experience, shaped around comfort, and a reminder that you do not need dune bashing to fall in love with the desert. Compare it with our other tours on the Desert Safari Dubai page.

DET Approved Operator, Licence No. 1093396. Hotel pickup and drop off included, with no hidden charges at the camp.

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• Return 4×4 hotel pickup and drop off from Dubai
• Smooth, gentle desert drive with no dune bashing
• Sunset photography stop on the dunes
• Camel ride at the camp
• Sandboarding for those who wish to try
• Entry to our Al Awir desert camp
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non vegetarian options
• Live entertainment including Tanoura and fire show
• Henna painting, Arabic costume photos and shisha lounge
• Unlimited water, tea and coffee

Guests who feel comfortable can add gentle activities at the camp for an extra cost, such as a longer camel ride or a quad bike session on the flat sand. Let our team know in advance and we will arrange it for you.

• Full desert safari experience with the dune bashing removed
• Ideal for seniors, expecting mothers, young children and motion sensitive guests
• Calm, scenic 4×4 drive across the Al Awir desert
• Complete camp evening with dinner, shows and activities
• Comfortable pace from pickup to drop off

Opening Hours and Duration

• Pickup takes place in the afternoon, aligned with sunset timing
• The tour lasts around 6 hours door to door
• This tour has no dune bashing at any point

Pickup and Departure

• Afternoon: 4×4 pickup from your hotel or residence in Dubai
• Gentle, scenic drive toward the Al Awir desert

At the Desert

• Sunset photography stop on the dunes
• Arrival at the camp for camel rides and activities
• BBQ buffet dinner with live entertainment

Return

• Comfortable drive back and drop off to your hotel

• Suitable for all ages, including infants and elderly guests
• A safe choice for expecting mothers
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Please tell us of any medical needs when booking