Dinner in Desert Dubai | BBQ Buffet, Belly Dance & Live Entertainment

Enjoy a magical evening in the Dubai desert with buffet dinner, live shows, camel rides, and authentic Arabian hospitality. Book your dinner in desert experience with transfers.

  • Duration5 hours
  • Booking optionsShared · Private
  • Cancellation policyCancellations made at least 48 hours before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hou…
  • AvailabilityEvery day
  • Group sizeMinimum 2 guests

About This Tour

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Ideal for guests who want a relaxing desert experience without dune bashing

  • Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles

  • Traditional Arabic welcome with tea, dates, and snacks

  • BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg dishes

  • Live entertainment including belly dance, fire show, and tanoura

  • Camel rides, henna painting, Arabic dress photography

  • Shisha smoking and optional falcon photo

  • Great for couples, families, seniors, and corporate groups


Overview: Experience an Authentic Dinner in the Dubai Desert

Skip the adrenaline and enjoy the peace, charm, and culture of the Arabian desert with this Dinner in Desert Dubai experience. Designed for guests who want to avoid dune bashing or off-road driving, this tour offers everything else — a warm welcome at the desert camp, scenic beauty, delicious food, and an unforgettable evening under the stars.

After pickup from your hotel in Dubai, you'll be transported to a traditional desert camp nestled among the dunes. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted with Arabic tea, dates, and a cultural ambiance. Enjoy camel rides, explore the camp, and settle in for a night of food, fun, and folkloric performances.

This is the perfect tour for those seeking a peaceful, cultural escape from the city.


Tour Highlights

  • Hotel/residence pickup and drop-off (shared or private vehicle)

  • No dune bashing — direct transfer to the camp

  • Camel ride and photo session

  • Arabic welcome with gahwa (coffee), tea, and dates

  • Traditional carpeted seating areas (Majlis-style)

  • Henna painting for ladies

  • Shisha lounge (free in common area)

  • Arabic costumes for photography

  • Falcon for photo opportunity (optional)

  • Open BBQ buffet dinner with live cooking stations

  • Soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee included

  • 3 live shows: Belly dance, fire show, and tanoura performance

  • Star-gazing in the open desert (weather permitting)


Tour Itinerary

Time Activity
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM Pickup from hotel or residence in Dubai
05:30 PM Arrival at the desert camp, Arabic welcome with snacks
06:00 PM Camel ride and camp exploration
06:30 PM Henna painting and Arabic dress photography
07:15 PM BBQ dinner with international and Middle Eastern dishes
08:00 PM Live entertainment: Belly dance, fire show, Tanoura
08:45 PM Relaxation, star-gazing, shisha lounge
09:15 PM – 09:45 PM Drop-off back at your location in Dubai
 

Dinner Menu Sample (May Vary Slightly)

Starters:

  • Arabic bread

  • Hummus

  • Fattoush

  • Lentil soup

Main Course:

  • BBQ Chicken

  • Grilled lamb kofta

  • Vegetable curry

  • Biryani rice

  • Pasta (vegetarian)

Desserts:

  • Umm Ali

  • Fresh fruits

  • Sweet syrup cakes

Drinks:

  • Soft drinks

  • Mineral water

  • Tea and Arabic coffee


Tour Inclusions

  • Pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai

  • Direct transfer to desert camp (no dune bashing)

  • Camel ride and sunset photo stop

  • Henna painting

  • Traditional costume photo session

  • BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

  • Belly dance, fire show, and tanoura performance

  • Shisha (in common lounge area)

  • Clean washrooms for men and women

  • Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee


Tour Exclusions

  • Alcoholic beverages (available at extra cost)

  • Falcon photo (optional extra)

  • Quad biking or dune buggy (not included)

  • VIP seating (can be arranged with advance notice)

  • Tips and personal expenses


 

Who Is This Tour For?

  • Guests who want a relaxing desert experience without off-road driving

  • Seniors and families with young children

  • Couples seeking a romantic and peaceful evening

  • Cultural travelers interested in Emirati traditions

  • Corporate teams looking for a unique outing


What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing and sandals

  • Light jacket or shawl (cooler at night)

  • Camera or phone for photos

  • ID or Emirates ID

  • Cash/card for optional extras


Good to Know

  • There is no dune bashing in this tour, making it safe for seniors and children

  • The camp is equipped with carpets, cushions, and clean facilities

  • Live shows may be altered or limited during Ramadan and certain holidays

  • Vegetarian meals are available at the buffet

Tour Highlights

  • Hotel/residence pickup and drop-off (shared or private vehicle)
  • No dune bashing — direct transfer to the camp
  • Camel ride and photo session
  • Arabic welcome with gahwa (coffee), tea, and dates
  • Traditional carpeted seating areas (Majlis-style)
  • Henna painting for ladies
  • Shisha lounge (free in common area)
  • Arabic costumes for photography
  • Falcon for photo opportunity (optional)
  • Open BBQ buffet dinner with live cooking stations
  • Soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee included
  • 3 live shows: Belly dance, fire show, and tanoura performance
  • Star-gazing in the open desert (weather permitting)

Inclusions

  • Traditional welcome at camp with Arabic Tea, Coffee
  • Arabic Sweets & Fresh Fruits
  • Sheesha Facility ( Apple Flavor )
  • ‘Hubbly Bubbly’ Smoking facility
  • FREE Camel Riding
  • FREE Sand Boarding
  • FREE Henna Painting
  • Refreshment with Unlimited Water, Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks
  • International Buffet Dinner with Barbeque (Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian dishes)
  • Full Light and Sound display on stage and around the Camp
  • Belly Dance Show on traditional Arabic music
  • Captivating Tanura Dance Entertainment
  • Drop back your Hotel - Location - Residence in Dubai

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic beverages (available at extra cost)
  • Falcon photo (optional extra)
  • Quad biking or dune buggy (not included)
  • VIP seating (can be arranged with advance notice)
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to know

Pickup
Pick-up 03:15 to 03:30 PM
Cancellation policy

Cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure, and no-shows, are not refundable.

Comfortable clothing and sandals
Light jacket or shawl (cooler at night)
Camera or phone for photos
ID or Emirates ID
Cash/card for optional extras

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Dinner in Desert Dubai tour?

This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, camel ride, camp activities, BBQ dinner, and three live entertainment shows.

Is dune bashing part of this experience?

No, this tour is specifically designed without dune bashing. It offers a direct and smooth ride to the desert camp.

Is this suitable for elderly guests or pregnant women?

Yes, since there is no off-road driving, this tour is safe and ideal for seniors, pregnant women, and families with infants.

Are vegetarian meals available?

Yes, the buffet includes several vegetarian starters and mains.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

While the desert terrain can be uneven, some camps have accessible areas. Please mention requirements at the time of booking.

from AED 150.00 / person