Updated: May 8, 2024

Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner
Evening desert safari is a must try affair for tourists who visit Dubai. Are you ready to explore the sprawling sea of sand. Well, you don’t have to get up early in the morning for this one. Usually, the trip starts at 3.30 pm and ends before 10 pm. The chief attraction of the journey is the soothing sun-set. It offers a rare chance to bask in the glory of those twilight rays, in the middle of a desert. The brief stop-over is your opportunity to click some lovely selfies, fantastic family clicks and much more! Post photo session, gear up for a few hours of dune driving. The activity takes you on a thrilling ride through the bumpy terrain of the desert. You can listen to the instructions of your instructor and set off for the ultimate ride. The exciting driving experience is unparalleled and differs from normal ones on usual roads. Here too, you get ample opportunities to capture snaps of the untamed territory. Now, if you want to explore the desert in a different manner, we have sand-boards waiting. But, make sure that you follow instructions carefully and carry a bottle of mineral water. An adventurous ride on a desert camel is also available. Most rides would last for five minutes, but longer ones are also conducted, as part of many tour programs. A trek across the desert allows you to take a sneak peek at Arabian life in its raw nature. In all likelihood, you may spot exquisite plants and animals of indigenous nature. After a hectic schedule of back to back activities, you must be in the mood for some entertainment. How about a tryst with belly dancing? This traditional art form of Arabs has always succeeded in grabbing eyeballs of visitors and natives alike. You can watch a show at the desert safari camp. Let these dancers enchant you for another 20-30 minutes. Another attraction in the desert is the traditional Arabian dinner. Yes, there are too many delicacies for tourists to relish. This offers you some time to sit back and relax after all those tiring hours. It will be served in Bedouin camps. Make it a point to try manousheh, chelo kebab, Iranian sangak and Al machboos. Oh wait, are you a vegetarian? Fret not, Dubai’s menu has everything it takes to give you a sumptuous meal. You have Tabbouleh, Kousa Mahshi, Baba Ganoush, Kellaj, Fattoush and Falafel to name a few. But, there are few important issues to look into. Evening desert safari is a bit risky and it is advisable to keep children below three years away from it. Also, tourists suffering from various

ailments, senior citizens and pregnant women must avoid the adventurous camel rides and dune driving sessions. Accidents during the pleasure trip could wipe away the sheen from the whole journey. While enjoying yourselves during the dune bashing, ensure that seat-belts are on. Do not keep kids on laps. In most cases, parents forget to make them wear seat-belts, according to doctors.