Highlights

Overnight stay in the desert
Dune bashing
Sunset desert experience
Sandboarding and camel ride
Live evening entertainment
Private camping tent
Optional Bedouin open tent
Optional bonfire on request
Clear open-sky stargazing
Dedicated sunrise viewing
Morning breakfast

Overview

Overnight Desert Safari In Dubai

Spend a night in the Dubai desert and experience the landscape after the safari crowds have left. The Overnight Desert Safari Dubai combines a Lahbab desert adventure with dune bashing, sunset photography, desert camp dinner and live entertainment, followed by an overnight stay in the desert and a dedicated sunrise experience the next morning.

After the evening camp program, settle into your private camping tent on the sand with a sleeping bag or mattress. Guests who prefer a more traditional setting can choose to have their sleeping arrangement inside a Bedouin-style tent furnished with oriental carpets.

As the night falls, the open desert becomes quiet and the clear sky offers an unobstructed view of the stars. A bonfire can also be arranged upon request. The following morning, you wake up to the desert sunrise. Enjoy breakfast and depart for Dubai at approximately 7:00 AM. (the exact departure time varies according to the season and sunrise time).

Tour Summary

Location: Lahbab Red Dunes
Overnight Desert Camping
Duration: 16 - 17 hours
Stay: Private Camping Tent
Bedouin Style Open tents
Dedicated Sunrise Viewing
Natural Open-Sky Stargazing
Bonfire Upon Request
Breakfast

Pickup Time

2:30PM - 3:30PMOct - Mar (during winter)
3:30PM - 4:30PMApr - Sept (during summer)
Hotel and residence pickup is available across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Exact pickup time and location are confirmed after booking.
Cruise guests can also be picked up directly from the Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid or Dubai Harbor.

Price Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
4x4 desert transportation
Dune bashing
Sunset/photo stop
Desert camp access
BBQ dinner
Henna painting - Shisha (hookah) - Arabic attire photo opportunity
Belly Dance - Tanoura Dance - Fire ShowPlease note: Shows (specially belly dance) are subject to change/adjustment during Islamic holidays.
Overnight camping arrangementPrivate camping tent with sleeping bags/mattresses. Traditional Bedouin-style open tent accommodation with carpets is also available according to the selected arrangement.
Sleeping bag and/or mattress
Bonfire upon request
Morning sunrise viewing
Breakfast
Morning return transfer to Dubai

Price Excludes

Quad Bike
Dune Buggy
Extended camel ride
Alcohol / Bar
Souvenirs & Personal Expenses
Tips / Gratuities
Any optional activity or service not specifically listed under the inclusions

What to Expect

Dubai Overnight Desert Safari

Your Overnight Desert Safari begins with a journey into the Lahbab desert, where you’ll experience the dunes before sunset.

After dune bashing and a sunset stop, continue to the desert camp for dinner and the evening entertainment program. Enjoy the same BBQ dinner and buffet selection offered with the classic Evening Desert Safari, followed by the camp performances.

Once the evening program winds down, the atmosphere changes completely. Rather than returning to Dubai, you’ll stay in the desert for the night.

Your sleeping arrangement is provided in a private camping tent on the sand, with sleeping bags or mattresses. If you prefer a more traditional setting, a Bedouin-style tent with oriental carpets can be arranged for your sleeping area.

With no city lights around you, the open desert sky provides a clear view of the stars. There is no telescope provided, but the natural night sky is the attraction.

A bonfire can be arranged upon request, subject to conditions and availability.

The next morning, wake up for a dedicated sunrise experience, followed by breakfast before departing the desert at approximately 7:00 AM. The actual departure time varies during the year according to the changing sunrise time.

Why Choose an Overnight Desert Safari?

Stay After Everyone Else Leaves: Most desert safari guests return to Dubai after dinner and entertainment. With an overnight safari, you stay behind and experience the desert after dark.
Sleep in the Desert: Spend the night in a private camping tent on the sand with sleeping bags or mattresses.
Choose Your Sleeping Style: Prefer a more traditional environment? Ask for your sleeping arrangement inside a Bedouin-style tent with oriental carpets.
Experience the Desert at Night: The desert becomes quiet after the evening camp program, with an unobstructed view of the night sky.
Watch the Sunrise: Instead of leaving after dinner, wake up in the desert and experience sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast in the Desert: Start the morning with eggs, bread or toast, fruit and hot drinks before returning to Dubai.

Who Is This Overnight Safari Best For?

This experience is particularly suited to:
Couples
Families
Friends and small groups
Travelers looking for something different from the standard evening safari
Visitors who want to experience the desert after dark
Photography enthusiasts
People interested in sunrise and desert landscapes
Travelers who want an authentic camping experience

Consider another safari tour if you want:
A shorter morning experience → Morning Desert Safari
Standard shared classic tour → Evening Desert Safari
Shared 4x4, Upgraded camp → Red Dune Desert Safari
Premium camp/VIP seating → Premium Desert Safari

Helpful Tips To Book Your Desert Safari Overnight Camping

Bring a light jacket: Desert temperatures can become noticeably cooler at night, especially during the winter months.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes: You'll be spending time outdoors and sleeping in a desert environment.
Bring personal essentials: Because you're staying overnight, remember anything you normally need for an overnight stay.
Don't expect a hotel room: This is desert camping. The appeal is the open environment and the experience of spending the night in the desert.
Keep your phone charged: Sunset, stars and sunrise provide excellent photography opportunities.
Don't expect telescope-based stargazing: There is no telescope. The attraction is the clear open sky and natural view of the stars.
Bonfire requests should be made in advance: A bonfire is possible upon request and remains subject to conditions and operational requirements.
Sunrise time changes throughout the year: Your exact morning schedule will therefore vary depending on the season.
Eat lightly before dune bashing: Even though you'll enjoy BBQ dinner later, it's better not to have a heavy meal immediately before a dune drive.
Bring sunglasses and sunscreen: The desert sun can be strong even before sunset.
Pickup Time: It varies by your pickup location, the season, the sunset time and is confirmed after booking.
Duration: Allow approximately 16–17 hours from pickup to drop-off.
Children: Children can generally participate in the safari, but dune bashing may not be suitable for very young children. Confirm the applicable age requirements before booking.
Expect Sand: Your clothes, shoes and phone may get sandy. That's part of the fun.
Tell us about any relevant medical or physical condition before the safari: This is particularly important because dune bashing involves significant vehicle movement.

Important: Dune Bashing

Our 4×4 desert drive with dune bashing involves sudden turns, inclines and descents. The vehicle moves across uneven desert terrain. Pregnant women and guests with back or neck problems, heart conditions, or other medical conditions are strongly advised to skip dune bashing activity.

Please inform us in advance about pregnancy, relevant medical conditions, injuries or physical limitations so we can advise you appropriately and make the necessary arrangements for your safari.

Overnight Camping Dubai Safari Itinerary

1Pickup from Dubai

Your safari begins with pickup from your selected location in Dubai.

Travel towards the Lahbab desert with your safari driver before beginning the desert portion of the experience.

2Enter the Lahbab Desert

As you leave the city behind, the landscape opens into the desert.

The Lahbab area provides the setting for the dune drive, sunset experience and overnight camp.

3Dune Bashing

Enjoy the desert by 4×4 as your driver navigates the dunes.

4Sunset & Photography

Stop at a suitable elevated dune to enjoy the sunset.

Take photographs, walk around the sand and watch the colours of the desert change as daylight fades.

5Arrival at the Desert Camp

Continue to the desert camp after sunset.

You’ll have time to settle in, enjoy the camp atmosphere and take part in the activities available before dinner.

6BBQ Dinner

Enjoy the BBQ dinner and buffet selection in this Overnight Desert Safari.

The BBQ selection includes:

Chicken cubes
Chicken leg
Lamb kebabs

along with the other dishes served as part of the dinner buffet.

7Live Entertainment

Enjoy the evening entertainment program, including:

Belly dance
Tanoura dance
Fire show

The exact performance schedule can vary depending on the evening program.

8Settle Into Your Overnight Camp

After the evening program, prepare for your overnight stay.

Your sleeping arrangement is provided in a private camping tent, with sleeping bags and/or mattresses.

For guests who prefer a more traditional atmosphere, a Bedouin-style open tent with carpets can be arranged for the sleeping area.

9Desert Night & Stargazing

Once the camp becomes quiet, enjoy the natural desert night.

There are no city lights surrounding the camp to interrupt the view of the sky, making it possible to see a wide field of stars with the naked eye.

The experience is simply about sitting beneath the open sky and enjoying the natural night environment.

10Optional Bonfire

A bonfire can be arranged upon request, subject to desert conditions and operational requirements.

11Sunrise Experience

Wake up in the desert and prepare for sunrise.

You’ll have a dedicated opportunity to watch the sun rise over the dunes and photograph the changing morning landscape.

Sunrise time varies throughout the year, so the exact schedule will change depending on the month.

12Breakfast

After sunrise, enjoy a simple breakfast including:

Fried or boiled eggs
Sliced wheat bread or toast
Butter and jam
Fresh seasonal fruits
Hot tea
Coffee
Juices

13Morning Departure

After breakfast, prepare for the return journey.

Departure from the desert camp is approximately 7:00 AM, although the actual time varies depending on the month and sunrise timing.

14Return to Dubai

Your 4×4 takes you back towards Dubai, where you’ll be dropped at your selected location.

Dubai Safari Overnight Camping Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Overnight Desert Safari Dubai?

The experience includes desert transportation, dune bashing, sunset, desert camp access, BBQ dinner, live entertainment, overnight camping, sunrise viewing, breakfast and morning return transportation.

Where does the overnight safari take place?

The experience takes place in the Lahbab desert.

Where will I sleep?

Guests stay in a private camping tent on the sand with sleeping bags and/or mattresses.

Can I sleep inside a Bedouin-style tent?

Yes. A traditional Bedouin-style tent with oriental carpets is available for guests who prefer that arrangement, depending on the selected option.

Is the tent private?

The standard sleeping arrangement is a private camping tent. The exact setup should be specified during booking.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. Breakfast includes fried or boiled eggs, sliced wheat bread or toast with butter and jam, fresh seasonal fruits, and hot tea, coffee or juices.

Is there a telescope for stargazing?

No. There is no telescope. The experience is natural stargazing beneath the open desert sky, away from the interruptions of city lights.

Can we have a bonfire?

A bonfire can be arranged upon request, subject to desert conditions and operational requirements.

What time do we leave the desert?

Departure is approximately 7:00 AM, but the exact time varies according to the month and sunrise timing.

Do we see the sunrise?

Yes. The itinerary includes a dedicated opportunity to watch and photograph the sunrise.

Is the dinner the same as the Evening Desert Safari?

The BBQ dinner and buffet selection are the same as the classic Evening Desert Safari.

What BBQ dishes are served?

The BBQ selection includes chicken cubes, chicken leg and lamb kebabs, along with the other dishes served at the dinner buffet.

Is entertainment included?

Yes. The evening entertainment includes belly dance, Tanoura dance, fire show, Ayala show and horse dance, subject to the applicable evening program.

Is this suitable for children?

Families can enjoy overnight camping, but parents should consider whether the children are comfortable with sleeping outdoors in a desert environment.

General Terms & Policy

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Book Now & Pay LaterKeep your travel plans flexible so pay nothing at time of booking.
Child PolicyChildren aged 4–10 years are charged at the child rate.
Free CancellationYou can cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund of your tour's advance payment. T&C apply.

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Don’t leave when the evening ends. Stay beneath the open desert sky, watch the stars, wake up for sunrise and enjoy breakfast before heading back to Dubai.

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