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Egypt · Day Tour
Dubai Royal Adventure: Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner, Shows & Stargazing
About Dubai Royal Adventure: Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner, Shows & Stargazing
Leave the city behind and dive into the magic of the Arabian Dubai Royal Adventure. Travel by 4×4 into the rolling red dunes of Lahbab Desert, where thrill, culture, and starlight await. Feel the rush of dune bashing and sandboarding, enjoy a short camel ride, and experience the charm of Bedouin life at a beautifully decorated desert camp. Savor a delicious BBQ buffet dinner beneath the open sky while enjoying live shows — from belly dancing and fire performances to traditional Tanoura and Khaliji dances. End your night with a guided stargazing session led by an astronomy expert for a peaceful and unforgettable finale. This tour combines adventure, culture, and relaxation — the perfect way to experience the soul of Dubai’s desert.
Day by day
01 Dubai Royal Adventure Desert Safari with Camel Ride & BBQ
Your adventure begins where the city lights fade and the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert stretch endlessly before you. Feel the excitement build as you board a powerful 4x4 and set off for an evening filled with thrill, culture, and authentic Bedouin hospitality.
Pickup & Scenic Drive to the Desert
Your unforgettable journey starts with a smooth pickup from your hotel in Dubai or Sharjah aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol. As you leave the skyline behind, watch the colors of the sunset paint the endless dunes of Lahbab Desert — a perfect prelude to an evening of desert magic.
⏱ Duration: 45 minutes
Optional Quad Bike or Dune Buggy Ride
Kick off your evening with an extra dose of adrenaline! Hop on a quad bike or dune buggy and carve your own path across the red sands — an exhilarating adventure for thrill seekers. (Optional and available at an additional cost.)
⏱ Duration: 40 minutes
Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Buckle up for the highlight of the evening — an exciting dune bashing session led by an expert driver. Glide, slide, and drift over towering dunes before strapping on a sandboard to surf down the slopes like a desert pro.
⏱ Duration: 45 minutes
Camel Ride Experience
After the rush, take a moment to slow down and ride a camel — the traditional Bedouin way of crossing the desert. It’s a peaceful experience and a wonderful chance to capture the perfect photo of your Arabian adventure.
⏱ Duration: 10 minutes
Arrival at the Royal Desert Camp
Arrive at an authentic Bedouin-style camp beautifully lit with lanterns. You’ll be welcomed with Arabic coffee, fresh dates, falafel, and sweets — a gesture of genuine Arabian hospitality. Settle into cozy majlis seating as the stars begin to twinkle above.
⏱ Duration: 15 minutes
Henna Art & Cultural Encounters
Step into local traditions with a touch of henna painting, try on colorful Arabic costumes, and capture beautiful photos surrounded by the calm desert night.
⏱ Duration: 10 minutes
BBQ Dinner & Live Entertainment
As the evening deepens, enjoy an open-air BBQ buffet featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh salads, and Arabic desserts. The stage comes alive with mesmerizing performances — belly dance, Tanoura spinning, fire acts, and Khaliji dance — each bringing the spirit of Arabia to life.
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
Stargazing under the Desert Sky
When the camp quiets and the night sky reveals its secrets, join our astronomy expert for a guided stargazing session. Look through telescopes to discover planets and constellations, while learning how ancient Bedouins once navigated by the stars. It’s a serene, awe-inspiring moment to end your desert night.
⏱ Duration: 20 minutes
Return to Your Hotel
After a night filled with adventure, flavors, and wonder, relax as your driver takes you back to your hotel. You’ll return with a heart full of memories and the desert’s silence still echoing in your soul.
What's in the price, and what isn't
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned 4x4
- Dune bashing with an experienced driver
- Sandboarding experience & Short camel ride
- Welcome drinks: Arabic coffee, tea, and dates
- Henna painting and Arabic costume experience
- BBQ buffet dinner (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options)
- Live entertainment: Belly dance, Tanoura, fire & Khaliji shows
- Stargazing session with telescopes and astronomy guide
- Bottled water and soft drinks
Not included
- Entry Visa.
- Any Optional tours.
- All personal Expenses.
- Tipping (Recommend).
Asked and answered
How much does a Dubai tour cost?
The cost of a Dubai tour can vary significantly depending on the type of tour and the experiences included. Basic city tours may start at around $50–$100 per person, while more luxurious or specialized tours, such as desert safaris, private city tours, or dinner cruises, can range from $100 to $300 or more. Multi-day packages that include accommodation, meals, and sightseeing may cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per person, depending on the level of luxury and customization. Always check with tour operators like EgyVacations for the best deals and tailored packages to fit your budget.
Which time is best for a Dubai tour?
The best time to visit Dubai is during the cooler months, from November to March. During this period, temperatures are more comfortable, ranging between 20°C and 30°C (68°F to 86°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities like desert safaris, sightseeing, and beach visits. The summer months (June to August) can be extremely hot, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F), so it's generally better to avoid visiting during this time unless you plan to stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces.
How many days in Dubai is enough?
For a well-rounded experience of Dubai, 3 to 5 days is usually sufficient. In this time, you can explore the city's top attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, and the historic Al Fahidi District. If you’re interested in additional activities such as a desert safari, theme parks (like Aquaventure or IMG Worlds of Adventure), or a day trip to Abu Dhabi, consider extending your stay to 4 or 5 days. This allows for a relaxed pace, without rushing through the highlights.
How much money do you need for 5 days in Dubai?
The amount of money you’ll need for 5 days in Dubai depends on your travel style and preferences. On average, a budget traveler might spend around $50–$100 per day, totaling $250–$500 for 5 days. This would cover meals at casual restaurants, basic sightseeing, and budget accommodation. For a mid-range traveler, expect to spend around $150–$250 per day, or $750–$1,250 for the entire trip, which would cover meals at higher-end restaurants, moderate attractions, and 4-star hotels. If you plan to stay in luxury resorts, dine at upscale restaurants, and indulge in exclusive experiences, your daily budget could easily exceed $300–$500, totaling around $1,500–$2,500 for the trip. Always factor in extra for shopping, souvenirs, and optional activities.
Why book with us
Licensed, local, andone WhatsApp away.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Our own guides
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
Private by default
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
One itemised price
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
Nothing to pay to enquire
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
24/7 while you travel
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Real travellers
5.0 on TripAdvisor,4.9 on Google.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
What a great team!
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Had a great time
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
It was the best choice ever
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
How to book
Four steps, andno online checkout anywhere.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
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Tell us your dates
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
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Get an itinerary and quote
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
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Confirm when it's right
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
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Travel with support
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Good to know
Travel tips from the peoplewho run the trips.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
When to go
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Daytime20–28 °C
CrowdsPeak Nov–Feb
PricesHighest Dec–Jan
- March and April keep the weather and lose the crowds — the best value window.
- June to August is much cheaper, but afternoons pass 42 °C and excursions run at dawn.
- Christmas and New Year need a 50% deposit, because the cruisers ask us for one too.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Visas and entry
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
VisaOn arrival
CostUS$25
Valid30 days
- Your passport needs six months’ validity from the day you land.
- The e-Visa is worth doing if you land late — it saves the queue at the bank window.
- We meet you before passport control and handle the paperwork with you.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Money and tipping
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
CardsHotels & cruisers
CashMarkets & tips
QuotesUS dollars
- Tipping is customary, never obligatory, and never inside your price.
- As a guide: $8–10 a day for your guide, $5 for your driver.
- Small notes are worth more than large ones — change is scarce everywhere.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
What to pack
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
DaysLight cotton
EveningsOne warm layer
SitesClosed shoes
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques — a scarf does the job for both.
- A hat and high-factor sun cream matter more than anything else on this list.
- Deck evenings on the Nile get genuinely cool from December to February.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Getting around
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Cairo → Luxor1 hour, by air
Luxor → Aswan3–4 nights
TransfersAll included
- Every transfer, domestic flight and entrance fee sits inside your quote.
- A private car and driver waits for you — no taxis, no haggling, no surprises.
- The sleeper train exists and we will book it, but it is slower and not cheaper.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.