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This red dunes outing blends off-road jeep driving with sandboarding and a camel ride, giving a well-rounded taste of the desert in a single afternoon. Pickup is arranged from hotels across Dubai, with an optional dune buggy add-on and an evening camp upgrade available for those who want to extend the day.
After collection from your hotel, the group heads out to the red dunes for an hour of guided jeep dune bashing, weaving over the tall dunes with an experienced desert driver. Once back on flatter ground, sandboarding and a short camel ride round out the main activities, with the option to add a dune buggy ride or upgrade to the evening camp for dinner and entertainment.
Guides pace the dune bashing to suit the group in the vehicle, easing off for anyone who prefers a gentler ride and picking up the pace for those after more of a challenge.
The red dunes around Al Madam rise higher and glow a deeper colour than the desert closer to Dubai, a result of the iron oxide content in the sand. The terrain here is well suited to off-road driving, with long ridges and steep faces that make for a varied dune bashing route.
The surrounding area sits on the edge of Sharjah's desert region, within reach of small camel farms and quiet stretches of open sand. The contrast between the dunes and the city skyline visible in the distance on the drive out is part of what makes the trip feel like a proper change of scene, even on a half-day outing.
No prior experience with off-road vehicles is needed, as the jeep is driven by a professional guide throughout. Anyone prone to motion sickness should be aware that dune bashing involves sharp turns and sudden dips, so it's worth mentioning this before setting off in case you'd prefer to sit further forward in the vehicle.
The sandboarding and camel ride are gentle by comparison and suit most ages and fitness levels, including children from six years old. Loose clothing and a willingness to get a little sandy will help you get the most out of both activities.
Drivers who run the dune bashing route know exactly how far to push the ride for different groups, keeping things comfortable for nervous passengers while still delivering a proper off-road experience for those who want it. The combination of jeep, sandboarding and a camel stop is put together to flow well as a single afternoon rather than feeling like separate add-ons.
For anyone who wants to make more of the day, the optional buggy ride and evening camp upgrade extend the same well-organised approach into the evening, with the same attention to safety and pacing.
About the centre
Dubai
Based in Dubai, this team specialises in desert safari experiences across the red dunes, combining jeep rides, quad bikes, dune buggies, camel stops, and evening camp dinners. Guests are collected from hotels, villas, and apartments in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, so the day starts from where you are staying rather than a fixed meeting point in the city.
Activities are led by guides who know the dune routes and camp programmes well, with equipment provided for the adventure elements. Whether you want a high-energy buggy run or a fuller evening with dinner and shows, the focus is a clear, well-paced desert day from pickup through to return.
Operated by Excursion Point Tourism LLC, a partner of adventuro.
