Family Desert Safari Dubai
A Family Desert Safari Dubai booking uses a gentler driving pace so children can enjoy the dunes safely alongside adults — for family buggy rides, see The Dune Buggy Dubai.
A safe, fun desert adventure for the whole family
Duration
6 hours
Pickup
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Price
AED 249
A safe, fun desert adventure for the whole family — gentle dune bashing options, camel rides, sandboarding, and a family-friendly BBQ dinner at the desert camp.
What's Included
- Family-friendly dune bashing
- Camel ride & sandboarding
- Kid-friendly BBQ dinner menu
- Live entertainment
- Free hotel pickup & drop-off
Price: AED 249 per person
Quick Answer
Family Desert Safari Dubai uses a noticeably gentler driving pace so children can safely enjoy dune bashing alongside adults, plus a kid-friendly BBQ menu and family photo stops. Priced from AED 249, it runs the same 6-hour evening itinerary as our standard safari.
Is Dune Bashing Safe for Children?
Yes, on our Family Desert Safari. Our drivers use a noticeably gentler driving pace for family bookings — fewer sharp drops and slower cornering — while still giving kids the thrill of the dunes. Every vehicle has roll cages and safety harnesses fitted as standard, and drivers are briefed to adjust pace based on the youngest passenger in the vehicle.
Minimum Age & Gentle-Ride Options
- No strict minimum age for the gentle-pace family drive, though very young children should ride seated with an adult
- Drivers reduce speed and intensity automatically when children are on board
- A standard, faster-paced safari remains available if your group prefers — just let us know at booking
What Makes This Family-Friendly
The Driving Pace Difference
The core route across the Lahbab Red Dunes is identical to our standard safari — what changes is how the driver takes it. Sharper drops are taken at a gentler angle, and drivers check in verbally with the group more often. Most parents describe the ride as “still exciting but noticeably calmer” than the standard pace.
Camp Activities Kids Actually Enjoy
- Camel ride — a genuine highlight for most children, included in every package
- Sandboarding — supervised and popular with kids of most ages
- Henna painting — a quieter activity option between the more active parts of the evening
- Kid-friendly BBQ menu alongside the standard buffet
- Family photo stops at camp
How to Book: Step by Step
- Message us your children’s ages — This helps us brief your driver on the right pace.
- Confirm your hotel and date — We confirm availability.
- Confirm payment — At checkout or via WhatsApp.
- Get your pickup window — Confirmed the day before your trip.
- Let your driver know on arrival if pace needs adjusting — They’ll accommodate throughout the ride.
Expert Tips
- Tell us ages when booking, not just group size. This lets us match the right driver and pace in advance.
- Pack a light layer for kids. Desert evenings cool down fast, and children feel this more than adults.
- Let the camel ride and sandboarding happen before dinner. Kids tend to have more energy for activities earlier in the visit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not mentioning children's ages when booking, missing the chance to brief your driver in advance
- Forgetting a light layer for kids once the sun goes down
- Assuming the standard safari is automatically too intense — the Family package specifically adjusts for this
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gentle-pace dune bashing drive across the Lahbab Red Dunes
- Camel ride and sandboarding, both suitable for kids
- Kid-friendly BBQ menu alongside the standard buffet
- Family photo stops at camp
- Live entertainment suitable for all ages
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no strict cutoff — the gentle driving pace is designed to work for most family groups, but message us with your children’s ages if you’d like specific guidance before booking.
Yes, a kid-friendly menu is available alongside the standard buffet at camp.
Yes — the gentle pace suits mixed-age groups well; for a package built specifically around older guests, see our Senior Citizens Desert Safari page.
Yes, every passenger including children uses the vehicle’s own safety harness — car seats aren’t typically used for dune bashing.
Yes, it’s a short, guided, walking-pace ride with staff present throughout.
Yes — mention any specific concerns when booking so we can brief your driver accordingly.
Yes, it’s supervised and the board and instruction are included — most children pick it up quickly.
Why Book With Dune Bashing Dubai
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Family safari: notes for parents
- Ask for a gentler dune drive for small children; bring or request a car seat for babies and toddlers.
- Pack snacks, water and a change of clothes — the dunes are the world’s biggest sandpit.
- Read our full desert safari with kids guide.
Reviewed by Malik Adnan Anjum with the Dune Bashing Dubai operations team · DTCM licensed · operating since 2009 · Last reviewed
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