Sunrise Dunes & Falconry Morning
Cool morning air, golden dunes, and a private falconry demonstration at dawn.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
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Duration 4 hours
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Highlights
- 4 hours experience, capped at 12 guests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Falconry demo
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Not every desert is the same desert.
The photo that made you want Dubai — the tall, deep-red dunes glowing at golden hour — that's Lahbab. Roughly 50 minutes and 50 to 60 km from the city, where the sand turns iron-oxide red and the dunes climb 80 to 100 metres. This is where we run.
Most budget tours never get there. They stop at the flat, golden dunes of Al Awir, close to the city, because it's quick and cheap. It's a desert — but it isn't this one. No tall red walls of sand, no real dune bashing, no landscape worth the photo.
We built Desert Thrill around the real thing. The dune bashing, the sandboarding, the sunset photo stop — all of it happens on the Lahbab red dunes. A proper desert safari, not a short ride over flat sand.
- Red, not gold.Iron-oxide sand — the colour every famous Dubai desert photo is made of.
- Tall, not flat.Dunes that climb 80 to 100 metres — built for real dune bashing and sandboarding.
- The real desert, not the city's edge.Roughly 50 minutes and 50 to 60 km out, where the landscape actually opens up.
- Adventure on the red dunes.Bashing, boarding, and the sunset photo stop all happen at Lahbab — not on Al Awir's flat sand.
Full description
Beat the heat with an early-morning departure into the desert. Watch the dunes turn gold at sunrise, enjoy Arabic coffee and dates, and meet a trained falconer for an up-close falconry session before the crowds arrive.
Includes
- Hotel pickup
- Falconry demo
- Light breakfast
- Guide
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Valid ID for some activities
Shared Group
- Book direct with the operator — no middleman
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting point
- Meet at Dubai — hotel pickup included.
- Full details sent after booking.
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Before you go.
Common questions about this tour
This experience runs about 4 hours. Groups are capped at 12 guests.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from Dubai are included. Your exact pickup time and details are confirmed by email after booking.
Your booking includes Hotel pickup, Falconry demo, Light breakfast, Guide. Personal expenses and optional gratuities are not included.
We recommend comfortable clothing, valid id for some activities. Sunglasses, sun protection and a light layer for cooler evenings are also advised.
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.