Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours before
Duration
4 hours
Small group
Max 12 guests
Meeting point
Dubai — hotel pickup included
From4.9· operator rating
AED 245per person
Shared Group
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Highlights
- 4 hours experience, capped at 12 guests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Falconry demo
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Cool morning air, golden dunes, and a private falconry demonstration at dawn.
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.
The real red dunes
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.
Your itinerary
Starts at Dubai — hotel pickup included4 hoursReturns ~1:00 PM
9:00 AM
Meet at departure point
Check in at Dubai — hotel pickup included and meet your guide before the experience begins.
10:00 AM
Into the dunes
The adrenaline core — out over the red dunes with your guide, stopping for photos as the light turns gold across the sand.
11:30 AM
Desert stop & sundown
The pace slows for the magic hour — refreshments, the dunes glowing at sunset, and the moments people actually remember.
1:00 PM
Return
The drive back to the departure point, wrapping up on schedule.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Falconry demo
- Light breakfast
- Guide
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Valid ID for some activities
Where you'll meet
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4.9
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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.