3 hoursFrom AED 130
Camel Trekking
Slow travel through the dunes the original way
What's included
- Hotel transfers
- Camel ride with handler
- Refreshments at the camp
- Heritage talk
Camel Ride Dubai — desert camel trekking
A short camel ride at the Bedouin camp is included with every evening and morning safari — and for the calm, cinematic version, a 45-minute sunrise trek across the dunes.
The short camel ride at the camp
Every evening, morning, VIP and family safari includes a complimentary 10-minute camel ride at the Bedouin camp. A handler leads the camel at walking pace on a marked dune loop — perfect for photos and a first taste of desert travel. You mount from a low platform, so there's no jumping on or off.
Sunrise camel trek — the calm alternative
For a longer, quieter experience, book the sunrise camel trek. You leave your hotel before dawn, arrive at the dunes as the sun rises, and ride for 45 minutes through soft light and empty sand — no engines, no crowds. Arabic breakfast at a private camp is included on the way back.
Are the camels well treated?
Yes — this matters to us. All camels are owned by long-established local Bedouin families and are inspected by Dubai Municipality vets. They work short shifts (usually 4 hours) with long rest and feeding periods, and are never made to run or carry oversized loads.
If a camel looks tired or is limping, don't ride it — tell your guide and we'll switch you to another one at no cost.
Where camel rides are included
- Evening Desert Safari — short ride at the camp
- Morning Desert Safari — short ride at the camp
- VIP and Private Desert Safari — priority camel access
- Family Desert Safari — child-friendly camel handling
- Sunrise Desert Safari — 45-minute dune trek
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Packages that include this experience.
4 hoursFrom AED 130
Sunrise Desert Safari
Catch the first light over the Lahbab dunes
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver-guide
- Sunrise dune stop
- Light dune bashing
- Hot breakfast
6 hoursFrom AED 30
Evening Desert Safari
Dune bashing, sunset views, BBQ dinner and live shows
What's included
- Air-conditioned 4x4 transfers from any Dubai hotel or residence
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Bottled water and soft drinks during the drive
- All camp activities listed in the highlights
- Buffet dinner with vegetarian, vegan and halal options
- + 1 more inclusions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the camel ride?
Short camel rides at the Bedouin camp last around 10 minutes — enough for photos and a full lap of the dune. Longer camel treks (30–60 minutes) can be booked as a stand-alone or with a sunrise safari.
Is a camel ride included in the evening desert safari?
Yes — a complimentary short camel ride is included in the evening, morning, VIP and family safari packages at no extra cost.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. Camels are led by a handler at walking pace and a parent can walk alongside. Children under 5 usually ride with a parent.
Are the camels well cared for?
All camels used on our tours are owned by local Bedouin families, work short shifts with long breaks, and are inspected by Dubai Municipality vets. Rides are walking pace only.
Can we do a sunrise camel trek?
Yes — a 45-minute sunrise camel trek across the Lahbab dunes with Arabic breakfast is one of our most photogenic tours. See the Sunrise Desert Safari package.