Buffet variety
Dinner is a strong part of the experience, with Arabian, Moroccan, Emirati and other dishes mentioned across reviews.
Al Khayma Camp “Elite Camping & Dining Experience.”
Ras Al Khor
Al Khayma Camp is a desert safari and dining attraction in Ras Al Khor, combining Bedouin-style camp surroundings with activities such as camel rides and dune bashing. Visitors also come for the buffet dinner, cultural performances and a relaxed evening under the desert sky.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,613 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cultural setting
Traditional tents, Arabic coffee, dates, henna and falcon encounters give the camp more cultural texture than a simple dune stop.
Evening shows
Tanoura dancing and fire performances are recurring highlights, especially after dinner beneath the stars.
Family friendly
Children enjoyed the camel rides and feeding baby camels, while guides were described as attentive to families.
Clean facilities
Reviews specifically mention spacious, clean restrooms and well-kept tents and shared bathrooms.
Stargazing
Some evenings include telescopes for viewing planets and the moon, adding a quieter activity after the shows.
Included extras
Several packages include henna, shisha, Arabic coffee and tea, camel rides and entertainment rather than charging separately for every activity.
Comfortable tents
Overnight guests reported clean tents, comfortable beds, warm blankets and soft pillows.
Tips for a Better Visit
Leave early. After the last performance, leave 10–15 minutes early if you want to avoid the shared desert-exit traffic jam.
Dress warmly. Bring warm clothing for winter nights and mosquito spray for evening or overnight stays.
Ask timings. Before booking, ask how long each activity takes; several visitors found the schedule too tight or unclear.
Check inclusions. Confirm which performances are running, especially during Ramadan, since a listed belly dance was absent from one package.
Plan for motion. If you are prone to motion sickness, consider avoiding dune bashing or preparing medication beforehand.
Close nets. Overnight guests should close the mosquito nets properly, as one review noticed insects around the bed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 8:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Rushed schedule
Some safari itineraries move guests quickly between activities, leaving too little time to do everything comfortably.
Show changes
The belly dance was missing from at least one package, with Ramadan given as the explanation in one review.
Warm drinks
One visitor found that the cooler ice had melted and was not replenished, leaving soft drinks and water warm.
Activity distance
For one overnight itinerary, the red-dune activities were reported as about 1.5 hours from the camp.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 269–270 per person
evening safari package
“We chose the evening safari package for around AED 269–270 per person”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Al Khayma Camp is a full desert-evening experience rather than just a dinner stop. Depending on the package, you can combine dune bashing, sandboarding or a camel ride with a buffet dinner, shisha and live entertainment. The camp’s traditional tents, Arabic coffee, henna and falcon-photo opportunities give the visit a cultural focus, while families have specifically enjoyed feeding baby camels.
Food is one of the more consistent strengths in the reviews. Guests describe broad buffets covering Arabian, Emirati and Moroccan dishes, with BBQ, traditional sweets and unlimited tea or soft drinks mentioned in some packages. The Tanoura and fire shows are popular, although the belly dance has occasionally been skipped, including during Ramadan.
Telescopes for viewing planets and the moon can make the evening feel less like a nonstop activity circuit. The experience is generally well organised and facilities are described as clean, but some itineraries feel rushed. Ask in advance how much time is allocated to each activity, and check which performances are included.
5 hours from camp. For evening visits, bring layers and mosquito spray. If you stay until the final performance, expect possible traffic on the shared desert exit; leaving 10–15 minutes early may make the return journey easier.