Live shows
The evening programme is a major draw, with belly dancing, Tanoura, cultural performances and a standout fire show.
Arabian Heritage Camp
Ras Al Khor
Arabian Heritage Camp is a travel agency in Ras Al Khor centred on desert safaris and cultural evenings. Visitors can combine dune bashing with camel rides, then settle in for a buffet and live performances at a Bedouin-style camp.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
140 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Buffet choice
The buffet can be substantial, with starters, salads, grilled food, Arabic dishes, fruit, drinks and live barbecue stations.
Safe driving
One six-hour safari review found the dune bashing thrilling without feeling overwhelming, with stops at good photo spots.
Spacious camp
The camp has a spacious seating area arranged around a central performance stage, making the shows easy to follow.
Cultural setting
Guests describe Arabic coffee, dates, a majlis-style setting and traditional entertainment that give the dinner a clear cultural focus.
Family-friendly
A family group reported enjoying the newer car, camp, dinner and shows together, while another review praised the clean, comfortable setting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring layers. Pack a jacket or sweater because the camp gets chilly after sunset.
Confirm extras. Get every activity and shisha inclusion, price and condition confirmed before paying.
Expect queues. Allow time for the buffet at busy periods; one visitor found meat and protein lines difficult to navigate.
Check henna. Ask what henna product is being used and about allergy risks before accepting the service.
Ask photo prices. Confirm whether photographs are free before posing or accepting prints, as one guest was later quoted 100 AED per photo.
Try stargazing. A private stargazing facility in front of the camp was reported as costing 20 to 30 dirhams and worth considering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5J57+CX
Al Awir Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Camel rides
Camel rides are mentioned as one of the camp’s desert activities and a popular photo opportunity.
Stargazing
A private stargazing facility in front of the camp is mentioned as an optional evening activity.
Common Concerns
Crowded queues
The camp can become extremely crowded, with difficult lines for protein and meat dishes during the buffet.
Food inconsistency
Although many guests praise the variety, one visitor found the food bland and recommended the watermelon juice and salad bar instead.
Henna reaction
One family reported severe burning and later peeling after henna, saying the artist did not explain the risk of an allergic reaction.
Extra-charge pressure
A photography seller reportedly presented photos as free initially, then asked for 100 AED per photo and repeatedly pushed the purchase.
Seat discomfort
One review describes being placed in the rearmost seating despite back problems and motion sickness, with rash driving that led them to skip dune bashing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 to 30 dirhams
stargazing
“It’s just chart 20 to 30 dirhams for stargazing I recommended it’s worth”Google review · January 2026
AED 250–375
package
“• Runs about 6 hours, from afternoon to evening, with prices from AED 250–375 depending on the package”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Arabian Heritage Camp combines a Dubai desert safari with a full evening at a cultural camp in Ras Al Khor. A typical visit can include dune bashing, camel rides, a buffet dinner and a run of live performances; reviews especially mention the fire show, belly dancing and other energetic cultural acts. One customer described a six-hour safari with smooth driving and photo stops, while another found the camp spacious, clean and comfortable.
Food is a strong but slightly inconsistent part of the experience. Guests describe a large buffet with Arabic dishes, salads, grilled food, fruit and live barbecue, and several reviewers found it delicious. One visitor, however, found the food bland and preferred the watermelon juice and salad bar.
Crowding can also make the buffet awkward, particularly around the meat stations. There are useful extras, including Arabic coffee and dates on arrival, traditional costume photos, henna and a private stargazing setup near the camp. Check charges and inclusions before accepting add-ons: a guest was quoted 100 AED per photograph after being told pictures were free, while another warned about unclear activity and shisha terms.
Bring a jacket for the cooler post-sunset period, and ask about henna ingredients if you have sensitive skin.