Dune Bashing
Dune bashing is repeatedly described as thrilling while still feeling controlled and safe.
City Smart Adventure Tourism LLC
International City
City Smart Adventure Tourism LLC is a tour operator in International City focused on Dubai desert safari trips. Reviews highlight dune bashing with careful drivers and, on stronger visits, camp entertainment and camel rides, making it an option for combining an energetic desert drive with traditional activities.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
382 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Skilled Driving
Several reviews credit the drivers with careful, capable handling on the dunes.
Reliable Transfers
One family reported being collected and returned at the times stated in their booking.
Camp Shows
Dance and fire performances are a consistent bright spot, even in reviews that criticise other parts of the camp.
Camel Ride
Camel rides are mentioned as a worthwhile part of the desert programme.
Family Friendly
A six-hour tour was enjoyed by a family whose eight-year-old tried an ATV, held a falcon and rode a camel.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Inclusions. Get every included activity and drink confirmed in writing before paying; one WhatsApp booking later disputed what was promised.
Check Quad Fees. Ask whether quad bikes are included and how long the ride lasts; one guest said the ride was barely 20 minutes.
Allow Waiting. Build extra time into the schedule for dune bashing, as one booking reported a wait of more than 30 minutes.
Manage Expectations. If food matters to you, check the current camp arrangements first; reviews describe both excellent meals and atrocious food.
Clarify Duration. Confirm the actual dune-bashing time before booking, since one guest said the ride lasted around five minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Office S-12
Warsan First - Morocco Cluster, 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
Sandboarding
Sandboarding is advertised and enjoyed by some guests, though other reviews say it was unavailable or charged separately.
Quad biking
Quad biking is one of the add-on activities mentioned in desert packages.
BBQ dinner
Barbecue dinner is part of the camp offering, although reviews disagree sharply about its quality and portioning.
Common Concerns
Package Confusion
Multiple guests say activities advertised as included or free were later presented as paid extras.
Missing Activities
Sandboarding was reported as unavailable on one booking and unavailable unless paid for on another.
Poor Food
Food quality and serving arrangements drew sharp criticism, including complaints about stale food and chaotic counters.
Crowded Camp
One review describes an overcrowded camp without separate family areas, followed by arguments and fighting.
Return Delays
A group of 23 people, including children, reported waiting two hours roadside for their return bus.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
340 AED total
Dune Safari Adventure package
“The agent promised 40 minutes of dune bashing and 2 x 30-minute quad bike rides for 340 AED total”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
City Smart Adventure Tourism LLC arranges Dubai desert safari experiences from International City, with dune bashing as the clearest draw. Depending on the package, guests have mentioned camel rides, quad biking, sandboarding and camp entertainment including dance and fire shows. Several reviews also praise the driving as exciting without feeling out of control, and some families enjoyed the activities with children.
The experience is not consistent across bookings. Some guests report smooth pickup and drop-off, good camp arrangements and enjoyable food, while others describe poor food, chaotic serving areas and overcrowding. Sandboarding has been unavailable for some visitors, and multiple reviews say activities or drinks advertised as free or included were later charged separately.
One group of 23 waited two hours for its return bus, while another reported a rushed five-minute dune-bashing session. Get the inclusions, activity durations and extra charges in writing before you go, especially for quad bikes and sandboarding. A review records a Dune Safari Adventure package quoted at 340 AED total, followed by a request for an additional 100 AED for the quads.
The strongest reviews focus on skilled, attentive drivers; the weakest focus on package clarity and camp management.