Dune Driving
Dune bashing is consistently described as thrilling while still feeling controlled and safe.
Desert Safari Dubai By Desert Fun Tourism LLc
Al Garhoud
Desert Fun Tourism is a tour agency in Al Garhoud running Dubai desert safaris alongside city and Abu Dhabi tours. Its desert outings combine dune bashing with activities such as camel rides, sandboarding, quad biking and evening camp entertainment.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
4,347 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hotel Pickup
Several reviews mention punctual pickup and drop-off from hotels or accommodation, making the outing easy to arrange.
Photo Stops
Guides regularly help guests find strong desert viewpoints and take photos, including for solo travellers and families.
Activity Mix
A single safari can include dune driving, camel riding, sandboarding and falcon photography, giving first-timers a broad introduction.
Family Care
Reviews describe careful driving and attentive support for children, including an 18-month-old on a private tour.
Live Shows
Evening packages include camp entertainment such as belly dancing and fire shows, which many guests found enjoyable.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Inclusions. Ask exactly what the package covers before booking: quad bikes and buggies were extra in one family’s experience.
Arrive Early. An early arrival can give you more time for activities before crowds build up at the desert camp.
Prevent Nausea. If dune driving makes you motion sick, one traveller suggests bringing candy or gum, or using a pressure armband.
Choose Morning. For a shorter outing, ask about the private morning safari; one review says the full experience took about three hours.
Consider Private. A private car can provide flexibility to leave when you want, although one group stayed through the show anyway.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Office 104, 2nd Floor, Malik Rashid Qasim Sultan Building - 11 Nad Al Hamar Rd
Umm Ramool, 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 ride
Camel riding is included in many reviewed itineraries, though one guest described the ride as short.
quad bike
Quad biking appears in both morning and evening packages, but may be an additional paid activity.
BBQ-style buffet dinner
Evening safaris finish with a camp buffet and entertainment; food quality opinions vary between reviews.
Common Concerns
Upselling
One family reported repeated pressure to buy extras including rides, drinks, souvenirs, photos and henna.
Animal Welfare
A review raised serious concerns about visible ticks, sores, scars and apparent rough handling of camels and horses.
Buffet Quality
One family found the buffet bland, quite spicy and unappetising, while other reviews were more positive about the food.
ATV Crowds
The ATV area became crowded and chaotic, with fast riders and children sharing the controlled course.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
up to 1,000 AED more
quad bikes and dune buggies
“We were told the quad bikes and dune buggies were extra, with some options costing up to 1,000 AED more”Google review · August 2026
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The Bottom Line
Desert Fun Tourism is a tour agency in Al Garhoud best known for desert safaris. A typical outing can take you dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding and falcon photography, with morning, sunrise and evening formats available. Evening trips usually continue to a camp for a BBQ-style buffet and live entertainment, including belly dancing and fire shows.
The strongest pattern in the reviews is the guide-led experience. Drivers are often praised for safe but exciting dune handling, clear activity instructions and well-timed sunset or photo stops. Families also mention careful support for young children, while solo travellers appreciate help taking photos.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is another practical plus. There are a few things to clarify before booking. Quad bikes and dune buggies may cost extra, and one family felt pressured by repeated sales attempts for rides, drinks, souvenirs and photos.
ATV areas can become crowded, while buffet feedback ranges from excellent and varied to bland and overly spicy. One particularly serious review also raised concerns about the visible condition and handling of some camels and horses. For a quieter start, arriving early helped one visitor enjoy activities before crowds formed.
If you are prone to motion sickness, bring candy or gum for the dune drive. A private morning safari may suit visitors wanting a shorter experience of around three hours.