Dune Driving
Dune bashing is repeatedly described as exciting while still feeling controlled and safe.
Red Sand Desert Dubai
Jumeirah
Red Sand Desert Dubai is a tour operator in Jumeirah running desert safari outings, with dune bashing and sunset camel rides among the experiences customers discuss most. Reviews also highlight organised hotel pickup, clean vehicles, family-friendly activities and guides who take photos during the day.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
165 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean Vehicles
Customers mention clean, comfortable cars, including a private Land Cruiser in good condition.
Helpful Photos
Guides commonly take photos and videos during the activities, sometimes sending them afterwards.
Family Fun
Families report enjoying the activities together, with one review noting that the children had a lot of fun.
Hydration
Several reviews mention refreshments and drivers checking that guests had enough water in the heat.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Inclusions. Before booking, confirm that camel rides and sandboarding are included and will actually run on your package.
Confirm Fees. Ask about add-ons before paying: one customer was charged 300 AED extra for a quad bike.
Bring Cover. Take a cap and scarf for the heat, especially if you expect to spend much of the day outdoors.
Check Durations. If quad biking or camel riding matters to you, ask how long each activity lasts before booking.
Compare Seating. Ask what camp seating costs; one private-safari guest paid 50 AED per person for a sofa seat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Fahad Building - Flat number 320 - 17B St
Al Qusais - Jumeira First, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Quad biking
Quad biking is a popular add-on or package activity, and one customer specifically praised its safety.
Camel riding
Camel riding appears in several safari itineraries and is described by one customer as a pleasant part of the day.
Sand boarding
Sandboarding is another activity customers mention enjoying during the desert outing.
Buffet and performance
The camp stop can include a buffet and live performance, both mentioned as enjoyable parts of the experience.
Common Concerns
Short Dune Time
One private-safari customer felt the dune-bashing segment was too brief.
Extra Quad Fee
A customer reported paying an additional 300 AED for the quad-bike experience.
Missing Activities
One review says the advertised camel ride and sandboarding were not shown or provided on that booking.
Camp Food
One customer found the buffet poor, describing stale paneer, watery daal and overcooked noodles.
Highway Driving
A review praised the desert driving but criticised phone checking and tailgating on the highway.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
550 AED
private car (Land Cruiser)
“We booked for 550 AED, a private car (Land Cruiser) that included the details mentioned by the team in the screenshot”Google review · December 2025
300 AED
Quad bike
“We had to pay extra amount for the Quad bike which was 300 AED again”Google review · December 2025
50 AED each
sofa seat
“The WORST experience being the camp, they made us pay 50 =AED each for a sofa seat (there are options to sit on the ground) we chose this for our parent's convenience”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Red Sand Desert Dubai is a desert-safari operator in Jumeirah, and the core experience is a full outing rather than a single ride. Customers mention dune bashing, quad biking, camel riding and sandboarding, with many also enjoying the camp buffet and performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are commonly described as smooth, and clean, comfortable vehicles are a recurring plus.
The strongest pattern in the reviews is attentive guiding. Drivers explain the schedule, check on guests in the heat, provide drinks and often take photos or videos during the activities. Families say the children enjoyed themselves, while solo travellers have shared cars with small groups.
Sunset views, henna and camp entertainment also feature in the feedback. There are a few booking details worth clarifying. One private-safari review says dune bashing was too short, camel riding and sandboarding were not delivered, and the camp buffet included stale paneer, watery daal and noodles.
Quad biking may cost extra, with one customer reporting 300 AED. Another review found highway phone checking and tailgating concerning. Ask for the exact inclusions, activity durations, add-on charges and camp seating price before you confirm.