Dune Bashing
The desert drive is the strongest part for many visitors, with some calling the dune bashing thrilling and the driver careful.
Royal Eagle Camp
Ras Al Khor
Royal Eagle Camp in Ras Al Khor combines a desert safari with dune bashing, sunset views and an evening camp programme. Visitors can book the ride, watch belly dancing and fire performances, and add activities such as camel rides or quad biking, although the quality of the food and organisation varies.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
1,491 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Shows
Belly dancing, fire dance and tanura performances are repeatedly described as the most enjoyable part of the camp evening.
Camp Atmosphere
Some visitors enjoy the evening setting and describe the camp as having a good atmosphere after the desert drive.
Activity Choice
Packages and add-ons can include or offer camel rides, sandboarding, quad biking, henna and cultural entertainment.
Shisha
Shisha receives a positive mention from one visitor, although service arrangements around it are not consistently praised.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Seating. Confirm regular or premium seating before booking; premium guests may receive earlier buffet access and sofa seating.
Skip VIP. Compare the inclusions carefully before paying for VIP; several visitors felt regular seating offered better value or stage access.
Eat First. Have a meal before arriving if food quality matters, since several reviews describe the buffet as bland, cold or limited.
Check Extras. Ask exactly what is included before paying; camel rides, quad biking, sandboarding and other activities may have separate charges.
Watch Photography. Agree the photography price in advance and confirm the final amount before taking photos, especially with the eagle photographer at the entrance.
Allow Time. Leave plenty of time after the final show for the return transfer, as queues and vehicle shortages are recurring complaints.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Common Concerns
Return Delays
Several reviews describe long queues and poor coordination when guests leave, including waits of one to three hours.
Food Quality
Buffet food is often described as bland, cold or below average, with limited barbecue and few international choices.
Poor Toilets
Washrooms are a recurring concern, with reports of unpleasant smells, unhygienic conditions and inadequate maintenance.
Upselling Pressure
Some visitors felt pressured to upgrade to premium or VIP seating after they had already declined.
Short Safari
Self-drive guests have reported that the advertised dune bashing was only a brief five-minute ride to the camp.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 dirham
VIP section
“If they have told as in advance only the vip section get all the service we would have payed the extra 50 dirham at the common place & enjoy the camp”Google review · February 2022
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The Bottom Line
Royal Eagle Camp in Ras Al Khor is a desert-safari stop built around dune bashing, an evening buffet and stage entertainment. The desert drive is the clearest draw: one visitor praised the thrilling dunes and sunset views, while another found the driver careful enough for a trip with a toddler. Camel rides, sandboarding and quad biking are also mentioned, though some activities are charged separately or may be brief.
The camp performances are more reliable than the dining. Belly dancing, fire dance and tanura shows regularly earn positive comments, and the atmosphere can make for an enjoyable evening. Shisha is available and has received some praise.
Food, however, is repeatedly called bland, cold or below average; one detailed review found no vegetarian barbecue option, while another said the buffet leaned heavily towards Indian food. Think carefully before paying for premium or VIP seating. Reviews describe earlier food service and sofa seating, but several guests felt the upgrade was poor value or were pressured to buy it.
Regular seating may be closer to the stage. The main practical warning is organisation. Guests commonly report long queues after the final show, delayed vehicles and confusion around transfers.
Toilets also receive repeated complaints. Eat beforehand, clarify every included activity and extra charge, and agree photography prices before accepting the service.