The 10 Hiking & Trekking Tours in the UAE That Earn Their Price

1.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Hamid, Yasir, or Mansour Manz for a 40-minute sunset camel ride, then enjoy Al Khayma Camp with Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, shisha, BBQ, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports.

“it was a wonderful experience! Great food, music, and entertainment! A special thanks to our driver and guide Mansour Manz!!”

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2.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88Top rated

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset. At Al Khayma Camp, enjoy Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, local dress, shisha, BBQ, Tanura dancing, and telescope stargazing. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“We had a wonderful time on this experience. The camel riding and ambiance on our sunset trip was amazing, the food beyond delicious. Sure, it was busy because it is a touristy destination, but we didn’t let that get in the way of having a goRead more”

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3.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours exploring Dubai’s desert with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, Arabic coffee and dates at sunset, camp entertainment, henna, and a VIP BBQ dinner. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, and Iqbal are praised for friendly care, but confirm falcon-show availability before booking.

“Whilst the afternoon can be quite warm, it does cool down when the sun goes down. Our guide did advise us of this. Overall it was a great experience, one which we will remember.”

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4.Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Spend five hours in Al Marmoom Desert Reserve with hotel pickup, a 50-minute drive, a 45-minute camel caravan, Bedouin coffee and breakfast, falcon photos, and wildlife spotting. Guides such as Saeed, Lucky, and Babar are praised for their storytelling and thoughtful photo help.

“An excellent tour! Saeed went the extra mile to show us all the wildlife in the desert. It was a really lovely tour, the camels were so kind and the breakfast delicious! We will definitely come back to do more activities!”

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5.Evening Camel Trekking & Dinner at Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Spend six hours at Al Marmoom Reserve with a 45-minute camel caravan, Emirati coffee and bread making, falcon photos, BBQ dinner, live entertainment, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Imran Khan, Zahid, and Aleem are known for friendly help and excellent photographs.

“Highly recommend this half a day tour to the dessert. Our guide Aleem was very polite and friendly and he made sure our evening was to our desires. In the dessert camp everything was well organized and the value for money is great. The buffet dinner was super authentic and tasty.”

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6.Sunset Camel Trek & Red Dunes Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $145

Spend 6 to 7 hours in Dubai’s desert with a 4x4 driver-guide, 40 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, a 15-minute camel trek, sandboarding, sunset photos, camp activities, and a BBQ buffet. Quad biking is available for an added fee, while guide names may include Ahmed, Ramy, Ali, or Usman.

“Our experience greatly depended on the guide, and we were incredibly fortunate to have Ahmed Abbas. With him, everything was interesting, reliable, and calm. We could simply relax and enjoy ourselves while Aamerr took stunning photRead more”

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7.Dubai Sunset Camel Trekking with Shows & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours on a sunset camel trek from Dubai, then visit Al Khayma Desert Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, henna, shisha, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, and live fire and folk shows. Guides such as Nadeem, Usman, Hashim, and Zahid Hussain are noted for friendly service and helpful photo-taking.

“The camel ride was awesome….. great staff and food…. All the entertainment was awesome … the fire dancer was fabulous”

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8.Dubai Sunrise Desert Camel Trek with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Leave Dubai around 4 to 4:30 AM in a private air-conditioned 4WD, reach Lahbab Desert for sunrise, ride a camel for 30 to 40 minutes, take photos, enjoy a short red-dune drive, and finish with a low-seating Arabian breakfast. English-speaking guides lead the small group.

“Tijdens mijn verblijf in Dubai boekte ik deze activiteit. De communicatie vooraf verliep wat traag; het duurde even voordat ik de bevestiging kreeg over de ophaaltijd. Uiteindelijk werd ik wel ruim op tijd opgehaald door een vriendelijke chauffeur die mij naar de woestijn bracht. Onderweg hoorde ik dat ik de enige deelnemer was die ochtend. Dat gaf de ervaring een andere, wat aparte sfeer. Aangekomen in de woestijn stond een kameel met begeleider klaar. Je kunt je voorstellen dat het anders aanvoelt om daar alleen te staan in plaats van met een kleine groep. De wandeling met de kameel is vrij kort. Eerlijk gezegd miste ik een beetje het échte…”

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9.Camel Trekking and Morning Safari with Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $50Best value

Start with a 20-minute camel ride across Dubai’s red dunes, then sandboard from a high slope and ride through 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing. Pickup and drop-off cover Dubai and Sharjah. Your driver may be Shah Khalid, praised for a thrilling but careful drive.

“i very had a good experience ride on camel here. i wish to visit again here. and i recommend all of you that visit this place and enjoyed ride on camel It was a life time experience and I highly recommend”

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10.Camel Trekking Dubai with Dune Bashing and Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $226

Start at 7:00 am with hotel pickup, then ride a 4x4 over Dubai’s dunes, visit a camel farm, trek for one hour, and try sandboarding. Water and soft drinks are provided. Guides may include Omer, Mike, or Aftab, though assignments vary.

“My wife and I were seeking a thrilling yet relaxing escape, and this tour delivered on both fronts. Camel trek offered a serene contrast. Gently swaying through the desert landscape was a truly uniques and peaceful.”

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