Is Dune Bashing Safe?
Dune bashing is safe with a licensed operator, trained safari drivers and properly equipped vehicles. It isn't suitable during pregnancy, with back, neck or heart conditions, or for children under 3 on shared trips.
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Emdad was our guide for the dessert safari experience and he was amazing from the get go till the very end. He picked us up on time, drove smoothly to the dessert camp and took us on a fun ride for dune bashing followed by Sandboarding. We had a 1.5 year old baby with us and he helped make sure she was enjoying as well in her car seat in the back. He then also recommended to upgrade us to VIP plan because the food would be served first there and be better and we were so glad we did that because we got amazing food before others. And then all the shows including belly dance and fire show were amazing too. Highly recommend booking a private car tour!
Desert safari experience with them was amazing. It was totally worth it. Family including our little kid enjoyed. Had booked private tour with them. Dune buggy ride was the best part. Dune car bashing was also fun. Buffet dinner had wide variety. Took photographs in desert. Camel ride was short. Everything went as per package plan. We went to Arabian heritage camp. Live shows kept us entertained throughout. Loved the fire show in the end. Desert safari experience is a must while in Dubai. Thanks to our tour operator for memorable day.
Really amazing day, i really enjoyed lot Dune bashing and camp also very very recommended.guide and driver EMDAD is very kind and very helpful. Thankyou somuch team Desert safari travels
We had an amazing experience. The guider Mr Rufi Choudhry of Adventure Safari Tour was very friendly, funny and cheerful. If I plan to Visit the UAE I will definitely use his services and recommend to anyone interested as well.
Ali is truly the best guide. Thanks to him, we were able to end our Dubai trip on a beautiful note. He genuinely loves his job, sincerely cares for his guests, and was highly professional from the beginning to the very end of the tour. In particular, yesterday my husband had an emergency situation on the way to the desert tour after eating something wrong at a restaurant. Ali remained calm, immediately called an ambulance, and continued to check on the situation while staying in constant communication with us. Even after my husband was discharged from the hospital, Ali came a long distance to pick us up and personally took us back to our hotel. He also rearranged and carried out the desert tour today, which we were unable to do yesterday, and everything was absolutely perfect Once again, we sincerely thank Ali for his dedication, kindness, and outstanding care. I have traveled to many countries and had many great experiences, but without a doubt, Ali is the best! (I truly believe your company is extremely fortunate to have an employee like All.) Thank you so much Ali, God bless you and your family, Inshallah! See you again :)
Dune bashing is safe with a licensed operator, trained safari drivers and properly equipped vehicles. It isn't suitable during pregnancy, with back, neck or heart conditions, or for children under 3 on shared trips.
What makes it safe
- Licensed safari drivers who drive the same dunes daily
- Land Cruisers with roll cages, seat belts, GPS tracking and first aid
- Tyre pressure lowered before the dunes
- Speed adjusted to guests. Just ask the driver
Avoid motion sickness
- Skip food for 2-3 hours before
- Front seat, eyes on the horizon
- Ginger or travel-sickness tablets 30 minutes before
- Ask the driver to go gentle
Red flags when booking
- No licence number or physical office
- Extremely cheap prices with bus pickup
- No insurance or seat belts
- Pressure to pay extra at the camp
What a safe dune drive looks like
A professional safari driver reads the dune before cresting it, keeps the vehicle straight on descents and never drives across the face of a steep slope. Before the dunes they lower the tyre pressure, which gives better grip and a smoother ride. Everyone wears a seat belt the whole time, and the driver adjusts the speed if anyone feels unwell.
Who should skip it
- Pregnant guests
- Anyone with back, neck or heart conditions, or recent surgery
- Children under 3 (shared cars)
- Guests prone to severe motion sickness (choose a gentle private drive)
Can pregnant women do a desert safari?
They can join the camp, dinner and shows, but should skip dune bashing, quads, buggies and camel rides.
Has anyone been hurt dune bashing?
Accidents usually involve unlicensed drivers or self-drivers. Always choose a licensed operator.
What if I feel sick during the drive?
Tell the driver. They'll stop or slow down. It passes quickly once you're on flat sand.