Red Dune Bashing – One of the must things to do in Dubai

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Aug 19, 2016
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Red Dune Safari or bashing is an ideal desert safari activity in Dubai. While you admire the spectacular view of the desert, the 4X4 SUV will bash with the sand giving you the thrilling safari adventure. The Red Dunes Safari is crafted to offer you with great sightseeing along with the most adventurous ride over the deserts of Dubai.

Big Red, also known as Al Hamar is the popular destination for performing dune bashing in Dubai. The place is 300 feet high and indulging in dune bashing is the most thrilling experience.  No doubt, Dune bashing is one of the important things to do in Dubai and has been on the list of tourists coming to Dubai.

The Thrilling Experience:

Red Dune Desert Safari Dubai

Starting from the adrenaline pumping dune bash, the ride continues through the majestic furnished Bedouin style camp within the desert. The camp offers some of the best cuisines and smoke-flavoured relish, Arabian coffee that will really make the body feel relaxed after the thrilling ride. The bashing fun is done in a 4x4 Land Cruiser that takes you to different sites. Red Dune desert safari Dubai generally takes place in the late afternoon to avoid hot weather of the afternoon. The entire adventure event is done for 20-30 minutes, which also includes a photography session.

Once done, you'll be taken to the camp to enjoy the performance of traditional folk and music that will surely make you relax after having an action-packed afternoon. The desert safari also includes camel riding, sand boarding, quad biking and beautiful henna designs on hands and feet from professional artists. Also, you'll be getting the delicious taste of dinner with BBQ dishes and desserts.

Tour Inclusions:

·         Transfer service

·         Dune Bashing to reach high dune

·         30-40 minutes of dune bashing

·         Traditional camp for dinner and entertainment

·         Sheesha and Smoking facility

·         Belly Dance

Dune Bashing Packages:

Desert safari with dune bashing is offered in different packages, depending on the number of people included. These packages are divided into Basic, Advanced and Common categories. The package ranges from 290 AED to 2000 AED. You can check with the tour operator to know more about the packages and details about each. Also check out different sites to compare the price of each package offered by a tour operator to select which comes under the budget. Generally 5-6 people are included in every SUV to have safe dune bashing.

Those who have health issues, dune bashing isn't suggested for them. So you need to check with your partner and family members if they are fine with the adrenaline activity while in Dubai.

Dune Bashing Location:

If you're visiting this majestic city for the first time and are confused about what to do in Dubai, then dune bashing as part of Dubai safari is a must to perform. Below are top 5 places where dune bashing is done:

Bidayer: Also known as Big Red, Bidayer is the most popular destination for dune bashing. On weekends and holidays, the desert gets filled with motorists who show off their tricks. It is the easiest place to perform dune bashing.

Al Faya Desert: Located at the Sharjah-Kalba Road, this spectacular desert of ruby sand is perfect for dune bashing. Both amateurs and professionals can perform the sand bashing in SUVs and one can even set up a camp to enjoy the desert night.

Sweihan: Located in the border of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain, Sweihan is also known as Little Liwa. This place is quite different from the normal desert and is only for professional drivers.

Liwa Desert: Also known as The Empty Quarter, it is only for professional dune bashers. The desert also witnesses festivals and is the largest one on the Arabian Peninsula. The Liwa festival conducted here is a weeklong festival. One of the most challenging things about this desert is tackling Moreeb dune, which stands over 300 metres high. Dune bashing in this desert is the ultimate challenge.

To enjoy the best desert safari activities, it is important to select the right one. Considering the type of camp, total hours of bashing, type of activities and packages are an important part before going for the activity. Having a discussion with the tour operator before booking the time and date for the desert safari will certainly give the most thrilling desert experience.
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