10 Desert BBQ Nights Worth Flying For

1.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Lahbab’s red dunes by ATV, sandboard, and camel. Your guide handles the route and photos before you settle into Al Khayma Camp for Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live entertainment, and evening stargazing. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab have earned especially warm praise.

“By far the best tour during my time in Dubai! Transportation was provided from our hotel; the ATV riding was a blast! I like that you have the option to do a less intense course in front of the main building, but I recommend the course with the hills and soft sand- the scenery is remarkable. The camp site that you go to after is amazing; some of the best food I’ve had in Dubai (a bbq is included in the price). There were plenty of activities to take part in on the camp grounds, like henna, shisha, falcon holding and camel rides- and it’s all included! Would definitely take…”

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2.Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,084 reviews · from $35

Spend an afternoon and evening outside Sharm El-Sheikh with hotel pickup, a 45 km quad or buggy ride, camel trek, Bedouin tea and bread, sunset views, an open-buffet BBQ, traditional shows, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Emad and Bishoy are praised for careful organization. Private-track upgrades offer more freedom on the ATV.

“We absolutely loved this adventure! It left us full of positive energy and completely recharged. Discovering a new culture and its traditions was truly fascinating. Our hosts were warm and welcoming, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and every detail of the experience was thoughtfully arranged. Considering everything the company provides, it's an amazing value for money - we couldn't recommend it more!”

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

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

You’ll leave Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle for a 40-minute sunset camel trek, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Desert Camp with Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, shisha, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Hamid, Yasir, and Amr have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“Excellant, great 40 min camel ride with pictures in the sunset, food and shows were amazing and we were looked after very well”

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4.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned 4WD for dune bashing and sandboarding in Lahbab, then sleep in a private air-conditioned tent at Al Khayma Camp. You’ll ride camels, watch the sunset, eat Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes, see cultural performances, stargaze by telescope, and return after sunrise breakfast. Guides such as Imran, Mansoor, and Gafoor are known for careful, friendly service.

“One of the best experiences we have had in our life as a family. All activities were excellent. Accomodations and food was awesome. Camels were friendly!”

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5.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

You’ll ride a guided quad-bike route through Hurghada’s desert, stop for photos and sunset views, take a short camel ride, then enjoy BBQ dinner, traditional dancing, and telescope stargazing. Shared hotel transfers, helmets, guides, and a driving test are available, with private transport, longer camel rides, and buggy time as paid extras.

“The quad biking was unbelievable, we had the best time and the guide was really lovely! We had some awesome pictures taken which we had to buy. Would 1000% recommend !!”

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6.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176

Travel from Perth to Lancelin for sandboarding, ocean views, and beach stops before reaching the Pinnacles Desert. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ and wine at sunset, then use telescopes and astro binoculars to view the moon, planets, star clusters, and nebulas. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Gavin, and Hadrian also help with night photography.

“Great trip to the Pinnacle Desert. The guides were great and the sunset at the pinnacles beautiful. They were really knowledgeable about the stars. Do not miss this trip if you are visiting Perth.”

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

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

Leave Dubai for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, shisha, a barbecue buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup, drinks, dinner, and an English-speaking driver are included. Guides such as Usman, Fazil, and Sufyan have been praised for warm, helpful service.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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8.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

You’ll ride for about an hour through desert valleys, stop for sunset photos, eat BBQ dinner at a desert oasis, and join a guided stargazing session. Hotel transfers, riding gear, tea or coffee, soft drinks, and a telescope session are included. Guides speak several languages, including English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.

“It was a great experience and worth the money. The jeep trip is very extreme so prepare yourself. For me as a man it was ok. For my wife it was very scary. They drive with + 100 kmh in the desert. You have to sit in the back without seatbelts. For me it was cool but very dangerous. The stars part was very beatiful and the guide Adam was amazing. The horse ride was also very cool, but prepare yourself for the sun in the desert. Its more hot than in your resort.”

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9.Camel Riding, Stargazing, BBQ Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 124 reviews · from $48

Leave Sharm around 4 PM for Wadi Khrome Valley, where you’ll ride a camel for 15 to 20 minutes, help bake Bedouin bread, eat an open buffet BBQ, watch fire and Tannoura shows, and study the night sky through a telescope. Guides such as Assam, Asem, and Ibrahim are noted for attentive service.

“It was really a great experience. Our guide - Assam, was a real Bedouin, a very kind, honest and good man! He made us feel safe and special at all times! Thanks to him I overcame my fear of camels. The entire experience was worth it and will remain a lovely memory for us and our kids. Thank you to everyone!”

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10.Night Sky lappish Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $117

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by minivan with a small group of up to nine, driving 20 to 50 km into the countryside for a northern lights search. Guides such as Patricia, Morgan, and Diogo have led highly praised evenings, with local stories, sausage, bread, tea, and marshmallows around a fire. The aurora is never guaranteed.

“Notre guide Diogo était super et une soirée pleine d aurores boréales .. c’était juste parfait !! Je recommande”

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