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Sandboarding

Written by Viator, February 2011

Did you know you can surf a sand dune? Thrill-seekers of all ages will want to try sandboarding in the desert or by the beach for a unique dune adventure. Sandboarding is similar to snowboarding, but you do it on sand dunes rather than snow. Strap ... 

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended
June 2013

Loved it! The 4wd through the dunes was fun and so was the sand boarding. The camel ride was short but fun and the food was really good. Also enjoyed the belly dancing.

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
June 2013

Very professional tour guide. Prompt collection, and an amazing evening in the desert. As a family, this was one of our highlights. Everything was super, the drive, meal,camel riding, our son loved the sand boarding, and our daughter still has her henna tatoo! Well done to all concerned.Jane Jameson

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
June 2013

Well organised and great fun. The 4x4 was terrific. I felt very safe with the driving and would do the trip again just for that. The camel ride is short but still gives you the experience of riding the camel in the dessert. Loved the sand boarding. My henna tattoo is still here after nearly a week. The bellydancing was off a high standard. The food was good buffet style food and plenty of it. I'd recommend the trip and I'd do it again.

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
June 2013

Well organised and great fun. The 4x4 was terrific. I felt very safe with the driving and would do the trip again just for that. The camel ride is short but still gives you the experience of riding the camel in the dessert. Loved the sand boarding. My henna tattoo is still here after nearly a week. The bellydancing was off a high standard. The food was good buffet style food and plenty of it. I'd recommend the trip and I'd do it again.

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
June 2013

This tour was a highlight of our stay in Dubai. It was a fabulous value and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The best part was the all-inclusiveness...henna, camel ride, sandboarding, dinner all part of the price. Talking with others who did the Desert Safari, many companies charged additional for each item and the price was higher!
George, our driver was excellent....we wish we could have spoken Arabic as his English was limited. He was always smiling and tried as best he could to answer our many questions. I read so many places that one could get motion sickness, but George made sure that did not happen to his 6 passengers and he adjusted according to our responses. When we were laughing, he did more sliding. When we were quiet, he sensed our apprehension and reduced speed. This is one tour that your cannot miss!

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

4 star rating: Recommended
June 2013

Definitely do it! 4x4 ride was such fun and lasted quite a while, sand dunes were stunning and the drivers stop for plenty of photo ops. Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is the sand boarding wasn't as I expected there was only a small slope but still great fun! Entertainment and food was also brilliant.

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
May 2013

Bobby the tour guide and driver were great! Lots of fun dine bashing, then back to base camp for activities like camel rides, sand boarding, henna tattoos , and a delicious BBQ and show under the stars. Highlight of our trip!

Doing what: Private Tour: 4x4 Desert Adventure Safari from Dubai

1 star rating: I do not recommend this
April 2013

The operator is completely unprepared for sandboarding. The boards were old and not waxed - therefore not sliding at all. Despite the assurance that boots will be provided, we had to go bare foot. The operator had chosen dunes right next to the road - little fun and not really a "desert" experience. Shall I go further? Not recommended.

Doing what: Dubai 4x4 Sandboarding Safari

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Germany

3 star rating: Worth doing
March 2013

15 Min desert tour right beneath the high way. Was OK but too short.
The sandboarding part was ok but the mounting was extremely poor. You couldn't even steer with the board; just straight ahead.
When we left desert we stopped by a touristy "ghost town" where an annoying guy tried to sell his merchandise.

Doing what: Private 4x4 Adventurer Safari including Sandboarding

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
February 2013

Would highly recommend this to anyone travelling to Dubai!! Had an absolute blast from the 4x4 driving across the sand dunes, tried sand boarding (and loved it!) had a camel ride, got a henna tattoo, enjoyed huge amounts of food and enjoyed the amazing bellydancer! GREAT TRIP :)

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
February 2013

Really well organised.4x4 driving was great fun going up and down hills you would think not possible. Taken to camel farm, rode camels and did sandboarding. There were plenty of activities at camp to keep you busy. Dinner was bbq meats and salad. Simple food but delicious.Do this trip, fantastic!

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
February 2013

A very adventurous and exhilarating tour to experience. Loved the camel riding, sand boarding, belly dancing, etc. The buffet was delicious, especially the BBQ chicken and hummus. My husband and I highly recommend!

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

4 star rating: Recommended
February 2013

Sandboarding was AWESOME!

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

4 star rating: Recommended
February 2013

We had a great tour in the 4X4. We had it to our selves and was not driving together with others. That also ment that we were first to arrive at the camp and thus having good time to try camel riding and sand boarding. The kids loved it.

Doing what: 4x4 Dubai Desert Safari

5 star rating: Highly Recommended
January 2013

loved this tour. hands down- best tour ever. from the 4x4 ride, to sandboarding, camel riding, getting henna tattoos, watching belly dancers, eatting delicious bbq dinner, his tour is jam packed with activities for everyone.

Doing what: Dubai Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour and Desert Safari

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