9 UAE Stargazing Tours Worth a Late Night

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

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

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with a 60-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, camel time, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, and a barbecue dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab are praised for friendly help, but expect heat, a liability form, and a long evening of camp entertainment.

“My guide, Omar, gets an A+! He’s the man and made my experience incredibly fun. The ATVs in the dunes was a blast, the food was incredible, and the fire show was an awesome finish.”

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

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

You’ll ride a camel for about 40 minutes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Desert Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports. Guides such as Yasir, Hamid, and Mansour are often praised for thoughtful service and good photography.

“The trip was amazing! Azam was a wonderful safari captain! The camp was clean and beautiful. Good was delicious. Highly recommend!”

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3.Overnight Safari, Dinner, Stargazing & Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,562 reviews · 17 hours - 1 day · from $180

Ride from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to the Lahbab Desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride before settling into Al Khayma Camp. Enjoy Arabic coffee, barbecue dinner, live shows, a telescope stargazing session, and a sunrise camel trek. Guides such as Mansoor Manz, Imran, and Wajahat Mahmood are praised for safe driving and friendly service.

“An incredible desert adventure! Our driver Wajahat Mahmood was very kind, charismatic, and professional. He made the experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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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 Bedouin-style tent at Al Khayma Camp. You’ll ride camels, watch cultural shows, eat Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes, study the stars by telescope, and return after sunrise breakfast. Guides may include Imran, Mansoor Manz, or Gafoor Ghalib.

“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.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $49Best value

Spend 4 to 5 hours in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert with hotel pickup, dune driving, sandboarding, a short camel ride, falcon photos, wildlife walks, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Adeel Awan, Lucky, Humayun, and Waqar Ahmed are praised for safe driving and helpful service, though the exact guide varies.

“It was really amazing. We all had a great time, and our tour guide was very nice. We liked everything overall.”

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

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

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, a generous BBQ buffet, Tanura and Khaliji dancing, and telescope stargazing. Pickup and drop-off are included.

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

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7.Dinner at The View the Palm Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 1 hour · from $92

You’ll enter The View at The Palm during prime sunset hours, explore the Level 52 viewing deck, then enjoy one starter, one main course, and one dessert at Lolli Restaurant. There is no guide, hotel transfer, fast track, drinks, or Level 54 access. Allow extra time for entry, lifts, photos, and the meal.

“Absolutely amazing food, lovely staff and an amazing view!!🤩”

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8.Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $189

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom in an open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. Ride a camel caravan, visit a Bedouin village, watch falconry, try henna and Arabic dress, eat a six-course Emirati meal, and join an astronomy session. Guides such as Imran Khan are praised for warm, attentive service.

“The tour guide and all staff are professional and nice. Abundant experience with so many interesting and thrilling activities. Best trip of our whole journey in Dubai.”

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9.Sky Pool and Palm Observatory Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $275

Meet your English-speaking host at Dubai Marina Mall, then spend several hours at a high-rise Sky Pool before visiting Palm Observatory. Expect towels, lockers, showers, transport, and a cinematic Palm Jumeirah presentation. Guides including Ali and Mohamed are praised for friendly service and helpful photo tips.

“It was a great experience. I got to meet other travelers as well. Ali our tour guy was very friendly and kind, he made the experience smoother and enjoyable. I would highly recommend.”

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