Dubai Desert and Wadi Shawka Half-Day Private Safari
Private 4x4 Luxury Transfer – Hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
🗣 English-Speaking Licensed Guide – Professional, trained guide for a safe and informative experience
🏜️ Explore Fossil Rock & Camel Rock – Iconic natural rock formations deep in the desert ( photostop)
🏞️ Visit Shawka Dam & Natural Water Pools – Scenic mountain views, perfect for nature lovers
🏂 Sandboarding Adventure – Glide down golden dunes for an adrenaline-filled thrill
🚗 Exciting Dune Bashing – High-energy off-road ride across the desert
🏊 Swim in Wadi Pools – Refreshing dips in natural pools (bring towels & toiletries)
☕ Authentic Refreshments – Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks, and light snacks
🥪 Picnic-Style Lunch Box – Enjoy a scenic outdoor meal surrounded by nature
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What to expect
Discover Arabia’s hidden gems on a thrilling mountain safari. Explore desert and agricultural life, unique rock formations like Fossil and Camel Rock, and enjoy sandboarding and dune bashing adventures. Journey to Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah, nestled in the Hajjar Mountains, with its rocky terrain, natural pools, farmland, and wildlife—ideal for family picnics and nature getaways. Swim through refreshing water pools or take a short hike to bypass deeper areas. The tour includes Arabic coffee, dates, refreshments, a snack box, and convenient hotel transfers for a seamless experience in the heart of nature.
Reviews
What an unforgettable half-day adventure with our incredible guide Musthafa! From start to finish, Musthafa’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality made the whole experience truly special. We escaped Dubai’s bustle and dove into the wild side of the UAE—exploring the striking Fossil Rock and iconic Camel Rock, then racing down the blazing red dunes on sandboards. Musthafa’s expert tips and encouragement had us laughing and confident every step of the way. The highlight? Cooling off in a natural pool at Wadi Shawka, nestled in the stunning Hajar Mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, where curious fish swam around our feet. Every moment was packed with excitement, breathtaking views, and great vibes thanks to Musthafa’s passion and care. Highly recommend this tour for anyone craving a mix of thrill, nature, and an amazing guide!
Leader Rashid is very enthusiastic and punctual, takes good care of us, and the desert is very beautiful and special. I must go once in my life. It is recommended to participate. Reminders who want to swim must wear a more conservative bathing suit, which is more convenient for swimming in the local
Nice trip, Nice car, and most important ,nice tour guide! Friendly and very care about all our needs . It’s good to have this tour in Omen.
Pick up at hotel, comfortable vehicle, funny and nice tour guide with great knowledge about the sights. great value, great experience.
great activity for family. we booked the tour when having a 18h transit in Muscat. the view was amazing. the tour guide explained really well and didnt mind for extra stop for photo when we passed by a spot with beatiful view
Both of Wahiba dessert and Wadi Bani Khalid were very exotic! Especially, the way to Wadi Bani Khalid was not hard against Wadi Shab and I could get there very easily.
We really enjoyed this day trip. Our guide - Saaid arrived promptly to pick us up and drove us safely for the 600km round trip in his clean, air conditioned Toyota 4x4. We enjoyed chatting to him along the way and asking him questions about Oman. The highlights were the dune bashing - which was great fun and got the adrenaline pumping and the swim at the wadi. Do pack your swimming costume and towel. We opted to swim longer and to have the pinnic lunch in the car on the drive home. Only suggestion - putting the drinks in a cooler box to try keep them cold - although the guide was happy to stop at a shop so we could buy some more cold drinks. Thanks Saaid and Klook for a great day out!
Wonderful best experience... must do thing in Muscat
A good experience, desert surfing is fun, the staff cordial service and professional too, to be commended
Beautiful scenery of the Vahid Desert, so beautiful and beautiful
Good to know
- Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that the water availability at Wadi Shawaka will be very much subject to weather conditions.
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