Lahbab desert
Al Lahbab · Dubai
Red dunes including the 300-foot Big Red about 50 km from the city, so you get real desert camping without a long drive.
- Free
- About 16 h
- Bring your own
- Moderate
- Needs a 4x4
How it works
Drive out towards the Lahbab area and set up on firm ground off the track. Weekend stays need no permit.
The catch
Soft red sand: a 2WD car will get stuck off the tarmac, and weekends bring lots of quad bikes.
Bring
Tent, water, tow rope, shovel, rubbish bags, warm layers
You need
No permit for short stays
Checked Nov 2026