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Big Red

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #64 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: A large sand dune used for sand-boarding and four-wheeling.
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Nice place to go for some desert driving, dune bashing. The sand is reddish colored, so it looks pretty and helps to read the dunes while driving. There are shops and cafes, as well as plenty of places to rent ATVs, sizes for all ages. Good place for tourists but gets way too crowded, especially on the weekends. Can sometimes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012
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Beautiful red sand and even nicer when you happen to see a camel. Big Red (also known as Al Hamar) is about 30mins along the Hatta Rd - follow signs for Hatta/Oman from anywhere in Dubai. Big Red is where you are taken on a Desert Safari. You can go on your own though and once there you can hire... More

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