Safety Policy

Overview of Safety Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

At Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC (“Bab Al Sand”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), the safety and well-being of our guests, employees, and partners are our highest priorities. We are committed to providing enjoyable desert experiences while maintaining high safety standards across all of our tours and activities.

This Safety Policy explains the precautions, responsibilities, and safety guidelines that apply when participating in any tour or activity booked through babalsand.com.

By participating in our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to follow this Safety Policy.

1. Our Commitment to Safety

Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC is committed to providing safe, reliable, and professionally managed tourism experiences.

To support guest safety, we strive to:

• Operate well-maintained vehicles and equipment.
• Work with trained and experienced drivers and guides.
• Provide safety briefings before applicable activities.
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions.
• Follow applicable safety regulations within the United Arab Emirates.
• Continuously review and improve our operational procedures.

2. Guest Responsibilities

For the safety of everyone, guests are expected to:

• Follow all instructions provided by our guides and drivers.
• Wear seat belts whenever travelling in safari vehicles.
• Use any required safety equipment during activities.
• Respect safety barriers and restricted areas.
• Inform our team of any medical conditions before the tour.
• Avoid actions that may place themselves or others at risk.

Failure to follow safety instructions may result in removal from certain activities without entitlement to compensation.

3. Health Requirements

Some desert activities involve uneven terrain, off-road driving, and moderate physical activity.

Guests should carefully consider their personal health before participating.

Please inform us before your tour if you have:

• Heart conditions
• Serious back or neck problems
• Recent surgery
• Mobility limitations
• Epilepsy
• Severe motion sickness
• Any other medical condition that may affect participation

Providing this information allows our team to recommend the most suitable experience whenever possible.

4. Pregnancy Advisory

For safety reasons, activities involving dune bashing or other high-impact off-road driving are not recommended for pregnant guests.

If you are pregnant, please inform our team before booking so that we can recommend suitable alternatives where available.

5. Children and Age Considerations

Children are welcome on many of our tours; however, some activities may have age, height, or safety requirements.

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising children throughout the experience.

Depending on the selected activity, certain experiences may not be suitable for infants or very young children. We recommend contacting our team before booking if you are travelling with young children.

6. Dune Bashing Safety

Dune bashing is an adventurous off-road experience conducted on natural desert terrain.

During dune bashing, guests must:

• Wear seat belts at all times.
• Remain seated inside the vehicle.
• Keep arms and personal belongings inside the vehicle.
• Follow all instructions given by the driver.

Guests who experience motion sickness should notify the driver before the activity begins so that appropriate adjustments can be considered.

7. Dune Buggy and Quad Bike Safety

Guests participating in dune buggy or quad bike experiences must:

• Attend the mandatory safety briefing.
• Wear all required protective equipment provided.
• Operate vehicles responsibly and only within designated areas.
• Follow the guide’s instructions throughout the activity.
• Avoid reckless driving or dangerous manoeuvres.

Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC reserves the right to refuse participation if a guest is considered unable to operate the equipment safely.

8. Camel Ride Safety

When participating in a camel ride, guests should:

• Follow the handler’s instructions.
• Mount and dismount only when directed.
• Remain seated properly throughout the ride.
• Avoid sudden movements that may startle the animal.

Children should participate only under appropriate supervision.

9. Weather and Environmental Conditions

Desert conditions may change quickly.

For guest safety, Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC may modify, postpone, or cancel activities due to:

• Extreme heat
• Strong winds
• Sandstorms
• Heavy rain
• Poor visibility
• Other conditions that may affect safe operation

Guest safety will always take priority over scheduled activities.

10. Clothing and Personal Items

We recommend bringing:

• Comfortable clothing
• Closed-toe shoes or secure footwear
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A hat or cap
• A light jacket during cooler months
• Personal medications if required

Guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings during the tour.

11. Alcohol and Substance Use

For everyone’s safety, guests should not participate in adventure activities while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.

Our guides may refuse participation where a guest’s condition could create a safety risk.

12. Emergency Procedures

Our guides and drivers are trained to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

If an emergency occurs:

• Remain calm.
• Follow instructions from our team.
• Stay with your assigned group unless instructed otherwise.
• Report any injury or safety concern immediately.

Where necessary, emergency services will be contacted.

13. Right to Refuse Participation

Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC reserves the right to refuse or discontinue participation in any activity if, in our reasonable opinion, a guest:

• Does not follow safety instructions.
• Behaves in a dangerous or disruptive manner.
• Appears medically unfit to participate.
• Creates a safety risk for themselves or others.

This decision is made solely to protect the safety of all participants.

14. Limitation of Risk

While we take reasonable precautions to provide safe and enjoyable experiences, desert activities involve natural environments and inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.

By participating, guests acknowledge these inherent risks and agree to exercise personal care while following all safety instructions provided by our team.

15. Policy Updates

Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC may update this Safety Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, safety procedures, or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this page together with the updated “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Safety Policy or wish to discuss the suitability of a tour before booking, please contact us.

Bab Al Sand Tourism LLC

Website: https://babalsand.com/

Email: babalsand786@gmail.com 

Phone: (+971) 56 847 1515 

WhatsApp: (+971) 56 847 1515 

Office Address: Office No. 201, Al Kazim Building, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE