Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner
Description
Our desert safari stands out by offering a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic local experience in the beautiful Abu Dhabi desert. Unlike standard tours, we focus on smaller groups, personalized service, and experienced professional drivers to ensure a safe and thrilling dune bashing experience. Guests enjoy a well-planned itinerary that includes top highlights such as dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, and a relaxing desert camp experience with BBQ dinner and live entertainment. We use well-maintained 4x4 vehicles and carefully selected desert locations like Al Khatim Desert, known for its stunning high dunes and less crowded environment. What truly sets us apart is our attention to detail—from timely pickups and friendly guides to quality food and a comfortable camp setup—ensuring every guest enjoys a smooth, memorable, and high-quality desert experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Abu Dhabi in a 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive of around 1 hour to Al Khatim Desert, famous for its vast golden dunes. Get ready for an unforgettable desert adventure.
Experience thrilling dune bashing with expert drivers as you ride across the high dunes of the Abu Dhabi desert. This is one of the most exciting parts of the safari.
Stop at a high dune to try sandboarding and capture stunning photos of the desert landscape.
Enjoy a short camel ride and experience traditional desert travel in a unique way. (for an experience)
Witness a breathtaking desert sunset over the dunes—perfect for unforgettable photos.
Arrive at a traditional desert camp and relax in a comfortable setting.
Enjoy Arabic coffee, water, and soft drinks. You may also try activities like henna painting and take photos in traditional dress.
Enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet dinner with a variety of dishes while watching live entertainment shows.
After the experience, relax on your return journey and get dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Note: Pick-up time may vary depending on the sunset schedule to ensure you enjoy the best sunset views.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage or large bags can not be accommodated.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from hotels within Abu Dhabi city. Airport pickup is available from selected hotels only.
- Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by WhatsApp or email before the tour.
- Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. A light jacket is advisable during the winter months.
- It is recommended not to eat a heavy meal 2 hours before the safari to help reduce the risk of motion sickness during dune bashing.
- Live entertainment (such as belly dance) may not be available on during Ramadan or government-mandated restrictions.
- Quad biking and dune buggy rides are optional activities available at an additional cost, subject to availability.
- The tour operates in most weather conditions. The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, operational requirements, or government regulations to ensure guest safety and comfort.
Reviews(706)
Handful was great, very careful and thoughtful. 100% recommend
Excellent experience!! Haneef was a wonderful guide!!! Recommend 100%
really fun and professional with ani
Good Experience and well taken care of by our guide Aziz.
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Experience the ultimate Arabian adventure with Desert Safari Abu Dhabi, offering thrilling tours, exhilarating dune bashing, and exclusive VIP deals. Escape the city's hustle and explore the mesmerizing golden dunes of the UAE in a powerful 4x4 vehicle driven by expert professionals. Witness breathtaking desert sunsets, enjoy camel rides, and immerse yourself in traditional Bedouin culture at an authentic desert camp. Delight in live entertainment, including Tanoura dance, belly dancing, and mesmerizing fire shows, followed by a mouthwatering BBQ dinner under the stars. Choose from morning, evening, or overnight safari packages tailored to suit every traveler’s preference. VIP options provide luxury seating, personalized services, and premium hospitality for an unforgettable experience. With convenient hotel pickups, professional guides, and world-class services, Desert Safari Abu Dhabi tours promise adventure, comfort, and lasting memories. Book now to discover the true beauty and cultural charm of the Arabian desert.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the desert adventure, entertainment, and BBQ dinner. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in Abu Dhabi!
One of the best experiences in my life. The tour we booked included pick up/drop off to and from hotel plus amazing dune bashing (loads of fun!) , feeding the camels, ride on camels, henna tattoo and a delicious freshly made bbq dinner with soft drinks included. Entertainment was amazing and came as surprise! Shakeer was our guide and he has been the most wonderful mate for about 6 hours!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to experience Emirates traditions and have fun in the Desert.
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best experiences of your life. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the dune bashing, camel activities, henna, BBQ dinner, and entertainment. Shakeer will be very happy to hear your kind words and know he made your desert adventure even more special. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Shakeer was very accommodating and gave us one of the best sand bashing and sand surfing experience .
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear Shakeer gave you such an exciting sand bashing and sand surfing experience. He’ll be happy to know you appreciated his hospitality and guidance. Hope to see you again soon!
Hanif was our guide - Cant recommend him enough. Great experience all around. highly recommended for everybody. Dont miss it
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Hanif. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable desert adventure!
Haneef is Fantastic Safe Tour Driver of the Desert . We all felt completely safe & Conferrable, incredible Experience . Camel 🐫 ride was so much Fun..
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had an incredible and comfortable experience with Haneef. It’s great to know you felt safe throughout the desert adventure and enjoyed the camel ride as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
It was absolutely wonderful Haneef he was great and explained everything and gave a ride of a life time in the desert!!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Haneef. Glad you enjoyed the thrilling desert ride and his helpful explanations throughout the tour. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
