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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner and Live Shows

5.0731 reviewsDay trips

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Our Abu Dhabi desert safari combines thrilling adventure, Arabian hospitality and a carefully organized experience from pickup to drop-off. Explore the golden dunes of the Al Khatim Desert with exciting dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride. At the desert camp, enjoy sunset views, a falcon photo opportunity, traditional dress and henna. Relax with Arabic tea, coffee, dates and soft drinks before enjoying a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The evening continues with live entertainment, including Tanoura, belly dancing and a spectacular fire show. With experienced desert drivers, well-maintained 4x4 vehicles, friendly service and a choice of shared or private transfer, we aim to make your desert evening comfortable, exciting and memorable.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Sand boarding
  • Belly Dance and Tannoura show
  • Short camel ride experience
  • Camel Walking Show
  • Dune Bashing
  • BBQ Buffet Dinner

What's not

  • Quad bike ride (available for rent at an additional cost)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

Itinerary

  1. 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.

    1 h

  2. 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.

    45 min

  3. Stop at a high dune to try sandboarding and capture stunning photos of the desert landscape.

    30 min

  4. Enjoy a short camel ride and experience traditional desert travel in a unique way. (for an experience)

    15 min

  5. Witness a breathtaking desert sunset over the dunes—perfect for unforgettable photos.

    30 min

  6. Arrive at a traditional desert camp and relax in a comfortable setting.

    30 min

  7. Enjoy Arabic coffee, water, and soft drinks. You may also try activities like henna painting and take photos in traditional dress.

    30 min

  8. Enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet dinner with a variety of dishes while watching live entertainment shows.

    1 h

  9. After the experience, relax on your return journey and get dropped off at your hotel.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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  • 5Full desert safari package

    We had a lovely journey with Hanif. He gave us a proper explanation about the places we visited and kept everything clear and well communicated throughout the trip. His friendly service made our family trip truly unforgettable. Highly recommended! 🌟And amazing photographer

    Navigator52638680468via Tripadvisor

  • 5Amazing Desert Tour!

    Haneef and Mustafa were amazing!! The experience was great and everything from start to finish was seamless. 10/10 would recommend as must do for anyone visiting Abu Dhabi

    156zaynetvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Trip

    Hanif very good guide and a great photographer

    youssoufd386via Tripadvisor

  • 5Great for Solo Travellers/ Stop Over

    Perfect evening activity for a stop over in Abu Dhabi! We did so many things and my guide, Haneef was the best and so accomodating!! He took a lot of good photos of me and we had good conversations. Definitely recommend! *I do wish the camel riding and feeding were a bit longer. But it was still very fun!

    Flyer50527146068via Tripadvisor

  • 5Desert safari

    Hanif was the best safari guide. He’s a fun driver who knows how to drive on the dunes like he’s a fighter pilot. Always making sure to put safety first while still being able to push it to the limits enough to give you a roller coaster ride experience in the best way. 10/10

    Excursion60138178585via Tripadvisor

  • 5Amazing

    Haneef was our tour guide and driver very nice and clear on all steps throughout the day drove very calmly, best of all helped take beautiful photos

    113fedaivia Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 200 travellers
Operated by
Visitors Destination Tours & Safari
  • 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.

How it compares in Abu Dhabi

  • Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 141 day trips we list in Abu Dhabi.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 141.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, pairs a dazzling grand mosque and landmark museums with mangroves, beaches and desert.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble domes, floral inlay and vast courtyard, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and glows softly after dark. Nearby, Qasr Al Watan opens the grand halls of the presidential palace to visitors, and Qasr Al Hosn, the city's oldest stone building, tells the story of the emirate's beginnings.

Top-ranked sights in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Qasr Al Watan.

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