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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
4.9  / 5
1051 reviews
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From US$ 115 US$ 74.75 per person

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Experience life in the desert on a 4WD safari from Abu Dhabi. Watch traditional dance shows, ride a camel and enjoy a barbecue buffet dinner.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from any hotel or apartment in Abu Dhabi, as well as the cruise port of Port Zayed.
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Feel your heart pounding as your 4WD vehicle climbs up and down the sand dunes
  • Watch the sun set over the desert near Abu Dhabi
  • Try local customs like smoking a shisha pipe or getting a henna hand tattoo
  • Enjoy a lavish barbecue dinner including Arabian kebabs and Arabic salads
  • Feel like a Bedouin in a desert camp with low-lying tables and Arabic cushions
Full description

Join a small-group or private guided day trip from Abu Dhabi to the desert with hotel transfers included. Enjoy a dune bashing experience, watch the sunset from a Bedouin camp, take part in cultural activities, watch traditional performances, and savor a BBQ buffet dinner while watching the stars.

After pickup in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, enjoy a comfortable ride to the desert. Once there, visit a camel farm to get up close to these animals who are well-adjusted to desert life. Next, take part in an exhilarating dune bashing experience. Feel your stomach jump as the vehicle heads up and down the steep sand dunes. Then, try your hand at sandboarding by sliding down the dunes on a board. Arrive at the Bedouin desert camp to enjoy a warm welcome of traditional Arabic coffee and dates. Then, walk up a dune to take pictures as the desert changes color as the sun sets on the horizon. At the camp, dive into the local customs and culture of the Arabian peninsula. Enjoy cultural activities such as henna painting, shisha smoking, and camel rides. Then, try on traditional Arabian costumes and take pictures with a falcon. Watch captivating performances of Tanoura dancing and belly dancing, before tucking into a barbecue dinner. Finally, the lights of the camp will be switched off. Sit back and admire the star-lit sky for a peaceful moment of contemplation before returning to the bright city lights of Abu Dhabi.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Cold mineral water in the vehicle during the transfer
  • English professional licensed driver
  • Dune bashing
  • Sandboarding activity
  • Welcome drinks
  • Henna painting
  • Short camel ride
  • Sunset photo stop
  • Shisha smoking
  • Traditional dance show
  • Unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Open-buffet BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Not suitable for
  • Children under 3 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any sickness during the dune bashing
  • Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it
  • Traditional dance shows will not be available during Ramadan or on any special Islamic days as per UAE law. Dates may vary as per the UAE law and season
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4.9 /5

based on 1051 reviews

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  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
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  • Service
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Our guide Sanu was excellent and he took good care of us and made sure we had a great experience of the culture in Abu Dhabi, while respecting our health and safety at all times. The pick up and drop off back at our hotel was a welcomed bonus and made our trip even more enjoyable. We would personally like to thank Sanu for the sharing of his culture and beautiful country to us and one that we won’t forget for some time. Stephen & Pamela Cowan, NI, U.K.

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September 19, 2023

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Stephen – United KingdomVerified booking

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We had an amazing day in the desert! The price was definitely worth it. With Annesh we had the perfect tour guide. He was very kind and helpful. When we entered the desert you could notice his experience and felt very safe with him. The dune bashing was a huge adrenaline kick. He took very nice photos ones of us, almost like a photo shoot, afterwards he taught us sandboarding which was a fun activity. The camp was also quite nice, the bbq was very tasty & offered a variety of meat, salads, fries, dips etc. You could smoke Shisha, get a Hanna Tattoo, drink some coffee / tea and watch two dance shows. The only part to improve: we decided against the camel riding, because it was just a small circle right before the camp and we didn’t like the setting. To see the camel farm was very interesting and when we asked questions to Aneesh he tried to answer all of them. Thank you for the great day! If we come back to Abu Dhabi, we will go definitely back to the desert and can recommend the tour!

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September 18, 2023

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We went on the desert safari with my boyfriend. It was really amazing and we enjoyed it sooo much! Our Guide Biji was excelent. He gave us a Lot of usefull information not only About the trip But also About other trips In abu dhabi. I really reccoment this tríp

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