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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Tour, Camel Ride, & Sandboarding

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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Tour, Camel Ride, & Sandboarding
Top rated
4.913702 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.913702 out of 5 stars
2839 reviews

Enjoy an exhilarating morning desert safari that includes dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride. Choose a semi-private or private tour option.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be ready in your accommodation lobby at the agreed time of pickup. Pickup will be within 30 minutes of your agreed time. The duration of the tour includes pickup and drop-off times.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Andreea – United Kingdom

I loved the activity . The driver Kevin was very kind to us, he was careful and we felt very welcome . Thank you .

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Harley – United States

Azi made our Abu Dhabi Excursion so memorable! He was kind and knowledgeable, and was the best sand dune driver. My husband and I loved this trip. Truly a special experience. The desert was HOT, so wear the coolest clothes you can and be prepared to sweat a lot. once in a lifetime experience, and definitely recommend it to anyone looking to do an Abu Dhabi stopover. Thanks Azi!

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Highlights

  • Experience dune bashing in a 4x4 in the Abu Dhabi desert
  • Try out sandboarding and see how easy it easy to glide over the dunes
  • Ride a camel in the desert to complete your safari experience

Full description

Embark on an exciting morning desert safari in the desert surrounding Abu Dhabi. Ride over the vast dunes in a 4x4 vehicle, glide down the dunes on a sandboard, and enjoy a relaxing camel ride with scenic views.
Get ready for a desert safari starting with an early morning pickup at your hotel. A 45-minute drive takes you to the heart of the desert outside Abu Dhabi.

Explore the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, bashing the huge dunes. The fun continues with a chance to try out sandboarding. Follow the instructions and glide over the dunes effortlessly.

During the safari, there will be plenty of opportunities to pose for some photos in the desert. This special morning safari concludes with a short camel ride before the transfer back to the pick-up point.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from select hotels/locations
  • Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Dune bashing (30-40 minutes)
  • Sandboarding
  • Camel riding
  • Mineral water
  • Quad bike and dune buggy in the desert

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  •  Pregnant women and those with back or neck problems are not allowed to participate
  •  Infants (below 3 years of age) are not allowed in the car during the dune bashing. Parents may book a private tour to allow the driver to control the level of dune bashing. This is entirely the client's responsibility
  •  Light, casual clothing is recommended. Open shoes or sandals are best for walking on the sand, but bring sports shoes for sandboarding
  • It is recommended that you not eat 2-3 hours before the trip to avoid motion sickness during dune bashing
  • Please note that the stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times
  • Any damage, injuries sustained or items lost during the sandboarding is not covered by insurance and are solely the participant's responsibility

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 2839 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Andreea – United KingdomMay 14, 2025 – Verified booking
I loved the activity . The driver Kevin was very kind to us, he was careful and we felt very welcome . Thank you .
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Harley – United StatesMay 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Azi made our Abu Dhabi Excursion so memorable! He was kind and knowledgeable, and was the best sand dune driver. My husband and I loved this trip. Truly a special experience. The desert was HOT, so wear the coolest clothes you can and be prepared to sweat a lot. once in a lifetime experience, and definitely recommend it to anyone looking to do an Abu Dhabi stopover. Thanks Azi!
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Simona – SlovakiaMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Our safari guide Nijeesh was perfect, communicative, kind, told us a lot about city. Whole trip was great, I can only recommend.

Product ID: 122655

Activity provider:OceanAir Travels

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