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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
Top rated
4.9086704 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9086704 out of 5 stars
3460 reviews

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.

About this activity

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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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Michelle – United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing from pick up to drop off. Must do activity

J
Jorge Ferreira – Chile

Had a fun safari ride on top of the dunes. Very safe journey with our very nice driver Shahid. Everything was great!

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Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    Abu Dhabi

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    Al Khatim Desert

    Dune bashing

  • Al Khatim Desert

    Photo stop, Sandboarding

  • Al Khatim Desert

    Camel ride

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    Al Khatim Desert

    Dinner, Camp activities, BBQ, Traditional dance show, Welcome refreshments

  • Arrive back at:

    Abu Dhabi

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

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.

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 vehicle
  • 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

Important information

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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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 3460 reviews

Review summary

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

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Michelle – United KingdomJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing from pick up to drop off. Must do activity
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Jorge Ferreira – ChileJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Had a fun safari ride on top of the dunes. Very safe journey with our very nice driver Shahid. Everything was great!
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Janice – MalaysiaJune 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Everything was perfect! Shahid was very punctual and he drove really well through the desert. He hosted us well and takes perfect pictures. Dinner was good and the show was amazing. Camel ride was fun - wished it was longer. This is a must if you visit Abu Dhabi!

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