Al Wathba Salt Lake

Embark on a thrilling journey through the golden dunes of the Al Khatim Desert with an action-packed desert safari from Abu Dhabi. Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel, then brace yourself for an adrenaline-filled dune bashing session, followed by sandboarding over the vast desert slopes. Stop by a camel farm to feed the camels and snap some incredible photos, then enjoy a short camel ride across the sands. After 4 hours of excitement, return to your hotel—or keep the adventure going! Opt for the extended 6-hour experience and head to a traditional desert camp just in time for sunset. Relax and unwind with complimentary Arabic tea, coffee, soft drinks, and dates. Dress in traditional attire, get a henna tattoo, and capture unforgettable memories. Savor a mouthwatering BBQ dinner while enjoying live entertainment, including mesmerizing belly dancing, Tanoura shows, and more. End your evening stargazing under the desert sky before your comfortable ride back to your hotel.

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Abu Dhabi and relax on the transfer in a comfortable car. Take in the scenic desert on the way to the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes. See incredible rock formations that have taken over 4-million years to develop. Explore and area that has 1,700 fossil dunes, spread over 7 square kilometers, making it one of the largest numbers of fossil dunes concentrated in one location in the Emirates. Walk a 2-kilometer train that has shaded areas and benches for resting. Head to the Al Wathba Camel Race Track to see this spectacular sport (race do not take place every day). Watch as these ungainly creatures reach impressive speeds by galloping around a specially made track. Get to the racetracks as early as possible to soak up the cheerful atmosphere in full.