Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
3 hours (approx.)
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Hotel pickup takes you 80km to Al Khatim Desert in a 4x4, with drop-off back to your hotel included, the whole four-hour round trip.
Morning temperatures run 23-28°C in peak season (November to February), making this the most comfortable time for desert activities.
Dune bashing, a short camel circuit, sandboarding, and a falconry photo opportunity are all included in the four-hour format.
Sunrise departures leave at 5:30am for golden-hour light over empty dunes; standard morning departures leave at 7:30am.
Add quad biking to the 7:30am morning safari for a marked-track ATV session, the most-requested desert add-on.
Duration: 4 hours (sunrise departure 5:30am or morning departure 7:30am, option-based)
Transport: Shared or private AC 4x4 pickup and drop-off (option-based)
Dune bashing: 4x4 ride across Al Khatim Desert dunes
Activities: Camel ride, sandboarding, falconry display
Refreshments: Arabic coffee and dates
Optional add-on: Quad biking on marked desert track (morning variants only, min age 18)
Additional food and drinks
Camel trekking tour in Abu Dhabi desert with riders on camels.
Discover the thrill of Abu Dhabi's desert in a morning safari adventure.
Getting started
Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in a 4X4 Land Cruiser, setting the stage for an exhilarating desert experience.
What to expect
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Dune Bashing: Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate the desert's rolling dunes in a powerful 4X4 Land Cruiser.
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Camel Ride: Enjoy a short camel ride, offering a traditional and unique perspective of the desert landscape.
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Sandboarding: Experience the excitement of sandboarding down the steep dunes, a must-try for adventure enthusiasts.
Wrapping up
Conclude your adventure with light refreshments at a Bedouin-style camp, recharging before heading back to your hotel.
Camel trekking tour at sunset in Abu Dhabi desert.
Person standing on sand dune during sunrise in Abu Dhabi desert.
Camel trekking tour in Abu Dhabi desert with riders on camels.
Camel trekking tour at sunset in Abu Dhabi desert.
Person standing on sand dune during sunrise in Abu Dhabi desert.
Woman holding sandboard on dune in Abu Dhabi desert.
What to bring
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Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing suitable for warm weather.
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Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to protect against the sun.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain.
What’s not allowed
- This experience is not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart complaints, or serious medical conditions.
Additional information
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Quad bikes and buggies are not included but can be rented for an additional fee.
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The tour operates on a sharing basis with up to 6 persons per vehicle.
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Light refreshments such as water and soda are provided at the camp.
Two people sitting on a carpet in Abu Dhabi desert at sunrise during a morning safari.
SUV driving through sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
Woman holding sandboard on dune in Abu Dhabi desert.
Two people sitting on a carpet in Abu Dhabi desert at sunrise during a morning safari.
SUV driving through sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
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