4x4 vehicles driving on sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Camel ride in Abu Dhabi desert with tourists enjoying the safari experience.
Child sandboarding down a dune during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Traditional meal served during Abu Dhabi desert safari with rice, salad, and grilled meat.
BBQ skewers on a grill during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Falcon perched on a handler's glove during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Couple enjoying hookah during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Abu Dhabi Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

Abu Dhabi
Desert Safari
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Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

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Experience Abu Dhabi's Premium Desert Safari, an adventure filled with excitement and cultural elements. Your journey begins at your hotel in Abu Dhabi, where you'll be picked up by a comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle for transport to the desert. Expect thrilling activities such as dune bashing on towering sand dunes and exhilarating sandboarding down these iconic landscapes.

During your Abu Dhabi Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, enjoy an excursion that includes visiting a working Emirati camel farm. This is not just any camp; it's a breeding and racing operation.

Your driver will ensure you experience the perfect sunset by making a dedicated photo stop at a high dune crest during golden hour en route to your destination.

The safari offers repeated camel rides, recommended for ages 12-50, providing an opportunity not typically available on most evening safaris where only one circuit is standard.

Enjoy cultural activities such as henna painting and shisha alongside falcon displays and a traditional dance show. These are included with your open BBQ buffet that features vegetarian options.

Admission includes an evening trip lasting from 6 to 7 hours.

Access is provided via shared or private AC 4x4 pickup and drop-off, with cold water available in the vehicle (option-based).

Entry features a visit to a working Emirati camel farm en route.

Ticket covers dune bashing on Al Khatim Desert's 4x4 ride across its sand dunes.

Use of dedicated photo stop at dune crest during golden hour for sunset viewing is included.

One repeatable activity option: camel ride, along with sandboarding, henna painting, shisha, and falconry display (Activities).

Return includes welcome drinks plus unlimited soft drinks and water as refreshments.

Covers halal open BBQ buffet dinner offering veg and non-veg options during the evening.

Includes traditional dance show for camp entertainment.

Optional add-on: Quad biking adventure suitable for ages 18-50.

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4x4 vehicles driving on sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

4x4 vehicles driving on sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Your Experience at Abu Dhabi Premium Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

Welcome to an memorable journey through the heart of the United Arab Emirates. Begin your adventure from the comfort of a hotel pickup in a climate-controlled 4x4 vehicle that will transport you smoothly into the desert.

What Awaits You:

  • Your adrenaline will soar during Dune Bashing, where an expert driver takes on towering dunes for a thrilling ride across the expansive desert landscape.
  • Sandboarding offers you the chance to glide down sandy slopes. With guidance from your experienced guide, learn and enjoy this exhilarating activity.
  • Explore local traditions through Cultural Activities such as henna painting for a lasting souvenir or relaxing with shisha smoking at the desert camp.
  • Treat yourself to an open-buffet BBQ Dinner featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Delight in Arabian kebabs, Arabic salads, and more during your evening meal.
  • Cap off your day with a Traditional Dance Show under the stars. Watch as skilled performers bring traditional dances to life, adding rhythm and energy to your desert safari experience.

Located in Abu Dhabi's vast landscapes near famous landmarks, this adventure promises culture-rich experiences that last throughout an evening filled with excitement and tradition.

Camel ride in Abu Dhabi desert with tourists enjoying the safari experience.

Camel ride in Abu Dhabi desert with tourists enjoying the safari experience.

Child sandboarding down a dune during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Child sandboarding down a dune during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Traditional meal served during Abu Dhabi desert safari with rice, salad, and grilled meat.

Traditional meal served during Abu Dhabi desert safari with rice, salad, and grilled meat.

  • Bring a small backpack to carry your personal items.

Dress in comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

Accessibility Details

  • The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Children under 3 years, pregnant women, and individuals with back problems are prohibited from participating.

Prohibited Items

    Luggage or large bags are not permitted.

    Additional Information

    To avoid sickness during dune bashing, it's advisable to refrain from eating 2-3 hours before the safari trip. Note that traditional dance shows may be unavailable during Ramadan and other special Islamic days. Helmets and safety gear are recommended where applicable; please understand participation is at your own risk.

      The recommended age range for self-driving activities: sandboarding (12–50 years) and quad biking (16–50 years). Camel rides are suitable for ages 12–50, with no liability assumed for unpredictable animal behavior.

      BBQ skewers on a grill during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

      BBQ skewers on a grill during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

      Falcon perched on a handler's glove during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

      Falcon perched on a handler's glove during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

      Bring a small backpack with personal items for convenience during the safari.

      Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to ensure comfort while sandboarding and dune bashing.

      To make the most of your visit, plan to engage in multiple camel rides at camp if you're within the recommended age range (12-50).

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      FAQs

      This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Children under 3 years, pregnant women, and people with back problems are not allowed.
      Bring a small backpack for personal items. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
      Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
      It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any sickness during the dune bashing. Traditional dance shows will not be available during Ramadan or on any special Islamic days. Helmets & safety gear are highly recommended where applicable, and participation is entirely at your own risk. Recommended age for self-driving activities: sandboarding (12–50 years) and quad biking (16–50 years); for animal-related activities, camel rides are recommended for ages 12–50 years, with no liability for unpredictable animal behavior.

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