Desert dinner setup with guests enjoying a meal on rugs surrounded by torches in Abu Dhabi dunes.
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.
Guests serving themselves dinner at Abu Dhabi desert safari buffet.
Fireworks display during Abu Dhabi desert safari at night.
Henna artist applying design on woman's hand at Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Dinner at Abu Dhabi Desert safari with guests enjoying traditional cuisine.
Dancer performing illuminated show during Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Private Al Khatim Desert BBQ Dinner with Dune Bashing & Hotel Transfers

Abu Dhabi
Desert Safari
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Duration: 6.5 hours (approx.)

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Your group has the full 4x4 Land Cruiser to yourselves with no other guests in the vehicle for the entire 6-8 hour evening.

Tell your driver your dune bashing intensity preference before starting, as private bookings give full flexibility on pace and style.

All evening safari activities are included: camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, falconry display, and halal BBQ buffet.

Camp activities like tanoura dancing, fire show, and the BBQ area are shared with other guests; the vehicle and desert time are exclusively yours.

Add quad biking at camp for any rider aged 18 or over, paid separately at checkout for an extra adrenaline session on the marked track.

Duration: 6.5 hours (3pm-9:30pm) (subject to change due to sunset and pickup location)

Transport: Private AC 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Toyota Sequoia, or Nissan Patrol) exclusively for your group (up to 5 people)

Dune bashing: 4x4 ride across Al Khatim Desert dunes

Activities: Camel ride, camel farm visit, photo stop in the dunes, sandboarding, henna painting, falconry display, photo with a falcon (subject to availability), shisha, try on traditional attire, stargazing

Refreshments: Arabic coffee and dates, unlimited tea, soft drinks and water

Dinner: Halal BBQ buffet (veg and non-veg options)

Camp entertainment: Tanoura dance, fire show, belly dance

Optional add-on: Quad biking on marked desert track (min age 18)

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Desert dinner setup with guests enjoying a meal on rugs surrounded by torches in Abu Dhabi dunes.

Desert dinner setup with guests enjoying a meal on rugs surrounded by torches in Abu Dhabi dunes.

Experience a private desert safari with thrilling dune bashing and a BBQ dinner under the stars.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with a convenient round-trip transfer from your hotel in a private 4X4 AC Land Cruiser. Enjoy the comfort and exclusivity of traveling with a small group of up to 6 guests.

What to expect

  • Dune Bashing Experience the thrill of dune bashing across the vast Al Khatim desert. Spot rare flora and fauna like the Arabian Oryx and Ghaf trees as you navigate the sandy terrain.

  • BBQ Dinner: Indulge in a torch-lit BBQ dinner under the starlit desert sky. Savor Middle Eastern delicacies such as hummus and kebabs, complemented by traditional Arabic coffee and dates.

  • Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in Arabic culture with a visit to a camel farm and enjoy stargazing in the serene desert environment.

Wrapping up

Your experience concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the desert.

SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.

SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.

Guests serving themselves dinner at Abu Dhabi desert safari buffet.

Guests serving themselves dinner at Abu Dhabi desert safari buffet.

Fireworks display during Abu Dhabi desert safari at night.

Fireworks display during Abu Dhabi desert safari at night.

What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID for verification.

  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for desert conditions.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible for pregnant women and people with heart problems and other sensitive ailments.

What’s not allowed

  • Alcoholic drinks are not included in the experience.

Additional information

  • The tour can accommodate a maximum of 6 people in 1 group.

  • Please note that pickup is available from major hotels in Abu Dhabi only.

  • The camp is located in the Al Khatim Desert, en-route to Al Ain (Abu Dhabi).

  • Children under 12 years must have their own seat as per safety regulations. Children under 4 years must use a child seat and will be charged the child rate.

Henna artist applying design on woman's hand at Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Henna artist applying design on woman's hand at Abu Dhabi desert safari.

Dinner at Abu Dhabi Desert safari with guests enjoying traditional cuisine.

Dinner at Abu Dhabi Desert safari with guests enjoying traditional cuisine.

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The tour can accommodate a maximum of 6 people in 1 group. Please note that pickup is available from major hotels in Abu Dhabi only. The camp is located in the Al Khatim Desert, en-route to Al Ain (Abu Dhabi). Children under 12 years must have their own seat as per safety regulations. Children under 4 years must use a child seat and will be charged the child rate.
Bring a valid photo ID for verification. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for desert conditions.
Alcoholic drinks are not included in the experience.
This experience is not accessible for pregnant women and people with heart problems and other sensitive ailments.

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