Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
A 4x4 hits the dunes at speeds that make your pulse race, then you climb down and ride a camel.
An evening desert safari from Abu Dhabi combines dune bashing in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser, a camel farm visit, sandboarding and a five-minute camel ride with a Bedouin-style camp experience that includes BBQ dinner, live entertainment, henna painting and sheesha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour runs six hours from late afternoon into the evening.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- 90-minute drive to Al Khaznah Desert and dune bashing with a professional driver.
- camel farm visit and five-minute camel ride.
- sandboarding near the camp.
- desert sunset watching and photography.
- Arabic coffee, tea and dates on arrival, plus unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout the evening.
- local dress and falcon access for photographs.
- henna painting or tattoo.
- Bedouin tent with carpet and pillows.
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- live belly dancing, Tanoura dance and fire dancing.
- sheesha smoking after dinner.
Times
- Every day 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Extreme Tours - Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi
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The experience
The 4x4 leaves your hotel and drives 90 minutes into the Al Khaznah Desert, where a professional driver trained in desert terrain takes the wheel for the dune bashing. The vehicle accelerates over the sand hills at speeds that make the ride feel genuinely thrilling rather than leisurely. After the driving portion, you stop at a camel farm to meet the animals up close, then try sandboarding on the dunes near the camp before the sun drops. A five-minute camel ride follows, and the timing is built around watching the desert sunset from the camp itself.
Once the light fades, the experience shifts to the Bedouin tent setup. You're served Arabic coffee, tea and dates on arrival, then unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout the evening. Henna painting or tattoo work happens while you wait for dinner. The BBQ comes with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and the entertainment includes live belly dancing, Tanoura dance (a spinning skirt performance) and fire dancing. Sheesha smoking wraps the evening. Local dress is available for photographs, and falcons are on hand for picture-taking as well.
The group shares the 4x4 with up to six people per vehicle, and the guide speaks English and Arabic. Children under four are not recommended for the dune bashing portion due to the intensity of the driving. Pregnant travelers and those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns should skip this tour. During Ramadan, the entertainment and alcohol service are not available. The tour operates in all weather, though cancellations due to poor conditions come with a refund or alternative date.
Is this one for you?Six hours is enough time to get deep into the desert and back without cutting your day in half, which makes this tour work for travelers who want the dune-bashing and camel experience but have other plans in Abu Dhabi before or after. The evening timing means you can spend the morning elsewhere and still catch the sunset and the full camp entertainment.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What does the dune bashing in the 4x4 actually feel like?
The professional driver accelerates the Land Cruiser over the sand hills at high speeds, creating a genuinely thrilling ride rather than a gentle cruise. The intensity is what makes the experience memorable, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.
How long is the camel ride?
The camel ride lasts five minutes and happens near the camp after sandboarding, timed so you can ride before the evening entertainment begins.
What's included in the BBQ dinner?
The BBQ dinner comes with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout the evening. Henna painting, live belly dancing, Tanoura dance, fire dancing and sheesha smoking are all part of the camp experience after dinner.
How many people ride in each 4x4?
Each Land Cruiser accommodates up to six people on a shared basis, so you'll be grouped with other travelers for the dune bashing and drive to the desert.
What time does the tour start and end?
The tour is an evening safari lasting six hours total, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The 90-minute drive to the desert means departure is timed so you reach the camp by late afternoon and return to your hotel after the evening entertainment wraps.
Is there a camel farm visit, or just the ride?
The camel farm visit is a separate stop where you meet the animals up close before the five-minute ride later in the afternoon near the camp.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
6h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from AED 260 per person
≈ US$ 69 in your currency
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