Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner
Race across dunes at sunset, then settle into a Bedouin camp for fire shows and belly dancing under the stars.
This Abu Dhabi desert safari combines dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, camel riding, sandboarding, and sunset photography with a BBQ buffet dinner and live entertainment at a traditional Bedouin-style camp. The tour runs six hours total, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and features both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, which suits families, groups of friends, and anyone seeking an evening blend of adventure and cultural immersion.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert adventure and cultural evening
- Dune bashing in 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Sandboarding on dunes
- Camel riding experience
- Sunset photography in desert
- Visit camel farm
- Try Arabic costumes
- Henna painting
- Enjoy BBQ buffet dinner
- Watch belly dance show
- Watch fire show
- Watch traditional Tanura dance
- Watch Sufi dance show
- Smoke shisha and relax
What’s included
- Air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser for dune bashing.
- camel ride across the dunes.
- sandboarding.
- sunset photography stops.
- BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- unlimited soft drinks, Arabic tea, coffee, and dates.
- live entertainment including Tanura dance, fire shows, belly dancing, and Sufi dance.
- henna painting and Arabic costume photo opportunities.
- shisha smoking.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- English-speaking guide throughout.
- Every day 15:00
Information
Six-hour desert safari with 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, and traditional camp dinner featuring live entertainment and hotel pickup.
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The experience
Your evening starts with a pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel, then heads straight into the open desert for dune bashing in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser. The driver navigates the golden dunes with speed and control, creating the kind of ride that feels both thrilling and safe. The vehicle's suspension handles the terrain while you grip the handle and feel the sand shift beneath you. Between the driving, you'll stop to ride a camel across the dunes and try sandboarding down the slopes, with time built in to photograph the sunset before it disappears.
Once the light fades, the tour moves to a traditional Bedouin-style desert camp where the real evening begins. A BBQ buffet dinner arrives with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks, Arabic tea and coffee, dates, and snacks. The entertainment unfolds in stages: a traditional Tanura dance show, a fire show, belly dancing, and a Sufi dance performance. You can also try henna painting, wear Arabic costumes for photos, smoke shisha, and pose with a falcon: each activity optional, none rushed.
The six-hour window means you're back at your hotel by late evening rather than deep night. Pickup and drop-off are included, so there's no negotiating transport or finding your way back after dark. The guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary on the dunes and the camp traditions comes through clearly without translation delays.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 exactly happens during the dune bashing part of the Abu Dhabi desert safari?
Dune bashing is a high-speed drive through the golden sand dunes in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, where the driver navigates steep slopes and open desert terrain. You'll experience several runs across different dunes with stops for camel riding, sandboarding, and sunset photography between the driving segments.
Is the camel ride included in this Abu Dhabi desert safari, or do I pay extra?
The camel ride is included in the tour price. You'll ride across the dunes as part of the evening itinerary, with time to photograph and enjoy the experience before heading to the desert camp.
What food and drinks are provided at the desert camp?
The BBQ buffet dinner includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, unlimited soft drinks, Arabic tea and coffee, dates, and snacks or starters. All meals and beverages are included in the tour price.
How long does the entire Abu Dhabi desert safari take?
The tour runs for six hours total, from pickup at your hotel through the dune bashing, camel ride, sunset photography, desert camp dinner, and live entertainment, ending with drop-off back at your hotel.
What live entertainment happens at the desert camp?
The camp features a traditional Tanura dance show, a fire show, belly dancing, and a Sufi dance performance. You can also participate in optional activities like henna painting, wearing Arabic costumes for photos, and smoking shisha.
Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Abu Dhabi hotel are included in the tour price. The driver will collect you from your accommodation and return you after the evening concludes.
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Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner
6h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 200 per person
≈ US$ 56 in your currency
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