Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: Dune Bashing, Dinner & Cultural Shows

Dune bashing and desert performances in one evening, without arranging transport or dinner yourself

A desert safari in Abu Dhabi combines dune bashing in a land cruiser, camel rides and sand boarding with a BBQ dinner, henna painting, and live belly dance and Tanura fire shows. Hotel pickup and dropoff are included, along with unlimited soft drinks and Arabic costumes for photos. The package runs about 4 hours and welcomes children from age 1.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with activities and dinner

• Pickup from home
• Dune bashing in land cruiser
• Camel ride
• Sand boarding
• Henna painting for ladies and kids
• Wear Arabic costumes for pictures
• Enjoy unlimited soft drinks
• BBQ buffet dinner with options
• Watch Tanura dance show
• Watch two fire shows
• Watch two belly dance shows
• Drop off at home

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel. Once in the desert, you ride in a land cruiser for dune bashing. The driver handles the vehicle while you experience the terrain. Between the driving and the rides, you can try sand boarding, take a camel ride, and have henna painted on your hands or arms if you want it. The pace lets you move between activities as the group does, with time to rest and take photos in Arabic costumes provided for the occasion.

Dinner is a BBQ buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, served in the desert setting. As you eat, the entertainment begins: a Tanura dance show (a spinning skirt performance set to music), followed by two belly dance shows accompanied by Arabian music. The two fire shows punctuate the evening. Unlimited soft drinks come throughout, and there's a designated smoking area if you need it. A live guide speaks English and Arabic, so instructions and commentary are clear.

The whole package (transport, activities, dinner, drinks and shows) is arranged in advance, so you arrive ready to move through the sequence without deciding what comes next or managing separate bookings for each piece. Children from age 1 can join, though infants sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle portions.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff.
• dune bashing in a land cruiser.
• camel ride.
• sand boarding.
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• unlimited soft drinks.
• henna painting.
• Arabic costumes for photos.
• Tanura dance show.
• two belly dance shows.
• two fire shows.
• smoking area access.
• live guide in English and Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 03:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 to 50 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 7 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Safari Abu-Dhabi

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full evening in one group setting with scheduled activities (dune rides, dinner, performances, henna). Choose a private safari instead if you prefer a smaller group or flexible timing.

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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: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (8 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 7 years): free.

What is dune bashing like in Abu Dhabi?

Dune bashing is a ride in a land cruiser driven by the operator's driver across the desert terrain. The vehicle moves over sand dunes at varying speeds, creating a thrilling experience while you sit as a passenger. It is included as the main activity of the safari portion of the evening.

Is the belly dance show part of the package?

Yes, the package includes two belly dance shows performed during dinner, accompanied by Arabian music. A Tanura dance show and two fire shows are also part of the evening's entertainment.

What food and drinks are included?

A BBQ buffet dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options is included, along with unlimited soft drinks throughout the 4-hour experience. No additional meal purchases are needed during the safari.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and dropoff in Abu Dhabi are included in the package. The driver collects you from your hotel at the start and returns you at the end of the evening.