Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ

Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, then a camel ride as the sun drops behind the golden dunes.

A 6-hour desert safari in Abu Dhabi combining dune bashing, sandboarding, and a traditional camel ride with sunset views, followed by BBQ dinner and live entertainment at a desert camp. Pickup and drop-off from your location are included, with a live guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. The experience features henna painting, Tanoura dancing, belly dance, and a fire show.

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Evening Desert Safari 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30 Guide in 5 languages Inclusions: desert safari, dune bashing, sand boarding, photo shoot, camel ride, and belly dance and tanoura dance. Duration: 6 hours. BBQ buffet dinner: a BBQ buffet dinner with tea, coffee, Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks and water. Al Khatim Desert SUV/Jeep: up to 6 guests per vehicle, with pickup included.

Desert safari featuring a quad bike ride 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30 Guide in 5 languages A 30-minute bike ride. Duration: 6 hours, including a BBQ buffet dinner in an air-conditioned SUV, with pickup included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Abu Dhabi desert adventure and entertainment

• 4x4 journey into golden dunes
• Experience dune bashing and sandboarding
• Enjoy traditional camel ride
• Stop for desert and sunset photos
• Visit desert camp for Arabic coffee and dates
• Get henna painting and costume photos
• Dine on BBQ buffet with drinks
• Watch live entertainment and fire show

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your location.
• 4x4 dune bashing in a Land Cruiser.
• sandboarding in the dunes.
• traditional camel ride.
• scenic sunset stops for photography.
• VIP sofa seating at the desert camp.
• Arabic coffee and dates.
• henna painting for women and children.
• traditional costume photography.
• BBQ buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
• live entertainment including Tanoura dancing, traditional performances, belly dancing and a fire show.

Times

• Every day 14:30 15:00 15:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 100 · max 6 per booking

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to Start time

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Desert Heritage Abu Dhabi

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The experience

The tour starts with a 4x4 Land Cruiser ride into the Abu Dhabi desert, where the driver takes you through the dunes at speed: dune bashing is the centerpiece here, not a side moment. Between runs you can try sandboarding on the slopes, then move to a camel for a slower, traditional ride across the sand. The guide stops at scenic points so you can photograph the desert and the sunset without rushing through either one.

At the desert camp, the evening unfolds in stages. First comes Arabian hospitality: Arabic coffee and dates, henna painting for women and children, and traditional costume photography if you want it. The BBQ buffet arrives next: vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks included. After dinner, live entertainment takes over: Tanoura dancers in spinning skirts, traditional performances, belly dancing, and a fire show that closes the night.

Pickup and drop-off happen from your location, and the guide speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of the other languages on offer. Quad bikes and dune buggies are available to add on if you want to swap the camel ride for motorized speed, though they cost extra.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 is dune bashing in Abu Dhabi?

Dune bashing is high-speed driving across the desert sand dunes in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, with the driver navigating steep slopes and valleys. It's the main activity during the first part of the tour, before you move to the camel ride and the camp.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride is included in the tour price. It happens after the dune bashing and sandboarding, as part of the progression through the desert before you reach the camp for dinner.

What kind of food is served at the BBQ dinner?

The BBQ buffet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with unlimited water, tea, coffee and soft drinks. The meal happens at the desert camp after the outdoor activities wind down.

Does the tour include live entertainment?

Yes. After dinner, the camp hosts live entertainment: Tanoura dancing, traditional performances, belly dancing, and a fire show. These performances run through the evening as you relax at the camp.

Will I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No. Pickup and drop-off from your location are included in the tour, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to or from the desert.