Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari Quad Bike & Live BBQ

Quad Bikes and Desert Camps: What an Abu Dhabi Evening Actually Looks Like

You get picked up from your hotel, ride a quad bike for thirty minutes over the dunes, then move to a Bedouin camp for camel rides, sandboarding, and a live BBQ with unlimited drinks while watching belly dancing and fire performances. The whole evening is timed so you're back before late night, and transport is handled for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with quad biking and BBQ

• Start quad biking in desert
• Experience dune bashing in 4x4
• Enjoy camel riding and sandboarding
• Watch desert sunset view
• Relax at Bedouin-style camp
• Dine with live BBQ under stars
• Watch live performances: belly dance, fire, Tanura

The experience

Most people think desert means sitting still and watching. Instead, you're climbing onto a quad bike for thirty minutes of actual dune riding: the kind where you feel the sand shift under the tires and your shoulders work to stay balanced on the slopes. After that comes the slower part: a 4x4 dune bashing session that's less about speed and more about the angle of the light, then camel rides at the Bedouin-style camp where the air cools down and the sky starts to change color. The contrast is the whole point. You get the adrenaline, then the quiet.

Hotel pickup happens in the late afternoon, and your English-speaking guide meets you at the vehicle. The quad bike section is structured. You're not wandering. You're following a route through marked terrain for about half an hour. After that, the pace drops. Camel rides, sandboarding if you want it, and then the camp itself, which is set up with low seating, lanterns, and a kitchen area where the live BBQ is happening. Unlimited drinks come with it, which matters because the desert air is dry and the food is heavy.

The live performances start as the sun gets lower. Belly dancing, fire shows, Tanura spinning. It's the kind of thing that feels staged until the performer is actually in front of you, and then it's just skill and music and the sound of the crowd. The BBQ runs while this is happening, so you're eating, watching, and the evening moves without gaps. By the time you're back at your hotel, it's dark, and you've done something that doesn't fit into a normal day.

The whole experience runs from late afternoon into the evening. Pickup and drop-off are included from your Abu Dhabi hotel or residence, so you don't arrange transport yourself or negotiate with a driver about timing. The guide handles the pacing and knows which parts of the desert work best at which hour.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel or residence pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi, thirty minutes of quad bike riding, a dune bashing session in a 4x4 vehicle, camel rides at the Bedouin camp, a live BBQ dinner with unlimited drinks, live entertainment including belly dancing and fire shows, and an English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteAED 51

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Off Road Tourism LLC

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want both the rush of quad biking and the slower ritual of a desert camp meal: the two parts balance each other, and the guide's timing means you don't have to figure out when to move between them or how to get back to your hotel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How long is the quad bike riding?

Thirty minutes of active riding on your own quad bike through the dunes.

What's included in the BBQ?

A live-cooked BBQ dinner with unlimited drinks throughout the evening.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Abu Dhabi hotel or residence are included.

What other activities happen at the camp?

Camel rides, sandboarding, and live performances including belly dancing, fire shows, and Tanura spinning.

Do I need experience to ride the quad bike?

No prior experience is required. The guide will brief you before you start.

What time does the safari start?

It's an evening safari. Pickup happens in the late afternoon. Exact times depend on your hotel location.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and closed-toe shoes for the quad bike. The camp provides cushions and seating.