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

Ride camels, bash dunes, and feast under desert stars in one evening

An Abu Dhabi desert safari tour that combines 4x4 dune bashing with visits to a camel farm and traditional camp, where you ride camels, try henna tattoos and Arabic dress, watch belly dance and Tanoura shows, and end with an authentic BBQ dinner and star gazing. Hotel pickup is included, and a live guide speaks English or Arabic. The tour runs about six hours and accommodates up to six guests per vehicle on a shared basis.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and cultural experience

• 4×4 dune-bashing session
• Watch desert sunset
• Visit camel farm
• Ride a camel
• Enjoy belly dance and Tanoura shows
• Try traditional costumes and henna tattoo
• Take falcon photo
• Feast on Arabic BBQ dinner
• Star gazing in desert

What’s included

• 4x4 dune bashing in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser.
• camel farm visit and camel ride.
• traditional Arabic dress and henna tattoo.
• belly dance and Tanoura dance shows.
• falcon photo opportunity.
• sand skiing or boarding.
• authentic Arabic BBQ dinner with soft drinks.
• water, Arabic coffee, tea and dates.
• shisha smoking.
• star gazing in the desert.
• hotel pickup and live guide in English or Arabic.

Times

• Every day 14:30

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Before you book

Live guide English and Arabic Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 6h before

Ages Adult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Off Road Adventure Tours

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The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel, then heads straight into the desert for a 4x4 dune-bashing session in a Land Cruiser: the vehicle tackles the open landscape while you watch the sunset over the dunes. After the driving, you visit a camel farm where you can ride a camel and spend time with the animals, getting a closer look at desert life. The pace shifts to the traditional camp, where the evening unfolds with activities: you can try on Arabic traditional dress, get a henna tattoo painted on your hands, and pose for a photo with a falcon.

Entertainment fills the camp as the light fades. A belly dance show and a Tanoura dance performance happen while you settle in, and you can smoke shisha if you want. The meal is an authentic Arabic BBQ buffet with soft drinks, water, Arabic coffee, tea, and dates: vegetarian options are available, though limited to what the buffet offers. The tour ends with star gazing in the dark desert, sitting under the open sky.

Sand skiing or boarding is available if you want to try it on the dunes. The vehicle is air-conditioned and shared with up to five other guests. Wear comfortable clothing with closed shoes and long trousers for the dune bashing. If you're visiting between October and March, bring a jacket for the cooler desert nights. During Ramadan, the entertainment portions of the tour do not run.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): 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 4x4 driving session in a Land Cruiser across the open desert landscape, where the vehicle navigates the sand dunes while you watch the sunset. It is the opening activity of the tour before you move to the camel farm and camp.

Can I ride a camel on this Abu Dhabi desert tour?

Yes, camel riding is included. You visit a camel farm where you can ride a camel and spend time with the animals to experience desert life firsthand.

What entertainment is provided at the traditional desert camp?

The camp includes a belly dance show and a Tanoura dance performance. You can also try on Arabic traditional dress, get a henna tattoo, pose for a photo with a falcon, and smoke shisha.

Is the BBQ dinner included, and are there vegetarian options?

Yes, an authentic Arabic BBQ dinner is included with soft drinks, water, Arabic coffee, tea, and dates. Vegetarian options are available but limited based on the buffet menu.

How many people travel together in the vehicle, and is hotel pickup included?

The Land Cruiser is shared and accommodates a maximum of six guests per vehicle. Hotel pickup is included, and a live guide who speaks English or Arabic accompanies the tour.

What should I wear for the Abu Dhabi desert safari?

Wear comfortable clothing with closed shoes and long trousers for the dune bashing and activities. If you visit between October and March, bring a warm jacket or jacket for the cooler desert nights.