Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

Sunset camel rides, dune bashing thrills and desert BBQ in Abu Dhabi

You’ll ride over golden dunes near Abu Dhabi with an expert guide, try camel riding at sunset, taste smoky BBQ under lanterns, and watch live belly dance shows before stargazing in total desert quiet. Expect laughter, sandy shoes, and moments you’ll remember long after you’re back in your hotel room.

Options for this experience

2 options

From AED 297 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared 4x4 Transfer 14:30 Guide in English Up to 15 people The desert safari includes dune bashing, a camel farm visit, sand boarding, a photo shoot, a camel ride, and belly dance and Thannoora dance performances, with a 6-hour duration that includes transport timing. The BBQ buffet dinner comes with tea, coffee, Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks and water. The SUV or jeep takes up to 6 guests per vehicle, and pickup is included.

Private 4x4 Vehicle 14:30 and 15:00 Guide in English Up to 6 people This package covers sandboarding and a camel ride over 6 hours. The BBQ buffet dinner includes bottled water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Arabic coffee and dates. A private jeep for up to 6 passengers covers the transfer and dune bashing. Live entertainment features belly dance, a fire show and Thannoora dance, and pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Desert Safari with Activities

• Pick up from your location
• Drive 1 hour to Al Khatim Desert
• Start dune driving and dune bashing
• Stop for desert photos and camel farm visit
• Take camel ride and try sand boarding
• Enjoy henna tattoo and traditional dress photos
• Watch falcon display and sunset from dune
• Have BBQ dinner with drinks and dates
• Watch belly dance and tanura live shows
• Stargaze after lights off
• Return to Abu Dhabi

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup from your hotel or chosen spot in Abu Dhabi city with an experienced safari guide driving you to Al Khatim Desert for dune bashing. You’ll visit a camel farm (with feeding), try a short camel ride at sunset, attempt sand boarding if you want to get sandy again, relax at a traditional camp with henna tattoos and falcon photo ops before enjoying a smoky BBQ dinner (with water and soft drinks), plus tea or coffee with dates while watching belly dance and Tanura performances: finishing under the stars before heading back to town.

Times

• Every day 14:30 15:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 100

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

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 Infant seats available Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

I didn’t think sand could sound loud until our jeep hit that first dune outside Abu Dhabi. It’s like the desert has its own language. Our guide, Khaled, grinned in the rearview mirror and cranked up some Arabic pop. I was wedged between two cousins from Cairo who kept yelling every time we dropped over a ridge. The Al Khatim Desert just rolls out forever, all gold and pale blue, and I kept getting sand in my mouth from laughing so much. I guess that’s part of the evening desert safari experience. You can’t really stay tidy.

We stopped for photos right in the middle of nowhere. The light was soft, kind of pinkish, and there was this dry smell, not unpleasant, just different. Khaled pointed out a camel farm nearby (I’d never seen camels up close before, they’re bigger than I thought). Feeding them was messier than I expected, but one old guy let me scratch his neck. He made this deep rumbling sound, almost like he was purring? After that we climbed a dune for sunset shots. My shoes filled with sand instantly but honestly, who cares at that point.

The camp felt almost too perfect: lanterns flickering, carpets on the ground, someone pouring sweet tea into tiny glasses. There were henna artists and a falconer letting people pose for photos. Tried sand boarding (fell twice), then watched as the BBQ dinner started to smoke up the air with spices I couldn’t place. The belly dance show was louder than I expected, lots of clapping, but when they switched off all the lights for stargazing it got so quiet you could hear people breathing. I still think about that silence sometimes.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

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.

How long does the Abu Dhabi evening desert safari last?

The tour starts around 3 PM with pickup and returns after dinner and live shows. Expect about 6 hours total including transfers.

Is hotel pickup included for this evening desert safari?

Yes, pickup is included from your hotel or another location in Abu Dhabi city.

What activities are included on the Abu Dhabi desert safari?

Dune bashing, camel ride experience, sand boarding, henna tattooing, falcon photos, BBQ dinner with soft drinks and water, plus belly dance and Tanura shows.

Can I bring luggage or large bags on this tour?

No, luggage or large bags cannot be accommodated on this tour.

Is the evening desert safari wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and specialized infant seats are available upon request.