Abu Dhabi Private Desert Romantic Dune Dinner with Dune Bashing

Dune bashing and dinner happen back-to-back in the same evening.

A private six-hour desert tour in Abu Dhabi combines dune bashing in a 4x4, camel riding, an Arabic costume photo session, sand boarding, and a romantic BBQ dinner under the stars. The tour includes private transport, all meals and drinks, shisha, and stargazing on the dark desert floor. A live guide speaks English and Arabic. Minimum age is 12.

The experience

Six hours in the Abu Dhabi desert means you leave the city in late afternoon, get picked up from your hotel in a private 4x4, and head straight into dune bashing: the vehicle climbs and drops the sand dunes at speed while you hold on. The ride itself is the rush. After that comes the camel farm visit and a chance to ride, then an Arabic costume photo shoot so you have proof of the evening. Sand boarding and skiing on the dunes fill the gap before sunset.

Dinner arrives as the light goes. The operator sets up a private table in the open desert with Arabic coffee, tea and dates to start, then a hot BBQ spread. Shisha is unlimited. You sit on the dark desert floor after eating, watching the stars come out: no light pollution, no crowds, just the two of you and the sky. The whole thing is built around privacy. Nothing is shared.

Transport, all food and soft drinks, water and juices, the camel ride, the costume shoot, sand boarding gear, and stargazing time are all included. If you want to rent a quad bike instead of or in addition to the dune bashing, that is available at checkout. Special requests like flowers or a cake need to be flagged when you book.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 transport with dune bashing.
• camel riding session.
• Arabic costume photo shoot.
• sand boarding and skiing.
• private romantic dinner setup with hot BBQ.
• Arabic coffee, tea and dates.
• unlimited shisha.
• water, soft drinks and juices.
• stargazing on the dark desert.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Trip Arabia Tours & Safari

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Arabic, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language suits you both. This tour is built for couples traveling together. If you're going solo or in a group, look for a shared desert tour instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

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 tour?

Dune bashing is a private 4x4 ride through the Abu Dhabi sand dunes where the vehicle accelerates up and down the slopes at speed. It is included in the tour and happens in the late afternoon before dinner.

Do I get to ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a private camel riding session is included. You visit the camel farm and ride as part of the experience before the sunset dinner.

What is the Arabic costume photo shoot?

The tour includes a photo session where you wear traditional Arabic dress and get pictures taken in the desert setting. These are yours to keep as a memory of the evening.

Is the dinner actually romantic, or is it just marketed that way?

The dinner is set up as a private table for two in the open desert with no other guests nearby. You get Arabic coffee and dates first, then a hot BBQ meal, unlimited shisha, and time to sit under the stars afterward. The privacy and setting are what make it suited to couples.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour runs for six hours total, starting in the late afternoon with pickup from your hotel and ending after dinner and stargazing on the desert floor.