VIP Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: Private 4x4 with Dinner & Stargazing

Ride the dunes at sunset, then dine alone under the stars.

A VIP evening desert safari in Abu Dhabi pairs a private 4x4 vehicle with a dedicated guide, gourmet dinner served to your table, and access to activities including dune bashing, camel riding, henna tattoos, belly dance and fire shows. The private seating area and exclusive vantage points set this apart from shared group safaris. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Hindi or Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

VIP Evening Desert Safari Experience

• Travel in 4x4 vehicle
• Watch sunset from dunes
• Enjoy gourmet dining under stars
• Experience starry desert night

The experience

What makes this different from a standard group safari is the private setup: you get a 4x4 to yourself, a guide working only for you, and a reserved seating area at the camp instead of communal tables. The evening starts with a drive through the dunes at sunset, timed to catch the light dropping below the sand. Along the way you stop at a camel farm for a riding session, then move into the activities that fill the rest of the night: sand boarding, a falcon photoshoot, henna tattoos applied while you sit, and an Arabic costume setup for photos.

Dinner arrives at your private table: starters, then a hot BBQ served course by style, not as a buffet line. While you eat, the entertainment rotates through: belly dance, Tanoura dancing (the spinning skirt tradition), and a fire show. The stargazing happens on the dark desert floor afterward, sitting outside the lit camp area where the sky opens up. Shisha smoking, Arabic coffee and dates round out the night. Transport back to your hotel is included, and the whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to return.

You can book this as a VIP safari with private seating and food service, or choose the quad bike option if you want to drive your own vehicle through the dunes instead of riding in the 4x4. Either way, the guide is yours alone and the seating area stays private. Children from age one are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in a private 4x4 vehicle.
• a dedicated guide speaking English, Hindi or Arabic.
• dune bashing and sand boarding.
• camel riding at the farm.
• henna tattoos and Arabic costume photoshoot.
• falcon photography.
• belly dance and Tanoura dancing performances.
• a fire show.
• stargazing on the dark desert.
• shisha smoking.
• starters and hot BBQ dinner served to your private table.
• Arabic coffee, tea and dates.
• water and soft drinks throughout the evening.

Options for this experience

2 options

VIP desert safari in Abu Dhabi, with a private seating area and food servedGuide in English, Arabic or Hindi · 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30Pickup is included

Quad bike desert safariGuide in English, Arabic or Hindi · 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30Quad bike desert safari: 10-minute quad bike ride, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Hindi

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 10 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Desert Holidays Abu Dhabi

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to set your own pace through the evening: your private guide adjusts stops and timing to what interests you, rather than following a fixed route designed around other guests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

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's included in the dinner at the VIP desert safari?

The VIP Desert Safari Abu Dhabi includes starters and a hot BBQ dinner served to your private table, plus Arabic coffee, tea and dates later in the evening. Water and soft drinks are provided throughout the night.

Can I ride a camel during the evening safari?

Yes, a camel riding session is included at the camel farm stop early in the evening, before the sun sets completely.

Is the guide just for my group, or shared with others?

The VIP safari includes a dedicated guide who works solely for you and your party, curating the experience to match your preferences.

What happens during the stargazing part of the night?

After dinner, you sit on the dark desert floor away from the lit camp area to watch the stars. The guide points out constellations and the desert settles into quiet around you.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup in Abu Dhabi is included with the VIP Desert Safari option. The driver will meet you and return you at the end of the evening.

What's the difference between the VIP safari and the quad bike option?

Both include the private seating, dedicated guide and all activities. The main difference is transport: the VIP option uses a private 4x4 vehicle, while the quad bike option lets you drive your own ATV through the dunes instead.