Abu Dhabi Sunrise Desert Safari: Camel Ride & Arabic Coffee
Watch the desert light up while you're the only ones there
A three-hour sunrise desert safari from Abu Dhabi includes hotel pickup, transport to the dunes, Arabic tea and coffee with dates while watching the sunrise, and a short camel ride on the way back. Choose between a shared group or private tour. Both return you to your hotel by mid-morning.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Desert sunrise and camel ride
- Travel to desert
- Watch sunrise over dunes
- Enjoy Arabic coffee and dates
- Relax seated on carpet
- Take short camel ride
- Return to city
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- round-trip transport to the desert.
- Arabic tea, coffee and dates.
- soft drinks and water.
- short camel ride.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Emirates Tours and Safaris
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
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The experience
The pickup happens early, your hotel before dawn, so you reach the desert while the sky is still dark. The drive takes you into the middle of the dunes, away from the city. Once you arrive, you sit on a carpet spread across the sand and watch the light break across the horizon while you drink Arabic coffee and tea, eat dates, and have soft drinks and water. The whole setup is already there waiting. You just show up and watch it happen.
After the sunrise settles, you get a short camel ride before heading back to Abu Dhabi. The whole experience runs three hours from pickup to drop-off. A shared group tour keeps the cost down. A private option means your own vehicle and guide if that suits you better. Either way, you're back at your hotel by mid-morning, before the desert heat becomes serious.
Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable with a group and want the lower price. Choose private if you prefer your own guide and vehicle for the sunrise and the ride back.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).
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 time does the Abu Dhabi sunrise safari start?
The tour picks you up from your hotel before dawn so you reach the dunes in time to watch the sunrise. Exact pickup time depends on the season and when sunrise occurs that day.
Is the camel ride included in the sunrise safari?
Yes, a short camel ride is part of the experience. It happens after the sunrise and breakfast, on the way back toward the vehicles.
What food and drinks are included?
Arabic tea, Arabic coffee, dates, soft drinks and water are all included. You have them while sitting on the carpet in the dunes during the sunrise.
Can I book a private tour instead of sharing with a group?
Yes, a private sunrise desert safari option is available. You choose at checkout whether you want the shared group tour or a private vehicle and guide.
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, and pregnant travelers should not participate. Infants under 3 are not recommended. Specialized infant seats are available for older children.
What should I wear for an early morning desert sunrise?
Wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes and trousers. Bring warm layers if you're visiting between October and March, as desert mornings are cool before the sun rises.
Abu Dhabi Sunrise Desert Safari: Camel Ride & Arabic Coffee
3h · at your hotel
from AED 222 per person
≈ US$ 59 in your currency
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