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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (3,274)6hYou’ll sip cardamom coffee as you head out from Abu Dhabi for an evening desert safari full of wild dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding fun, henna painting, local BBQ flavors, and live dance shows. Expect laughter, good food, unexpected moments with locals—and maybe even silence under desert stars before heading back to your hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAED 297View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (3,091)6hYou’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing in the Abu Dhabi desert before sharing coffee with locals at camp. Feed camels, try sandboarding if you’re brave enough, then unwind over a barbecue dinner as dancers spin by firelight. Expect laughter, a few surprises (sand everywhere!), and memories that stick long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 433View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (2,793)6hYou’ll feel the thrill of dune bashing outside Abu Dhabi before meeting camels at a local farm and trying out sand boarding or Arabic costumes at camp. Enjoy a sunset BBQ buffet dinner with live music and dancing under desert skies—a night you’ll remember for its flavors, laughter, and unexpected quiet moments.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −39%fromAED 241View ›
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Dance Shows
Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Dance Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (2,422)7hYou’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing across Dubai’s red sands before slowing down for sunset photos on high dunes. Ride camels or try quad biking if you’re up for it, then relax at a lantern-lit camp with henna painting and shisha while dancers light up the night. The smoky barbecue dinner is just icing on top.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 207View ›
Abu Dhabi National Aquarium: 46,000 Animals & Glass Bridge Walk
Abu Dhabi National Aquarium: 46,000 Animals & Glass Bridge Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (1,813)1h–2hYou walk through ten aquarium zones housing 46,000 animals, including 200+ sharks and rays, then ride a glass-bottom boat above the Bu Tinah Tunnel to watch creatures swim beneath you. A Behind-the-Scenes Tour shows you the conservation work and animal care that runs the place. Admission includes all three, and the whole visit is wheelchair accessible from entry to exit.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see marine life up close without arranging separate activities—the Glass Bridge Walk and Behind-the-Scenes Tour are built into one ticket, and the ten-zone layout means you control the pace and can spend as much time as you want at each stop.Free cancellationBest valueInfants freefromAED 110View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Live Shows & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Live Shows & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (1,404)6hYou’ll race across Abu Dhabi’s dunes in a 4x4 with a local driver before pausing for sunset photos and camel rides. Try sweet tea and dates as you watch live belly dance and fire shows under desert stars. The night ends with a smoky BBQ buffet dinner—and maybe some henna on your hands if you’re lucky.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 226View ›
Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Sandboarding★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,364)4hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven into the desert, and spend four hours dune bashing in a 4x4, trying sandboarding, and riding a camel. The driver handles navigation, photos, and safety while you focus on the experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with water and all equipment. You're back by mid-morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want the desert experience without arranging their own transport or guides. Plan for early pickup and a full morning out — the 4-hour window is what fits all three activities (dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride) and gets you back before midday heat.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%fromAED 185View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Shows
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (1,146)6hYou’ll race across Abu Dhabi’s glowing dunes in a 4x4, try camel riding at sunset, relax in a Bedouin camp with shisha and henna painting, then share a barbecue dinner as dancers light up the night. If you want an evening where laughter mixes with desert silence—and someone else handles pickup—it’s hard to forget this one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 188View ›
Abu Dhabi: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour
Abu Dhabi: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (1,081)1h 50m–2hYou board at Abu Dhabi Mall and ride a double-decker bus past 14 landmarks — beaches, heritage sites, palaces, museums — stopping wherever you want and rejoining whenever the next bus arrives. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour is built in, with loaner dress provided if needed. Air conditioning below, open air above, commentary in eight languages, and real-time bus tracking via app keep the day moving without feeling rushed.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both old and new Abu Dhabi without committing to a fixed schedule or hiring a private guide — the 14 stops and all-day access mean you set the pace, and the included mosque tour handles the cultural centerpiece without extra booking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 181View ›
Dubai Desert: Private 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Dubai Desert: Private 4x4 Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,064)6h–7hYou’ll feel your heart race as you hit Dubai’s red dunes in a private 4x4 safari, then slow down with a sunset camel ride and aromatic coffee under open skies. Savor a traditional BBQ dinner while live dancers spin and fire flickers nearby. This tour isn’t just about sights — it’s about those little moments that stick with you long after you’ve brushed off the sand.Free cancellation-15%from · per groupAED 880View ›
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (719)6hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromAED 297View ›
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers Tour
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Towers Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (680)6hYou’ll step inside Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque under glowing marble domes, ride along the Corniche for city views, snap photos at Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers, and wander through Qasr Al Watan’s ornate halls with time to take it all in. Includes hotel pickup and entry tickets—just bring curiosity (and maybe your camera skills).Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromAED 341View ›
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Mosque & Heritage Village Highlights
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Mosque & Heritage Village Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (621)4hA half-day shared city tour of Abu Dhabi covering the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, the Dates Market and the Corniche, with a live guide in English or Hindi and hotel pickup included. The tour runs four hours total and requires a minimum of six participants to depart; if that threshold is not met, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Dress codes are strict at the mosque and palace — women must wear long loose clothing and cover their heads (a long abaya and scarf are provided if needed), and men must cover their shoulders and knees.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you're fitting sightseeing into a free afternoon and prefer a small group (up to six) over a coach, with a live guide managing the route so you can focus on the landmarks rather than navigation.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 165View ›
Camel Riding in Abu Dhabi: 4-hour morning safari
Camel Riding in Abu Dhabi: 4-hour morning safari★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (554)4hYou get picked up from your Abu Dhabi hotel, driven 45 minutes into the Al Khatim Desert, and spend the morning in a 4x4 dune bash, a short camel ride, and sandboarding down steep slopes. Arabic refreshments are served at the Bedouin camp between activities. The whole thing wraps by early afternoon, which is what makes the morning timing work—you avoid the worst heat and still fit three separate experiences into one outing.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Abu Dhabi who want three desert activities without arranging transport or timing—the early start is what keeps all three fits inside one cool morning before the heat peaks.Free cancellationfromAED 248View ›
Dubai Desert: Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding Tour
Dubai Desert: Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (535)4hYou’ll ride camels across Dubai’s red dunes, feel your heart race during dune bashing in a private SUV, and try your luck at sandboarding (expect some tumbles). Meet local guides who share stories and let you hold a falcon for photos. It’s not always smooth but that’s what makes it stick with you long after you’re back in the city.Free cancellationfromAED 124View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides & Live BBQ
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Rides & Live BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (480)6hYou’ll feel your pulse race during dune bashing outside Abu Dhabi before slowing down for camel rides at sunset. Enjoy unlimited tea at a Bedouin-style camp while live BBQ sizzles nearby, then watch belly dancers and fire shows under lantern light. It’s a night where laughter lingers—and you might still find sand in your shoes after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAED 196View ›
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Heritage Village & Ferrari World Day Tour
Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Heritage Village & Ferrari World Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (471)7h–8hYou’ll walk barefoot across cool marble inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, watch basket weaving at Heritage Village, and snap photos at Ferrari World—all with private pickup and a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect small surprises: maybe a salty breeze by the water or a joke from your driver that sticks with you after you’re home.Free cancellation-15%from · per groupAED 800View ›
Abu Dhabi: Corniche & Yas Island Boat Tours with Live Commentary
Abu Dhabi: Corniche & Yas Island Boat Tours with Live Commentary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (454)1hYou board at Marine Marina and spend either 60 or 75 minutes on the water with a live skipper, lifejacket, and bottled water included. The Corniche route shows you the eight-kilometre skyline from the best angle; the Yas Island route covers the island's main sights with context. Both tours run daily, and you'll need valid ID at departure.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Abu Dhabi's skyline and waterfront without arranging your own boat or navigating the city on foot—the skipper's live commentary is what turns a scenic cruise into an actual introduction to the place.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromAED 199View ›
Dubai Day Trip from Abu Dhabi: Marina, Souks & Abra Ride
Dubai Day Trip from Abu Dhabi: Marina, Souks & Abra Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (349)9hYou’ll cross Dubai’s worlds in one day—from snapping photos at Dubai Marina and Burj Al Arab to gliding across Dubai Creek on an abra boat. Wander through buzzing souks thick with spice scents and gold displays, pause for lunch at Dubai Mall, and see both futuristic towers and quiet historic corners—all with easy pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromAED 324View ›
Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari & Dune Bashing with Camel Ride
Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari & Dune Bashing with Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (347)4hYou get picked up from your hotel or cruise terminal at 8am, driven an hour into the desert, and spend three hours dune bashing, riding camels, sand boarding, and photographing a falcon. Drinks and water are included. You're back by noon, with the afternoon still yours.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Abu Dhabi without a car who want the desert experience finished by lunchtime. The morning timing and fixed pickup mean you don't arrange transport or timing yourself—you just show up at your hotel.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 199View ›
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