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Dubai Red Dunes: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ
Dubai Red Dunes: Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (292)6hYou’ll bounce across Dubai’s Red Dunes with dune bashing and sandboarding before settling into an evening camp with camel rides, falcon photos, henna tattoos, and a BBQ feast under desert stars. Expect laughter (and maybe sandy shoes), live entertainment, and small moments you’ll remember long after you’ve brushed off the last grains of sand.Free cancellationMost booked-10%fromAED 152View ›
Abu Dhabi: Sunrise Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Coffee
Abu Dhabi: Sunrise Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (259)3hYou’ll slip out of Abu Dhabi before dawn, watch golden light spill across silent dunes, sip strong Arabic coffee on woven carpets, and try a gentle camel ride as morning arrives. With hotel pickup and local guides taking care of everything, you’ll have space to breathe in desert air and let your mind wander.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAED 222View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (245)6h–7hYou’ll ride through golden dunes outside Abu Dhabi with a local guide, try sand boarding (expect sand everywhere), visit camels up close, then relax at a Bedouin-style camp with Arabic coffee and a smoky BBQ dinner. Expect laughter, sunset light you won’t forget, and real warmth from your hosts.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromAED 270View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & VIP Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & VIP Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (211)6h–7hYou’ll feel your heart race on wild dunes near Abu Dhabi, then slow down for a sunset camel ride and photos you’ll want to keep forever. With VIP seating for dinner and live shows under desert stars, you’ll taste local flavors and catch real moments with guides and fellow travelers — it’s less about perfection than just being there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromAED 226View ›
Abu Dhabi: Private Full-Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre
Abu Dhabi: Private Full-Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (206)8hYou’ll walk barefoot on cool marble at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, catch glimpses of palace gates at Qasr Al Watan, sample date sweets near Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, and pause for photos at Louvre Abu Dhabi—all with flexible pickup and a local guide who makes every stop feel personal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupAED 840View ›
Abu Dhabi Half Day Private Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Corniche
Abu Dhabi Half Day Private Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Corniche★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (188)5hYou get hotel pickup, a private driver, and entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—the centerpiece stop with its 82 domes and massive hand-knotted carpet. The route includes Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Etihad Towers, and a dates market, with photo stops at Yas Island and the Heritage Village. The whole experience runs about four hours, and you can customize it to linger longer at any stop or swap in different attractions. Return to your hotel by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want Abu Dhabi's main sights without arranging your own transport or entry tickets—the private car and fixed route are what make it possible to see the mosque, palace, and waterfront in a single morning without feeling rushed or lost.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%from · per groupAED 515View ›
Abu Dhabi: Island Hopping & Dolphin Spotting Cruise 4 Hours
Abu Dhabi: Island Hopping & Dolphin Spotting Cruise 4 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (187)4hYou board a sea safari that passes two iconic Abu Dhabi landmarks, then swims at Dolphin Island with a chance to spot them, and finishes with lunch and pool time at Al Maya resort. The four hours include bottled water and refreshments throughout, and the pace suits families and mixed fitness levels. Book if you want the water without the logistics.Is it for me?Right choice if you want a half-day on the water without arranging transport, meals, or timing yourself — the fixed four-hour window is what fits the landmarks, the swim stops, and lunch into one morning or afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromAED 400View ›
Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Twin-City Ticket
Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Twin-City Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (185)1h 30m–2h 20mYou board a hop-on hop-off bus and choose your own stops across Dubai's four routes — hitting the Burj Khalifa, Gold Souk, Dubai Marina, and Atlantis The Palm — then take the included shuttle to Abu Dhabi to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre. A guided walking tour of the old quarter and a dhow cruise on Dubai Creek are built in. The app tracks buses in real time so you're never guessing when the next one arrives, and you return to your starting point whenever your day is done.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both cities without a fixed schedule or separate bookings — the shuttle and multiple routes mean you set the pace and skip what doesn't interest you, while the app removes the guesswork about when buses arrive.Free cancellationKids −39%fromAED 561View ›
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel Ride
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (174)6hYou're picked up from your Abu Dhabi location and driven 45-50 minutes into the desert for dune bashing, sand boarding, and a sunset stop. At a traditional camp, you ride a camel, get henna painted, watch belly dance and Tanoura performances, and eat a BBQ dinner with coffee and dates. The return drive gets you back by evening, with all transport and activities included in one booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Abu Dhabi desert experience — dunes, camel, sunset, entertainment — without arranging your own transport or timing the camp activities; the pickup and fixed schedule handle both, which is what makes an evening in the desert fit into a single outing.Free cancellationfromAED 279View ›
Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit Tour & F1 Track Access
Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit Tour & F1 Track Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (170)2hYou’ll ride through Yas Marina Circuit in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide, stopping at places like Race Control and the paddock area. Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses most visitors never get — from spotless pit garages to stories only locals share. It’s more than racing; it’s about feeling the pulse of Abu Dhabi’s motorsport scene up close.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromAED 159View ›
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari Quad Bike & Live BBQ
Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari Quad Bike & Live BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (169)6hYou get picked up from your hotel, ride a quad bike for thirty minutes over the dunes, then move to a Bedouin camp for camel rides, sandboarding, and a live BBQ with unlimited drinks while watching belly dancing and fire performances. The whole evening is timed so you're back before late night, and transport is handled for you.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both the rush of quad biking and the slower ritual of a desert camp meal—the two parts balance each other, and the guide's timing means you don't have to figure out when to move between them or how to get back to your hotel.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 373View ›
Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel Ride
Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Camel Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (164)4hYou get picked up early, driven into the Al Khatim Desert, and spend the morning dune bashing, visiting a camel farm to feed and photograph the animals, riding a camel, and sandboarding on the dunes. Water and photos are included, and you're back by early afternoon without having arranged transport, tickets, or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main desert experiences—dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding—without arranging your own transport or timing, and prefer smaller groups and cooler morning conditions over the crowded afternoon slots.Free cancellation-10%fromAED 186View ›
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Tower
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan & Etihad Tower★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (161)6hYou get hotel pickup, entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque with provided modest dress, a walk at the Corniche, photo stops at Emirates Palace, access to Etihad Tower's observation deck, and a guided walk through Qasr Al Watan Palace. A professional bilingual guide handles the logistics and the stories. You're back at your hotel in about four to five hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want Abu Dhabi's main landmarks in one morning without arranging transport, entry fees, or dress codes yourself — the guide handles the logistics and the modest-dress requirement, which is what makes visiting the mosque possible for first-time visitors.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromAED 305View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (160)6hYou’ll feel your heart race during dune bashing outside Abu Dhabi, then slow down as you sip tea on soft carpets watching sunset over endless sand. Ride a camel, try henna or sandboarding if you’re brave, and end your evening with barbecue dinner and live dance shows under desert stars.Free cancellationfromAED 226View ›
Dubai Day Tour from Abu Dhabi: Marina, Souks & Abra Ride
Dubai Day Tour from Abu Dhabi: Marina, Souks & Abra Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (160)10hYou’ll move between old alleys and futuristic skylines on this Dubai day trip from Abu Dhabi. Smell spices at bustling souks, ride an abra across Dubai Creek, snap photos at Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, then cool off inside Dubai Mall before heading home — all with local guidance and hotel pickup making things easy.Free cancellationInfants freefromAED 373View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (152)6hYou’ll race over golden dunes outside Abu Dhabi with expert drivers before sharing Arabic coffee and dates at a desert camp. Ride camels at sunset, try sandboarding if you’re brave enough, then relax with live dance shows and a BBQ dinner under open skies. For a few hours you’ll forget city life entirely — and maybe find yourself wishing you could stay longer.Free cancellationTop ratedfromAED 267View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Private 4x4, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Private 4x4, BBQ Dinner & Live Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (152)7hYou’ll race across golden Abu Dhabi dunes in your own 4x4, try sandboarding (wipeouts welcome), and ride camels as the sun sets over endless sand. At a Bedouin-style camp, share Arabic coffee and dates before digging into a BBQ buffet with live belly dance and fire shows. The desert feels different at night—quiet but somehow full of life.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAED 1,200View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: BBQ, Camel Ride & Local Guide
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: BBQ, Camel Ride & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (149)6hYou’ll ride over rolling dunes outside Abu Dhabi with a local guide, try sandboarding or camel riding (or both if you’re brave), taste spiced Arabic coffee and fresh-grilled BBQ under desert stars, and watch live dance performances at a Bedouin-style camp. It’s an evening full of small surprises you’ll remember long after your shoes fill with sand.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromAED 260View ›
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain Full-Day Tour with Fort Entry & Lunch
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain Full-Day Tour with Fort Entry & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (142)9hYou get hotel pickup, entry to two restored forts, views from the UAE's highest peak, time in a UNESCO oasis, and lunch—all without arranging transport or timing yourself. The full day means you see Al Ain's history, landscape, and culture without feeling rushed, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Right choice if you want Al Ain's history, landscape, and culture in one trip without arranging your own transport or timing—the full day is what lets you linger at each stop instead of rushing through. Moderate fitness is needed for walking on uneven ground at the forts and stairs at the mountain.Free cancellationfromAED 508View ›
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Live Shows
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, BBQ & Live Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (139)6hYou’ll ride over Abu Dhabi’s rolling dunes in a 4x4 with a local guide before sharing tea and stories at a Bedouin-style camp. Try camel riding or sandboarding, taste smoky barbecue under lanterns, and watch live belly dancing and fire shows as night falls—a mix of thrill and warmth you’ll remember long after you shake out your shoes.Free cancellationKids −20%fromAED 184View ›
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