Private Sunrise Safari Abu Dhabi: Camel Ride & Desert Camp

Watch the sun rise over the dunes, then ride a camel at a traditional desert camp

A private three-hour sunrise safari in Abu Dhabi's Arabian Desert starts with hotel pickup and a drive across golden dunes to watch the sunrise from traditional carpets. After the sunrise, you visit a Bedouin-style camp to sip Arabic coffee, taste fresh dates, and take a short camel ride. The tour includes sandboarding and hotel drop-off.

The experience

Three hours from pickup to drop-off covers the drive into the desert, the sunrise viewing, the Bedouin camp stop, and the ride back to your hotel. The guide drives you across the dunes to a panoramic spot where you sit on carpets and watch the sun rise over the horizon. The timing means you leave early. The whole experience is built around catching the light at the right moment.

At the traditional Bedouin-style camp, you sip authentic Arabic coffee (Gahwa) and eat fresh dates before the camel ride. Sandboarding on the dunes is part of the tour, and there's time to take photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself.

What’s included

• Sand boarding.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a short camel ride.
• soft drinks and water.
• Arabic coffee and fresh dates at the Bedouin camp.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by VooTours Tourism

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to the desert. The early departure and fixed route let you fit the sunrise into a morning before the rest of your Abu Dhabi day begins.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 sunrise safari leave from my hotel?

The tour departs early in the morning to reach the dunes before sunrise. Your hotel pickup is included. The exact time depends on where you're staying in Abu Dhabi and the sunrise time that day.

How long is the camel ride?

The camel ride is short and happens at the Bedouin camp after you've watched the sunrise and had coffee and dates. It's part of the three-hour total experience.

What is sandboarding like on this tour?

Sandboarding is included and takes place on the dunes. You'll have the chance to try it as part of the morning's activities, though it's optional if you prefer to skip it.

Is breakfast or lunch provided?

The tour includes Arabic coffee (Gahwa) and fresh dates at the Bedouin camp. Soft drinks and water are provided throughout. Other food is not included.

Can I bring a camera to take photos?

Yes. The sunrise and the desert landscape offer plenty of photo opportunities, and there's time built in to capture images at the sunrise spot and around the camp.