Sunrise Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi: Camel Farm & Dune Bashing

Start before dawn to catch the desert light and the camel farm before the heat sets in.

A 5-hour sunrise desert safari from Abu Dhabi includes hotel pickup, a dune drive to watch the sunrise, a camel farm visit, sand boarding, dune bashing, camel riding and breakfast. The tour departs early in the morning and returns you to your hotel or another location of your choice. A live guide speaks English and Arabic.

The experience

Your safari marshal picks you up from your Abu Dhabi hotel while it is still dark. The drive to the desert takes you toward the dunes, and you climb to the summit of one to watch the sun rise across the sand. Bring a camera. The light is strongest in those first minutes, and the panoramic view of the desert bathed in gold is the reason to wake early. Once the sun is up, the pace shifts: you visit a camel farm to see the animals at work and interacting with their owners, then move into the activities that define the morning.

Sand boarding and dune bashing come next, both done from the 4x4 that brought you from the hotel. Breakfast arrives before the camel ride, so you eat before mounting. The ride itself is the quieter part of the morning: a chance to move through the desert at the animal's pace before heading back to Abu Dhabi. The whole tour runs five hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you are back at your hotel or another location by mid-morning, leaving the rest of your day open.

What’s included

• Sand boarding and dune bashing in a 4x4.
• a visit to a camel farm.
• camel riding.
• breakfast.
• hotel pickup and drop-off to Abu Dhabi or another location of your choice.
• a live guide in English or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 250

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Extreme Arabia

Is this one for you?Book the Sunrise Desert Safari if you want breakfast included and the full set of activities. Choose Sunrise Safari Without Food if you prefer to skip the meal and save on cost. The early departure means you finish by mid-morning and have the afternoon free, making this a natural fit for your first or last day in Abu Dhabi.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

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

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 desert safari leave Abu Dhabi?

The safari departs early in the morning when your marshal picks you up from your hotel. The exact pickup time depends on the sunrise, which shifts with the season, so confirm the time when you book.

Do I need experience to ride a camel?

No experience is required. Camel riding is included in the tour, and it happens after breakfast, when you are part of a group moving through the desert at a steady pace.

What is sand boarding like on this tour?

Sand boarding is one of the activities during the safari. You do it from the 4x4 as part of the dune experience, not as a separate lesson or extended session.

Is breakfast included, and what does it consist of?

Breakfast is included on the Sunrise Desert Safari option. The Sunrise Safari Without Food option excludes the meal, so you choose at checkout which version suits your preference.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Abu Dhabi hotel are included. You can also request drop-off at another location at the end of the tour.