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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner

By Visitors Destination Tours & Safari
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,637 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Our desert safari stands out by offering a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic local experience in the beautiful Abu Dhabi desert. Unlike standard tours, we focus on smaller groups, personalised service, and experienced professional drivers to ensure a safe and thrilling dune bashing experience.

Guests enjoy a well-planned itinerary that includes top highlights such as dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, and a relaxing desert camp experience with BBQ dinner and live entertainment. We use well-maintained 4x4 vehicles and carefully selected desert locations like Al Khatim Desert, known for its stunning high dunes and less crowded environment.

What truly sets us apart is our attention to detail—from timely pickups and friendly guides to quality food and a comfortable camp setup—ensuring every guest enjoys a smooth, memorable, and high-quality desert experience.

Activity location

  • Abu Dhabi
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Abu Dhabi
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Inclusions: Desert Safari, Camel farm visit, Sand boarding, Photo shoot, Camel ride ( for an experience ), Belly & Thannoora dances.
Duration: 6 hours: Transport timing included.
SUV/Jeep
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
฿2,636.78 x 1 Adult฿2,636.78
Total
Price is ฿2,636.78

Private Jeep with full package

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Sandboarding and Camel Ride
Duration: 6 hours
BBQ Buffet Dinner : Bottled water, Tea, Coffee. Soft drinks, Arabic Coffee and Dates
SUV Jeep: 4x4 Private Jeep up to 6 pax
Live Performance: Belly dance, Fire show, Thannoora dance
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
฿9,979.72 x 1 Adult฿9,979.72
Total
Price is ฿9,979.72
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Belly Dance, Fire Dance and Tanoura show
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sand boarding
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Camel Walking Show
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Camel Ride for an experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dune Bashing
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Quad ( Available for rental)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Luggage or large bags can not be accommodated.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from hotels within Abu Dhabi city. Airport pickup is available from selected hotels only.
  • Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by WhatsApp or email before the tour.
  • Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
  • Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. A light jacket is advisable during the winter months.
  • It is recommended not to eat a heavy meal 2 hours before the safari to help reduce the risk of motion sickness during dune bashing.
  • Live entertainment (such as belly dance) may not be available on during Ramadan or government-mandated restrictions.
  • Quad biking and dune buggy rides are optional activities available at an additional cost, subject to availability.
  • The tour operates in most weather conditions. The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, operational requirements, or government regulations to ensure guest safety and comfort.

Activity itinerary

Abu Dhabi

  • 1h
Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Abu Dhabi in a 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive of around 1 hour to Al Khatim Desert, famous for its vast golden dunes. Get ready for an unforgettable desert adventure.

Al Khatim

  • 45m
Experience thrilling dune bashing with expert drivers as you ride across the high dunes of the Abu Dhabi desert. This is one of the most exciting parts of the safari.

Al Khatim

  • 30m
Stop at a high dune to try sandboarding and capture stunning photos of the desert landscape.

Al Khatim

  • 15m
Enjoy a short camel ride and experience traditional desert travel in a unique way. (for an experience)

Al Khatim

  • 30m
Witness a breathtaking desert sunset over the dunes—perfect for unforgettable photos.

Al Khatim

  • 30m
Arrive at a traditional desert camp and relax in a comfortable setting.

Al Khatim

  • 30m
Enjoy Arabic coffee, water, and soft drinks. You may also try activities like henna painting and take photos in traditional dress.

Al Khatim

  • 1h
Enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet dinner with a variety of dishes while watching live entertainment shows.

Abu Dhabi

  • 1h
After the experience, relax on your return journey and get dropped off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Abu Dhabi
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Abu Dhabi
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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