Desert Safaris in Abu Dhabi: 15 Worth Flying For

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

1.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,762 reviews · 6 hours · from $89Our pick

Spend six hours in the Al Khatim Desert with a licensed English-speaking driver such as Thahzeer, Shine, Sherif, or Aamir. Ride over dunes, try sandboarding and a short camel ride, watch sunset, then enjoy henna, shisha, a BBQ buffet, and traditional shows at a Bedouin-style camp.

“Everything was excellent. Our guide, Rahman, was very nice and friendly. He helped us with everything that we needed.”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

2.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74Top rated

You’ll spend six hours with OceanAir Travels, riding in an air-conditioned 4WD from Abu Dhabi into the desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel-farm stop. Guides such as Azi, Ram, Kevin, and Ranju are praised for careful driving and family photos. The evening ends with henna, shisha, a short camel ride, BBQ dinner, and shows.

“Tour guides are great, they make the experience very easy and smooth. Great way to experience the desert in a half-day and diversify the experience in the UAE from the more metropolitan experience of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Would definitely have no hesitation recommending to others”

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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments

3.Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,790 reviews · from $72

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi on a shared 4WD safari with dune bashing, a camel farm visit, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a Bedouin-style camp. Guides such as Ashraf, Faizy, Safeer, and Shihab are praised for safe driving and friendly help. Finish with a BBQ buffet, henna, shisha, Tanoura, fire, and belly dancing, when available.

“I couldn't recommend this enough even if I tried. Everything was perfect. From start to finish. The food was amazing, the people was beyond amazing, the shows were breathtaking. If you have the chance, this is a must.”

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Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi

4.Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,207 reviews · from $64

Leave Abu Dhabi at about 3 pm for a six-hour desert outing with hotel, mall, or cruise-terminal pickup. Your 4x4 driver takes you dune bashing, to a camel farm, and on a short camel ride before sand boarding and sunset at camp. Finish with a BBQ buffet, belly dance or fire show, Tanoura dance, falcon photos, and Arabic costumes.

“We had an amazing time on our Safari! Saad was our driver, he was awesome and made our experience that much better!!”

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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

5.Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,256 reviews · from $49Best value

You’ll leave Abu Dhabi around 7:30 am for a 4-hour desert outing with a licensed 4WD driver. Expect 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, photo stops, bottled water, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Shameer, Ram, Aziz, and Sudhi are praised for safe driving and helpful photos.

“Fantastic experience , Ram was such a great guy, as where all the lads... plus what a super photographer he is ! Really enjoyable experience”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

6.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $60

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, 4x4 dune bashing, a camel ride, sand boarding, sunset photos, henna, live belly dancing and fire shows, plus a BBQ buffet. Guides such as Arham, Rehan, Rehane, and Ateeq are praised for photos and friendly help, though food, waiting times, and the optional VIP setup can vary.

“A must do in your first time in abudhabi or Dubai, cool experience. We were very lucky with our guide”

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From Abu Dhabi: Dune Bashing Desert Safari

7.Dune Bashing Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 998 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $62

Ride from Abu Dhabi in a shared 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking guide such as Mustafa, Nadeer, or Riaz. Expect 40 minutes of dune bashing, a camel farm, sandboarding, traditional dress photos, sunset views, Arabic coffee, a BBQ dinner, and live belly dance, Tanoura, and fire shows on the evening trip.

“Really enjoyed this trip into the desert. Good fun going up and down the sand dunes in the 4x4. Plenty to keep everyone entertained at the camp, particularly enjoyed the fire show. Guide and driver Jazzim was super throughout the trip.”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance

8.Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 809 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Spend six hours in Abu Dhabi’s Al Khatim Desert with 45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, a short camel ride, henna, Arabic dress, BBQ dinner, belly and tanoura dancing, fire show, and stargazing. Hotel pickup, drinks, and camp activities are included. Quad biking costs extra.

“Our driver Sultan was amazing. We had such an incredible experience and felt very looked after throughout. A must if you’re in Abu Dhabi”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

9.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · from $60

Spend about six hours in Abu Dhabi’s Al Khatim desert with hotel pickup, dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting, sheesha, a BBQ buffet, belly dancing, and fire shows. The main costs are covered, but camel rides, falcon photos, drinks, and other extras may cost more at camp.

“Lots of fun, great scenery and experience. Excellent meal and entertainment. Well organised, good pick up and return”

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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

10.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $72

Set out at 3 PM in an air-conditioned shared 4x4 for Al Khatim Desert. Expect dune bashing, sunset views, camel feeding, a short camel ride, sandboarding, henna, falcon photos, BBQ dinner, belly dance, Tanoura, and stargazing. Guides including Ahmed, Hamza, Sanal, Haneef, Rafi, and Sakeer are praised for safe driving and helpful photography.

“So worth it!!! Haneef was awesome, excellent driver, took great photos! The safari was exhilirating! The shows were fantastic. The food was delicious. Camel ride, henna tattoo, sandboarding-all included in the package. Very convenient with the pick-up/drop-off from the hotel. It was so much fun! A very unique experience.”

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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4x4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding - The 4x4 dune bash is the strongest part

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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4×4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

11.Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4×4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · from $52

Start with Abu Dhabi pickup at 7:30 am, then ride 45 minutes to Al Khatim Desert for a 4x4 dune bash, camel farm stop, short camel ride, and sandboarding. Guides such as Gino and Nasim are praised for calm driving and friendly service. Arabic tea, coffee, dates, soft drinks, and water are included.

“We were a large group with small kids (6 adults and 2 kids). 2 of us are traveling from the U.S. and the rest are local. We had a great time, even the locals! They were prompt picking us up and had the appropriate car seats for the kids. 8 thumbs up!”

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The Sunrise Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi

12.The Sunrise Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $79

Leave Abu Dhabi at 4:30 am for a small-group 4x4 ride into the desert. You’ll watch sunrise from the dunes, enjoy a dune-bashing session, pose with a camel, and stop at a traditional camp for Arabic tea or coffee. Pickup, drop-off, water, and soft drinks are included. The group is limited to six.

“This was such a great excursion!! I loved that it was very private and they had so much to offer as far as what to do. The pictures our guide took were amazing as well.”

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Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

13.Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $55

Start at 8am with pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel, home, cruise terminal, airport hotel, or shopping mall. Guide-led 4x4 dune bashing comes first, followed by photo stops, a camel farm, camel riding, sandboarding, and a falcon photo opportunity. Guides such as Zahoor and Riaz are known for safe, friendly driving. You return around noon.

“It was a great experience, the driver was lovely and all the staff were super kind. It was totally worth it and both me and my friend who's a local enjoyed the experience!”

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Abu Dhabi: City Tour and Desert Safari Package

14.City Tour and Desert Safari Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 230 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $101

Spend about 12.5 hours combining Abu Dhabi’s grand mosque and city sights with an evening desert safari. You’ll ride through dunes, meet camels, sandboard, eat a barbecue dinner, and watch Tanoura and belly dancing. Guides have included Khalid, Ajmal, Ajeeb, Esa, and others, though the team changes by date.

“The experience was amazing! Our guide Sam was so nice and kind so we could enjoy the whole day!”

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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

15.Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $75

Spend roughly 3 to 9:30 p.m. exploring Al Khatim Desert from Abu Dhabi with pickup, dune bashing, sand boarding, camel riding, and sunset photo stops. At the Bedouin-style camp, you’ll receive tea, coffee, water, and dates, then enjoy henna, Arabic dress photos, a buffet dinner, belly dancing, and tanoura entertainment. Guides such as Mohamed, Ashraf, Ajmal, and Ali are praised for friendly service and careful driving.

“Excelente experiencia en todos los sentidos. Calidad - precio inmejorable. Todos los detalles del tour están pensados para que no falte nada en una tarde de aventura exótica en el desierto. Todas las personas que intervienen en la experiencia son muy cálidas y serviciales. El mejor tour para hacer en Abu Dhabi sin lugar a dudas. La comida deliciosa, el espectáculo de danza, el paseo en las dunas, los camellos, etc. Todo de 10!”

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