Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with 4x4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, & BBQ Dinner Tickets

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Thrilling desert safari in Abu Dhabi with dune bashing camel ride live shows BBQ dinner and transfers included.

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Your Experience

Arrive in Style: Transfer from Abu Dhabi City to Desert

Your itinerary begins in the afternoon with pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser. Enjoy an easy drive out of the city as the bustling urban environment slowly gives way to golden sand dunes. This transfer is designed for convenience allowing you to relax before your evening of adventure begins.

Dune Bashing and Desert Activities

Upon arrival in the heart of the desert prepare for the highlight of the tour: a thrilling session of dune bashing with an expert driver. Over the next 30 to 45 minutes your 4x4 tackles the undulating dunes providing an adrenaline rush and scenic desert views. Afterwards stop for photos and visit a camel farm for an authentic look at desert life.

Try Camel Riding and Sandboarding

After the drive you’ll have the opportunity to mount a gentle camel and meander across the sands experiencing the landscape from a unique perspective. Guests can also try sandboarding an exciting way to slide down the dunes. The evening hours offer ideal temperatures and the sunset paints the desert in vivid hues.

Traditional Camp Experience

Next you'll head to a traditional desert camp equipped with cozy seating and an inviting atmosphere. Sample Arabic hospitality as you sip Arabic coffee taste sweet dates and unwind under tented pavilions. Try on local attire take photos with a falcon (when available) or gently apply henna artwork to your hands. Optional experiences such as quad biking or buggy rides may also be available on-site for an extra charge.

Evening Entertainment and BBQ Dinner

As dusk falls the camp comes alive with enchanting performances. Savor a BBQ buffet dinner featuring a range of local and international dishes while watching live entertainment including belly dancing and tanoura shows. Between performances you can enjoy shisha relax by the campfire or gaze up at the desert stars unspoiled by city lights. Soft drinks water Arabic tea and coffee are available throughout the evening to keep you refreshed.

Return to Abu Dhabi City

After dinner and festivities are over you’ll be taken back to Abu Dhabi in the same comfortable 4x4 vehicle. The tour concludes with a convenient hotel drop-off giving you a seamless end to an unforgettable desert adventure.

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Why you'll love it

  • Hotel pickup takes you 80km to Al Khatim Desert in under an hour, with drop-off back to your hotel after 10pm included
  • Dune bashing in a licensed 4x4 is timed to reach the dunes 90 minutes before golden hour, the best photography window of the evening
  • The Bedouin camp includes camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, a falconry display, and shisha, all included
  • The halal BBQ buffet covers hummus, kebabs, shish tawook, vegetarian biryani, baklava, and unlimited soft drinks, no extras needed
  • Book a private vehicle for your group of up to 6, or add a quad biking session on the marked track for extra adrenaline.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Thrilling dune bashing session with expert driver
  • Camel ride in the desert
  • BBQ dinner at the desert camp
  • Quad bike and buggy rental Alcoholic drinks

Good to know

Age suitability
Suitable for all ages
Know before you go
  • Hotel pickup typically starts at 2:30pm with drop-off expected around 9:00 to 9:30pm

  • Shared vehicles accommodate up to 6 guests per 4x4 car

  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes suitable for desert activities

  • Warm attire recommended during winter evenings between October and March

  • Photo opportunities and henna painting are included in the experience

Visitor guidelines

Your Experience

Arrive in Style: Transfer from Abu Dhabi City to Desert

Your itinerary begins in the afternoon with pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser. Enjoy an easy drive out of the city as the bustling urban environment slowly gives way to golden sand dunes. This transfer is designed for convenience allowing you to relax before your evening of adventure begins.

Dune Bashing and Desert Activities

Upon arrival in the heart of the desert prepare for the highlight of the tour: a thrilling session of dune bashing with an expert driver. Over the next 30 to 45 minutes your 4x4 tackles the undulating dunes providing an adrenaline rush and scenic desert views. Afterwards stop for photos and visit a camel farm for an authentic look at desert life.

Try Camel Riding and Sandboarding

After the drive you’ll have the opportunity to mount a gentle camel and meander across the sands experiencing the landscape from a unique perspective. Guests can also try sandboarding an exciting way to slide down the dunes. The evening hours offer ideal temperatures and the sunset paints the desert in vivid hues.

Traditional Camp Experience

Next you'll head to a traditional desert camp equipped with cozy seating and an inviting atmosphere. Sample Arabic hospitality as you sip Arabic coffee taste sweet dates and unwind under tented pavilions. Try on local attire take photos with a falcon (when available) or gently apply henna artwork to your hands. Optional experiences such as quad biking or buggy rides may also be available on-site for an extra charge.

Evening Entertainment and BBQ Dinner

As dusk falls the camp comes alive with enchanting performances. Savor a BBQ buffet dinner featuring a range of local and international dishes while watching live entertainment including belly dancing and tanoura shows. Between performances you can enjoy shisha relax by the campfire or gaze up at the desert stars unspoiled by city lights. Soft drinks water Arabic tea and coffee are available throughout the evening to keep you refreshed.

Return to Abu Dhabi City

After dinner and festivities are over you’ll be taken back to Abu Dhabi in the same comfortable 4x4 vehicle. The tour concludes with a convenient hotel drop-off giving you a seamless end to an unforgettable desert adventure.

Book your Half-Day Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi with Entertainment & BBQ Dinner tickets now!

Cancellation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

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