Experience life in the desert at the end of the day on a 4WD safari from Abu Dhabi. Watch traditional dance shows, get the chance to ride a camel and…
Experience the best of Abu Dhabi on a 5-hour desert safari that exposes you to the extreme side of the capital city's rich and unique culture. Drive…
Enjoy a exhilarating morning desert safari that includes dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride. Choose a semi-private or private tour option.
Experience the desert of Abu Dhabi with an exciting safari. Feel the thrill as you drive over the sand dunes and watch the sunset from the dunes. See…
Experience an Abu Dhabi desert safari with a quad bike adventure along with a heap of Arabic cultural and traditional encounters for you to enjoy.…
Experience the beauty of the Arabian desert on a camel trek through the dunes at sunset. Journey back in time to ancient Arabia and take part in…
Experience life in the desert surrounding Abu Dhabi on a morning or evening safari by 4WD Land Cruiser, with or without a barbecue dinner. Take part…
Unleash your spirit of adventure on an overnight desert experience in Abu Dhabi. Glide into the Arabian wilderness by 4×4 land cruiser and take a…
Enjoy a wonderful drive to the Abu Dhabi desert and indulge in thrilling desert activities like desert dune bashing, sand boarding, camel riding, and…
Escape the hustle and pressure of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and head for the heat of the desert on a full morning’s adventure! Combine an exciting 4WD…
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Abu Dhabi's scenic desert accommodates thrill-seeking adventure rides, sandy meanders, and romantic evenings. There really is something for everyone, so long as you can handle the heat!
Dunebashing is a popular activity at all times, but even the strong Arabic coffee won't invigorate you ahead of a long day sightseeing like an early morning adrenaline rush!
Dromedaries (that's the one-hump kind) have played a crucial role in Arabic culture throughout history. Choose the traditional option for a laid-back tour in the afternoon heat.
Celebrating a romantic occasion? Sounds like a great excuse to splash out on a private tour! Why not enjoy some authentic Bedouin cuisine as you watch the sunset over the dunes?
Just because the desert air is beginning to cool, doesn't mean you have to! Warm up with a delicious Arabic barbecue, smoke a shisha, and even watch an outdoor belly-dancing show!
Still can't decide on the best time of day to see the desert? Ride out to an overnight camp for an evening of starlit entertainment and a morning of strong coffee and breakfast!
Shared Abu Dhabi desert tours and safaris start at around €50 for a basic itinerary. Although food is typically provided, don't assume that it'll be authentically local. Customer reviews are worth checking for more info. Better menus and more varied itineraries can always be found for a higher price, but book online to take advantage of unique deals and discounts.
Even in winter, Abu Dhabi temperatures regularly reach highs of around 77°F. In summer they top 100°F, so don't venture into the desert without protecting yourself from the sun. Also, bring water even if bottles are included on your tour. Nighttimes are a little cooler but although the temperature might drop to 50°F in January, the summer nights can still hit the 86°F mark.
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Booked desert safari for the whole family (my parents and our family with teenager + young boy) while we were in Abu Dhabi. Amazing experience, everyone had great fun. Our guide, Imran, is very knowledgeable, organized and skillful. We loved our dune bash very much! The time was evenly segregated between activities and we managed to catch sunset too! Imran ensures our safety was the priority and he is a jovial + accommodating chap which made the entire trip enjoyable. Thanks Imran!
Everyone in our party (4 people) had the most wonderful time in the desert. We were picked up from our hotel on Yas Island at the exact time communicated by them the day before. Had 45 min drive to the camel farm where we got to feed them whilst 4x4 had tyres preparded for the desert. The dune bashing was excellent fun and drivers skill was outstanding. Great photo opportunities at sunset and sand boarding was something quite different. Nice little camel ride which take you surprising high off the floor. Experience topped off with the evening in the camp where we were provided with drinks and lovely BBQ food followed by a couple of shows and local experences all included in the price. Was great value for money and the best thing we did on our trip outside of the Formula 1 racing. I think the experience you get does depend on your guide/driver. We had one of the team leaders who helped with creative photos and was by far the most experienced in handling the dunes.
Food was great, the 4wd exciting, like being on a roller coaster. The show was great with a male performer too boot. Camels were cute, sand boarding fun to watch. It felt like a real desert experience.
Amazing tour with many activities. This is a must-do if you are in the UAE and want to get out of the busy cities. Recommend bringing some cash to tip the henna painter as well as your driver. They did an amazing job!
Anish, our driver was amazing. He called us and hour before we were due to be picked up and also sent a text and WhatsApp message. Dune bashing was amazing and Anish was by far the best driver, truly an exhilarating experience. He was also a great photographer and took some great shots whilst we were dune boarding and on the camels! Can’t recommend it highly enough !!