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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tours

From a 4-hour morning dune drive to a full-day expedition into the Empty Quarter, Abu Dhabi's desert safaris run the full range. Most evening and overnight formats include hotel pickup, 4x4 dune bashing at Al Khatim, sandboarding, camel riding, falconry, a halal BBQ buffet, and live Tanoura entertainment — all in one booking. Choose shared for the best per-head price, private for your group only, or the Liwa Drive for 300-metre dunes inside the world's largest sand desert.
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tours
4x4 vehicles driving on sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Camel ride in Abu Dhabi desert with tourists enjoying the safari experience.
Child sandboarding down a dune during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Traditional meal served during Abu Dhabi desert safari with rice, salad, and grilled meat.
BBQ skewers on a grill during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Falcon perched on a handler's glove during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Couple enjoying hookah during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Couple posing in Abu Dhabi desert during safari, man lifting woman while guide takes photo.
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Camel ride in Abu Dhabi desert safari with guide leading two camels.
SUVs driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
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7 hr
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  • Hotel pickup includes a stop at a working Emirati camel farm en route, a breeding and racing operation, not a tourist pen at the camp.

  • A dedicated sunset photo stop is timed into the route, your driver pauses at a high dune crest during golden hour before reaching camp.

  • Camel rides at camp can be repeated (recommended age 12-50), unlike most evening safaris, where a single circuit is standard.

  • Henna painting, shisha, a falcon display, and a traditional dance show are all included alongside the open BBQ buffet with vegetarian options.

  • Quad biking is available at camp as an optional add-on; and opt for a private safari for transfers and dune bashing just for your group.

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  • Hotel pickup includes a stop at a working Emirati camel farm en route, a breeding and racing operation, not a tourist pen at the camp.

  • A dedicated sunset photo stop is timed into the route, your driver pauses at a high dune crest during golden hour before reaching camp.

  • Camel rides at camp can be repeated (recommended age 12-50), unlike most evening safaris, where a single circuit is standard.

  • Henna painting, shisha, a falcon display, and a traditional dance show are all included alongside the open BBQ buffet with vegetarian options.

  • Quad biking is available at camp as an optional add-on; and opt for a private safari for transfers and dune bashing just for your group.

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AED 350
Camel trekking tour in Abu Dhabi desert with riders on camels.
Camel trekking tour at sunset in Abu Dhabi desert.
Person standing on sand dune during sunrise in Abu Dhabi desert.
Woman holding sandboard on dune in Abu Dhabi desert.
Two people sitting on a carpet in Abu Dhabi desert at sunrise during a morning safari.
SUV driving through sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
4x4 Jeeps driving on sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
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3 hr
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  • Hotel pickup takes you 80km to Al Khatim Desert in a 4x4, with drop-off back to your hotel included, the whole four-hour round trip.

  • Morning temperatures run 23-28°C in peak season (November to February), making this the most comfortable time for desert activities.

  • Dune bashing, a short camel circuit, sandboarding, and a falconry photo opportunity are all included in the four-hour format.

  • Sunrise departures leave at 5:30am for golden-hour light over empty dunes; standard morning departures leave at 7:30am.

  • Add quad biking to the 7:30am morning safari for a marked-track ATV session, the most-requested desert add-on.

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  • Hotel pickup takes you 80km to Al Khatim Desert in a 4x4, with drop-off back to your hotel included, the whole four-hour round trip.

  • Morning temperatures run 23-28°C in peak season (November to February), making this the most comfortable time for desert activities.

  • Dune bashing, a short camel circuit, sandboarding, and a falconry photo opportunity are all included in the four-hour format.

  • Sunrise departures leave at 5:30am for golden-hour light over empty dunes; standard morning departures leave at 7:30am.

  • Add quad biking to the 7:30am morning safari for a marked-track ATV session, the most-requested desert add-on.

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AED 250
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Guests serving themselves dinner at Abu Dhabi desert safari buffet.
Traditional clothing fitting in Abu Dhabi desert safari tent.
Henna artist applying design on woman's hand at Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Dinner at Abu Dhabi Desert safari with guests enjoying traditional cuisine.
Dancer performing illuminated show during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Belly dancer performing at Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.
Fireworks display during Abu Dhabi desert safari at night.
Traditional Bedouin tent setup at Abu Dhabi desert safari campsite.
Desert camp site with traditional tents and palm trees in Abu Dhabi.
Desert camp site with traditional tents and palm tree in Abu Dhabi.
Desert camp setup for Abu Dhabi evening safari with seating and stage.
Desert camp setup with red tents and seating area in Abu Dhabi for evening safari.
Guests serving themselves at a buffet during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari with BBQ dinner.
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.
Salad buffet at Abu Dhabi evening desert safari BBQ dinner.
4x4 vehicles lined up for Abu Dhabi desert safari.
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6 hr 30 min
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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AED 289
Desert dinner setup with guests enjoying a meal on rugs surrounded by torches in Abu Dhabi dunes.
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.
Guests serving themselves dinner at Abu Dhabi desert safari buffet.
Fireworks display during Abu Dhabi desert safari at night.
Henna artist applying design on woman's hand at Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Dinner at Abu Dhabi Desert safari with guests enjoying traditional cuisine.
Dancer performing illuminated show during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
Salad buffet at Abu Dhabi evening desert safari BBQ dinner.
Belly dancer performing at Abu Dhabi evening desert safari.
SUV driving through sand dunes during Abu Dhabi desert safari.
SUV driving through sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
4x4 vehicles lined up for Abu Dhabi desert safari.
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6 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Your group has the full 4x4 Land Cruiser to yourselves with no other guests in the vehicle for the entire 6-8 hour evening.

  • Tell your driver your dune bashing intensity preference before starting, as private bookings give full flexibility on pace and style.

  • All evening safari activities are included: camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, falconry display, and halal BBQ buffet.

  • Camp activities like tanoura dancing, fire show, and the BBQ area are shared with other guests; the vehicle and desert time are exclusively yours.

  • Add quad biking at camp for any rider aged 18 or over, paid separately at checkout for an extra adrenaline session on the marked track.

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  • Your group has the full 4x4 Land Cruiser to yourselves with no other guests in the vehicle for the entire 6-8 hour evening.

  • Tell your driver your dune bashing intensity preference before starting, as private bookings give full flexibility on pace and style.

  • All evening safari activities are included: camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, falconry display, and halal BBQ buffet.

  • Camp activities like tanoura dancing, fire show, and the BBQ area are shared with other guests; the vehicle and desert time are exclusively yours.

  • Add quad biking at camp for any rider aged 18 or over, paid separately at checkout for an extra adrenaline session on the marked track.

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AED 1,575
Person riding a quad bike in the Abu Dhabi desert.
Quad bike rider navigating sand dunes in Abu Dhabi.
Person riding a quad bike on sand dunes in Abu Dhabi desert.
Quad bike riders on desert tour in Abu Dhabi sand dunes.
Group on quad bikes in Abu Dhabi desert tour.
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3 hr
1 more
  • Hotel pickup takes you to Al Khatim Desert for a dedicated quad biking session, and not just as a 15-minute add-on at a standard safari camp.

  • The trip includes round-trip hotel transfers by Land Cruiser, ensuring a luxurious journey from the get-go along with complimentary beverages at the camp.

  • Safety doesn't take a backseat here. With a thorough briefing and a safety helmet provided, you'll feel confident to take on the desert terrain.

  • Quad biking is on a marked desert track; solo riders must be 18 or older under UAE regulations, and minimum height and weight apply.

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  • Hotel pickup takes you to Al Khatim Desert for a dedicated quad biking session, and not just as a 15-minute add-on at a standard safari camp.

  • The trip includes round-trip hotel transfers by Land Cruiser, ensuring a luxurious journey from the get-go along with complimentary beverages at the camp.

  • Safety doesn't take a backseat here. With a thorough briefing and a safety helmet provided, you'll feel confident to take on the desert terrain.

  • Quad biking is on a marked desert track; solo riders must be 18 or older under UAE regulations, and minimum height and weight apply.

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AED 685
4X4 vehicle dune bashing in Abu Dhabi desert.
Camel ride in the desert with two people enjoying the experience.
Woman with sandboard on desert safari, Abu Dhabi dunes.
Henna being applied to a hand during an Abu Dhabi desert safari experience.
Dancer performing traditional Tanoura dance during Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari.
Belly dancer performing at a desert safari in Abu Dhabi at night.
Woman dining at a desert safari overnight stay in Abu Dhabi.
Steel wool fire show during overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
People dressing in traditional Arab attire inside a tent during a desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
Tents set up for overnight stay at desert safari, Abu Dhabi, with a campfire area.
Tanoura dancer performing under lights during desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
Henna artist applying design on woman's hand during desert safari overnight stay, Abu Dhabi.
Buffet salad served at overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
4X4 vehicle dune bashing in Abu Dhabi desert safari.
SUVs driving on sand dunes during an overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
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14 hr
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  • All evening safari inclusions are covered: dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, henna, falconry display, and halal BBQ buffet.

  • After the evening show, the camp quiets down; Al Khatim sits 80km from Abu Dhabi with near-zero light pollution for stargazing.

  • Bedouin-style tent accommodation is included; desert temperatures drop to 10-15°C after midnight in winter, so bring a warm jacket.

  • An Arabian breakfast is served at camp the next morning, with your driver returning you to Abu Dhabi by 9am.

  • Best suited for couples, solo travelers, and first-time UAE visitors.

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  • All evening safari inclusions are covered: dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, henna, falconry display, and halal BBQ buffet.

  • After the evening show, the camp quiets down; Al Khatim sits 80km from Abu Dhabi with near-zero light pollution for stargazing.

  • Bedouin-style tent accommodation is included; desert temperatures drop to 10-15°C after midnight in winter, so bring a warm jacket.

  • An Arabian breakfast is served at camp the next morning, with your driver returning you to Abu Dhabi by 9am.

  • Best suited for couples, solo travelers, and first-time UAE visitors.

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AED 504
Camel ride through Abu Dhabi desert dunes.
Traditional coffee and pastries served on ornate tray at Yas Waterworld restaurant.
SUVs driving on sand dunes during a desert dune bashing tour in Abu Dhabi.
Camel trekking tour in Abu Dhabi desert with riders on camels.
Camel trekking tour at sunset in Abu Dhabi desert.
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3 hr
1 more
  • Hotel pickup in a 4x4 takes you to Al Khatim Desert and back; the full round trip is covered in the three-hour format.

  • The 30-minute camel ride covers real dune terrain rather than a short loop around a camp enclosure, a meaningful difference in experience.

  • Arabic coffee and dates greet you at camp on arrival, with bottled water available throughout, the full Bedouin welcome.

  • Choose morning or evening departure, shared or private; the private option gives your group the full 4x4 to yourselves.

More details

  • Hotel pickup in a 4x4 takes you to Al Khatim Desert and back; the full round trip is covered in the three-hour format.

  • The 30-minute camel ride covers real dune terrain rather than a short loop around a camp enclosure, a meaningful difference in experience.

  • Arabic coffee and dates greet you at camp on arrival, with bottled water available throughout, the full Bedouin welcome.

  • Choose morning or evening departure, shared or private; the private option gives your group the full 4x4 to yourselves.

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AED 300

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