Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)

By Off Road Adventure Tours
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Experience this Abu Dhabi desert safari adventure along with a heap of Arabic cultural and traditional encounters. With the charming landscapes of the desert and the desert breeze flowing through your hair, you will discover a whole new world full of spectacular views throughout your Abu Dhabi off-road desert adventure tour. To give you a full cultural and traditional Arabian experience, you will visit to a camel farm in Abu Dhabi and a traditional desert camp where you can spend time with the cheerful camels and have a deeper look into the Abu Dhabi desert life. End your Abu Dhabi off road desert adventure tour and enjoy the delicious traditional arabic barbecue under the starry night sky observing the twinkling stars and constellations.
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Ages 0-99, max of 999 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: Arabic, English
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  • Water, Arabic Coffee, Tea and Dates
  • BBQ Dinner & Soft drinks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Arabic Dress and Falcon (For picture)
  • Henna Painting
  • Sand Skiing /Boarding
  • Camel Riding
  • 4x4 Dune Bashing
  • Belly Dance Show
  • Tanoura Dance show
  • Shisha Smoking
What's not included
  • Quad Bike (available for rent)
  • Alcohol


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Exact time to be sent via email along with the confirmation * Approx.. Timing below (Including Pickup and Drop-off): Summer Timing - 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM Winter Timing - 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Abu Dhabi Intl Airport, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Abu Dhabi
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 200300P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • 4X4 Land cruiser will be on Sharing car basis can and accommodate maximum 6 guests per Land Cruiser
        • Comfortable clothing is advised, including closed shoes and trousers for quad biking. Warm clothing or Jacket is recommended during the winter period (October to March)
        • Vegetarian option is limited based on the buffet menu
        • Please note: During the month of Ramadan this activity will not include Entertainments.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 200300P1

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        • 1
          Experience an exhilarating 4×4 dune-bashing session Watch the sunset over the open desert landscape Visit a camel farm and ride a camel Enjoy the belly dance and Tanoura shows Try Arabic traditional costumes, and get a henna tattoo Falcon (For picture) Feast on an authentic Arabic BBQ dinner Star Gazing, sitting in the dark desert
        About the operator
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        • Off Road Adventure Tours
          5.0 of 5 bubbles267
          United Arab Emirates
          Joined in October 2016
        • riussoc
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good experience with the team
          I really like this camp. I was there with my friends. The food is good. The services. Arabic coffee and many other things. Thanks to the Offroad Adventure Tours.
          Written 14 June 2023
        • sreedevivishaksu
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great and
          We are from one villa 14 people.It was too cool and great. We enjoyed so much especially Mr. Khalifa (the driver bro )who helped us to make feel comfort and happy.food and dance everything is great. Thank you so much.
          Written 15 January 2023
        • rabeeaa2017
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great!
          Quick response and professionalism from Afsal - easily contacted via WhatsApp. Had an incredible experience - the dune bashing was just sooo much fun (and safe) Our driver Mohammad Fayis was great! Had some special requirements because of our passengers but accommodated us well. Overall just a lovely evening - deffo should book with this company.
          Written 24 November 2021
        • M4291LXdebbieh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Experience
          An awesome experience with my family! Organised, each activity was just about in the right proportion.
          Written 26 August 2021
        • 765KathrynM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Desert trip must do
          We are a family of four adults and booked this through Get your Guide. It was $101 AUS dollars and included dune basing, camel farm visit, quad bike ride and short camel ride, photo with a falcon and dinner and dancing by two amazing dancers. I’m not into really touristy stuff which this is but it was worth it for visiting the dunes and the amazing sunset. Our guide Ameer Was amazing and went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed. In Jan it is freezing in the desert so rug up warm if you go at this time. This company did not charge extra to pick us up from Yas island - be careful some do. We left at 3pm and we were home by 8.30om.
          Written 15 January 2020
        • Cip1987
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Day out
          It really was an all round great experience – from collection to drop-off. Most importantly, of course, everything in between. Thanks to Ammer for the great experience.
          Written 29 November 2019
        • Edwardalan23
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Desert safari
          I personally had a very good time at the Desert safari. Everything was well organised and Food was yummy. Best time I had was Dune bashing, Special thanks to our experienced driver Mr. Ameer Koolath from India. Very friendly and nice person. Whenever you’re in UAE don’t miss Off road Adventure tours. They are the best. 😍
          Written 19 November 2019
        • shamnamusthafa
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An unforgettable evening
          We had such a great time during the whole trip, to start with the driver such an experienced and trained made dune bashing with a baby fun, camel ride henna sandboard sheesha❤️ the dance was treat to the eyes last but the not the least yummy food, highly recommend this
          Written 8 November 2019
        • Julija K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great time!
          Amazing jeep safari. We went for The first time 2 adults and kid (3y.o). Our driver was Ameer. Very attentive and helpful guy. Made nice pic for us in desert and with camels. Gave us all information and been caring about us All time long. Driving skills were also Amazing We had a lot of fun a specially our son. Show programm have been great with dances,henna painting, sand boarding, shisha, bbq, camel riding pictures with falcons e.t.c All guys Who works there where really nice and friendly. Amazing expierience, so definetly you should try also! Thank you Ameer!
          Written 15 October 2019
        • JoTyax
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome desert safari experience.
          I had safari before in Dubai and can objectively compare and make a conclusion. You will have at least 30-40 clear minutes of bashing (with stops on a dune and at camel farm it will take around 1h in total). The camp is quite nice with a lot of FREE entertainments, among them: camel ride, Arabian dressing, sandboarding (the slope is high enough, while boards are suitable for riding, in comparison to Dubai, where it's absolutely not possible to use) and the falcons - they are amazing. You may ask to make a free photo with them. We were lucky and got a chance to sit with them and touch. Also, it's nice, that in the camp there are no so many people (on our visit there were not more than 25 customers in total), so there are no queues. You will be lucky twice if your driver is Arif - greatest car and driver skills, so you will get absolutely experience, more than others while being in safety.
          Written 24 September 2019
        • ykhan14
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the best experiences in my life!!!
          This trip was my first Safari Tour and I can definitely say that I will repeat it. Everything was well organised starting off the dune bashing and ending up with the delicious dinner. I can recommend this trip to everyone who likes to experience the desert with lots of fun.
          Written 14 September 2019
        • Sebastiancastaneda
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience!
          I made the safari tour to the desert with off road and Ameer koolath. I had a great experience and lots of fun. Supper recommended!
          Written 12 September 2019
        • Rocxtreme
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          "Amazing - Eye Opening Experience"
          The entire trip was eye opening. Our driver was very knowledgeable in UAE history and growth of the country. The entire drive and adventure was a learning adventure. His driving skills were top notch and safe, but allowed the group to really experience what the desert has to offer. The evening entertainment was fun and upbeat. Our group of coworkers had non-stop smiles the entire night. The driver was prompt on pickup and scheduled return. The office staff was very communicative in the booking process and adding more people last minute. I would not hesitate to book again.
          Written 12 September 2019
        • Manoramya
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Thrilling Experience!!
          We had desert safari through Off Road Adventure. It was grt fun and joy throughout the trip. Thanks to Mr. Ameer for skilled driving. Mano.
          Written 26 August 2019
        • Selina C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Evening tour
          Very good for the price! We made our booking via WhatsApp, which was very comfortable for us. Within 5 minutes we got the conformation. The driver was also an amazing tour guide. We learned so much about camels 🐪! Great experience. Food is also very good for vegetarians!
          Written 25 August 2019
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        5.0
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        Nick Groleau
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019
        Pickup & drop-off from Al Raha Beach in a Toyota Land Cruiser, about 45 minute drive towards Al Ain.
        Cars then gather up while they deflate the tires for better traction.
        A fantastic dune bashing ride after that. Hold on, get you camera ready on video. This is just super impressive and super cool. Our driver, Faisal Marly, has been doing it for 8 years and makes it look effortless...I saw some dune driving lessons offered on the net and may try this next...
        Plenty of opportunities for pictures at the pause or the camel farm visit before arriving to camp.
        Camp can host a few hundred people and was maybe half full on Dec 30 so never felt crowded.
        Tea, coffee, Arabic coffee (qahwah) and soft drinks included.
        Alcoholic beverages for purchase.
        Climb the dunes, try sand boarding, Cath the sunset.
        Depending on what package you booked you have quad ride (3 laps of the circuit) and/or camel ride (very small lap).
        Henna, traditional dress up and pictures, including with a live falcon offered.
        Two dance shows presented.
        Buffet dinner with Indian and middle eastern food.
        Shisha (narghile smoking) offered.
        Little souvenir store and your personal quad/camel picture for sale @40AED each.
        Toilets are quite decent.

        The staff is very friendly (starting with our driver Faisal) and helpful and the whole thing very well organized.

        Amazing value for the money at ~70USD per person for a 4.5 hour tour + 1.5 hour car transfer.
        Written 1 January 2020
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        Andy M
        Perth, Australia116 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent desert safari. It’s great value for money and you get to try a little of everything in the evening. We thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride, dine bashing, hawk holding, quad biking and henna tattoos. You could also do sand boarding and the sunset over the camp was epic! They provide free soft drinks and also have alcohol available to purchase. The camp is beautifully laid out and the buffet was very good. Our guide was brilliant and could not fault him.

        I don’t typically give 5 stars for anything less than perfect but this tour came close. Only very minor complaints would be a bit of a wait between the sun setting and dinner and being a little cramped in the car as it was full. But these were not major issues in the slightest.

        Would highly recommend
        Written 1 January 2020
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        Acb1980
        Gloucester, UK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I have just returned from an evening desert safari tour and am absolutely buzzing after the most amazing experience. Faisal Marly was our driver who was so professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My friend was nervous but he made her feel at ease, he explained every step of the trip to us and kindly offered to help us with photos and nothing was too much trouble. I cannot believe how brilliant it all was and have never laughed so much.
        Written 26 February 2020
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        Jenant143
        brisbane171 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020 • Couples
        After careful research in wanting to do a desert safari in Abu Dhabi and reading the reviews we decided to go ahead and book.

        Our driver was 40 minutes late in picking us up. When he arrived he couldn’t speak any English at all. The car was dirty with rubbish in it. He drove Abu Dhabi to the sand dunes with no communication at all. He proceeded to play his music very loud. When we arrived there were other groups with their guides who were taking photos and talking and laughing. Our guide said again nothing and sat in the car!

        The camp itself was really good with henna tattoos, camel riding, belly dancing which was very entertaining. The bbq food was plentiful and delicious.

        It’s just such a pity that we ended up with a driver who didn’t show any enthusiasm and care especially after reading all of the positive reviews.

        Written 15 February 2020
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        ActuallyDave
        Cheltenham, UK7 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        I'll start by saying that Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general is an expensive place, so for around $70 bucks you get a 6 hour tour that includes Dune Bashing (about 15 minutes), Quad Biking (3 short laps where your limited to following the guy), Food (buffet style - it was decent enough but nothing extraordinary), henna, sand boarding, arab attire, photos with a falcon and a depressing visit to a Camel farm. That is good value for money dont get me wrong!!!... I'd say it's great if you're looking for a day out with the kids. But the whole thing felt very mass produced and not really the authentic experience that I was looking for, if you're after that extra special day that really stands out then pay the extra $$ and book something more personalized. I also paid $5 for a small Budweiser can, not my proudest moment.
        Written 24 January 2020
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        whupwhup
        Canada3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Family
        The driver was very friendly, we had 7 family members of all ages. He took care of us all day. The scenery was beautiful, the sand dunes were a lot of fun. The evening event with bbq, dancing and activites for the kids was perfect.
        Written 2 December 2024
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        AngelH196
        Paris, France9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020 • Couples
        We made the trip to Abu Dhabi to visit the Louvre, which we did... but also embarked on the dune safari. A very pleasant afternoon/evening, great driver (Faysal Marly) whose skills were shown on the dunes! He also paid attention to each of us so that we would have our fair share of experiences: camel riding, hanna painting, quad driving, sand boarding, and posing with the falcon. The food at dinner was good, and both the female and male dancers were impressive.
        Written 17 February 2020
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        Ashok K
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020
        Had a wonderful trip with Sharf (Sharafudheen).
        He picked us from a alternate location other than we booked, flexible on time when we did some last minute shopping before trip. He had very good knowledge of both abudhabi and dubai, drove responsibly and explained all our questions. he even volunteered to take pour pictures. In all, a very pleasant experience and would recommend sharaf for the trip.
        Written 20 February 2020
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        Filip Ådin
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020 • Friends
        Made a booking with Khalid, best driver and very friendly tour guide. Explained everything helped is with quadbikes, camel riding. He took very good pictures and made us a good laugh! The sand dune driving was amazing!

        Greetings from sweden!
        10/10 tour
        Written 18 February 2020
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        Carmel H
        Limerick, Ireland22 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        Great tour and wonderful guide Khalid. The jeep was very comfy, the drive through the dunes was great fun. Camels, birds, dune surfing, fires, dress up, henna, dancing and food all provided as described in the brochure. Great music and atmosphere and the dancing was particularly good.
        One tip is to ensure you provide a phone number for the driver to contact you re pick up as the driver did arrive early.
        Written 23 January 2020
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