Desert Safari

Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding

Name: Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride, Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Start: 2026-07-28T05:00:00
End: 2026-07-28T08:00:00
Location: Abu Dhabi

Duration

3 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Pickup available

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.

Duration: 4 hours (sunrise departure 5:30am or morning departure 7:30am, option-based)

Transport: Shared or private AC 4x4 pickup and drop-off (option-based)

Dune bashing: 4x4 ride across Al Khatim Desert dunes

Activities: Camel ride, sandboarding, falconry display

Refreshments: Arabic coffee and dates

Optional add-on: Quad biking on marked desert track (morning variants only, min age 18)

Additional food and drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the thrill of Abu Dhabi's desert in a morning safari adventure.

Getting started

Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in a 4X4 Land Cruiser, setting the stage for an exhilarating desert experience.

What to expect

Dune Bashing: Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate the desert's rolling dunes in a powerful 4X4 Land Cruiser.

Camel Ride: Enjoy a short camel ride, offering a traditional and unique perspective of the desert landscape.

Sandboarding: Experience the excitement of sandboarding down the steep dunes, a must-try for adventure enthusiasts.

Wrapping up

Conclude your adventure with light refreshments at a Bedouin-style camp, recharging before heading back to your hotel.

What to bring

Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing suitable for warm weather.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to protect against the sun.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain.

What’s not allowed

This experience is not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart complaints, or serious medical conditions.

Additional information

Quad bikes and buggies are not included but can be rented for an additional fee.

The tour operates on a sharing basis with up to 6 persons per vehicle.

Light refreshments such as water and soda are provided at the camp.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.