Desert Safari: Morning Dune Bash & Camel Ride
4.9
544 Ratings

Experience the thrill of 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, and sandboarding on a morning desert safari in Abu Dhabi. Beat the heat and enjoy three exciting activities in a Bedouin-style camp.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Khatim Desert - Pick up from Any Hotels & Malls From Abu Dhabi City Limits

Drive to Al Khatim Desert (45 Minutes)

Dune Bashing & Visit to Camel Farm

Reaching Desert Camp for refreshments (Arabic Tea Coffee Dates, Soft drinks & Mineral Water Only

Camel Ride (Short)

Sand Boarding

Leaving Desert Camp

Drop off to the Hotel

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Desert Drive in 4WD (Dune Bashing)
  • Sandboarding session
  • Short Camel ride
  • Light refreshments: Arabic Tea, Coffee, Dates, Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Experience three thrilling desert activities on a 4-hour morning safari from Abu Dhabi, perfectly timed to avoid the intense desert heat. Journey through the desert to a Bedouin-style camp and embark on an exhilarating 4x4 dune bashing adventure. Ascend and descend the dunes as the driver expertly maneuvers the vehicle, then return to camp for two more…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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_t7242ym
Mar 1, 2026
Amazing Expirience - I was hesitant because the reviews about the desert tour were mixed, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Our guide was Abdul Rasheed, and he/she was great. I was also deciding between the morning tour and the afternoon tour, and the sunrise tour was a great choice for those who hadn’t adjusted to the time difference yet.
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Maheshn896
Feb 24, 2026
Highly recommended sunrise tour with camel and sand dunes - The sunrise, the roller coaster drive on the sand dunes, the camel ride and the sandboarding were amazing. Farook was over and above professional and a fun tour guide. It was very easy to talk to him and he was a great communicator. The time spent at each location was balanced well. The cost was also pretty reasonable.
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Andreasbk916dd
Feb 17, 2026
A tour well worth it - We had a very enjoyable tour with our guide Abdul Rasheed. He was punctual, very accomodating and easy to talk to. Despite some mirning fog, Abdul showed flexibility to adjust the itinerary in acway that made the most sense. If you ever want to to experience some real desert in a short amount of time, book this trip.
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540adilj
Feb 16, 2026
Amazing experience - We booked a desert safari in Abu Dhabi including dune bashing, sand boarding, and a camel ride, and it was an unforgettable experience. The dune drive was the absolute highlight — thrilling, fun, and handled perfectly. It was just the right mix of excitement and feeling safe. Sand boarding was a lot of fun (even if it’s harder than it looks!), and the camel ride was a great way to slow things down and enjoy the incredible desert scenery. A special mention to our driver, Unni — he was amazing. Very professional, friendly, and clearly very skilled at dune driving. He made the whole experience even better and made us feel completely safe throughout. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Abu Dhabi who wants a real desert adventure.
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Coldwaters
Feb 15, 2026
Abdul Rasheed was very good. Very enjoyable experience and no stress. He was a pleasure to be with. - Very good morning and throughly recommended - camels are beautiful and nice to be out in the desert. No stress all very enjoyable.
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Faraway39135582305
Feb 11, 2026
Interesting Experience - It was very kind and the shuttle was on time.
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Stanislavap772
Feb 10, 2026
Unforgettable, exciting and different experience - This was a one-of-a-kind experience for all of us. The driver (also organisator) was very kind, helpful and extremely skilled behind the wheel. Even though the dune riding was extrieme, I never felt in danger. The camel riding was very unique, but what would probably leave the most iunforgetable memories was the sandboarding. You need to try it!
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T278vibarbaras
Feb 9, 2026
Top - Great tour! Everything fit great, a mixture of action and beautiful impressions of the desert! Our guide Hakeem was exceptionally friendly and very helpful. We had great fun together as a family!!!
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Chihungy2016
Feb 9, 2026
Camel ride experience - Mr. ABDUL RASHEED is very friendly, and he has explained many history and characters of Abu Dhabi for us. It’s a pretty joyful and fun experience.
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Rodinai2026
Feb 7, 2026
AMAZING SAFARI - Our safari trip was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We enjoyed riding camels, sandboarding across the golden dunes, watching beautiful traditional shows, and even taking a relaxing beach car ride. Every activity was well organized and so much fun, making the whole experience unforgettable. What truly made the trip even better was our advisor, who was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive to every detail. They made sure we were comfortable, happy, and enjoying every moment. We felt very well taken care of, and it was truly a perfect safari experience that we will always remember.
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