Top 15 Desert Safaris in Abu Dhabi

1.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,762 reviews · 6 hours · from $89Our pick

Review of Abu Dhabi’s six-hour desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, sunset, BBQ, shows, and practical tips.

“What an unbelievable day we had. We cannot thank Shine enough he was truly amazing. Shine was attentive, knowledgeable, fun, safe, courteous and an outstanding host. We would absolutely recommend this trip and Shine to anyone . I must say this was the best trip we have ever been on. Shine thank you so so much you were amazing we cant thank you enough. You helped us make extraordinary memories with your amazing photography. we will most definitely be back.”

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2.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74Top rated

Abu Dhabi desert safari review covering dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, BBQ dinner, entertainment, value, and practical tips.

“Unique experience with a guide, Biju, who offers excellent service. The guide was very motivated to meet tourist demands.”

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3.Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,790 reviews · from $72

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 6-hour desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, shows, and hotel pickup.

“I was initially concerned this would be too touristy and inauthentic, but we wound up having a really good time. The ride was about an hour from our hotel. Our driver Haneef was friendly and an expert dune basher. From camel riding to smoking from a hookah, it was a very well-oiled machine and I thought it was good value for the money.”

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4.Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,207 reviews · from $64

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 6-hour desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, sunset BBQ, sand boarding, and live entertainment.

“Great safari. The entire experience is worth it. Our driver (Naavaz) makes a difference. I would recommend this to anyone”

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5.Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,256 reviews · from $49Best value

Abu Dhabi morning desert safari review with dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We absolutely loved our excursion my 2 girls 3 and 6 didn’t stop screaming with excitement in the 4x4. They both did the sand boarding and Camels. Our guide Munaj was amazing always felt safe and he took some great pictures of the family to remember the trip definitely recommend!!!”

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6.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $60

Abu Dhabi desert safari review covering dune bashing, camel rides, BBQ dinner, live shows, value, timing, and practical booking tips.

“I had an incredible time . As a person doing a 2 day layover, the desert safari was a perfect combination of activities, relaxing, thrill, and leisure . Our guide Arkham was incredible in guiding us through the process; ranging from taking great Read more”

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7.Dune Bashing Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 998 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $62

Review of Abu Dhabi’s $62 desert safari, with dune bashing, camel rides, sand boarding, sunset, BBQ dinner, and live shows.

“Really enjoyed this trip into the desert. Good fun going up and down the sand dunes in the 4x4. Plenty to keep everyone entertained at the camp, particularly enjoyed the fire show. Guide and driver Jazzim was super throughout the trip.”

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8.Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 809 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Ride Abu Dhabi’s dunes, watch sunset, enjoy camel rides, BBQ, belly dance, tanoura and a fire show for $80.

“I loved the whole experience, I would recommend it to everyone coming in Abu Dhabi”

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9.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · from $60

Review of Abu Dhabi’s six-hour desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides, BBQ dinner, henna, sandboarding, and live shows.

“Nothing. The company Desert Safary Dubai will drop you at a Safary camp where they are looking just to get you money, the camel ride is only a couple of foot ride in a square, unless you pay additional, the BBQ is a "single" 50gr piece of chicken, if you want a drink additionRead more”

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10.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $72

Review of Abu Dhabi’s evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, BBQ dinner, sandboarding, shows, sunset, and stargazing.

“Best thing to do in Abu Dhabi! Such great value for money. We went dune bashing in a 4x4, petted camels, went sandboarding (my fave) and had a cultural show with dinner for a bargain price! Would highly recommend. The guides were the best and amazing drivers!”

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11.Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4×4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · from $52

Abu Dhabi morning desert safari review covering dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, value, comfort, timing, and practical booking tips.

“The excursion is great by context, dune bashing is unbelievable experience (Ferrari park indeed 😀), the desert is beautiful. Our tour was slightly spoiled by the fact that our car got broken even before the first stop (something with power, not charged enough?). So we had to Read more”

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12.The Sunrise Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $79

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 3-hour sunrise desert safari, with dune bashing, camel photos, Arabic drinks, pickup, price, and booking advice.

“This was such a great excursion!! I loved that it was very private and they had so much to offer as far as what to do. The pictures our guide took were amazing as well.”

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13.Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $55

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 4-hour morning desert safari, with dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“Zahara was a great guide. We all enjoyed the tour and dune bashing was the real highlight. Definitely recommend”

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14.City Tour and Desert Safari Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 230 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $101

See Abu Dhabi’s grand mosque, island sights, and Corniche, then enjoy dune bashing, camels, dinner, and desert shows for $101.

“The experience was amazing! Our guide Sam was so nice and kind so we could enjoy the whole day!”

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15.Overnight Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 177 reviews · 19 hours · from $94

Review of Abu Dhabi’s 19-hour overnight desert safari, with dune bashing, Arabic camp life, dinner, shows, stargazing, and sunrise.

“Everything was perfect! Ahmed was super kind, we had good conversations! Would recommend it to everyone, also the sleeping tents overnights are really comfortable! ☺️”

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