Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities
Description
Take a 4x4 adventure across the sands on an afternoon and evening safari, where you’ll catch a spectacular desert sunset and enjoy dinner around a campfire. Along the way, go on a camel ride, experience the adrenaline of sandboarding and get a henna tattoo. A barbecue dinner and belly dancing complete your evening under Abu Dhabi’s desert stars.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• Your centrally located Abu Dhabi hotels. >> Departure time : - • Between 14:00 - 14:30 pm approximately
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup will be in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on sharing basis with up to 6 people per land Cruiser from different hotels.
- Children aged 4.99 years and under are not allowed to join the Tour.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The Abu Dhabi desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes. Please wear sports shoes for safe sand boarding.
- During the Islamic holidays / Ramadan fasting month,there will be a restriction on live entertainment ( Belly dance , Tanoura dance) and serving alcohol throughout the UAE. Therefore the Safari will be operated without these entertainments and serving of alcohol at the camp site during these days.
- The duration of the actual tour takes 5 – 6 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
Reviews(63)
would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Chandu from Orient Tours for making our Dinner Safari an absolutely memorable experience. He wasn’t just our guide—he felt like another family member, taking great care of us throughout the journey. One of the highlights was when he enthusiastically did a photoshoot of me jumping on the desert safari—such a fun and unforgettable moment! His encouragement pushed us to embrace new experiences, creating memories we will always treasure. I truly miss the breathtaking desert safari views, the stunning sights, and especially Chandu’s thrilling yet fun driving! Thank you again, Chandu, for making this adventure so special. From Harsha and family
Dear 643harshac, Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt and wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience on the Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, and that Chandu was able to make it even more memorable for you. Chandu truly appreciates your kind words and is overjoyed to know that his enthusiasm and encouragement added to the magic of your adventure. It's moments like these, whether it’s a fun photoshoot in the desert or the exhilarating safari ride, that make the experience so special. It was an absolute pleasure having you all with us, and we're grateful to be part of your cherished memories. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best Regards. Tuan A Jamion, Guest Services Executive, ORIENT TOURS LLC.
The sand dune driving was great fun! And longer than expected. The Tanura dancing was an unexpected highlight.
Dear Glen_D, Thank you for leaving a review on our Desert Safari. We are very glad to have read that your experience with us was a pleasant one and we will be sure to share the review with our team as it will help us improve. We hope to see you return to the U.A.E. at the soonest so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest Services Excecutive ORIENT TOURS LLC
Very good tour. It last just long enough and is does not become boring at no time. We did morning tour , so don't know about other activities in the evening.
Dear Dzemo…, Thank your for leaving a review on our Desert Safari. We are very glad to have read that your experience with us was a pleasant one and we will be sure to share the review with our team as it will help us improve. We hope to see you return to the U.A.E. at the soonest so you can try some of our other highly rated tours and safaris. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
We were collected 13 October on time from our hotel and shared a 4x4 with others we picked up along the way and drove 65km out to magnificent sand dunes where we roller coasted over the dunes. It was a lot of fun and included a photo stop where you could see sand for miles as well as a camel stop where you could interact and take photos with the camels. Our driver guide Kabeer manoeuvred the dunes with precision and took great photos of anyone that wished it. By the time we arrived at camp the sun was setting displaying an array of gorgeous colours. Before dark you could sand board, camel ride, dress in traditional attire, or sit to have your hand decorated with henna not to mention an up close and personal view of a peregrine Falcon. A sumptuous buffet middle eastern dinner ensued whilst sitting on cushions at low tables with entertaining performers. All in all the balmy evening and whole experience managed by Kabeer was wonderful. Highly recommend Orient tours and Kabeer who enhanced our whole experience.
Dear Jen M, Thank you for leaving an amazing review of our Desert Safari. Honestly you have listed out our entire program and we couldn’t have done it any better. Our fully licensed team of safari guides use their years of experience to deliver an experience like no other. Right from the time we pick our guests till the drop-off, our safari guides will be at your service for the entire program. We are very glad to read about the experience you have had with us and we hope for your return at the soonest. Best regards, Sarah P. Dubke Senior Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
Outstanding service and reliability. A great experience for the whole family. Adventure, excitement, culture and food.
A very exciting tour of the sand dunes of Dubai. We used Oriental Tours for this and it was a well organized fun filled activity. Kids enjoyed thoroughly and were impressed with the skilled tour guides cruising through the dunes. This was followed by an exciting evening at their camp, backed by performances and a buffet BBQ freshly prepared for the group. An exciting experience to ride the camels in the desert.
We expected less, but we had fun instead. The driver was very good at making us go through the dunes with some thrills. We also got stuck because a wheel had sunk too deep into the sand. So all true. Even the desert dinner and the spectacle of belly dancing and the fire eater give pleasant states. The only drawback is the presence with us of two Romanian couples including a really nasty girl.
Great communication. Nice Vehicle Awesome 4x4 experience in the dunes. Good show with great food. Just be aware that the camel ride is about a minute long.
Dear antelbe, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about our Desert Safari that you have recently joined with us. Pleased that you found the communication with us "great" and our vehicle "nice". Glad to know that you liked the show with great food. True, the camel ride is just a short kind of photo-experience. If you would love to do a proper camel ride, we suggest you do the "Sunrise Camel Trekking Safari" which allows you to great the day on the back of a camel in between the dunes. The ride is around 45min and you will have a picnic breakfast in the dunes as well. Let us know when you visit the UAE next time! We would love to see you on one of our tours/safaris soon again. Thank you for choosing ORIENT TOURS and taking the time to review us! Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC
Very well organised afternoon/evening excursion. lots of activities for all ages including Camel feeding/riding, Sand Boarding & BBQ. Our guide BIJU was excellent, very attentive & helpful to our group. He made sure we were well looked after & explained everything. I would definitely recommend this tour. BIJU a job well done
Mohammad was an exceptionally good driver who made us feel v.safe throughout the lengthy dune bashing. No need to go to a theme park or roller coaster... just do this tour. We were one of 4 land cruisers and all drivers were v.professional and friendly. The nights entertainment, whilst touristy did give us a glimpse at what Arabian nights on the desert would have been like. We recommend this tour though if you suffer from travel sickness ask to sit at the front and take some ginger tablets before you leave 😊
