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Group of tourists riding camels across Abu Dhabi dunes at sunset during an Evening Desert Safari Value pick
Desert camp lanterns and welcome setup at sunset in Abu Dhabi
Group with a Toyota Land Cruiser in the Abu Dhabi desert during an evening safari

Desert Safari

Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi

A budget-friendly Abu Dhabi evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sand boarding, BBQ dinner and live entertainment, with convenient bus pickup from meeting points.

6–7 hrs Bus pickup BBQ dinner 3 live shows

Overview

A budget-friendly Abu Dhabi evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, sand boarding, BBQ dinner and live entertainment, with convenient bus pickup from meeting points. This Abu Dhabi desert package is built around the same red-dune desert template guests expect, combining dune activity, camp hospitality and a simple booking flow through WhatsApp or the online booking page.

Priced at AED 75/ adult, the experience includes bus pickup & drop-off, Land Cruiser dune bashing and the inclusions listed on this page. Timings and meeting points are confirmed after booking so everything is locked in before your tour day.

Your Desert Experience, Step by Step

Pickup

  1. 1

    Bus meeting point pickup

    We confirm your pickup point and time on WhatsApp before your tour.

Dune Bashing

  1. 2

    Land Cruiser dune bashing

    A licensed desert driver takes you through the red dunes for the dune-bashing stretch.

Activities

  1. 3

    Camel ride, sand boarding, arabic costume photos, henna painting

    Classic desert photo and activity stops built into your route.

Dinner & Shows

  1. 4

    BBQ buffet dinner

    Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet at the desert camp.

Dinner & Shows

  1. 5

    Tanura fire show belly dance

    Camp entertainment staged after dinner.

Note: final timing is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before your evening desert safari abu dhabi, and pickup details are sent directly to your number.

Included

  • Bus pickup & drop-off.
  • Camel ride and sand boarding included.
  • BBQ buffet dinner with veg & non-veg options.
  • Live camp entertainment included.
    • Bus Pick & Drop From Meeting Points.
    • Dune Bashing In Land Cruiser.
    • Camel Ride.
    • Sand Boarding.
    • Unlimited Soft Drinks.

Not included

  • – Private pickup from your hotel or home
  • – Alcohol and sheesha (available extra)
  • – Quad bike or dune buggy rides

Safety & requirements

  • Dune bashing is driven by a licensed desert safari professional in a Land Cruiser 4x4.
  • All activity segments include a safety briefing before the ride starts.
  • Helmets and required safety gear are provided for quad or buggy packages.
  • Children and families are welcome on safari, camp and dinner segments; age guidance applies for self-ride machines.

Pickup & meeting point

Bus pickup runs from selected meeting points across Abu Dhabi. We confirm the nearest point and pickup time by WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed, then drop you back at the same meeting point after dinner and shows.

Evening safari pickup windows by season
Season Pickup window Drop-off
Winter (Oct – Mar) 2:30 – 3:15 PM 9:15 – 9:30 PM
Summer (Apr – Sep) 3:30 – 4:15 PM 9:15 – 9:30 PM

Questions About This Tour

What is included in the AED 75 adult ticket?

The adult rate covers dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, camel ride, sand boarding, unlimited soft drinks, henna painting for ladies and kids, Arabic costume photo stops, BBQ buffet dinner with veg and non-veg options, plus Tanura, fire and belly dance shows.

Where is pickup for this package?

Pickup and drop-off are by bus from shared meeting points. We share the exact meeting point and time on WhatsApp once your booking is confirmed.

Is dinner suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The BBQ buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, salads, bread and desserts.

How long does the tour last?

The full evening is roughly six to seven hours from pickup to drop-off, including dune bashing, camp activities, dinner and live entertainment.

Cancel 96 hours or more before your tour and get a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Full details on our cancellation policy page.

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Excellent rating

Based on 683 Google reviews

G o o g l e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evening safari with the BBQ was worth every dirham. Fire show and Tanura dance were a highlight, kids loved the camel ride.

P Priyanka Shah
1 month ago

The 30 minute quad ride slotted in perfectly between henna and dinner, didn't feel rushed at all.

R Ryan Coetzee
3 weeks ago

Pickup was exactly on time and the guide called ahead to confirm our lobby. Dinner buffet had plenty of vegetarian options too.

A Aisha Al Mansouri
5 weeks ago

Three shows back to back kept the kids entertained the whole night, fire show got the biggest reaction from our group.

D Daniel Osei
2 weeks ago

Booked this over the private option to save a bit, honestly didn't feel like we missed anything sharing the Land Cruiser.

M Marco Bianchi
2 months ago

Excellent rating

Based on 1,247 reviews

Tripadvisor

Great value combining the safari and the quad ride into one evening instead of booking two separate tours.

S Sophie Laurent
4 weeks ago

Camp setup was bigger than I expected, plenty of seating and the belly dance stage had good sightlines from every table.

K Karan Mehta
6 weeks ago

Guide briefed everyone properly before the quad segment, my wife who'd never ridden one felt comfortable within minutes.

E Elena Petrova
2 months ago

Henna artist was skilled, design lasted almost two weeks after we got home.

T Tom Fletcher
3 months ago

Sunset over the dunes right before dinner started was the moment everyone in our group took photos of.

N Noura Hassan
1 month ago

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