
Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 174 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari worth booking?
Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari is a 6-hour experience in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from $74 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 174 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (174)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $74 per person
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari is the most chosen tour of Abu Dhabi where it includes many fun things for first time visitors to Abu Dhabi. Visiting the Desert with amazing activities always will be a great opportunity to experience desert life. As soon as you been pick-up from any locations in Abu Dhabi, journey by roller protected & insured Land Cruiser to the desert & its take about 45 – 50 minutes from the Abu Dhabi City to the desert point where you can see the herds of camel. Take a ride across the sands on a dune-bashing adventures with Extreme Arabia Safari marshals, experience what it is like to surf on sand with a sand-skiing activity. Watch the sunset, and then go to a traditional camp to get a welcome coffee and dates. Ride on the back of a camel and avail of entertainments such as henna painting, shisha smoking or posing with a falcon in traditional costume, Tanoura Dance &Belly Dance that we make sure all of you happy and smile.
What you get
About this experience
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari is the most chosen tour of Abu Dhabi where it includes many fun things for first time visitors to Abu Dhabi. Visiting the Desert with amazing activities always will be a great opportunity to experience desert life. As soon as you been pick-up from any locations in Abu Dhabi, journey by roller protected & insured Land Cruiser to the desert & its take about 45 – 50 minutes from the Abu Dhabi City to the desert point where you can see the herds of camel. Take a ride across the sands on a dune-bashing adventures with Extreme Arabia Safari marshals, experience what it is like to surf on sand with a sand-skiing activity. Watch the sunset, and then go to a traditional camp to get a welcome coffee and dates. Ride on the back of a camel and avail of entertainments such as henna painting, shisha smoking or posing with a falcon in traditional costume, Tanoura Dance &Belly Dance that we make sure all of you happy and smile.
What's included
Included
- Sand Boarding
- Henné Tatto
- Shisha Smoking
- Belly Dance
- Camel Riding
- Tanoura Dance
- BBQ Dinner
- Picture with Falcon
- Tea and coffee
- Camel Farm Visit
- Dish Dash
- 4X4 Air-Conditioned Vehicle Pickup and Drop-off
- Star Caging
- Dune Bashing
- Photo Stop at the middle of the desert.
Not included
- Quad Biking
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
Extreme Tourism LLC - Desert Safari Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari is the most chosen tour of Abu Dhabi where it includes many fun things for first time visitors to Abu Dhabi. Visiting the Desert with amazing activities always will be a great opportunity to experience desert life. As soon as you been pick-up from your hotel, the Cruise Terminal or airport or any locations in Abu Dhabi, journey by roller protected & insured Land Cruiser to the desert & its take about 45 – 50 minutes from the Abu Dhabi City to the desert point where you can see the herds of camel. Take a ride across the sands on a dune-bashing adventures with extreme Arabia Safari marshals, experience what it is like to surf on sand with a sand-boarding activity. Watch the sunset, and then go to a traditional camp to get a welcome coffee and dates. Ride on the back of a camel (Very Short camel ride for picture) and avail of entertainments such as henna painting, shisha smoking or posing with a falcon in traditional costume, Tanoura Dance &Belly Dance that we make sure all of you happy and smile.
360 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Half Day Desert Safari
Duration: 6 hours BBQ Dinner sharing basis Pickup included
Private Evening Desert Safari
Private Vehicle 5 star Luxury Private Land Cruiser Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Extreme Arabia
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 174 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
174 verified traveler reviews for Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An Amazing Evening to Remember 👌
This was Awesome !! The Sand Dune Ride was '"really great" The event included picture taking with camels and with Hawks. There was a dance show, a fireworks show and an amazing buffer dinner. The driver was a perfect gentleman. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. I give them 5 out of 5 stars ✨👌
Response from the operator: Dear Value Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing evening and enjoyed every part of the experience — from the dune bashing to the camel and hawk encounters, the live shows, fireworks, and our buffet dinner. Your kind words about our driver mean a lot — we’ll be sure to pass them along to him! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure in the desert! Warm regards, Extreme Arabia Tours & Safari 🐪🌅✨
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic dune bashing with Aziz
Fantastic experience! Our driver Aziz has been really frendly, and he's a very very good driver: dune bashing... oh mamma mia! Uau!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic time in the desert with Aziz — he’ll be happy to hear your kind words. Hope to see you again for another adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari.
Great experience. Driver Ajiz was exceptional, polite, knowledge able, experienced and had lot of patience. Dance show was great. Food in desert was great. All the staff was excellent. Must go recommended.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the morning desert safari — it’s always a special way to start the day. We hope to see you again soon for more great experiences!
via Tripadvisor
Ariz and the great Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi
Aziz of Desert Safari. On Nov 29th 2024 evening, we went for the desert safari and sand dune and it was a fabulous experience. It was thrilling in the land cruiser driven by Mr Aziz who is very skilled in driving. He was very pleasant and anyway I would recommend going with him for the safari. Great person and great job by Aziz
Response from the operator: Dear Suraesh, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us during the Abu Dhabi Desert Safari. We will definitely share your beautiful words with Aziz, who will be very happy. We hope to see you again soon for another tour in the future. Thanks again and have a nice day! Alessia
via Tripadvisor
Tad disappointed as know I would have loved this trip
Unfortunately I was really poorly on the day of my trip so I messaged the company to see if I could rearrange for the following day which they were happy to do. But then charged me 150aud for the privilege
Response from the operator: Dear Lisa, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly surprised by your review, as we went out of our way to accommodate your last-minute situation. As per the cancellation policy set by the booking platform (Viator/TripAdvisor), changes or cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Unfortunately, you informed us only on the day of your tour, after our driver had already been dispatched to pick you up. At this stage, the booking is typically considered non-refundable. Despite this, we offered you a reschedule option by covering the penalty costs ourselves. The nominal fee of 150 AED (approximately 35 EUR for two people) was merely to cover the actual expenses incurred on our end. We understand you mentioned “150 AUD” in your review, but this does not reflect the correct amount. You had agreed to this arrangement, completed the tour, and expressed your satisfaction afterward. We are therefore surprised by your negative review, as this situation was handled with the utmost fairness, beyond the standard policy. We hope this clarification helps you understand that we always strive to support our guests, even in challenging situations, and we regret that this effort was not perceived positively. Wishing you all the best, Alessia - Extreme Arabia Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $74 to $380
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 61
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Extreme Arabia, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.6.
See everything Extreme Arabia runsWhy this scores 82
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Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Abu Dhabi.
How much does Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari cost?
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Prices start at $74 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Abu Dhabi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Abu Dhabi is not rushed.
Is Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 174 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Abu Dhabi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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Around 61 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Abu Dhabi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Abu Dhabi and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Abu Dhabi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Abu Dhabi?
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On Outty we rank every Abu Dhabi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Premium Camp & optional Quad Bike, Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner and Live Shows, Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Abu Dhabi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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Included: Sand Boarding; Henné Tatto; Shisha Smoking; Belly Dance; and Camel Riding. Not included: Quad Biking; and Alcoholic beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 138 listed pickup locations in and around Abu Dhabi. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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Across 174 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Half Day Desert Safari, Private Evening Desert Safari. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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