Desert safari with a camel ride and sandboarding in Abu Dhabi

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Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Activity: 4x4 Off-roading, Camel Riding, Sandboarding

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 6 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Feast on a delicious BBQ dinner
Enjoy a camel ride caravan style
Receive an intricate henna tattoo on your hands
Relax on decadent lounge chairs and smoke a shisha
Dune bash in the Abu Dhabi desert and get your adrenaline pumping

All about the trip

This Abu Dhabi Desert tour will give you a taste of the most exciting desert activities that the UAE has to offer! The tour will begin with our safari captain picking you up from your hotel in a 4X4 Land Cruiser. From there you will be driven to the Abu Dhabi desert. Once you've arrived at the desert there will be a short break for the captain to prepare the vehicle for the dune bashing activity.

During this time the captain will review safety procedures with you and the group. The feeling of being suspended in the air as you ride the dune from crest to base is an exhilarating experience! Next, you can try your hand at sandboarding, a product of Emirati ingenuity! Strap on the board and begin the race to the bottom, sandboarding is low-impact which makes this sport perfect for everyone. As you glide to the bottom, the captain will be there to catch your best moments on camera.

After the desert activities have come to a close, it will be time to make the journey to the desert camp. This camp is like an oasis in the heart of the endless desert! Soak in the tranquility of the campsite and experience a warm Arabian welcome with sweet dates and coffee. Experience the Bedouin lifestyle by engaging in activities such as henna painting, shisha smoking, trying on traditional costumes, and camel riding! The possibilities seem endless while in the desert. If you prefer to relax, you can lounge on plush cushions and feast on a lavish BBQ dinner of kebabs, shawarma, and salad. During dinner, there will be a traditional folk Tanoura dance as well as a belly dancing show! Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the dancers' hypnotic movements and colorful costumes. After an incredible day in the Abu Dhabi desert, it will be time to head back to your hotel, leaving the vast desert behind you.

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What is included in the price

Camel ride
Sandboarding
Sunset photo stop
Falcon experience
Coffee and sweets
Unlimited soft drinks
Henna painting for ladies
Dune bashing (30-45 minutes)
English speaking licensed driver
Tanoura and belly dance entertainment
Transportation by 4WD A/C Land Cruiser
Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel
Shisha pipe (permitted in designated areas)
Separate bathroom facilities for ladies and gents
Cold mineral water in the vehicle during the transfer
BBQ meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

What is not included in the price

Optional tip
Alcoholic drinks
Quad bike/ dune buggy activities (at an additional fee)

Please note that infants under 3 yrs, pregnant women, and people with heart or back problems cannot participate in this dune bashing activity.
During the holy month of Ramadan (5th may - 4th June), you can watch Tanoura dancing and fire shows only in our desert camps (Al Khayma) as there will be some restrictions for the belly dancing entertainment.

Instructions

Please make sure to check the weather before your trip and dress accordingly.

We recommend not eating 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting or sickness during the dune bashing activity.

What to take with you?

Camera
Light jacket
Sunglasses
A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Sports shoes for sandboarding
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Comfortable clothes for camel riding and sandboarding

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Abu Dhabi. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Meeting place information:

Pick-up will be within 30 minutes of your booked time, for example, if your selected time is at 3:00 pm that means you can expect the guide any time from 3:00 to 3:30 and you should be ready at the hotel/building lobby from 3:00 pm. The duration of the tour includes the pick-up and drop-off times.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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