Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
Overview
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6 hours
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Experience an unparalleled adventure over the sun-kissed golden sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle followed by a magical evening in a traditional Bedouin camp.
As you leave the busy city behind, you will be enthralled by the gigantic sand dunes which form the Arabian Desert. After some dune-bashing and exquisite sunset views, you will be treated to a lavish spread of authentic Arabic fare in a traditional camp, where you can indulge in activities such as sandboarding, henna painting, camel rides and local attire trial. You will be entertained by belly dancers and folk dancers as you sit back and relax with an aromatic shisha under the star-lit skies.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants below 5 years old are not recommended to join on shared tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Henna painting
Dune drive & Sunset watch
Camel rides & Sand boarding
Dinner
Belly dance show & Traditional tannora dance
Photo opportunities in traditional Arabic costumes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full buffet dinner, Unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks (can be bought)
Gratuities
Shisha (hubbly bubbly) corner (can be bought)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Experience the magic and mystery of an Arabian desert on a 6-hour scenic 4WD tour from Abu Dhabi. The safari will give you the golden opportunity to see the towering sand dunes of the desert as you go on a roller coaster ride on board your all-terrain vehicle. Stop at the highest dune to watch a desert sunset and refresh yourself with complimentary mineral water. Back on board, continue the drive to a Bedouin campsite right in the heart of the desert. Here, henna paintings, local costumes and soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are all available for your enjoyment. Climb on the back of a camel and experience the ships of the desert. Puff on a hubbly bubbly (shisha pipe), available in different flavors to suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer will perform an impressive dance to the rhythms of Arabic music. And to top it all, a delicious barbecue buffet dinner will be served under the desert night sky.
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Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
Pickup included
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow
M6756LNlouiseb,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on this tour today and had the best experience since we have been in Dubai Our guide was so friendly and professional The safety was such high standard more then any country I have visited The food was beautiful and their was a lot of food for everyone Very fresh All the fizzy juice and water was included aswell Plus their was loads of photo opportunities and beautiful photos we didn’t get charged extra for An amazing day and couldn’t recommend more
Afternoon Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi and BBQ Dinner
Yveta S,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour with driver nunni was awesome, nunni was very friendly, informed us about everything, was the best driver on this tour. The tour lasted about 6 hours, were traveling by land cruiser, very clean and new vehicle. The Thin Ride was sensational, had a lot of fun, had driven 7 vehicles together, photo shoot at sunset, then on to the camp where we could do various activities, dinner was very fine. Then there were 3 more shows, which were very impressive and entertaining. After that we were driven back to hotels. This tour is definitely recommended, very well organized and thank you to our driver unni who was very competent, helpful.
Perfect
F5367IVemiliac,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Abdul Samad is the best driver ever.He made as the best trip in our life.The adrenaline in this trip was better then never.
VIP Dubai desert tour
86yusic,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience. Recommend 100% our tour guide, Ali, was amazing, patient, and very funny. He made this a great expirence!
Ali Akbar is the best!
112katlync,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ali akkbar is the best! He is very funny and helpful! We had the best time and we recommend it to anyone who wants to do this excursion!
Amazing experience with Ayaz
agnieszkapH2905TP,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00unforgettable impressions and experiences. The exceptional driver Ayaz provided excellent experiences that I really want to repeat. This time without cowardice… ;) But how..?
Naimat driving experience
wouterv188,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Verry nice safari with fantastic views, nice food and a nice buggy experience. We had a nice driver and a great day that we will never forget
Safari with Ayaz.
odvjetnikdavorr,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ayaz is number 1 driver and person! This trip was excelent to us because of him. We come back again in UAE because it is a beautiful country ❤️🇦🇪
deser gate - a.must do trip in Dubaj
annasZ9526UJ,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Syed Zahoor is a great driver and guide. We had.an amazing trip. He was nice and helpful. W had a great entertainment in fantastic atmoshphere!
Just another tourist trap, very bad experience
ninari0s,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I would like to express my dissatisfaction with the tour experience organized by Desert Gateway. Unfortunately, this activity turned out to be a typical TOURIST TRAP and did not meet our expectations at all. Below, I list the key reasons why I would recommend avoiding this experience: - Distance and safety: The location is about 1.5 hours from Atlantis The Palm, with heavy traffic. During the drive, the driver drove recklessly and was using his cell phone. Additionally, Desert Gateway did not provide car seats for the children, which compromised our family's safety. - Lack of information: During the tour, we did not receive any explanation about the places we visited, Dubai’s history, or any interesting facts about the region. After reading other reviews, I realized that the quality of the experience depends a lot on the luck of having a good driver/guide. - Desert ride: The desert experience was extremely short. After hours on the road, we spent only about 15 minutes in a desert area that was full of trash, including plastic bottles. The area was sadly dirty and not what we expected. - Camel ride: The camel ride was a huge disappointment. It was only 5 minutes and took place in a parking lot. The camels appeared tired and mistreated, being forced to carry tourists around and seemingly hit with a stick. - Over-commercialization: The area was full of vendors trying to sell cheap items, placing red/white scarves (keffiyeh) on our heads and on our children’s heads without asking for permission, only to later charge an outrageous price for them. Finally, when I reached out to Desert Gateway to file a complaint, the company attempted to blame our family for the driver’s behavior, falsely claiming that we were late for the tour. However, we arrived at the meeting point before the driver, and there was no valid explanation for the driver’s misconduct during the tour. Given the poor treatment and overall experience, I feel this tour was not worth it in any way. I hope the company takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements to their services.
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