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Abu Dhabi has a deep treasure trove of culture and the richest heritage. Explore the history of Abu Dhabi with Desert Safari, on a 12 - 13 hour full day Tour.
Explore the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, marvel at the opulent Emirates Palace, admire the Etihad Towers.
Afterward, Ride a camel, Go for a dune drive through the peculiarly shaped red dunes, keep your thrills up with sand-surfing along the dunes (sandboarding). Relax at a desert campsite as the sunsets. Get a henna tattoo. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and exotic Belly dancing show, ‘Tanoura’ folk dance and fire show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
Mosques have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire), Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
Tattoos must be covered
It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
Dry days: entertainment activities (Tanoura dance and Belly dance) will not be available during the mentioned dates 3 & 20th April 2019 / 6, 22 & 25 May 2019 / 1, 3 & 5 June 2019 / 10,11 & 31 August 2019 / 9 September 2019 / 3, 9 & 30 November 2019 / 2 December 2019 or any special Islamic days as per UAE law (Date may vary as per the UAE law and Season time).
Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
Most travelers can participate
Infants (below 3 years old) are not allowed in the car during the shared dune bashing.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan)
Visit to the Etihad Towers
Dune bashing (30 minutes)
Bottled water
Tanoura Dance
Visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Beverages (soft drinks and water)
BBQ dinner
Tea and Coffee
Visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche
Visit to Emirates Palace
Henna Tattoo (Small)
(Short) Camel ride
Pickup and drop-off
Standard seating inside the camp
Sandboarding
Driver/guide
Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle
Fire Show
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
Quad bikes (On request)
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Explore one of the world’s largest mosques on a half-day tour, the only mosque that captures unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. Sheikh Zayed's vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. (NOTE: Fridays only photo points are available because of Islamic Friday Prayer)
Etihad Towers
(Photo Stop) - The towers are located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel and feature offices, apartments and a hotel. The towers were used as a filming location for the 2015 film Furious 7. In the film, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) steal a Lykan HyperSport and drive it through three of the towers.
Pickup included
Private Vehicle : Can hold up to 6 people per car.
Pickup included
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AdityaNaag T,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
I got more than what I expected in this experience. We were sort of upgraded to a private car tour of Abu Dhabi with guide Jabed Monju who was helpful and showed us around.
Ariadne G,
Oct 6, 2024
- Viator
Sami Ullah is an excellent tour guide, very attentive and gave us an incredible experience through Abu Dhabi and the Dubai Desert.
Chizube J,
Jun 6, 2024
- Viator
A great experience that's worth every penny spent! However, depending on when you go, be prepared for a LOT of heat.
cynthia p,
May 28, 2024
- Viator
amazing and worth the money . very long break in between but the driver was very helpful and was with us every step of the way. a lot of free water. We went to every place on the list . Emirates palace has a no shorts policy so lucky we had our mosque cover ups
rossana r,
Nov 12, 2023
- Viator
Amazing tour. Our tour guide jaisal was great. He wanted to make sure we saw as many things as possible in abu dhabi. He took great photos of us. The ONLYYYY thing was my husband is the only one that understands hindi and asked him to speak English but he kept talking Hindi. That's minimum tho. He was still awesome. Only other downfall is that the over booked the vehicle. 9 people when only 8 can sit comfortably. To make up for that inconvenience the owner met up with us and brought us to the hotel in a separate vehicle as well as brought us food directly to our table to ensure we were good. The food was amazing. The experiences were something we will never forget how great they were. The dune buggy driving and atvs were amazing in the desert. The show outstanding. I would do it again. Amazingggggggg tour!!!
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