Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding
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4 hours
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Enjoy a exhilarating morning desert safari that includes dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride. Choose a semi-private or private tour option.
Additional Info
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
Please wear comfortable shoes for safe sandboarding
Pick-up will be within 45 minutes of your booked time
It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting / sickness during the dune bashing
By UAE law, pregnant ladies, people with Heart & back problems, and infants (under 3 years old) are not allowed during the dune bashing activity by car. ( If these conditions are applicable to you, please contact our Consultant to customize your tour)
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Pick-up available from your Abu Dhabi City Central hotels & cruise port, Airport pick up is from Premier inn Abu Dhabi Airport hotel.
By participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection. Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: Sandboarding: 12-50 years, Quad Biking: 16–50 years. Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years) Falcon, Horse Riding.
Helmets & safety gear are highly recommended where applicable, and participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Abu Dhabi
Get ready for a 4-hours desert safari starting with morning pick-up at your hotel. A 45-minute drive takes you to the heart of the desert outside Abu Dhabi. Explore the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, bashing the huge dunes. The fun continues with a chance to try out sandboarding. Follow the instructions and glide over the dunes as you see how simple it really is. During the safari there will be plenty of opportunity to pose for some photos in the desert. Your friendly driver will help you with that. This special morning safari concludes with a short camel ride before the transfer back to the pick-up point
What‘s Included
Professional licensed driver
Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/location
Camel riding
Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
Mineral water
Sandboarding
Dune bashing (30-40 minutes)
Quad bike and dune buggy in the desert
Any extras not mentioned above
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Sharing Tour
Tour Type: Sharing (Max 06 people in one land-cruiser)
Pickup included
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,339 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was punctual,...
Blake L,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was punctual, and very friendly. He made sure we all had a good time while dune blasting. He also took the time to take wonderful pictures with all of our respective phones while sand boarding, riding the camel, and holding the falcon.
Good tour into the desert 👍🏽
Explore00643597768,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We booked the private tour. We were picked up by Masal Khan. He is super, calm and relaxed. We didn't want to ride camels and he then offered us that we could go for a walk in the dunes. We were picked up on time at the hotel and drove straight into the desert. The air was briefly let out of the tires and started directly with the desert bashing. That was a lot of fun. Afterwards we had a short stop to take pictures and sandboard. Afterwards we went to the “village” where various activities were offered - too touristy for us.
Morning dunes
Christine A,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I've done both this morning trip and an evening trip through another provider. I enjoyed the morning trip so much more and recommend to everyone. The time frame is better and it's less crowded at the camp so you get to enjoy aspects like camel ride and falcon without long lines. This trip was great and I'll do it again
Jeep safari
P7657WGpeterc,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a desert safari trip through ocean air for myself and my wife, our guide Thahzeer was very good and knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable, excellent driver through the desert. I would highly recommend this trip. Peter England
Private sunrise desert safari!
926namana,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rehman has been an excellent driver and cameraman. Worth the 4am wake up! And I must say abu dhabi safari is much better than dubai!
Enjoyed the experience incl. thoughtful tour guide
C2638FJteresal,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Experience was really good, communication and ride to desert was smooth. It was evident that the tour guide, Ghani Ur Rehman, wanted us to have a good time (including rafting in the dunes). Small crowd. Would recommend!
Fun Desert Adventure
P5931CKethang,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Our guide, Shine, was an experienced driver and dune bashing was a lot of fun. He was also very helpful when we wanted to take pictures on top of the dunes. We would recommend this to others!
Great time great driver
lisaoP8541NP,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent morning with a wonderful driver would really say it's been a fabulous experience
4 hour desert safari
Departure40757070314,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I experienced this one time in Dubai but this Abu Dhabi one was so much better! Not crowded at all. First we went to see baby camels from different ages. They were so cute! Dunebashing was the best one with our super skilled driver named Shine 😍 Sandboarding & short camel ride were also amazing experiences. We highly recommend this 4 hour experience to all!
Morning sfari
tianyix2015,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00good experience with Shine in 4 hour trip! Nice view and sand boarding, camel ride, camp visit!
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