Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

OceanAir Travels 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sharing Tour

Tour Type: Sharing (Max 06 people in one land-cruiser)
Pickup included

Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

1,290 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1236

Great experience!
Grace P,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We all had such a great time with our driver Shine! Highly recommend this experience. Also Shine is the BEST photographer and took greats pics of everyone. Try the sand boarding. It’s not as daunting as it looks!
Nice experiences, with an...
PYAEPHYO A,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nice experiences, with an experienced driver and his guidance. Moreover, the good photograph we had was assisted by a guide.
This morning safari was...
Piotr B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This morning safari was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Everything was perfectly organized, and we had so much fun exploring the desert scenery. The views were breathtaking, and the whole experience felt very safe and exciting at the same time. A special shout-out to our driver Amir – he was simply the best! Super friendly, funny, and professional. He made the ride extra special with his great driving skills and positive energy. You could really tell he loves what he does. If you’re thinking about booking this trip — do it! It’s one of the highlights of our holiday and an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!
Ch Afaq was really...
Soniya M,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ch Afaq was really accommodating and took care of us, made sure we had fun and were looked after the whole time - went above and beyond!
10/10 morning activity....
Mitchell C,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
10/10 morning activity. Would 100% recommend. Shine Davis was a great guide friendly and good sense of humour.