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.
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
Options
Sharing Tour
Tour Type: Sharing (Max 06 people in one land-cruiser)
Pickup included
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime experience!
Antonia R,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00If youre in Abu Dhabi/Dubai you need to book this excursion to see the Abu Dhabi Desert! We did sand boarding, camel riding, ATV riding & it was so much fun and filled of once in a lifetime experiences in the desert. We were well taken care of and would recommend to anyone visiting to add on as part of their trip!
Morning Desert Safari is Great 👍😃
Maha O,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00The experience was overall enjoyable. The communication with the tour guide/operator was overall efficient and sufficient; except on pick up I was left behind. Probably going clearly over all participants' roll or attendance before departing would prevent such issues and no participant would be left behind or missed. Clear and frequent reminders to not consume food before the experience would be greatly recommended. I did not get the most of the experience because I felt sick early on. The camel ride was good but should be 5-10 minutes longer. Providing water and seats at resting shelter was appreciated but offering coffee, tea or refreshing cold drinks would be a great addition to do for the participants. Thank you again for such a great experience. Thank you so much Tiger for your assistance throughout the adventure and for being our tour guide.
Fantastic Dune Bashing adventure
Amanda P,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience made even better by our fantastic fearless driver Sherif, who owned the dunes with his skillful driving. Both vehicle and driver presented very well, would definitely recommend! Well done Sherif.
Fabulous trip
Verity P,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Desert off road in the dunes, it was great fun ! Expert driving by Imran . Thank you for taking care of us. Would recommend.
Perfect Morning in the Desert
John M,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience just perfect we all enjoyed all the experiences especially the sand boarding and the dune bashing was great ..big thanks to Nijeesh whose driving and photography skills were unreal ..thanks again
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