Private Tour
Morning/Afternoon Private Desert Safari, Camel Ride & Sand board
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Ideal for Lay over/Stop over guest, Family with Kids
Short Duration: Perfect for layovers—usually 3 to 4 hours total.
Airport or Nearby Hotel Pickup/Drop-off: Hassle-free transfer, ideal for tight schedules.
Kid-Friendly Activities: Gentle dune drive, short camel rides, sand play, and sandboarding.
Safe & Comfortable: Car seats available on request, shaded rest areas, and trained drivers.
Flexible Timing: Morning or afternoon departures to match your layover window.
Family-Oriented Camp: Clean restrooms, refreshments, Tea, Coffee
Additional Info
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
Baby seat and Booster seat will provide upon request
While we strive to offer a safe and enjoyable experience, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss, injury, accident, or illness that may occur during the trip. Desert safaris and related activities carry certain risks, and we strongly encourage all participants to secure personal travel and health insurance in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Abu Dhabi
✅ Pickup & Drop-off Air-conditioned private 4x4 vehicle
Al Khatim
✅ Dune Bashing (30–45 mins) Thrilling ride over sand dunes with experienced drivers ✅ Photo Stops Sunset views (for afternoon tours) Camel farm or panoramic desert shots ✅ Optional Activities Short camel ride Sandboarding Quad biking (often at extra cost) ✅ Refreshments Soft drinks and bottled water This Desert Safari Tour specially designed for Layover, Stopover Guests, and Families with Kids This desert safari is specially designed for travelers on a layover or short stopover, offering a quick yet unforgettable experience of the desert. It’s also family-friendly and suitable for kids, ensuring comfort, safety, and fun for all ages.
What‘s Included
Sand Surfing
Short Camel Ride
camel Farm Visit
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and Drop off included
Dune Bashing over the sand dunes
Tea, Coffee, Bottled Mineral Water, Soft drinks
Quad bike ride ( Pay at destination )
Pickup points
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Morning/Afternoon Private Desert Safari, Camel Ride & Sand board
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun & great memories!
shanemH7576HS,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife had an amazing experience with Shafeel. We went on a 4x4 desert excursion across various sand dunes with different peaks and angles. Shafeel was accommodating and friendly and he is a very skilled driver who maintained control whilst also having fun! We really enjoyed the experience and his company. Shafeel went the extra mile and took some beautiful photos of us in the desert while we had a picnic and captured the scene and mood perfectly. I'd highly recommend this experience.
Dune tour as you wish!
908susannek,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can really recommend the tour. We did it as a private tour. They also drove the dunes was great (beware of sensitive stomach 🤪) and also the camel farm was exciting. Top!!
Great trip to the desert!
DayTrip26120956341,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The stour is highly recommended. We learned a lot about the country and its people. The drive through the dunes was a great experience! Just great! Our driver Minas was super friendly. We would book the tour again immediately!
Morning desert safari
Curiosity66984514751,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time. Everything was well organized and professional. Munaj is a great driver and very informative. Highly recommend this tour.
Stunning desert nature experience
andreamN7714DU,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Sha and he was very respectful, very attentive, very nice to us. We spend time singing and meditating on a carpet in the desert and experienced the beauty of nature. We come again!
A fantastic time!
H1193XBianp,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic time on my desert safari! Shafeel is a legend and drives like a G on those dunes! 😎... He also takes some great pictures n videos and was very pleasant to talk to along the drive, leaving me with great memories. Truly a great and genuine man, he is. Highly recommended. 💯 ... Tip this man big ...Tried adding photos, but they were forever loading, so I quit
Afternoon desert safari with friends
nadinew65,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time with Shafeel on our desert road trip. We were a group of 9 friends and did an afternoon safari with two Jeeps. Advance communication was super easy and Shafeel always replied super fast. We were able to let him know our wishes and he created the tour for us. Highly recomment!
excellent experience
robyno2022,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00had a great time at the desert farai! would highly recommend anyone to do it if they are in Abu Dhabi. Jazzy our tour guide made the whole experience unforgettable!
Great adventurous experience
emmaviero,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience! We went dune bashing with Jazzym, who’s very experienced and kind. Sandboarding and camel riding were also great.
Fantastic desert experience
burcinu2026,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience, was fantastic. The Tour Guide was very friendly,organized and approachable.You could see his passion.He was very knowledgeable and had manx interesting things to share about the desert.All of that made it an unforgettable activity🏜️🐪😁
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