Abu Dhabi Full Day Tour: Explore Culture, Desert Safari, Camel Ride, BBQ from Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
Embark on a full day tour of Abu Dhabi and immerse yourself in its rich culture and heritage. Experience a desert safari, camel ride, BBQ dinner, and captivating performances in this 12-13 hour adventure.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - (Photo Stop) - The design of the building is a playful mix of cherished Islamic architectural elements such as balance, geometry, proportions, rhythm and hierarchical emphasis to create a unified whole. The inspired grand dome with elaborate geometrical patterns dominates over 114 smaller domes spread over the building. The color of the building aims to reflect different shades of sands found in the Arabian Desert.
  • The Corniche - (Photo Stop) - The Corniche (or Corniche Road) is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Corniche Road spreads across an 8km long stretch. It forms a sweeping curve on the western side of the main Abu Dhabi island and is replete with cycle paths, fountains and park areas.
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi - (Photo Stop) - The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum was inaugurated on 8 November 2017 by French President Emmanuel Macron and United Arab Emirates Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The museum is part of a thirty-year agreement between the city of Abu Dhabi and the French government. The museum is located on the Saadiyat Island Cultural District. It is approximately 24,000 square metres (260,000 sq ft) in size, with 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) of galleries, making it the largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula.
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - (Photo Stop) - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoors amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Ferrari-branded theme park and has the record for the largest space frame structure ever built. Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, is also located here.
  • Heritage Village - (Photo Stop) Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi is a model of an Emirati village which exhibits the Bedouin lifestyle and heritage. This venue is an interesting cultural attraction and a place that can be one of the most family-friendly destinations. There are no entry fees and is open to all guests.

The place has innumerable attractions like the Bedouin tents set up with campfires and piping hot Arabic tea. The camels, Arabian horses, and goats are put on a display, this can be a pleasing sight to the kids in the family! The heritage village also hosts several artisan exhibits of the local arts like weaving or glass blowing.

  • Qasr Al Watan - (Photo Stop) Qasr Al Watan is more than a palace, it is a unique testament to the spirit of the United Arab Emirate’s people and its leaders. The Palace invites the world to share our culture, knowledge and inspiring journey. Qasr Al Watan is more than just a palace, it is an enriching interactive journey in a contemporary setting that reveals and reflects on governance, knowledge and craftsmanship.
  • Lahbab - Enjoy an exciting mix of traditional and modern desert adventures. Begin your desert adventure with convenient pickup from Dubai in an airconditioned 4x4 with a guide.

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,

Finally, you will be dropped off to your location

What's Included
  • Entry to iconic landmarks like the Etihad Towers, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
  • Thrilling desert activities including dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride
  • Cultural experiences with belly dance, Tanoura dance, and fire show performances
  • Delectable dining with BBQ dinner, plus tea, coffee, and beverages
  • Convenient transportation with pickup and drop-off in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks provided
  • Get a Henna Tattoo and experience standard seating inside the camp
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
  • Quad bikes (On request)
Additional Information

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,

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as you sit around the campfire.

  • 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
Location
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cynthia_p
May 28, 2024
amazing - 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
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630cynp
May 27, 2024
Best Tour ever and worth the money - Jaiswal was the best host ever . We were first time visitors and he took us safely to Abu Dahbi and to the dessert safari afterwards . It was a long day but very worth it . He is very knowledgeable of UAE history. He had a lot of water on hand and made us very comfortable.
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Guide45925709935
May 27, 2024
Great Abu Dhabi tour and desert adventure! - Fantastic experience, would recommend to anyone, both the Abu Dhabi tour and the desert experience was great and our guide Semi ullah was very helpful and friendly, picked up us up at our hotel in Dubai and took us back there afterwards and made sure we were taken care of at every turn. Great value, you won’t regret it!
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Leni
Apr 27, 2024
Family holiday - We’re so lucky to have Jaiswal as our tour guide, driver. Hes very helpful and make sure that we as he’s guests are feel comfortable.. you can tell he’s an experienced driver and tour guide. our safety is his priority.. We really enjoyed this tour, highly recommended. Thank you Jaiswal.
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Avikg38
Mar 4, 2024
Abu Dhabi & Dubai city tours - We had Jaiswal ji as our tour guide & driver for both Abu Dhabi & Dubai city tour. His excellent driving just made the journey on both the days effortless. Also he is very informative and accommodating. He made sure to show us all the important landmarks at both the places. He also ensured we got the best photos at the photo stops even captured a few pictures for us. Will surely recommend him if you are visiting Dubai anytime soon.
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Beehongl2023
Dec 19, 2023
Amazing Tour Guide cum driver from Desert Thrill - Mr Sami is a professional & attentive guide cum driver. Besides sharing with us on the local culture & driving tips in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, he has also gone extra miles by helping me to retrieve my phone that was lost & found. Kudos to such great working attitude!
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883prettyk
Dec 10, 2023
Just wow 👌 - The Abu Dhabi tour with desert safari and BBQ dinner was just fantastic. Visited so many marvellous places in Abu Dhabi. Safari was mind blowing followed by the delicious dinner and entertainment show. Service of the tour operator Desert Thrill was first class and big thanks to the driver/guide...Mr Jaiswal. Taki g back so many wonderful memories and pictures.
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Pskulis28
Dec 4, 2023
Dessert safari review Dec 2023 - Jaiswal and everyone involved in our tour was amazing . He picked us up from the hotel and brought us to Abu Dhabi but he’s very informative but just enough information for us to enjoy and take great pictures. The Heritage Village and the Emirates Palace were great spots that he told us about by the way, everyone needs to go to Abu Dhabi to see the famous mosque. It’s amazing, everyone involved with the tour, especially him outstanding and I would absolutely recommend it to anybody.
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Lisa
Nov 24, 2023
Amazing Day Everything We Wanted to Do - outstanding… from moment picked up till the end of the day!! Everything we wanted to see and do …Sami Ullal was fantastic host and took great care of my husband and I!!! I would recommend this company hands down!!!
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Donna
Nov 12, 2023
Great Day in Abu Dhabi ! - Jaiswal was our driver/guide. He picked us up at our hotel ( a few miles mutes early) and we were off to Abu Dhabi. First we visited the Mosque. What an amazingly beautiful place!! This is a must see!! Ladies, make sure you wear pants or full length skirt and long sleeve top. Also a scarf for you head as women must be covered head to toe. Men must have long pants and shoulders covered. If you forget, you'll have to buy a burka- like dress. (The cheapest of which was $45. ) After this we visited the Governor's Palace- now a luxurious hotel and also made some other quick stops for photos. By early afternoon we headed back to the desert in Dubai where we rode 4 wheelers(extra charge), got up close with a falcon and then got a desert SUV ride. When we arrived at the "camp" , we got to ride a camel and I got a henna tattoo. The buffet bbq was quite extensive with many local dishes. All of our activities were perfectly arranged by Jaiswal - he did a great job!! After the dinner there was belly dancing to complete the night. The tour was over 12 hrs. A long but really fun day. So glad we did it ! Thank you again Jaiswal and all the guys at the safari that made the day great!
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