Overnight Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner & Breakfast
4.7
42 Ratings

Experience the magic of the desert at night with an overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and more. Feast on a BBQ dinner and wake up to an Arabian breakfast. Sleep under the stars in a comfortable Bedouin-style tent.

Duration: 17 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Khatim Desert - Overnight Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi
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    ADDITIONAL INFO
    TERMS & CONDITIONS
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    Desert Adventure
    Overview
    After an exciting desert safari by day, experience the magic of the desert by night. Discover its uniquely quiet atmosphere and see the millions of stars above you. Wake up to the smell of coffee and enjoy an Arabian…
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What's Included
  • Stay in traditional Bedouin-style tents with all bedding provided
  • Experience Henna Painting & Shisha Smoking
  • Enjoy a special Sufi Dance Show during Ramadan
  • Take part in Camel Riding & Sand Boarding
  • Thrilling Dune Bashing in 4X4 Land Cruiser
  • Climate-controlled vehicles for your comfort
  • Start the day with a delicious breakfast
  • Savor the taste of a traditional dinner
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Quad biking (approx. 100 AED for 10 minutes)
  • Belly Dance Unavailable During Ramadan
Meal Options
  • Barbecue Buffet Dinner - Shish Tawouk
    Chicken Kabab
    Lamb Kabab
    Side Dish
    French Fries
    Pasta Spaghetti
    Lentil Aubergine curry (Eggplant curry)
    White rice
    Chicken Biryani
  • Desserts - Apple
    Orange
    Um Ali
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of a desert safari during the day and the enchantment of the desert at night. Immerse yourself in its unique tranquility and marvel at the star-studded sky. Wake up to the aroma of coffee and savor a traditional Arabian breakfast before engaging in some exhilarating ‘dune bashing’ on your return journey to Abu Dhabi.
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(42 Ratings)
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Marcelu_1976
Aug 10, 2024
Great experience - Our family had a great time during the desert safari. We took great pictures, had a lot of fun on the dunes, good food, entertaining shows and our guide Rasak was the best. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Paoloze6127qs
Aug 9, 2024
Night in the desert, recommended!!! - We have just returned from the desert safari near Abu Dhabi and we are very happy. We recommend asking to have Abdul Rasheed as Guide, it was great! Punctual, always very careful to make guests feel good, great driver and also great photographer! We spent about 17 hours among dunes jamping, camel farm and base camp where we had dinner and slept under the stars. Excellent dinner with typical dishes and grilled meat. Very hot in August, but it was really worth it! Thank you so much!
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Ianbf9122br
Jul 14, 2024
Dunes, camels, dancing and sunrise - Hakeem our fabulous guide picked us up on time from our hotel and we drove into the desert. He was very communicative and pointed out many interesting sights on the way. Once we were in the desert and tyres deflated there was an adrenaline fuelled session of dune bashing which had our daughter comparing to a roller coaster. We stopped for beautiful views and photos then on to a camel farm to meet some of these fragrant and characterful animals for more pics. Soon we arrived at the base camp/compound where there were many activities on offer. The ladies enjoyed henna tattoos which were very well done and are lasting well. There were quad bikes, buggy’s, a short camel ride, shisha and sand boards available. As the sun went down we were treated to a decent BBQ with grilled meats, salads and even chips if you felt the need. Evening entertainment was an excellent belly dancer and a tanoura who had us captivated by his display and endurance in the desert heat. Everyone apart from us then headed back to their hotels. We were the crazy English who had opted to stay over in the desert with no A/C! The night was hot but Hakeem and the lovely attendant at the camp made us feel as comfortable as they could and we felt safe as we slept on and off and watched for stars and satellites. We woke early and were treated to a mesmerising sunrise on our own sat on a sand dune overlooking the camp. A fantastic experience made personal by Hakeem and the lovely staff at the camp.
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Ramblingalong
May 17, 2024
Incredible, high quality experience - Incredible tour with an incredible guide (Abdul Rasheed)! My wife and our 3 kids had the adventure of a lifetime through the desert with Abdul, flying through the dunes, yet feeling perfectly safe. While everything was amazing, including the BBQ being one of the best meals of our trip, the real highlight was the personal service and attention we received from our driver and guide; our children hugged Abdul when we said goodbye! Would highly recommend to anyone!
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Tartine869
May 12, 2024
5 star unforgettable tour! - Fantastic experience! I can only recommand it! Perfect service, very friendly people, excellent food and quality beds for the night… didn’t expect it would be so nice and impressive. Abdul Rasheed was extremely kind, helpful and devoted. Many interesting information were given to us and we left with stars in the eyes and joy in the heart!
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Saracy3498vf
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing experience - Farook our guide was excellent and the dune bashing was exciting! It was a great experience and the organization was perfect, definetly recommended!
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Joanack3011gs
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing overnight desert experience - The experience was really nice! Abdul Rasheed, our amazing guide, picked us up from the hotel, we then went dune bashing and visited a camel farm. The dune bashing was a lot of fun, and Abdul made sure that everyone was having fun and staying safe. We then arrived at the camp site where there were a lot of activities to do (sandboarding, henna, dressing up etc.). The BBQ dinner was delicious and the performances were really entertaining. We were the only two people staying overnight so we got a lot of extra attention from Abdul, he played cards with us, took us star gazing and then brought us to our tent. We woke up in time to see the sunrise, had a great breakfast and then back to Abu Dhabi.
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Stevecs8193cl
Mar 12, 2024
Unforgettable adventure - We had the pleasure to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the dunes and overnight stay at the camp. Our personal guide, Abdul Rasheed, was the best! As we were the only ones for the overnight stay in the camp, we had time for stargazing together and enjoyed great conversations. Abdul Rasheed made our adventure perfect, we really enjoyed it! Thanks a lot!
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Escape511281
Feb 28, 2024
Overnight desert experience near Abu Dhabi - Really nice experience as described. Gives a taste of "desert life", while also offering various entertainment activities. The kids especially enjoyed the sand boarding! Many thanks to Mr. Abdul Rasheed for the comfortable support.
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Adrian80000
Feb 22, 2024
Forget about it if you want a guaranteed serene night. It was sleepless, loud and awful. - TL;DR: NO SLEEP due to noise. Regrets. A family member and I booked this stay during a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in Abu Dhabi. Their site promised the following: "Retreat to your cozy Bedouin-style tent for a night under the stars, serenaded by the gentle sounds of the desert." The day was OK. But when we wanted to sleep... a nearby camp (~300m away) started making an insane noise around 11pm. Picture trying to sleep in a tent, dead tired, when suddenly you start hearing extremely loud Arabic/Indian music and people driving quads crazily around *our* camp until 4am+! It was the UAE version of a rave party. We tried asking some staff for help but the reply was always "we cannot do anything". Some staff seemed to sleep in better "solid" houses, so they probably were much less affected by the noise. Imagine your neighbor starting his lawn mower at midnight right below your window. Even with earplugs, it was impossible to sleep. This ruined our experience and our memories of this vacation. The next morning, when we complained, the staff's reply was "not our fault". Still, although we strongly suspect that this was not a one-off occurrence (the staff was clearly uncomfortable when we asked about it), we might have been exceptionally unlucky. So, we asked for a partial refund, which is reasonable given the circumstances. Their reply was a run-of-the-mill apology and not a single cent. They used the ol' "we transferred your refund request" with no follow-up from management. We concluded the safari with a nasty taste in our mouth. Fun fact: we booked the stay directly on their website, so Emirates Tours & Safari LLC didn't have to pay Viator's cut. Not giving up a commercial gesture/partial refund is just petty. To sum up: forget about it if you want a guaranteed serene night. PS: unfortunately, it is not possible to upload videos on Tripadvisor. If needed, I can provide a video proving what I am saying.
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