Desert Safari Abu Dhabi

This Abu Dhabi desert safari sets out from the city at around 6:30 pm for an evening of dune driving, Bedouin traditions and a barbecue dinner with live entertainment at a camp in the Al Khatim desert. It brings together several signature desert experiences into a single evening trip.

A roundtrip hotel transfer takes you from your Abu Dhabi hotel to the desert and back at the end of the evening, in an air-conditioned vehicle with a trained driver. The drive takes you out of the city and into the open desert landscape of Al Khatim, where the safari camp is set up.

Dune bash and desert sunset

The safari begins with a dune bash in a 4X4 vehicle, climbing and dropping over the sand dunes of Al Khatim as the sun lowers over the desert. The drivers handling this stretch of dunes are trained for the terrain, so you can enjoy the climbs and drops while the sun sinks over the sand. Once you reach the camp, a short camel ride lets you take in the dunes at a slower pace as the last light fades.

Bedouin camp traditions

At the camp, settle in with Arabic coffee and dates while you try henna tattooing, shisha smoking or a falconry display, and dress up for photos in traditional Arabic outfits. Sand boarding and quad biking are available at the camp for an extra charge if you want more time on the dunes. The camp itself is set up with traditional Bedouin furnishings, giving you a sense of how desert life once looked before you sit down for dinner.

BBQ dinner and live shows

Dinner is a barbecue spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, served with unlimited refreshments. As you eat, a belly dance performance and a Tanura show by a male artist take the stage before the evening winds down. Multi-lingual guides stay on hand through dinner if you have questions about any part of the evening.

Adventure seekers can elevate the experience with camel trekking in Abu Dhabi or the thrill of quad biking Abu Dhabi across the golden dunes. For a more hands-on escape, an overnight safari Abu Dhabi lets you enjoy the magic of the desert under the stars.

• Take on the dunes of Al Khatim in a powerful 4X4 dune bash as the sun sets over the desert.
• Ride a camel across the golden dunes and take in views of the surrounding desert.
• Try Bedouin traditions such as henna tattooing, shisha smoking and a falconry display at the camp.
• Enjoy a BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, plus a belly dance and Tanura show.
• Travel with trained drivers and multi-lingual guides in well-maintained vehicles throughout the evening.
• A roundtrip hotel transfer is included, with pickup and drop-off handled for you.

• Roundtrip hotel transfer
• Dune bash in a well-maintained 4X4 vehicle
• Desert sunset views
• Camel ride
• Sand boarding and quad biking (available on request for an additional charge)
• Henna tattooing (charges apply for elaborate designs)
• BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
• Belly dance performance
• Tanura show by a male artist
• Unlimited refreshments
• Photo opportunity in traditional Arabic dress (charges apply)

• Personal expenses such as shopping and additional purchases on-site
• Food and drinks beyond the BBQ dinner and refreshments included
• Optional extras such as quad biking, sand boarding, elaborate henna designs and Arabic dress photography, which carry an additional charge

1. Check your email for the tour confirmation voucher shortly after booking; check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it.
2. Contact Rayna's online support team if the voucher still has not arrived.
3. Present your voucher, printed or on your mobile device, to the driver on the day of the safari.

• Carry a valid ID or passport for verification during the activity.
• Roundtrip hotel transfer is available only from select areas in Abu Dhabi city centre.
• Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or other health issues cannot participate in this activity.
• Parents and guardians must supervise children throughout the safari.
• Smoking, alcohol and carrying such substances are strictly prohibited in all vehicles.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed inside the vehicle during transfers.
• The safari may be cancelled or modified due to weather, government restrictions or unforeseen circumstances, with prior notice given.
• Dune buggy rides are restricted to participants aged 18 and above.
• Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the safari.