Desert Experiences from Abu Dhabi

Standing on the edges of the United Arab Emirates’ deserts, including the Empty Quarter that extends into Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi makes a wonderful point of departure for dune-based adventures. From camel rides to Bedouin-style camps, here are some of the top desert experiences available from the UAE capital.
Desert and Dinner Excursions
The most popular desert trips from Abu Dhabi fill the afternoon and evening, and feature sports, Bedouin traditions, and dinner at an Arabian Nights-inspired camp. Most begin with a 4WD dune bash, sunset photo ops, camel riding, and sand boarding. Then, it’s on to a tented camp for activities such as henna painting, falcon displays, and a barbecue buffet dinner and belly dancing shows beneath the stars.
Sports Trips
Sports-only trips are ideal if you want to enjoy the all-action opportunities of the desert and don’t mind skipping the usual afternoon and evening entertainment. Many of these trips happen in the cool of morning and include ATV or dune buggy treks, or sports such as dune bashing and sand boarding.
City and Desert Combos
Perfect for travelers with limited time, combo tours let you experience a number of different activities in one time-saving and hassle-free package. Some options team an afternoon-evening desert safari with an Abu Dhabi city tour and a Dhow boat dinner cruise, all packed into two days of sightseeing.
Liwa Desert Expeditions
Situated on the fringes of the UAE’s Empty Quarter—also known as the Rub’ Al Khali—Liwa is one of the country’s most beautiful deserts, and is characterized by towering red dunes. Trips to Liwa give you a feel for the scale and beauty of a large Arabian desert. Full-day group or private tours include dune drives, a visit to Liwa Fort, and usually, lunch at a desert resort.
Private Tours
Popular with couples and groups seeking quieter, less-crowded trips, private desert tours come in many different forms. Options include lantern-lit dinners for two in the dunes, intimate sunrise tours, and personal wildlife safaris followed by a private dinner table at an exclusive desert retreat.
Overnight Stays
Experience the UAE desert at both of its most magical times—sunset and sunrise—with an overnight desert expedition. Most start with a classic evening desert-and-dinner tour before letting you sleep in your own Bedouin-style tent or desert villa, so you can wake to breakfast and dawn breaking over the dunes.
17 Tours and Activities

Evening Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride and Sand Boarding

Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Sunrise Desert Safari Tour from Abu Dhabi

Safari Half-Day Adventure from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi 6-Hour Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner

Abu Dhabi Desert Morning Safari: 4x4 Dune Bash, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dinner

Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi

Private Full Day Empty Quarter Liwa Safari with Lunch

4x4 Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner

Overnight Safari Abu Dhabi ,Belly Dance ,Camel Ride ,Henna Painting ,BBQ Dinner

Full Day LIWA 4x4 Safari With Lunch Included From Abu Dhabi

Morning Abu Dhabi Safari With Quad Bike

Abu Dhabi Quad Bike Desert Safari with 4W Dune Bashing & Off Road Adventure

Abu Dhabi Overnight Desert Camping -Arabian Nights with BBQ & Belly Dance & More
