United Arab Emirates · Desert Adventure

5-Hour Desert Safari in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Camp Dinner

5 Hours Round trip from Al Faqa - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a 4x4 desert safari across the dunes of Al Faqa Desert
02 Feel the thrill of dune bashing at the Abu Dhabi-Dubai border
03 Ride a camel and capture memorable desert photos
04 Watch live entertainment shows at the desert camp
05 Savor an international buffet dinner with BBQ in the desert

Push your adrenaline into overdrive as you hop into a Land Cruiser to take on the undulating dunes of Al Faqa Desert at the border of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Continue to a desert camp for a short camel ride, photos in Arabic costumes, henna, sand boarding, and refreshments. Round off the experience with live entertainment shows and an international buffet dinner with BBQ.

Push your adrenaline into overdrive as you hop into a Land Cruiser to take on the undulating dunes of Al Faqa Desert at the border of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Al Faqa Desert Safari and Camp Experience

Get picked up from your hotel by your UAE tour guide.

1600 hrs - 1630 hrs: Arrive in the desert at the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Upon arriving in the desert, the first step is deflating the tyres and grouping together. Deflating the tyres is necessary to increase the tyre surface area and improve off-road driving capability.
- Once the group is together and the tyres are deflated, proceed with the desert drive, also known as "dune bashing".
1630 hrs - 1700 hrs: Desert driving.
- Drive through the desert for a thrilling experience that feels like a roller coaster, going up and down the dunes. It is a mix of tranquillity, which comes from being surrounded by complete emptiness, and an adrenaline rush created by the unusual sensation of this kind of driving.
1700 hrs - 1730 hrs: Photo stop in the desert.
- After some dune bashing, make a pit stop in the heart of the desert, where you can leave the vehicle and enjoy the magical feeling of standing on the sands. This desert is a tranquil place, and for someone who has never ventured into these parts, it is fascinating.
- During the photo stop, you will be offered some refreshments.
- Board the cars again and proceed towards the camp once all the selfies and group photos have been taken.
1800 hrs - 2000 hrs: Travel to the desert camp.
- Drive to the desert camp, located approximately 2 km from the main road in a bowl surrounded by dunes. The camp is centred around a stage where live performances take place. Around the stage are low tables with cushions, which form the main seating area where guests are seated for dinner and drinks.
1915 hrs - 2000 hrs: Enjoy the live entertainment.
- Witness live performances on the camp stage:
  - Belly Dance Show: Performed by a female belly dancer, this is a traditional dance characteristic of the Levant region of the Arabian world.
  - Tanura Dance Show: Performed by a male dancer, this dervish dance consists of constant spinning motions in various patterns.
Leave the campsite at approximately 2000 hrs and get dropped back at your accommodation by 2100 hrs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Al Faqa - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates 3 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel in a shared 4x4
Dubai tour guide
Dune bashing drive in a 4x4 by a professional driver
Sand boarding and a desert viewpoint
Complimentary drinks, coffee, and tea
Soft drinks and water pack
Short camel ride
Arabic costumes for pictures - male and female
Henna tattoo for females and kids
Arabic hookah - self-service in the smoking area
International buffet dinner: 15+ vegetarian and non-vegetarian options with BBQ
7 live entertainment shows (2 belly dance, Tanura dance, fire show, Hella dance)

What's Not Included

VIP sitting + table serving - 50 AED
Horse riding - 20 AED
Arabic scarf - 20 AED

Know before you go

Bank charges are applicable when using credit card payment.
In the event of the guest's non-arrival, no refund will be applicable for no-shows or cancellations made on the day of the tour. The full tour rate will be charged.
We work with extremely experienced drivers and perfectly equipped cars. The vehicles are fully insured for off-road driving and have roll cages, the right engine power, and the correct tyre size.
A couple of important things about the camp:
- Camels: You can ride and take pictures with camels at no extra charge.
- Falcon: There is a falcon at the camp for pictures at an extra charge of 10 AED.
- Small snacks: There are a couple of small snacks available around the camp.
- Bar: There is a bar serving alcoholic beverages at the camp.
- Henna station: There is an area for hand painting (henna) at an extra charge.
- Hookah: An Arabic water pipe for smoking is available at extra cost.
- BBQ dinner: The buffet dinner at the camp consists mainly of BBQ meat, 15+ kinds of salad, rice, potatoes, and hummus, as well as water and non-alcoholic soft drinks.