Tours

Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Private Tours with Hotel Pickup

Dune bashing, camel rides and dinner under the stars, in your own Land Cruiser. We pick you up from your hotel or home in Abu Dhabi.

Tripadvisor5.01,396 reviewsGoogle5.0113 reviewsFree cancellationInstant confirmationRatings for Khat Tours and Safaris, who run this tour.
A Yalla Dunes Land Cruiser throwing up sand on a dune
A mother and daughter in the dunes
Children riding a camel
A Land Cruiser crossing the dunes

Photos

A Yalla Dunes Land Cruiser throwing up sand on a duneA mother and daughter in the dunesChildren riding a camelA Land Cruiser crossing the dunesA lantern-lit dinner in the desert at nightA Land Cruiser dune bashing in the morningA Yalla Dunes Land Cruiser throwing up sand as it crosses a duneA girl sandboarding down a dune towards her fatherA child in a booster seat in the back of the car, looking out at the dunesA family watching the sun on the dunes beside a Yalla Dunes Land CruiserA family walking along a dune crest in the morningA camel in the desert
  • Free cancellationUp to 48 hours before pickup for a full refund.
  • Pickup in Abu DhabiFrom your hotel, home or chosen spot in Abu Dhabi.
  • 4 to 6 hoursMornings are shorter, evenings run through dinner.
  • Made for familiesBaby seats on request and a camel farm visit on the kids' trips.
  • Instant confirmationPay securely online and your voucher arrives by email straight away.
  • Licensed safari driversEvery driver holds a desert safari licence.

Which Abu Dhabi safari is right for you?

Four private safaris. Pick one to see the price for your group.

For groups and friends

Dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride, then a BBQ dinner with live dance and fire shows.

6 hoursPickup flexible, in Abu Dhabi
  • BBQ dinner
  • Fire show
  • Camel ride
$259per Land Cruiser (up to 6 guests)
For families

A camel farm visit, sunset photos and a BBQ dinner with shows, timed around your children.

6 hoursPickup flexible, around your children
  • Camel farm
  • BBQ dinner
  • Live shows
$259per Land Cruiser (up to 6 guests)
Most reviewedFor families with small children

A gentle morning out: a camel farm, dune bashing and sandboarding, back before the heat.

4 hoursPickup flexible
  • Camel farm
  • Sandboarding
  • Camel ride
$136per Land Cruiser (up to 6 guests)
For hot days and early risers

Out at 7:30 AM for dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride in the cool of the morning.

4 hoursPickup 7:30 AM
  • Dune bashing
  • Sandboarding
  • Baby seats on request
$136per Land Cruiser (up to 6 guests)

What guests say about Khat Tours and Safaris

Every tour on Yalla Dunes is run by Khat Tours and Safaris. They're rated 5.0 from 1,509 reviews on Tripadvisor and Google, across all their tours, not only this one.

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  • Friendly drivers
  • Kids and babies
  • Quad biking
  • Sunset photos
  • Private dinners
  • Abu Dhabi trips

Reviews of Khat Tours and Safaris, the operator of every tour on this site.

How the evening goes

Private Evening Safari

  1. Pickup in Abu DhabiYour driver collects you in a Land Cruiser.
  2. Dune bashing and sandboardingOut into the dunes beyond the city.
  3. Sunset photo stopTime on the dunes as the sun goes down.
  4. Camel rideOn the kids' safari, with a visit to a camel farm.
  5. Dinner and showsA BBQ dinner with live entertainment at the camp.
  6. Drop-offBack home around six hours after pickup.

For reference. The driver times each stop around sunset, traffic and your group.

What’s included

Private Evening Safari

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off in a Land Cruiser
  • Licensed safari driver
  • Dune bashing and sandboarding
  • Camel ride
  • Unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Arabian BBQ dinner, vegetarian or not
  • Live dance and fire shows

Not included

  • Quad bike or dune buggy (optional)
  • Alcoholic drinks (sold at the bar)
  • Souvenir photos
  • Tips

Good to know

  • Dune bashing is bumpy. Tell us when you book if anyone is pregnant or has back, neck or heart problems.
  • Tell us your children's ages and whether you need a baby seat, and we'll set the pace around them.
  • Staying in Dubai? Ask in the chat on this page about pickup from Dubai before you book.
  • If a sandstorm, heavy rain or a government weather warning stops the trip, you can move it to another day or get a full refund.

Questions

Will we share the car with other people?

No. Every tour is private: your own vehicle and driver or guide, for your group only.

Where do you pick up from?

From your hotel, home or a spot you choose in Abu Dhabi. If you're staying in Dubai, ask in the chat on this page about pickup from Dubai.

Is the kids-friendly safari safe for babies?

Yes. Ask for a baby seat when you book and tell us your children's ages, and the driver plans the dune bashing around them.

Is dinner vegetarian-friendly?

Yes. The Arabian BBQ dinner on the private evening safari has vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

When do I pay?

When you book. You pay the full price online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your confirmation arrives by email straight away. Cancel up to 48 hours before for a full refund.

Before you go

More to do

Add a day in the city, or try a safari in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi City TourThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and Heritage Village with a private guide.From $30 per personDesert Safari DubaiEvening, kids-friendly, candlelight dinner and morning safaris in your own Land Cruiser.From $109Dune Buggy and Quad BikeDrive a Polaris or Can-Am buggy, or ride your own quad, behind a lead guide.From $95