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Guests enjoying an evening desert camp with falcon show, camels and fire pits during an Overnight Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi Overnight
Lantern-lit desert camp for an overnight safari in Abu Dhabi
Morning breakfast spread after an overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi

Overnight Safari

Overnight Desert Safari

An overnight Abu Dhabi desert safari with dune bashing, dinner, live shows, sleeping tents in the desert and morning breakfast before drop-off.

Overnight Sleeping tents Dinner + breakfast Pickup incl.

Overview

An overnight Abu Dhabi desert safari with dune bashing, dinner, live shows, sleeping tents in the desert and morning breakfast before drop-off. This Abu Dhabi desert package is built around the same red-dune desert template guests expect, combining dune activity, camp hospitality and a simple booking flow through WhatsApp or the online booking page.

Priced at AED 400/ person, the experience includes pick & drop from your location, Land Cruiser dune bashing and the inclusions listed on this page. Timings and meeting points are confirmed after booking so everything is locked in before your tour day.

Your Desert Experience, Step by Step

Pickup

  1. 1

    Pickup from your location

    We confirm your pickup point and time on WhatsApp before your tour.

Dune Bashing

  1. 2

    Land Cruiser dune bashing

    A licensed desert driver takes you through the red dunes for the dune-bashing stretch.

Activities

  1. 3

    Camel ride, sand boarding, arabic costume photos, henna painting

    Classic desert photo and activity stops built into your route.

Dinner & Shows

  1. 4

    BBQ buffet dinner

    Vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet at the desert camp.

Dinner & Shows

  1. 5

    Tanura fire show belly dance

    Camp entertainment staged after dinner.

Note: final timing is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before your overnight desert safari, and pickup details are sent directly to your number.

Included

  • Pick & drop from your location.
  • Camel ride and sand boarding included.
  • BBQ buffet dinner with veg & non-veg options.
  • Live camp entertainment included.
    • Pick & Drop From Your Location.
    • Dune Bashing In Land Cruiser.
    • Camel Ride.
    • Sand Boarding.
    • Unlimited Soft Drinks.

Not included

  • – Quad bike or dune buggy rides
  • – Private tents unless confirmed separately
  • – Alcohol and sheesha (available extra)

Safety & requirements

  • Dune bashing is driven by a licensed desert safari professional in a Land Cruiser 4x4.
  • All activity segments include a safety briefing before the ride starts.
  • Helmets and required safety gear are provided for quad or buggy packages.
  • Children and families are welcome on safari, camp and dinner segments; age guidance applies for self-ride machines.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is from your location in Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. After dune bashing, camp activities, dinner and shows you stay overnight in sleeping tents at the desert camp, then enjoy morning breakfast before drop-back.

Evening safari pickup windows by season
Season Pickup window Drop-off
Winter (Oct – Mar) 2:45 – 3:30 PM Next morning by 9:30 AM
Summer (Apr – Sep) 3:45 – 4:30 PM Next morning by 9:00 AM

Questions About This Tour

Does the overnight package include sleeping tents?

Yes. Sleeping tents are provided for the overnight desert stay, along with morning breakfast the next day.

Is dinner included?

Yes. The overnight safari includes the evening BBQ buffet dinner plus the Tanura, fire and belly dance shows.

What time do we return the next morning?

Guests are dropped back after breakfast, usually by mid-morning depending on pickup location.

What should I bring for an overnight stay?

Bring comfortable clothing, a light layer for the early morning and any personal items you need overnight.

Cancel 96 hours or more before your tour and get a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Full details on our cancellation policy page.

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Excellent rating

Based on 683 Google reviews

G o o g l e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evening safari with the BBQ was worth every dirham. Fire show and Tanura dance were a highlight, kids loved the camel ride.

P Priyanka Shah
1 month ago

The 30 minute quad ride slotted in perfectly between henna and dinner, didn't feel rushed at all.

R Ryan Coetzee
3 weeks ago

Pickup was exactly on time and the guide called ahead to confirm our lobby. Dinner buffet had plenty of vegetarian options too.

A Aisha Al Mansouri
5 weeks ago

Three shows back to back kept the kids entertained the whole night, fire show got the biggest reaction from our group.

D Daniel Osei
2 weeks ago

Booked this over the private option to save a bit, honestly didn't feel like we missed anything sharing the Land Cruiser.

M Marco Bianchi
2 months ago

Excellent rating

Based on 1,247 reviews

Tripadvisor

Great value combining the safari and the quad ride into one evening instead of booking two separate tours.

S Sophie Laurent
4 weeks ago

Camp setup was bigger than I expected, plenty of seating and the belly dance stage had good sightlines from every table.

K Karan Mehta
6 weeks ago

Guide briefed everyone properly before the quad segment, my wife who'd never ridden one felt comfortable within minutes.

E Elena Petrova
2 months ago

Henna artist was skilled, design lasted almost two weeks after we got home.

T Tom Fletcher
3 months ago

Sunset over the dunes right before dinner started was the moment everyone in our group took photos of.

N Noura Hassan
1 month ago

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Reserve Your Overnight Desert Safari

Send your preferred date, group size and we'll confirm availability and price on WhatsApp, usually within minutes during opening hours.

We reply on WhatsApp within minutes during opening hours.

Ready To Stay Overnight In The Dunes?

AED 400 per person with dinner, tents and breakfast — book your night under the stars.