Viator Rating : 5 (2713 reviews)
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Dinner & More!
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Overview
Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi is an exciting adventure into the heart of the Arabian Desert. This tour is perfect for thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts. Experience the magic of the desert landscape as the sun sets, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
The adventure begins with a convenient pickup from Abu Dhabi hotels, shopping malls, or the cruise terminal. Then, the journey heads straight into the desert for some exhilarating dune bashing. Feel the adrenaline rush as a 4x4 vehicle climbs and descends the sand dunes. The tour then includes a visit to a camel farm, offering a glimpse into traditional desert life. Later, guests can enjoy camel riding, sandboarding, and taking photos with a falcon in traditional Arabic dress. As evening approaches, the tour moves to a desert camp for an evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. The camp hosts captivating performances like belly dance and Tanoura dance shows.
The experience includes hotel/cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free adventure. Guests can also enjoy unlimited coffee, tea, and bottled water. A BBQ buffet dinner is provided, offering a taste of local flavors. Keep in mind that alcoholic drinks and quad bike tours are not included but are available for purchase. This desert safari offers a blend of adventure, culture, and entertainment, promising an unforgettable experience. 
Highlights
Dune Bashing Thrills: Experience an adrenaline-pumping ride over the sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle.
Cultural Immersion: Enjoy camel riding, visit a camel farm, and take photos in Arabic costume.
Evening Entertainment: Watch captivating belly dance and Tanoura dance performances.
Delicious BBQ Dinner: Savor a tasty BBQ buffet dinner with unlimited coffee, tea, and water.
Sentiment Analysis
Guests loved the thrilling dune bashing.
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Many enjoyed the cultural experiences, especially camel riding and the belly dance show.
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The convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off was appreciated.
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The BBQ dinner and unlimited refreshments were a hit.
Some guests wished for more time at certain activities.
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A few found the quad biking (optional) to be expensive.
The Journey
Abu Dhabi Desert
The vast Abu Dhabi Desert offers a thrilling landscape for dune bashing and a serene setting for experiencing traditional Bedouin culture.
Desert Camp
A traditional desert camp provides an immersive experience of Arabic hospitality, featuring camel riding, sandboarding, cultural performances like belly dance and Tannoura dance, and a BBQ buffet dinner.
Camel Farm
A visit to a camel farm offers a glimpse into the significance of camels in Bedouin culture and provides an opportunity to interact with these desert animals.
Know Before You Go
This half-day desert safari includes hotel/cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, dune bashing, a camel farm visit, camel riding, sandboarding, a falcon for taking pictures, Arabic costumes, dinner, Tanoura dance, belly dance (or fire show), coffee, tea, and bottled water. It excludes alcoholic drinks (available for purchase) and quad bike tours. Please note that this tour starts with a pickup from any Abu Dhabi hotel, shopping mall, or the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for the sand activities. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. Also, be prepared for a bumpy ride during dune bashing, but rest assured it's an exhilarating experience!
Review Summary
People find this Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi to be an exciting and well-organized experience, highlighting the thrill of dune bashing, enjoyable camel rides, and immersive cultural entertainment like belly dancing. Guests appreciate the included BBQ dinner and the convenience of hotel pickups. Common criticisms include the lack of wheelchair accessibility and that travelers with health concerns such as heart or back problems should avoid the physically demanding dune bashing activity.
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