Overnight Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner & Breakfast

Experience the magic of the desert at night with an overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and more. Feast on a BBQ dinner and wake up to an Arabian breakfast. Sleep under the stars in a comfortable Bedouin-style tent.

Duration: 17 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Khatim Desert - Embark on an exhilarating Overnight Desert Safari, beginning with a convenient hotel pick-up in Abu Dhabi. The journey kicks off with an exciting dune bashing experience across the golden sands, followed by a visit to a traditional camel farm where you can interact with camels and take memorable photos. You’ll also pause at a…
What's Included
  • Stay in traditional Bedouin-style tents with all bedding provided
  • Experience Henna Painting & Shisha Smoking
  • Enjoy a special Sufi Dance Show during Ramadan
  • Take part in Camel Riding & Sand Boarding
  • Thrilling Dune Bashing in 4X4 Land Cruiser
  • Climate-controlled vehicles for your comfort
  • Start the day with a delicious breakfast
  • Savor the taste of a traditional dinner
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Quad biking (approx. 100 AED for 10 minutes)
  • Belly Dance Unavailable During Ramadan
Meal Options
  • BBQ Buffet Dinner -
  • Desserts - Mixed Cut Fruit
    Um Ali
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of a desert safari during the day and the enchantment of the desert at night. Immerse yourself in its unique tranquility and marvel at the star-studded sky. Wake up to the aroma of coffee and savor a traditional Arabian breakfast before engaging in some exhilarating ‘dune bashing’ on your return journey to Abu Dhabi.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Scenic45484603922
Jan 31, 2025
This desert trip is great and you can experience the Arabic atmosphere and watch the sunset, starry sky and sunrise. Thanks to the guide Mr. Abdul rasheed, we had a very happy desert night - This desert trip is great and you can experience the Arabic atmosphere and watch the sunset, starry sky and sunrise. Thanks to the guide Mr. Abdul rasheed, we had a very happy desert night. Dinner is Arabic cuisine, I love 👍
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Discover794989
Jan 24, 2025
Our 5 year olds first 🏜 stay - We were a family of 3 and very unsure of how a stay in the desert would work with our 5 year old.however, the experience turned out to be so memorable.Abdul Rasheed our guide was exemplary. He made dune bashing experience for our daughter so enjoyable even though she was scared at first.we were the only family that stayed that night and he took care of us extremely well and ensure we were well fed and comfortable.thank you Abdul for your dedicated service even though your doing this for so many years the passion is still alive. Overall the whole tour was amazing and I'm glad we chose to do our daughters first dessert stay this way 😍
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Pmrm87
Jan 23, 2025
Don't miss the overnight experience! - Very well organized, pickup on time and in confortable vehicle. Abdul Rasheed is a great host, smooth city driver, amazing in the dune bashing! We were the only ones sleeping in the camp that night and he kept us in good company all night, provided shisha and tea, took us to a dune to see the night sky, in the morning again for the sunrise. Slept in a big tent with good sleeping bags and matresses. Everything else was up to the expectations, good food, good entertainement, nice facilities. Most of the people just go for the evening tour, but i would say they're missing a lot by not spending the night and watching the sunrise.
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Guide61617302963
Jan 17, 2025
Desert Rose - Abdul Raseed was an exceptional host throughout the trip. Though my friend and I were the only ones staying overnight but he made sure we were felt safe and comfortable. We had fun and the overall experience was great.
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Daydream26940399576
Jan 7, 2025
Magnificent experience with 4x4 hash in the dunes, pyrotechnic show, evening around the fire, night in the tent lev - Fabulous experience thanks to Hashem, very professional, friendly and considerate. A camp, a well-organized meal and show, a beautiful starry night, a sunset and above all a memorable sunrise over the dunes. Cleanliness of the nickel toilets. ....and a nice shower. Strong sensations in the dunes safely thanks to the experience of Hashem. Thank you, Hacheem.
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Companion17952167480
Dec 29, 2024
Great Overnight Stay in the Desert with lots of activities - Our Driver and Guide is Abdul Rasheed and he was very friendly, professional at the same time. He helped us with many photos and he is very experienced. He was good with kids too. He showed us around and shared many moments with us. The night show was great too. Kids enjoy all the activities including sandboarding, sunrise and sunset views, camel rides and henna. It was a memorable night stay in the desert in the tent.
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Wanderer21356506480
Dec 25, 2024
Amazing Desert Safari - All arrangements, from pickup till dropping back, were excellent. The car drivers, Abdul Rasheed and Faisal, were extremely helpful and cordial. Great dune bashing, followed by amazing evening entertainment. Particularly enjoyed the Tanoura Dance. Overnight stay at Serena Camp was also well organised.
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78arunm
Dec 25, 2024
The best Desert safari in Abudhabi - We decided to go with Emirates Tours and Safari based on their google reviews which didn't go wrong at all. I selected the Desert safari with the night stay. Everything was perfect as they offered. I went with another 2 families who had previous experience in the desert safari but they all confirmed that the service provided by Emirates Tours and Safari team was quite superior. The Dune bashing was amazing with their very experienced and friendly drivers and it was a full 45 minutes which is one of the longest available I was told. The camp, the night shows, the food , stay, breakfast was everything amazing. Our drivers Abdul Rasheed and Faisal was so friendly, was always with us and checking with us every stage what we need and how we are feeling. They went above and beyond to make our experience special. Their land cruisers were new and clean too. Thanks Emirates team for the wonderful experience.
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Companion44553637515
Nov 26, 2024
Great experience in the desert - My fiancé and I had a great experience. From start to finish, everything was well-organized and exceeded our expectations. The dune bashing was thrilling and so much fun, we were delighted by the events in the camp, especially the fire entertainer. The sunset was beautiful like only the desert can show. Hakeem was our marshal, a great driver and a very nice host. I recommend this experience.
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Phyleseh
Nov 17, 2024
A beautiful night beneath the stars - Our tour guide was Abdul Rasheed. The tour began with prompt pickup from our AD hotel. The included and additional activities available to us were all as described in the tour details. Along our drive to the desert, Abdul was an informative guide sharing a great of information with us about the history of the UAE as well as sharing personal anecdotes of his experiences living in the region. First, were photos atop one of the dunes as we entered the desert area. We were the first group to arrive, so had ample time to pose, and pose, and pose again :). Next, as the full group of 20 cruisers prepared to begin the dune bashing, our guide stopped and ensured that we had fastened our seatbelts and were in fact ready to go. 3, 2, 1, and off we went - up, down, and round we navigated the sand dunes. Exhilarating, even as someone who had done this before. We stopped at various points along the way to watch the other land cruisers maneuver the dunes and captured some fun footage along the way. When we arrived at the campsite and had placed our bags down at a table for dinner/dinner show, we first walked over to the camel ride area and joined the short queue. There were two of us so we each climbed on our own camel and began the short lap around the area. Ample time to have Abdul assist the primary photographer with capturing our experiences with memorable photographic evidence. After we dismounted, we observed some of the other guests making their way up one of the dunes with boards for sand boarding. Looked like lots of fun but we ultimately did not participate in this activity. Then we went back into camp and grabbed some snacks (tea, coffee, soft drinks, falafel treats - so tasty) and walked around the area until we decided to join the henna tattoo line. Abdul periodically checked on us to ensure we were comfortable and settling in. Dinner service began minutes after 6pm and we joined the buffet queue. We moved quickly through having our pick of dinner options then returning to our seating area to eat before the show began around 6.30. Soft drinks/tea/coffee continued to be readily available throughout the evening. There were 3 parts to the dinner show - belly dancing, a light show, and a fire show. All excellent and included fun audience engagement - clapping and cheering and a few audience members joining the performers on stage. Shisha smoking was available throughout the evening. After the dinner show ended, we were invited to participate in star gazing. The lights were all switched off and we became horizontal to look up at the night sky. Was nice to lay under the stars away from the city’s artificial light pollution. Soon after this, the other guests’ evening came to an end and they all packed up to return to their respective vehicles and depart the campsite. Turned out that we were the only two guests which opted for an overnight experience; we had no idea until the campsite had emptied. As the other guests walked out to their vehicles, we moved our bags over into the Bedouin tent in which we would ultimately spend the night. Our guide left briefly to grab a few things, and once he returned, we climbed up a hill immediately outside the campsite to do some additional stargazing and take some photos together. We had the camp area all to ourselves outside of a few staff members which looked after the camp and the camels. Once back inside, our sleeping area was set up by Abdul and not long after that, we settled in for the night, leaving the tent open so that we could view the bright full moon beaming down on us. During the night, we slept with minimal disruption; it was a special experience to sleep beneath the stars. In the morning, we arose early for sunrise viewing. After a quick hike up a surrounding dune, we arrived at our desired viewing spot and got comfortable to await the sun’s appearance. On this morning, the morning mist/fog deceived us into thinking that we would not be successful, but patience atop the dune provided for some beautiful sights once the sun eventually began to break through the mist. It was quick to rise, like something out of movie. Beautiful and awe inspiring to experience nature at work. Abdul then beckoned us to the breakfast nook where we met a full spread of food & drink item including tea, coffee, traditional Arabic tea, juice, bread, eggs, wieners, various fruits, jam & honey, and some biscuits. We ate to our hearts’ content and relaxed for a while before packing up to depart the campsite. Abdul drove us back into the city, returning us back at our hotel. All in all, a special series of experiences to kick off our first night of the trip. Thank you for a memorable evening Abdul and the rest of the Emirates Tours group! We highly recommend others to share in this experience!
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