Trusted Desert Safari Abu Dhabi
Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, camel rides, sandboarding, live shows and a BBQ dinner under the stars. Every price is published on this page — including the extras — and you don’t pay a dirham until you reach the camp.
Four promises, in writing
Answer one question and you’re done
Everything at the camp is the same. This is the only choice that changes your price.
Pick how you’ll get to the desert
The camp, the activities, the dinner and the shows are identical on every standard package. The one decision you’re making is the transfer — drive yourself, ride the bus, or let a Land Cruiser collect you at your door.
Standard Safaris — same camp, three ways to arrive
from AED 40 per person
Best valueSelf-Drive Safari
Drive out in your own car, park at the gate, and the whole evening is yours — every activity, every show, and the BBQ dinner.
Everything included (18)
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
Sharing Bus Pickup
Board an air-conditioned coach at Al Wahda, Mazyad or Safeer Shabiya mall and leave the driving to us — then the full camp evening.
Everything included (20)
- Shared bus pickup — Al Wahda, Mazyad or Safeer Shabiya mall
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
- Return drop at your mall
Most bookedSharing 4×4 Pickup
A Land Cruiser collects you at your hotel or residence, runs the dunes on the way in, and drops you home after dinner.
Everything included (19)
- Hotel / residence pickup & drop-off — shared Land Cruiser
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
Premium & Named Safaris
more time, more privacy, or a different desert altogether
Most popularEvening Desert Safari
Our fullest evening: front-row VIP majlis seating and a single-seater quad ride, on top of everything in the standard camp.
Everything included (20)
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
- VIP majlis seating — front row
- Single-seater quad bike session
Morning Desert Safari
Beat the heat — dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride in the cool early hours, back in the city before noon. No dinner or shows on this one.
Everything included (9)
- Hotel / mall pickup by 4×4
- Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser
- Sandboarding
- Camel-farm stop & short ride
- Dune-top photo stops
- Arabic costume & falcon photo stop
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Welcome qahwa, tea & dates
- Soft drinks & water
Bedouin campOvernight Desert Safari
Stay after the shows end. Sleep at the camp, wake for sunrise over the dunes, and have breakfast in the desert.
Everything included (22)
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
- Overnight stay in a Bedouin tent
- Bonfire night with stargazing
- Sunrise over the dunes
- Breakfast & Arabic coffee at camp
PrivateSunrise Desert Safari
A private dawn drive for photographers and early risers — first light, empty dunes, and Arabic coffee on the ridge. About 4 hours.
Everything included (7)
- Private pre-dawn 4×4 pickup
- First-light arrival on the dunes
- Sunrise photography stops
- Dune bashing after sunrise
- Short camel ride & sandboarding
- Light desert breakfast — qahwa & dates
- Quiet, uncrowded desert
PrivateSundowner Dune Safari
A short private drive timed to the best light of the day — sunset from the high dunes, photo stops, refreshments. About 3.5 hours.
Everything included (6)
- Private afternoon 4×4 pickup
- Golden-hour dune bashing
- Sunset photography stops
- Camel ride & sandboarding at sunset
- Refreshments on the dunes
- Optional private dinner under the stars
Sunset rideCamel Trek
An unhurried sunset ride across the dunes — the way this desert was always crossed. About 2 hours.
Everything included (5)
- Extended sunset camel trek
- Traditional Bedouin route
- Handler & guide commentary
- Golden-hour photo stops
- Refreshments & water
Private Safaris — your own car, your own pace
one vehicle, one group — nobody else in the car
Family & groupPrivate Car (up to 6)
One vehicle, your own driver, up to six seats. Set your own pickup time and keep the whole ride to your family.
Everything included (20)
- Private vehicle — up to 6 guests
- Pickup time of your choice, anywhere in Abu Dhabi
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
PrivatePrivate Morning Safari
The morning desert to yourselves — your own 4×4 and guide, dune bashing at your pace, no strangers and no waiting.
Everything included (7)
- Private 4×4 & your own guide
- Morning hotel pickup
- Dune bashing at your pace
- Camel-farm stop & short ride
- Sandboarding
- Dune-top photo stops
- Qahwa, tea & dates
LuxuryPrivate Evening — Luxury Land Cruiser
Door-to-door in a late-model Land Cruiser, VIP seating when you arrive — the easiest possible version of the evening.
Everything included (21)
- Late-model luxury Land Cruiser, door to door
- Private guide — your own schedule
- VIP majlis seating at the camp
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Sunset photo stop on the dunes
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Welcome Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating — carpets & cushions
- Henna painting (ladies)
- Arabic costume photoshoot
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet dinner — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing under open skies
Activity Tours
shorter trips built around one thing you want to do
ActivityQuad Bike Tour
Four options, every price listed — from a 30-minute run in the designated area to a guided ride out on open dunes.
All four prices
- Designated area · 30 min · single — AED 100
- Designated area · 30 min · double — AED 200
- Open dunes with guide · single — AED 300
- Open dunes with guide · double — AED 400
- Helmet, goggles & safety briefing included
- Instructor on hand throughout
ActivitySandboarding Tour
Strap in at the top, ride down, walk up, repeat — simple, fast fun on soft dunes, and easy for first-timers.
Everything included (5)
- Board & all equipment
- Beginner-friendly instruction
- Extra runs on bigger dunes
- Morning or sunset session
- Soft drinks & water
ActivityDune Buggy Tour
Thirty minutes at the wheel of a proper off-road buggy, safety gear on, with a guide keeping an eye out.
Everything included (6)
- 1000cc two-seater buggy — you drive
- 30-minute session (≈ AED 400 per person)
- Helmet & safety gear
- Safety briefing before you set off
- Guide on hand throughout
- Morning or sunset sessions
* Live shows follow the Ramadan and religious-holiday schedule.
Every extra, priced in advance
Add any of these to any safari when you book, or decide at the camp — the price stays the same either way.
| Add-on | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VIP majlis seating | Front-row seating, per seat, with live BBQ service | AED 80 |
| Sheesha at your table | Beyond the free sheesha corner — served where you sit | AED 80 |
| Quad bike — single | At the camp | AED 100 |
| Quad bike — double | Up to 20 minutes | AED 200 |
| Long camel ride | 15 minutes, two persons | AED 150 |
| Long dune bashing | ~30 minutes in a private Land Cruiser, up to 6 | AED 150 |
| Falcon photo | Per person | AED 30 |
| Souvenir photo | With the quad, buggy or falcon | AED 30–50 |
| Professional photography | Shot and edited by our photographer | AED 50–100 |
Every package, side by side
Fifteen packages, one table. Filter by what you’re after, then book the row.
| Package | Transfer | Dinner & shows | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Drive SafariBest value | Your own car to the camp | Yes | AED 40/person | Book |
| Sharing Bus Pickup | Shared bus from 3 malls | Yes | AED 60/person | Book |
| Sharing 4×4 PickupMost booked | Land Cruiser, door to door | Yes | AED 150/person | Book |
| Private Car (up to 6) | Private vehicle | Yes | AED 700total | Book |
| Evening Safari — VIP + quadMost popular | Included | Yes + VIP seat + quad | AED 250/person | Book |
| Morning Safari | Included | No — morning tour | AED 250/person | Book |
| Overnight Safari | Included | Yes + stay + breakfast | AED 450/person | Book |
| Sunrise Safari | Private 4×4 | No — dawn tour | AED 1,000private | Book |
| Sundowner Dune Safari | Private 4×4 | Refreshments | AED 850private | Book |
| Private Morning Safari | Private 4×4 | No — morning tour | AED 700/tour | Book |
| Private Evening — Luxury LC | Luxury Land Cruiser | Yes + VIP seat | AED 1,000/tour | Book |
| Camel Trek | Included | Refreshments | AED 390/person | Book |
| Quad Bike Tour | Included | — | AED 100–400 | Book |
| Sandboarding Tour | Included | — | AED 350/tour | Book |
| Dune Buggy Tour | Included | — | AED 800/30 min | Book |
Prices include VAT. Nothing is payable until you reach the camp — cash or card, no surcharge.
Design your safari, see the price as you go
Pick how you get there, add whatever you fancy, and the total updates as you tick. One button sends the whole thing to us on WhatsApp — nothing is charged online.
Choose your safari — the camp and the activities are the same either way
Add anything you like — every price here is final, nothing changes at the camp
Three ways to buy the same evening
Almost every operator in Abu Dhabi runs a similar evening — the dune drive, the camel, the camp, the BBQ. What really changes is who you buy it from, and what that adds to the bill by the time you are standing in the sand.
| What you are comparing | Direct with usWhat this page shows | Travel platform | Hotel or agent desk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared 4×4 pickup, per person | ✓AED 150 — exactly what is printed on this page | Our kind of rate, plus the platform commission | Their rate, plus whatever the desk adds |
| When you pay | ✓When you arrive at the camp | In full, the moment you click book | Usually upfront, at the desk |
| Card surcharge | ✓None — cash or card, same number | Whatever the platform charges | Whatever the desk charges |
| VAT | ✓Included in every price on this page | Usually included — check the breakdown | Ask before you hand over anything |
| Camp extras (quad, sheesha, VIP seat) | ✓All priced here, before you leave home | Rarely listed — you find out at the camp | Rarely listed — you find out at the camp |
| Changing your mind | ✓Free up to 24 hours before pickup | The platform terms, which vary by listing | The desk terms, which vary |
| Who answers your question | ✓Us, on WhatsApp — a real person, day or night | A support agent, not the people driving you | The desk — until you leave the hotel |
| Who actually meets you | ✓The driver we agreed with you in the chat | Whichever operator they subcontract that day | Whichever operator they subcontract that day |
Swipe the table sideways to see all three
The first column is not a special rate you have to unlock. It is simply the published price — no code, no membership, nothing added at any stage between this page and the camp gate.
What actually happens out there
No vague itinerary. This is the evening safari from the moment we knock on your door to the moment you’re back.
2:30–3:30 PM01We collect you
Your driver messages when he’s outside. Hotel, apartment or mall — wherever you told us on WhatsApp.
3:30–4:15 PM02The drive out
About an hour on tarmac, the city thinning out behind you, until the road gives way to open dunes at Al Khatim.
4:15–5:00 PM03Dune bashing
Tyres deflated, seatbelts on, and the Land Cruiser goes to work on the ridges. Say the word and your driver takes it gently.
5:00–5:30 PM04Sunset stop
We park on a high ridge for the light. This is the photograph everyone takes home.
5:30 PM05Into camp
Arabic coffee, tea and dates on arrival. Then the camp is yours — camel ride, sandboarding, henna, costume photos.
6:30 PM06Hot starters
Snacks come round while the sky goes dark and the lanterns come on across the camp.
7:00–8:15 PM07Live shows
Belly dance, the LED Tanoura spin, and the fire show — performed in the open sand circle at the centre of camp.
8:00 PM08BBQ buffet
Grills fire up. Veg and non-veg, unlimited soft drinks and water, seated on carpets under the stars.
9:00–9:30 PM09Home
Same vehicle, same driver, straight back to your door. Overnight guests stay on for the campfire.
Around 6 hours door to door · every timing above is a real window, not a guess.
The camp, the dunes, the evening
Every photograph here shows the same camp, the same vehicles and the same activities you will get. Spin the ring, hover any frame to preview it, click to open it full size.
53 photographs · all from our own camp — no stock images, no borrowed shots
17 things, all four tiers
From Self-Drive to Private Car, the camp evening is exactly the same:
- Dune bashing in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Short camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Arabic coffee, tea & dates
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Unlimited water
- Bedouin tent seating
- Henna for ladies
- Arabic costume photos
- Sheesha corner
- Hot starters
- Belly dance show*
- LED Tanoura show*
- Fire show
- BBQ buffet — veg & non-veg
- Separate washrooms
- Stargazing
What’s not included
We’d rather you read this here than discover it at the camp:
- Alcohol — not available at the camp
- Quad bike & dune buggy — add-ons, prices above
- VIP majlis seating — add-on, AED 80
- Professional photography — add-on
- Hotel pickup on Self-Drive and Bus packages
- Meals on Morning and Sunrise tours
- Live shows on morning tours — evenings only
- Tips — always your call
Everything you need to know beforehand
The practical things guests ask on the day — answered here so you are not hunting through the FAQ.
What to wear and bring
Light, loose clothes and closed shoes — sandals fill with sand in minutes. From October to March bring a jacket; the desert cools fast once the sun drops. Sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera.
Safety and suitability
Dune bashing from age three, quad bikes and buggies from twelve, camel rides from about four. Pregnant guests and anyone with heart, back or neck trouble should sit the dune drive out — everything else is open to them.
Free cancellation
Cancel or move your date free up to 24 hours before pickup. There is no deposit and no card on file, so changing your mind costs nothing. If weather forces us to cancel, you pick a new date or take a full refund.
Food and dietary needs
The whole BBQ buffet is halal, cooked in a halal kitchen, with a full vegetarian spread beside it. Tell us about allergies or anything you avoid when you book and the camp sets it aside for you.
Getting around the camp
The camp sits on firm, level ground and the cars park right beside it. Dune bashing is not suitable for wheelchair users, but the dinner, the shows and the camp itself are. Message us first and we will arrange a private car.
How long it takes
The evening safari runs about six hours door to door, the morning around five, sunrise about four. Every tour and its exact pickup window is in the table below.
Timings and pickup — every tour
| Tour | Pickup | Back by | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Safari | 2:30–3:30 PM | 9:00–9:30 PM | ~6 hours |
| Morning Safari | 6:00–6:30 AM | 11:00–11:30 AM | ~5 hours |
| Sunrise Safari | 5:30 AM | 9:30 AM | ~4 hours |
| Sundowner Safari | 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | ~3.5 hours |
| Camel Trek | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | ~2 hours |
| Overnight Safari | 2:30–3:30 PM | ~8:30 AM next day | Overnight |
Bus pickup points: Al Wahda Mall · Mazyad Mall · Safeer Mall, Shabiya. 4×4 and private packages: any hotel, residence or mall in Abu Dhabi city. The camp: Al Khatim desert, about 85 km from the city — roughly an hour’s drive if you’re coming in your own car.
Why people book the Abu Dhabi desert instead
Both are real deserts. They are not the same afternoon.
- About an hour from the city, and genuinely quiet once you’re there
- Long unbroken dune ridges — few other vehicles in sight
- A Bedouin camp, not a tourist complex running shifts
- From AED 40, booked direct, paid on arrival
- Camel ride, sandboarding, henna and three live shows included
- Convoys of 4×4s working the same handful of dunes
- Large camps running several sittings a night
- Fixed schedule — you move when the group moves
- Typically AED 150–350 once booking fees are added
- Extras often quoted at the camp, not before you book
If you’re staying in Dubai with one free evening, the Dubai desert is the practical choice. If you’re in Abu Dhabi — or you simply want the quieter version — this is it.
Al Khatim — the quiet side of the Arabian desert
Most desert safaris in the UAE run into the same few dune belts outside Dubai, where dozens of vehicles queue for the same ridge. Al Khatim is different. It sits east of Abu Dhabi city, about an hour’s drive out, and on most evenings you’ll share the dunes with almost nobody.
The sand here runs deep apricot and gold, the ridges are long and unbroken, and the camp sits in a natural bowl between them — which is why the shows carry so well and the stars come out so clearly once the lanterns dim.
The dunes are an hour away
Tomorrow’s safari is bookable tonight. No deposit, free cancellation, and every price already on this page.
Book on WhatsApp — pay on arrivalStaying a few days? We do the city too
Most guests come to us for the dunes, then ask what else is worth seeing. Same drivers, same no-deposit booking, same published prices — only the scenery changes.
Abu Dhabi City Tour
The Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Heritage Village and the Louvre — in one unhurried afternoon with a driver who actually knows the stories.
- About 5 hours
- 7 stops
- Private car
City Tour + Ferrari World
The same landmarks in the morning, then Yas Island for the afternoon — the fastest rollercoaster on earth and the rest of the park until closing.
- Full day
- Park entry extra
- Yas Island
Dubai Tour from Abu Dhabi
Old Dubai and new in a single day — the creek and the spice souk in the morning, Burj Khalifa and the Marina by evening. We collect you in Abu Dhabi and bring you back.
- About 4 hours in Dubai
- Old + new Dubai
- Shared or private
Booked together with a safari, we work the timings out so nothing clashes — and you still pay for each one on the day, not in advance.
Three steps, no payment today
The whole thing takes about two minutes on WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you are standing at the camp.
Tell us the package, your date, and how many of you there are. A real person replies, usually within minutes.
We confirm your pickup point and time in the same chat. Nothing to pay, no card details, no deposit.
Cash or card when you arrive — VAT included, no surcharge. Cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Desert safari Abu Dhabi — FAQ
Twenty-six things guests actually ask us on WhatsApp, answered in full.
Prices, booking and payment
9 questionsHow much does a desert safari in Abu Dhabi cost?
The entry price is AED 40 per person if you drive yourself to the meeting point. Add a shared coach and it’s AED 60; a Land Cruiser to your door is AED 150; a private vehicle for up to six people is AED 700 for the whole car. Named packages sit above that — Evening and Morning at AED 250, the Bedouin overnight at AED 450. Nothing is payable until you arrive.
How do I book, and do I pay online?
There’s no online payment at all. Message us on WhatsApp, tell us the package, date and how many of you there are, and we’ll confirm your pickup in the same chat. You pay at the camp — cash or card. No deposit, no booking fee.
What payment methods do you take?
Cash in dirhams or most debit and credit cards, paid at the camp. No online payment, no deposit, no booking fee, and no surcharge for paying by card.
Do children go free? Are there group rates?
Under-fives come free sharing an adult’s seat. From five, everyone pays the standard per-person rate — we don’t run a separate child price. For ten or more, message us and we’ll quote a group rate; for a family, the private car often works out cheapest anyway.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup. Since there’s no deposit and nothing paid online, changing your mind costs you nothing. Rescheduling is free too, subject to space. If we ever cancel for weather, you choose a new date or get a full refund.
How far ahead should I book?
A day or two is usually plenty, and same-day often works — just message us. Weekends and public holidays go faster, so two or three days ahead is safer if your date is fixed. There’s no deposit, so booking early costs nothing.
What do I get in the standard package?
The same seventeen things on every standard tier: dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, a short camel ride, sandboarding, Arabic coffee, tea and dates on arrival, unlimited soft drinks and water, Bedouin tent seating, henna for ladies, Arabic costume photos, the sheesha corner, hot starters, belly dance, LED Tanoura and fire shows, the BBQ buffet with veg and non-veg, separate washrooms, and stargazing once the lanterns dim.
Do you run private and VIP safaris?
We do. Private car for up to six, private morning and sunrise trips, a luxury Land Cruiser evening, and VIP majlis seating on any package. Send us your group size and date on WhatsApp and we’ll put a private package together.
Can I add quad biking or other activities?
Yes, to any package. Quad bike, dune buggy, a longer camel ride, extra dune bashing — every price is listed in the add-ons table on this page, and it’s the same price whether you book it now or decide at the camp.
Timings and how the day runs
9 questionsWhat time does the evening safari start and finish?
Pickup is between 2:30 and 3:30 PM depending where you are, and you’ll be back between 9:00 and 9:30 PM — about six hours including the drive, the dunes, the camp, dinner and the shows.
What time do the shared pickups leave?
The mall coaches pull out around 2:30–3:00 PM. Hotel and 4×4 pickups run 2:30–3:30 PM across the city. Self-drive guests get GPS coordinates and choose their own departure — you just need to reach the meeting point before the convoy heads in.
What’s the difference between the morning and evening safari?
The evening is the full experience: sunset dune bashing, BBQ dinner and live shows in the camp. The morning is cooler and quieter — dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel ride, back in the city before noon, with no dinner or shows. Photographers and families with small children usually prefer the morning.
How long does the dune bashing last?
Around 30 to 45 minutes across the ridges in a Land Cruiser with a trained driver. If anyone in the car wants it calmer, say so — we can ease off or drive straight to camp instead.
Where are the pickup points?
Shared coaches leave from Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall and Safeer Mall in Shabiya. If you’re on a 4×4 or private package we collect you from any hotel, apartment or mall in Abu Dhabi city. Self-drive guests get a location pin on WhatsApp.
Where does the safari actually take place?
In the Al Khatim desert, east of Abu Dhabi city, roughly 85 km out and about an hour on the road. It’s a long way from the convoys you see on the Dubai circuit — most evenings there’ll be barely another vehicle on the ridge with you.
Can I really drive myself?
Yes — that’s the AED 40 option, and it’s the cheapest desert safari in Abu Dhabi. We send exact coordinates for a tarmac meeting point, so any normal car gets there; no off-road driving needed. From there you join the convoy and get the full camp evening like everyone else.
When is the best time of year to go?
October through April is the sweet spot, with daytime temperatures around 22–30°C and genuinely cold evenings in December and January. We run year-round; through summer the timings simply shift earlier and later so you’re never out in the worst of the heat.
Do safaris run in summer?
Every day of the year. In the hotter months we move the timings — earlier mornings, later evenings — so the dune drive, camel rides and dinner all happen in comfortable air. The camp has shaded seating and unlimited water throughout.
Comfort, safety and who can come
8 questionsIs dune bashing safe for children and older guests?
Families join us every day. The drivers are experienced and the vehicles are maintained for it — and the intensity is entirely up to you. Say the word and your driver will take it gently or skip the dunes altogether and head to camp. We’d ask pregnant guests and anyone with heart or back trouble to sit the dune drive out; from age three upwards, children are fine.
Are there age or health restrictions?
Dune bashing from age three. Quad bikes and buggies from twelve. Camel rides from about four. Pregnant guests and anyone with heart, back or neck problems should skip the dune drive — the camp itself is flat, easy to move around, and everything else is open to you.
Is the camp wheelchair accessible?
The camp sits on firm, level ground and the vehicles park right beside it, so getting in and around is manageable. Dune bashing isn’t suitable, but the dinner, the shows and the camp itself are. Message us beforehand and we’ll arrange a private car and make sure the team is expecting you.
Is the food halal?
Yes, the entire BBQ buffet is halal and prepared in a halal kitchen, with a full vegetarian spread alongside. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book and we’ll sort it out.
What should I wear and bring?
Light, loose clothing and closed shoes — sandals fill with sand within minutes. Between October and March bring a jacket, because the desert cools down fast after sunset. Sunglasses and a camera are worth having; water and dinner are already covered.
Do safaris run during Ramadan?
Yes, every day. The camp runs as normal — dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding and the BBQ dinner all go ahead. The live entertainment pauses out of respect during Ramadan and on religious holidays.
Abu Dhabi or Dubai — which desert safari is better?
If you’re staying in Dubai with one free evening, take the Dubai one; it’s practical. If you’re in Abu Dhabi, or you’d simply rather not share the dunes with thirty other 4×4s, Al Khatim is the quieter, more genuine version — and it starts at AED 40 booked direct.
Is an Abu Dhabi desert safari worth doing?
It’s the one thing most visitors remember from the trip. In a single evening you get dune bashing, a camel ride, sandboarding, a BBQ dinner and three live shows in a Bedouin camp — from AED 40. Compared with almost anything else on an Abu Dhabi itinerary, it’s very good value.
Message us and we’ll sort the rest
Tell us the package, your date and how many of you there are. A real person replies — usually within a few minutes, whatever the hour where you are. No deposit, no card details, nothing to pay until you reach the camp.
We’re a service-area operator — the desert camp is our base, so there’s no walk-in office. Everything is arranged on WhatsApp and settled at the camp.