Desert Experiences
Abu Dhabi
Published: 29 Nov 2023
Welcome to Abu Dhabi’s stunning high golden dunes and enthralling landscapes, where our BBQ desert experiences combine adventure with great food and drink!
Our Arabian BBQ desert safaris in Abu Dhabi are perfect for romance, thrill-seeking or an indulgent dinner experience under the stars. Learn all about the culture of Bedouin desert life, and joining an evening safari will give you the most magnificent sunsets and sceneries.
The Best BBQ Desert Experiences in Abu Dhabi
Below are a selection of some of the top desert experiences in Abu Dhabi, combining the likes of quad bikes and camel rides with an authentic BBQ dinner.
4x4 Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner - Standard
This is an exciting afternoon trip to the Abu Dhabi Desert, driving over the sand dunes to visit a camel farm and then continuing onto a traditional Arabic camp.
Once you arrive – there is a host of activities to try out such as henna painting, belly dancing and the taste of smoking Shisha. After watching the beautiful sunset, a BBQ dinner will be served, complete with live entertainment to ensure you have a night to remember.
From Abu Dhabi Port: Desert Excursion and BBQ Dinner
Experience the desert during a wonderful sunset, as you embrace the Bedouin life with a camel ride. This is the perfect way to indulge in a superb dining experience that's far removed from the port of Abu Dhabi where you started out.
Upon arriving at the desert camp there's Arabic coffee, tea and dates, as well as the opportunity to try a sheesha pipe. The beautifully presented barbecue dinner will be accompanied by a live show featuring belly dancers and Tanoura dancing.
Abu Dhabi Desert Evening Safari + BBQ Dinner
Here's another of our evening safari desert experiences in Abu Dhabi that includes a "Dune Bashing" session as you drive a powerful 4x4 across the sand.
There's also a magnificent falconry display, with an incredible collaboration that occurs between the experienced host and his bird. Afterwards, be seated and devour a traditional Arabic barbecue with a traditional Nashaat show as you the sun starts to set on the horizon.
Shared Afternoon Desert Safari with Dinner Included
Another exciting 4x4 adventure, starting around 3pm with a hotel pickup for a desert experience from your Abu Dhabi hotel. The drive takes roughly an hour, however, there's a stop along the way at a local Camel farm.
There will be another dune-bashing session before heading off to the Bedouin desert camp. Here you can try out optional sand-boarding as well as camel riding. Then, as you head into the evening relish upon a superb barbecue dinner just as the sun sets on the horizon.
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It wouldn't be a trip to the UAE without at least one of our desert experiences in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy the Bedouin lifestyle with wonderful hosts and a BBQ dinner that is out of this world! Please note desert safaris have become immensely popular and as such, it is highly recommended to ensure advance booking in order to take part. Search our desert experiences in Abu Dhabi here.
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