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15 Safaris with BBQ Dinner in Abu Dhabi Worth Booking

26 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Good safaris with bbq dinner in Abu Dhabi fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - From Abu Dhabi to the Al Khatim dunes
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

1.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,762 reviews · 6 hours · from $89Our pick

Join a small group of up to six for a six-hour Abu Dhabi desert safari with hotel or cruise-port pickup. Your English-speaking driver handles dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, camp customs, BBQ dinner, and traditional shows. Guides such as Thahzeer, Shine, Sherif, and Aamir are praised for safe driving and photography.

“It was a great day at the desert. Our guide Thahzeer was not only a good driver in the dunes but also a great photographer! I had some problems in advance with the agency when sending my pick up location, but a soon as the guide himself contacted me, everything worked easily.”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - From Abu Dhabi to the Al Khatim dunes
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

2.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74Top rated

Spend about six hours with an OceanAir Travels guide exploring Abu Dhabi’s desert by 4WD. Expect dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel farm, a short camel ride, henna, shisha, Arabic dress photos, BBQ dinner, Tanoura, and belly dancing. Guides such as Ram, Kevin, Azi, and Biju are praised for helpful service and photos.

“We have been looking forward to this activity but it exceeded our expectation. It was absolutelly amazing and great experience. Our guide was friendly and super helpful. Kids loved it!”

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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments - Camel farm visit and short camel ride
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments

3.Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,790 reviews · from $72

Leave Abu Dhabi around 3 pm for a shared 4x4 ride across the dunes, a camel farm visit, sandboarding, and sunset photos. At camp, try henna, Arabian dress, falcon photos, and shisha before a BBQ buffet, Tanoura, fire show, stargazing, and belly dancing, except during Ramadan.

“I couldn't recommend this enough even if I tried. Everything was perfect. From start to finish. The food was amazing, the people was beyond amazing, the shows were breathtaking. If you have the chance, this is a must.”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner - The 3:30 pm pickup and drive out
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

4.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $60

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi with 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, sunset photos, henna, BBQ dinner, belly dancing, and a fire show. Guides such as Arham, Rehan, and Ateeq have earned praise for friendly help and excellent photos, though service and food quality can vary.

“I had an incredible time . As a person doing a 2 day layover, the desert safari was a perfect combination of activities, relaxing, thrill, and leisure . Our guide Arkham was incredible in guiding us through the process; ranging from taking great Read more”

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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance - The five-minute viewpoint and the value of stopping
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance

5.Desert Safari with BBQ, Belly & Tannura Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 809 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Spend six hours beyond Abu Dhabi with a driver-guide such as Faisel, Unni, or Hakeem, racing over Al Khatim dunes, riding a camel, sandboarding, and relaxing at a Bedouin-style camp with BBQ, henna, tanoura dancing, belly dance, and fire shows.

“Everything was amazing , the food was soooo good and the entertainment was amazing !”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows - Sunset photographs, sandboarding, and the camel circle
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

6.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · from $60

You’ll leave Abu Dhabi by hotel pickup for Al Khatim, where a driver leads a dune-bashing ride, sunset camel experience, sandboarding, henna, sheesha, BBQ buffet, belly dancing, fire, and tanoura shows. The camp is lively, but confirm which activities are included before you go.

“Everything was amazing! Dune bashing was trilling, food was delicious, unforgettable day in desert :) Highly recommended.”

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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show - The 4x4 ride across the dunes
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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

7.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $72

Spend about six hours crossing the Al Khatim Desert by air-conditioned 4x4, with dune bashing, camel feeding, sandboarding, sunset photos, a short camel ride, henna, BBQ dinner, belly dance, Tanoura, and stargazing. Guides such as Ahmed, Hamza, Sanal, and Haneef are praised for safe driving and photography.

“Absolutely amazing! The tour was great! We had such a nice time at the desert, the food is amazing, the show is very good. I can recommend this tour 100%. Our tour guide Sanal was really nice and funny with amazing driving and photography skills.”

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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner - A camel farm before the main ride
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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

8.Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $75

Leave Abu Dhabi around 3pm for Al Khatim Desert with a guide such as Mohamed, Ali, or Ajmal. Expect camel riding, dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photo stops, a Bedouin-style camp, Arabic dress photos, dinner, belly dancing, and tanoura entertainment before returning around 9:30pm.

“Mohamad our guide was super friendly and always looking ways for us to have fun. My daughter loved the dune baching, although is not recommended if you get motion sickness easily. The dinner was good and the shows were a nice add on.”

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Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding - Sunset photos and a camel farm stop
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Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

9.7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $69

You’ll spend an evening outside Abu Dhabi with a professional 4WD driver, usually sharing a Land Cruiser with up to five other people. Expect dune bashing, sunset photos, a camel farm, a short camel ride, sandboarding, a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, henna, costumes, falcons, and live shows.

“Everything was exceptional! The driver's professionalism and attention to tourists, the joy of meeting the camels in the desert farm and especially the entertainment program and traditional dinner in the desert village. Congratulations to the organizers!”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner - Sandboarding and the Sunset Photo Stop
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner

10.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $60

Spend an afternoon and evening beyond Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, a 30-minute 4x4 dune ride, sandboarding, a sunset stop, camel loop, Arabic coffee, snacks, buffet BBQ, and live belly dancing, tanoura, and fire shows. Guides such as Johnny, Sayed, Mansoor, and Zayed have earned special praise, though assignments vary.

“The tour was very poorly organized. I have used Viator in Europe and now Middle east, but this time it's horrendous. The driver came in a beaten down, rackety mpv squeezing exactly 7 pax into very tight quarters, for 1.5 hour drive each way. ARead more”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ - The 4x4 ride across Abu Dhabi’s dunes
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ

11.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $52

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi with a licensed English guide, 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset views, and a Bedouin-style camp. Zaib and Shahzaib are among the named drivers praised for skilled driving and friendly help. Dinner includes a live BBQ, vegetarian and meat dishes, drinks, tea, and water.

“I did the solo desert safari with Zaib and it couldn't have been better. Zaib and his friends were so friendly and I felt very well looked after. They picked me up from where I needed to be and also waited for me when I wanted to take some phoRead more”

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Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows - The Land Cruiser ride and high dune photo stop
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Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows

12.Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend six hours outside Abu Dhabi with a 4x4 dune-bashing ride, desert photo stops, sandboarding, camel riding, henna, Arabic dress, a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, belly dancing, Tanura, and fire shows. Pickup is offered, and Zohaib Anjum is the listed provider.

“Had the best time so much fun and very well Organised driver was excellent and entertainment was fun”

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Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - The highest dune and sunset pause
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Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

13.Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $80

Start at 3:00 pm in an air-conditioned 4WD and head to Al Khatim Desert for dune bashing and sunset views. At a Bedouin-style camp, try sandboarding, camel riding, henna, Arabic dress, buffet dinner, tea, coffee, and traditional shows. The group can reach 40 people.

“Beau safari dans le désert. La traversée du désert en 4X4 était incroyable. La soirée dans un camp bédouins reconstitué était sympathique.”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows - Sandboarding, camels, and small camp activities
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows

14.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $80

Leave Abu Dhabi at 3:00 pm for dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, henna, dates, coffee, sunset views, and a Bedouin-style BBQ camp. A guide such as Raffy or Faisal Maly may handle the drive. Quad biking costs extra, and the group can reach 50 people.

“Did not realize we were going to climb dunes or I would not have sat in front seat. It was a lot of fun, more so for those not 80 years of age. Food was fair at best.”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More - What the 4x4 dune ride really offers
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More

15.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $49

Spend about six hours in the Abu Dhabi desert with 4x4 dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset viewing, henna, Arabic clothing, a BBQ buffet, soft drinks, belly dance, Tanura, and fire shows. Pickup is offered, but allow extra time for group transfers.

“The driver is definitely awesome, but however 2 stars is because I thought it wouldve been a more private experience, but it was a 1.5 hours trip to a “Desert Safari” place for a 5 minutes of sand dune car ride, a camel ride with only 2 camels available for photos but couple Read more”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii) - A short camel ride and a look at desert life
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)

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