Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi
Sunset dunes, BBQ dinner and three shows, VIP seat and quad included: AED 250.
1.5M+ guests
Est. 2009
DCT-licensed in Abu Dhabi
Pay on arrival, cash or card
Why book this evening with us
No risk to book: pay on arrival, cash or card. No deposit. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
“Will the dune drive make me feel sick?” Eat light at lunch and take a front seat if one is free. Tell the driver and he takes a gentler line, or skip the dunes and ride straight to camp.
“Will the camp charge me more on the night?” Everything in the Included list below is in the AED 250. Extras, such as a double quad or table sheesha, are priced in your WhatsApp confirmation before you go.
Evening safari at a glance
- Price
- AED 250 per person
- Included upgrades
- VIP seat + single quad
- Transfer
- Shared 4×4, both ways
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Pickup
- From 2:30 PM
- Drop-off
- Around 9:00–9:30 PM
- Desert
- Al Khatim, about 45 min away
- Dinner
- Halal BBQ buffet, veg and non-veg
- Ages
- Under 3 free · quad 12+ to drive
- Payment
- On arrival, cash or card
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
Same evening without the upgrades: AED 40 self-drive, AED 60 bus, AED 150 shared 4×4, or AED 700 private car for up to 6. Shared bus pickups leave from Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall and Safeer Mall Shabiya.
What the AED 250 bundle gets you, and when it doesn’t fit
The AED 250 evening is the shared 4×4 evening with a single-seater quad and VIP majlis seating already in the price. Here is the same night built from our own price list.
One guest
Shared 4×4 AED 150 + single quad AED 100
À la carte: AED 250 · Bundle: AED 250
VIP majlis seating at no extra cost
A couple
2 × AED 250 à la carte = AED 500
Bundle: AED 500
Two VIP majlis seats at no extra cost
Four guests aged 12+
4 × AED 250 à la carte = AED 1,000
Bundle: AED 1,000
Four VIP majlis seats at no extra cost
Six guests, private car
Private car AED 700 + a quad for each (6 × AED 100) = AED 1,300
Six bundles: AED 1,500
Private is AED 200 less and the car is yours; the bundle adds VIP majlis seating
Bus pickup instead
Bus AED 60 + quad AED 100 = AED 160
Bundle: AED 250
The bus is AED 90 less; the bundle adds 4×4 pickup and VIP majlis seating
Self-drive instead
Self-drive AED 40 + quad AED 100 = AED 140
Bundle: AED 250
Self-drive is AED 110 less if you have a car; the bundle adds 4×4 pickup and VIP majlis seating
Booked separately, a shared 4×4 evening plus a single-seater quad costs AED 250 per person, the same as the Evening Desert Safari. The bundle adds VIP majlis seating at no extra cost.
When the AED 250 option is not your best buy
- Children under 12 in the group. Quads are for ages 12+, so a younger child cannot use the included quad. From age 3 everyone pays the standard price. For them, shared 4×4 (AED 150) plus the VIP majlis add-on with live BBQ (AED 80) is AED 230.
- You don’t want the quad or the VIP seat. The shared 4×4 evening is AED 150 with the same camp, dinner and shows.
- You have a car. Self-drive is AED 40 and you can add only what you want.
- You want the whole vehicle to yourselves. The private car is AED 700 for up to 6. The AED 250 option is a shared 4×4.
The evening programme, step by step
- From 2:30 PM: Shared 4×4 pickup from your hotel, home or mall.
- Around 4:00 PM: Tyres down and dune bashing in a Toyota Land Cruiser. Ask the driver for a gentler line if you prefer.
- Before sunset: Photo stop on a high dune.
- Camp arrival: Arabic coffee, tea and dates. Your VIP majlis seat is reserved.
- 6:30 PM: Hot starters of pakora, samosa and tea. Camel ride, sandboarding, henna and Arabic costumes. Your 30-minute single-seater quad session, in the designated area (12+).
- Around 7:30 PM: BBQ buffet, veg and non-veg, served while you stay in the VIP majlis.
- 8:00 PM: Belly dance, LED Tanoura and fire show, watched from the front of the majlis.
- 9:00–9:30 PM: Drop-off back at your pickup point.
The quad included in the AED 250 evening is the standard 30-minute session in the designated quad area. For a guided ride on the open dunes, add the 20-minute open-dunes quad safari (AED 300 single, AED 400 double).
Sunset in Al Khatim (mid-month, local time)
Evening pickup is from 2:30 PM all year. These times tell you when to have your camera ready.
- December: 17:34
- March: 18:29
- June: 19:08
- September: 18:24
Calculated for 24.20°N 54.95°E with the NOAA solar formula.
Included in AED 250, and optional extras
Included in the Evening Desert Safari
- Shared 4×4 pickup and drop-off
- VIP majlis seating
- Single-seater quad bike, 30 minutes in the designated area
- Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser and a sunset photo stop
- Short camel ride and sandboarding
- Small henna for ladies, Arabic costumes for photos
- Arabic coffee, tea, dates, unlimited water and soft drinks
- Starters at 6:30 PM and a halal BBQ buffet dinner, veg and non-veg
- Belly dance, LED Tanoura and fire show
- Sheesha in the designated area, separate washrooms
Optional extras (price fixed in your WhatsApp confirmation)
- Long dune bashing, private Land Cruiser for up to 6, up to 30 min: AED 150
- Double-seater quad, 30 min in the designated area: AED 200
- Open-dunes quad safari with guide, 20 min: AED 300 single, AED 400 double
- Falcon photography: AED 10–30 per person
- Long camel ride, 15 min for 2 people: AED 150
- Sheesha at your table, different flavours: AED 80
- Professional photographer: from AED 50
Not included: alcohol (the camp serves none), Wi-Fi or charging, pets.
Who the evening safari suits
First-timers doing one safari
Take the AED 250 evening. You get the sunset, the camp, the shows and both upgrades in one booking.
Couples
The VIP majlis gives you a set place for dinner and the shows. Add a photographer at the sunset stop from AED 50.
Teens and adults who want speed
The quad is in the price. For more, add a double quad (AED 200) or long dune bashing (AED 150).
Groups of 7 or more
Book two shared 4×4s or a mix of options. Groups of 10+ get a special rate; ask for a group quote on WhatsApp.
Safety, and who should skip dune bashing
- Pregnancy, back, neck or heart conditions: skip the dune drive and go straight to camp. Everything else stays the same.
- Children: under 3 join free; dune bashing from 3; camel rides from 4; quads from 12 to drive.
- Motion sickness: eat light at lunch, take a front seat if one is free, and tell the driver before the dunes.
- Wheelchair users: the camp is on firm, level ground next to the vehicles. Tell us on WhatsApp so we arrange a suitable vehicle.
Ramadan and public holidays
The evening safari runs every day in Ramadan. The belly dance and Tanoura shows pause in Ramadan and on religious holidays. Dune bashing, the quad, camel ride, sandboarding and dinner go ahead.
“Best experience of our trip. The dune bashing was thrilling but felt completely safe, and the BBQ dinner at the camp was delicious. Booking on WhatsApp was so easy.”
“We did the self-drive option to save money and it was honestly fantastic value. Same camp, same activities, a fraction of the price. The sunset was unreal.”
“So much quieter than the Dubai desert. Our driver was excellent and added the long dune bashing for us. The quad bike add-on was the highlight for my son.”
“The overnight safari was magical. Stargazing, the Bedouin camp, sunrise over the dunes — worth every dirham. Highly recommend the VIP majlis seating.”
“Transparent pricing, replied instantly on WhatsApp, and no hidden charges. The belly dance and fire show were brilliant and the kids loved the camel ride.”
“Booked the camel trek for sunset and it was the most peaceful hour of our holiday. Beautiful dunes, lovely team, easy WhatsApp booking. Will be back.”
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Evening desert safari FAQ
How much is the evening desert safari in Abu Dhabi?
AED 250 per person with Desert Safaris Booking, including shared 4×4 pickup, VIP majlis seating, a single-seater quad, dune bashing, camp activities, BBQ dinner and three live shows. Without the upgrades it costs AED 40 self-drive, AED 60 by bus, AED 150 by shared 4×4 or AED 700 for a private car for up to 6.
Is the quad bike really included in the AED 250 price?
Yes. A single-seater quad session is part of the AED 250 Evening Desert Safari, with no charge at the camp. Riders must be 12 or older. If you want a double-seater quad instead, it is an AED 200 add-on. The included session is 30 minutes in the designated quad area.
Is the AED 250 evening better value than the standard safari?
It is if you want the quad. A shared 4×4 evening plus a single-seater quad booked separately is also AED 250 per person, and the bundle adds VIP majlis seating at no extra cost. If you want neither, the shared 4×4 evening at AED 150 has the same camp, dinner and shows.
What time does the evening safari start and finish?
Pickup is from 2:30 PM and drop-off is around 9:00 to 9:30 PM, about six hours in total. Sunset in Al Khatim falls around 17:34 in December and 19:08 in June, so you watch it from the dunes or the camp. We confirm your pickup slot on WhatsApp.
What does VIP seating mean on the evening safari?
You get a reserved seat in the VIP majlis for dinner and the live shows, instead of the general camp seating. It is included in the AED 250 Evening Desert Safari. On the AED 40, 60, 150 and 700 options you can add a VIP majlis seat with live BBQ for AED 80 per seat.
Can children join the evening desert safari?
Yes. Children under 3 join free, and from age 3 everyone pays the standard price. Dune bashing is fine from 3, camel rides from 4 and quads from 12, so a younger child cannot use the included quad. Families with under-12s often pick the shared 4×4 evening and add VIP seats.
Where does the evening safari take place and where is pickup?
In the Al Khatim desert, about 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi city on the E22. The AED 250 option includes shared 4×4 pickup from your hotel or home. Shared bus pickups leave from Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall and Safeer Mall Shabiya, and self-drive guests receive a GPS pin to the meeting point.
Do the live shows run during Ramadan?
The evening safari runs every day in Ramadan, but the belly dance and Tanoura shows pause during Ramadan and on religious holidays. Dune bashing, the quad, the camel ride, sandboarding and the BBQ dinner all go ahead as normal. Ask on WhatsApp which shows are on for your date.
How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
Send one WhatsApp message to +971 50 414 6025 with your date, number of guests and pickup area. We confirm the pickup time and total, and you pay on arrival by cash or card. There is no deposit, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your safari.
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Evening desert safari FAQ
How much is the evening desert safari in Abu Dhabi?
AED 250 per person with Desert Safaris Booking, including shared 4×4 pickup, VIP majlis seating, a single-seater quad, dune bashing, camp activities, BBQ dinner and three live shows. Without the upgrades it costs AED 40 self-drive, AED 60 by bus, AED 150 by shared 4×4 or AED 700 for a private car for up to 6.
Is the quad bike really included in the AED 250 price?
Yes. A single-seater quad session is part of the AED 250 Evening Desert Safari, with no charge at the camp. Riders must be 12 or older. If you want a double-seater quad instead, it is an AED 200 add-on. The included session is 30 minutes in the designated quad area.
Is the AED 250 evening better value than the standard safari?
It is if you want the quad. A shared 4×4 evening plus a single-seater quad booked separately is also AED 250 per person, and the bundle adds VIP majlis seating at no extra cost. If you want neither, the shared 4×4 evening at AED 150 has the same camp, dinner and shows.
What time does the evening safari start and finish?
Pickup is from 2:30 PM and drop-off is around 9:00 to 9:30 PM, about six hours in total. Sunset in Al Khatim falls around 17:34 in December and 19:08 in June, so you watch it from the dunes or the camp. We confirm your pickup slot on WhatsApp.
What does VIP seating mean on the evening safari?
You get a reserved seat in the VIP majlis for dinner and the live shows, instead of the general camp seating. It is included in the AED 250 Evening Desert Safari. On the AED 40, 60, 150 and 700 options you can add a VIP majlis seat with live BBQ for AED 80 per seat.
Can children join the evening desert safari?
Yes. Children under 3 join free, and from age 3 everyone pays the standard price. Dune bashing is fine from 3, camel rides from 4 and quads from 12, so a younger child cannot use the included quad. Families with under-12s often pick the shared 4×4 evening and add VIP seats.
Where does the evening safari take place and where is pickup?
In the Al Khatim desert, about 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi city on the E22. The AED 250 option includes shared 4×4 pickup from your hotel or home. Shared bus pickups leave from Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall and Safeer Mall Shabiya, and self-drive guests receive a GPS pin to the meeting point.
Do the live shows run during Ramadan?
The evening safari runs every day in Ramadan, but the belly dance and Tanoura shows pause during Ramadan and on religious holidays. Dune bashing, the quad, the camel ride, sandboarding and the BBQ dinner all go ahead as normal. Ask on WhatsApp which shows are on for your date.
How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
Send one WhatsApp message to +971 50 414 6025 with your date, number of guests and pickup area. We confirm the pickup time and total, and you pay on arrival by cash or card. There is no deposit, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your safari.
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