Top 15 Camel Riding Experiences in Abu Dhabi

1.Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,998 reviews · from $74Our pick

Join an OceanAir Travels guide, such as Azi, Kevin, Ram, or Ranju, for a six-hour Abu Dhabi desert trip. Expect a camel farm, high-speed dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, henna, shisha, Arabic dress photos, BBQ dinner, tanoura, and belly dancing.

“Amazing experience! We couldn’t have asked for a better 6 hours to end our trip to the UAE. The staff went above and beyond to make it fun for our teenage boys and their 80 year old grandmother.”

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

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

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi with a 4WD dune drive, camel farm visit, sandboarding, a short camel ride, henna, falcon photos, Arabian dress, BBQ dinner, Tanoura, fire and belly dancing shows. Guides such as Ashraf, Safeer, Faisel, and Faizy are praised for skilled driving and helpful photography.

“Such a great experience! Farook was a fabulous guide and driver who was friendly and made the experience a lot of fun!”

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

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

From a 3 pm pickup in Abu Dhabi, you’ll ride an air-conditioned 4x4 to Al Khatim Desert for dune bashing, sunset photos, camel feeding, sandboarding, a short camel ride, BBQ dinner, henna, falcon photos, belly dance, Tanoura, and stargazing. Guides such as Ahmed, Hamza, Sanal, and Haneef are praised for safe driving and photos.

“What a trip!! Holy cow. Dune busting was a blast, sort of like a roller coaster inside an SUV. Thank goodness for the roll bars, just in case. Everything was awesome, from the sand surfing, to the sunset, the quad bikes, the falcon, feeding and riding the camels, the food (huge Read more”

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4.Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari: 4×4 Dune Bashing, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · from $52Best value

Start at 7:30 a.m. with hotel or mall pickup, then drive about 45 minutes to Al Khatim Desert. A skilled 4x4 driver takes you over the dunes before the worst heat, followed by a camel ride, sandboarding, Arabic refreshments, and return transport. Guides may include Gino or Nasim.

“Brilliant! Lots of fun and driver/tour guide was very knowledgable!”

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5.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 hotel pickup, dune bashing, a camel-farm visit, sand boarding, sunset photos, and a Bedouin camp welcome. Enjoy Arabic coffee, dates, henna, costume photos, buffet dinner, belly dancing, and tanoura entertainment before returning around 9:30pm.

“Mohammed was a terrific guide, friendly and knowledgeable. Plus a lot of fun, as he drove us through the sand dunes expertly, but with daring, soaring over the bumpy landscape, creating a safe but thrilling ride, worthy of a Disneyland E ticket (when Disneyland had E tickets, their best rides). The camels were lovely at the breeding camp, though at the camp station the camel didn't seem too happy as I mounted him. Fun day and delicious dinner, plus a glittering show. The best day of my 8 days in the UAE.”

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

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

Leave Abu Dhabi at about 2:30 pm in a shared Toyota Land Cruiser for Al Khaznah Desert. Expect dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, a camel farm, a short camel ride, henna, local costumes, BBQ, and live shows. Guides such as Shahid, Eid, Mario, and Thaj have earned praise for calm, caring service.

“The dune bashing was so much fun, lasted a good 45 mins and got some great photos. Dinner was of good quality and plentiful. Overall very good value for money.”

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7.Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $70

Ride from Abu Dhabi to Al Khatim Desert in a shared 4x4, then enjoy dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel farm visit, brief camel riding, photos, tea, and traditional dress. Guide Shakeer has earned praise for his friendly service. Quad biking costs extra.

“Escursione divertente, suggestiva e emozionante. La nostra guida Shakeer gentile, disponibile e preparato.”

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8.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $80

Set out from Abu Dhabi at 2:30 pm in a shared air-conditioned 4x4 for dune bashing, sunset views, a camel farm visit, sandboarding, henna, falcon photos, Arabic dress, BBQ dinner, dance shows, and stargazing. The Land Cruiser carries up to six people.

“Our guide was friendly and drove us to the desert. We sandboarded, ate a nice buffet, got on a camels (for 2 minutes only, don't expect anything more) and saw belly dancing and falcons. The camp is nice. I would recommend!”

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9.Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $90

Spend an afternoon and evening in Abu Dhabi’s desert with pickup in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser. You’ll ride the dunes, stop at a camel farm, watch sunset, try sandboarding and a short camel ride, then enjoy a BBQ, henna, shisha, Arabic coffee, belly dancing, and Tanoura entertainment at camp.

“Purtroppo il mio volo fu dirottato per via delle condizioni meteorologiche da Delhi e dunque, appena l'ho scoperto, ho subito avvisato il tour operator chiedendo se fosse possibile ottenere almeno un rimborso parziale, considerando che, ad Read more”

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10.Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari – Dune bashing Camel ride and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $83

Leave Abu Dhabi around 2:30 pm for a six-and-a-half-hour desert outing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser. You’ll ride over dunes, visit a camel farm, photograph sunset, eat unlimited BBQ, and watch fire, Tanoura, and belly dance shows. Guide Marley has earned special praise for layover pickups.

“This by far is a must do activity. We had a 19 hour layover and this was one of the activities we chose to do. Marley was a great tour host. He did everything to make us comfortable. Vehicle was very clean. Every part of this excursion was well worth the money if not more. Be ready for a great time”

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11.4-Hour Morning Safari with Camel Ride & Sand boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

Start at 8:00 am in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, drive to Al Khatim, and spend four hours dune bashing, stopping for desert photos, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. Tea, coffee, and water are served at the camp before drop-off.

“The pick up driver was 1.5 hours late. The camel ride was uneventful. We were told we can only ride the camel for one go around which took less than 1 minute. If you wanted a longer ride, they wanted you to pay more money. We felt really uncRead more”

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12.Desert Safari with Dune Bashing and Camel Ride plus Sand Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $55

Head from Abu Dhabi to Al Khatim for a 4x4 dune bashing ride, sunset stop, camel farm visit, and Bedouin-style camp. You’ll have Arabic coffee, dates, camel rides, sand boarding, henna, traditional clothing, and falcon photos. Guides such as Mohammed, Marly, and Arham are praised for safe driving and photography.

“Mohammed is a fantastic tour guide, he speaks great English, and is such a fun off roading driver around the desert! He also takes amazing videos and photos and knows all the best angles. The bbq and shows were great. My husband is vegRead more”

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13.Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sand Skiing Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $120

Set out from Abu Dhabi in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser for a sunrise safari in Al Khatim. You’ll ride camels, visit a camel farm, try sand boarding or skiing, enjoy Bedouin-style refreshments, and pose in Arabic dress. Guides such as Salam can adapt the outing for families.

“Very poor experience...the local agent was not even aware of booking...had to call them at expected arrival time...came 1 hr late..driver iqbal was a nice person...”

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14.Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $69

Spend about six hours in Abu Dhabi’s desert with hotel pickup, a 4WD dune ride, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset views, Bedouin-style refreshments, henna, shisha, a BBQ buffet, Tanoura dancing, and belly dancing. Guides such as Ibrahim and Ashraf are noted for friendly, capable service.

“Thanks for this wonderful tour experiance! Everything was perfect! Thanks to Ibrahim, the friendly driver and his Team! We have enjoyed this trip! Klaus & Family from Vienna/Austria”

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15.Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi -Camel Ride,Sand Boarding,Camel Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Start before the heat with a 4x4 dune drive, sunrise views, sandboarding, a camel-farm visit, and a short camel ride. Guides such as Haneef, Mustafa, Noushad, Afsal, and Hussain have earned praise for friendly service and strong dune driving. Optional quad bikes cost extra.

“Wonderful experience! I went on desert safari for the first time and it was great fun! We took camel rides, photos of the landscapes and camels, and sandboarding. Our guide, Haneef, was always very helpful and friendly, and told us typical traditions and stories.”

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