Abu Dhabi, the largest and the capital city of the United Arab Emirates enthrall the eyeballs of the
world with its magnificent beauty, mighty skyscrapers and quirky islands. From the city engulfing
amazing attractions, let’s move beyond buildings and glamourous destinations to find magic under
the azure sky, amid the shapeshifting desert with something ‘extraordinary’! Instead of moving
through the usual path, let’s sock something diverse this time by trying out desert safari
in Abu Dhabi.
What is Abu Dhabi Desert Safari all about?
With tempting adventurous activities, the desert has turned itself as the ground of ‘fun and escapade’.
Not just that, the desert proffers a chance to experience and get acquainted with the traditional Arabic
lifestyle with the Bedouin camp set up and the activities in connection to it. The Evening Desert Safari
in Abu Dhabi offers an expansive tour besides the adventure activities such as dune bashing,
sandboarding, camel ride with the chance to sight sunset from the desert’s perspective, live
traditional performances, scrumptious BBQ and a show stopper with gazing stars and enjoying the
wind of the desert at night.
Not just that, the desert proffers a chance to experience and get acquainted with the traditional Arabic
lifestyle with the Bedouin camp set up and the activities in connection to it. The Evening Desert Safari
in Abu Dhabi offers an expansive tour besides the adventure activities such as dune bashing,
sandboarding, camel ride with the chance to sight sunset from the desert’s perspective, live
traditional performances, scrumptious BBQ and a show stopper with gazing stars and enjoying the
wind of the desert at night.
So here are the in-depth details of the desert safari:
Dune Bashing
If you are ready to take up a roller coaster ride on the rolling sand dunes on a 4x4 Land Cruiser,
then Dune Bashing can gratify your spirit! As the professional Safari Guide tries to seize the heights
of dunes with his driving skills, the quivering adventuresome experience inside the car gets priceless!
Dune Bashing is the highlight activity amid the many things the Abu Dhabi desert has to offer.
then Dune Bashing can gratify your spirit! As the professional Safari Guide tries to seize the heights
of dunes with his driving skills, the quivering adventuresome experience inside the car gets priceless!
Dune Bashing is the highlight activity amid the many things the Abu Dhabi desert has to offer.
Sandboarding
Try sliding down the mighty dunes on a sandboard, balancing to have an unforgettable fun.
Sandboarding is an extreme boardsport where your feet will be strapped to the sandboard and you
smoothly slide down. If you want to try in a different way, then you can perform this by sitting on the
sandboard or lying on your belly.
Sandboarding is an extreme boardsport where your feet will be strapped to the sandboard and you
smoothly slide down. If you want to try in a different way, then you can perform this by sitting on the
sandboard or lying on your belly.
Quad Biking and Dune Buggy
The other way of conquering the desert is by riding a quad bike. Apart from this, discover the
escapade in you by trying out Dune Buggy. The age limitation for taking part in this activity is that
the driver should be 16 years of age or older and should be accompanied by an adult. In the passenger
seat, the age limit is 10 years.
escapade in you by trying out Dune Buggy. The age limitation for taking part in this activity is that
the driver should be 16 years of age or older and should be accompanied by an adult. In the passenger
seat, the age limit is 10 years.
Camel Ride
Getting to see the Ship of the Desert ‘camel’ and taking a ride on the disciplined camels, moving
one after the other as a camel caravan is a beautiful experience. Also, get the chance to feed the
camels and sight them in their habitat during the desert safari experience in Abu Dhabi.
one after the other as a camel caravan is a beautiful experience. Also, get the chance to feed the
camels and sight them in their habitat during the desert safari experience in Abu Dhabi.
Bedouin Camp
Get the royal traditional welcome to the Bedouin camp with Arabian coffee, sweets (Gahwa & Gaymat)
along with dry fruits. This is the place where you get to feel like a ‘localite’. Let’s sight the Bedouin
camp built with no concrete, no bricks and has no air conditioners like the bygone days as it is
structured with all the features to give the authentic Arab feel.
along with dry fruits. This is the place where you get to feel like a ‘localite’. Let’s sight the Bedouin
camp built with no concrete, no bricks and has no air conditioners like the bygone days as it is
structured with all the features to give the authentic Arab feel.
Arabic Attire
To grace your experience, change your costumes to the Arabic Attires- Abaya for women and
Kandura for men. Women can wear a scarf around their head and men can wear keffiyeh and agal.
Kandura for men. Women can wear a scarf around their head and men can wear keffiyeh and agal.
Falcon Experience
Let the birds of prey, Falcon rest on your arm and you can proudly pose for the photos. Being the
National Bird of UAE, Falcons are considered to be the symbol of courage and honor for Emiratis.
National Bird of UAE, Falcons are considered to be the symbol of courage and honor for Emiratis.
Henna Painting
Get a temporary tattoo on your hand ladies! It is a traditional Islamic custom and you can have a
henna painting on your hand in a variety of designs. It is like a takeaway reminder of this amazing
tour as the color will stay in your hand for at least a week.
henna painting on your hand in a variety of designs. It is like a takeaway reminder of this amazing
tour as the color will stay in your hand for at least a week.
Shisha Smoking
Shisha is also called with the name hookah where the smoke passes through a jar filled with water
and adds flavor to the smoke that comes out of a pipe. Shisha smoking is a usual custom in the Arab
gatherings and is a part of their culture and tradition. Inhale the smoke gently through the pipe,
pause for the flavors to delight you and then exhale the smoke as you relax!
and adds flavor to the smoke that comes out of a pipe. Shisha smoking is a usual custom in the Arab
gatherings and is a part of their culture and tradition. Inhale the smoke gently through the pipe,
pause for the flavors to delight you and then exhale the smoke as you relax!
BBQ Dinner
Get to enjoy a lavish BBQ dinner buffer with an array of Arabic delicacies that will let you savor
the tastes of this amazing country. There will be Arabian Shawarma, Arabian Kebabs, diverse salads
and desserts along with other mouth-watering dishes.
the tastes of this amazing country. There will be Arabian Shawarma, Arabian Kebabs, diverse salads
and desserts along with other mouth-watering dishes.
Belly Dance
Escalate your mealtime watching the live performances that takes place at the center stage. Belly
dance is the expressionist dance form, popularly known as the ‘Arabic Dance’. Enjoy the mesmerizing
dance form as the performer gives a visual treat in the open stage.
dance is the expressionist dance form, popularly known as the ‘Arabic Dance’. Enjoy the mesmerizing
dance form as the performer gives a visual treat in the open stage.
Tanoura Dance
Also, get to enjoy the folklore dance, Tanoura, where Sufi men spin continuously wearing a colorful
dress decorated with lights. It is meant to be a dance form to attain inner spiritual purity. This
performance is surely going to provide a trance-like state to the audience.
dress decorated with lights. It is meant to be a dance form to attain inner spiritual purity. This
performance is surely going to provide a trance-like state to the audience.
Sky watching
As the shows get over, the camp lights will be turned off and you can watch the stars now; enjoy
and relax in the tranquil ambiance of the desert.
and relax in the tranquil ambiance of the desert.
It is not recommended to book this tour during the holy month of Ramadan and other UAE holidays
as the live performance will not take place then.
as the live performance will not take place then.
If these attractions of the Evening Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi entice you to have a memorable tour,
then grab on the opportunity to escape from your daily life to enjoy the Arabic lifestyle!
then grab on the opportunity to escape from your daily life to enjoy the Arabic lifestyle!
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