Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Without Dune Bashing

Experience a Peaceful Abu Dhabi Desert Tour

Prefer peace over pace? This is the desert safari you have been looking for. Experience the desert’s rich culture and breathtaking landscapes in an Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Without Dune Bashing. Carefully curated to be a serene, safe, and culturally enriching experience, this tour is the best choice for pregnant women, elderly guests, families and anyone who wants calm instead of adventure. So, how do we delver such a peaceful excursion? We swap high-thrill activities with high-value cultural experiences and relaxation.

Highlights of Your Gentle Safari

A Smooth Journey: Experience a convenient and comfortable drop off at the desert camp. We eliminate dune bashing to ensure a smooth ride for everyone.
Peaceful Camel Trekking: Experience the desert in Bedouin style by riding a gentle camel.
Cultural Immersion: Try sandboarding on short sand dunes, paint your hands with beautiful henna designs and have a fun photoshoot in traditional Arabic costumes.
Authentic Arabian Hospitality: End the experience with a wide variety of dishes served at the BBQ buffet dinner and paired with a captivating Tanoura dance performance.
Stargazing & Serenity: Away from the city’s light pollution take a moment to look up at the clear night sky and gaze at the multiple stars that decorate it.

Tour Description: Your Relaxed Desert Escape

Start the journey with a convenient pick up from your Abu Dhabi hotel and a scenic drive to our traditional Bedouin camp in the midst of the desert. This tour has been carefully curated to ensure cultural discovery without compromising on comfort making it the perfect desert safari for pregnant women. It is also the best desert safari for seniors and is also a family-friendly Abu Dhabi desert safari.

A peek into your experience

You will be welcomed with authentic Arabian hospitality into the desert camp, and you will get the chance to taste the timeless combination of kahwa (Arabic coffee) with dates. There is no rush to start the safari giving you enough time to settle in. Start with a peaceful and brief camel ride. Guests of all ages can have more fun by going sandboarding down short dune slopes. As the sun begins to set, make good use of the golden hour by snapping some photos.

An Authentic Cultural Immersion

Get an experience of traditional Emirati entertainment as the evening settles in. Women can get their hands adorned with henna designs or dress up with traditional Arabic costumes for a photo shoot. You can learn more about the nomadic Bedouin lifestyle and connect with the region’s heritage. There is no rush, each experience can be enjoyed at your own pace.

A Night Under the Stars

The highlight of your evening will be the sumptuous BBQ dinner buffet serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Watch a live Tanoura dance performance as you dine and be awestruck with the rotating lights and colors. Finally, cozy around a campfire with a steaming cup of Arabic tea to watch the stars on the desert sky. The lack of light pollution will give you a clear view of the stars. Conclude this Abu Dhabi desert tour without adventure rides with a few moments of peace before being dropped back at your hotel.

What's Included

Round transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
Friendly and professional driver-guide
Camel Farm Visit & Feeding
Entry to traditional Bedouin style camp
Welcome drinks at the camp (Coffee, Water, and Soft Drinks)
Gentle camel ride for photos (Short camel riding can be repeated)
Sandboarding
Arabic costumes for photos
Henna painting in hands and Arabian makeover for ladies
BBQ dinner buffet serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes
Live Tanoura & Belly Dance Performance
Shisha pipe (hubble-bubble flavour) is permitted in the shisha smoking area
Allocated time to watch the sky with the Milky Way
Cold Bottled Water in the vehicle

What's Not Included

Pick-up & Drop-Off Timings

During the winter season, pick-up for the activity is at 02:30 PM, and drop-off is scheduled for 08:30 PM.
The Evening Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi typically lasts approximately 7 hours.

Pickup Locations

We offer pickups from all Abu Dhabi city hotels, residences, malls, the Airport Premier Inn hotel lobby, Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, and other major landmarks.

Who This Tour Is For

This relaxed desert safari in Abu Dhabi is suitable for:

Pregnant women
Families with toddlers and young children
Elderly guests
Guests with back problems or disabilities
Travelers who want a peaceful experience without adventure
Travelers interested in a thorough Abu Dhabi desert cultural experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Al Khatim Desert is a desert on the way from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain. Al Khatim Desert is an ideal spot for off-road riding excursions.

Dune bashing is a type of off-roading that takes place on sand dunes and is mainly done in large 4WD cars such as the Toyota Land Cruiser or Fortuner. It requires driving at various speeds across sand dunes and manoeuvring the car in such a way that it maintains balance while ascending and descending the dune.

During summer, it will be 25°C-40°C. And during winter, it will be 15°C to 25°C.

Yes, there will be vegetarian meal options available.

Know Before You Go

Guests are kindly requested to wait in the hotel lobby or near the main entrance of the mall for their pick-up.
Six passengers will be accommodated in the Land Cruiser on a shared basis.
Times duration or start/stop times may change due to weather conditions.
Please follow all guidelines as directed by your Safari Marshal.
Make sure to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Wear closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from the hot sand.
Wear light-colored clothes made of fabrics like cotton or linen to be comfortable in the hot desert weather.
Bring a shawl or a light cardigan as the evenings can get cooler, especially in winter.
This Abu Dhabi desert safari no dune bashing experience guarantees a smooth and gentle ride.
Entertainment activities will not be available in the camps on religious holidays, in accordance with UAE law. The government will announce the exact dates.

Terms and Conditions

Advanced booking is required as bookings are subject to availability.
If the tour is cancelled due to an unavoidable circumstance like the weather, either a full refund or an alternative booking date will be provided.

Cancellation Policy

Last-minute changes or cancellations are not permitted.
To receive a full refund, please notify us of your tour cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of the ride's start date; otherwise, charges will apply.

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Embrace the desert’s serene personality with this safari that is culturally rich with ample opportunities to relax. Create memorable moments in a peaceful and picturesque landscape.

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