Activities & Experiences
Sandboarding in Abu Dhabi: Beginner Tips, Best Dunes & What to Wear
No snow or experience needed—learn how to stand, balance and carve down Abu Dhabi’s soft desert dunes safely.
Desert Safari Abu Dhabi guides
Guides on this topic for planning your desert safari in Abu Dhabi. See all safari packages or ask us on WhatsApp.
No snow or experience needed—learn how to stand, balance and carve down Abu Dhabi’s soft desert dunes safely.
Discover the meaning behind gahwa (Arabic coffee), fresh Emirati dates and the traditional desert majlis welcome.
Meet an Emirati falconer on the dunes, hold a trained falcon on a leather glove and learn why falconry is central to UAE heritage.
A walk through a Bedouin-style desert camp in Abu Dhabi: seating, activities, food, shows and facilities.
A short introduction to Bedouin traditions and falconry in Abu Dhabi, and how a desert safari gives you a taste of them.
Practical tips for taking great photos on a desert safari in Abu Dhabi, from golden light to protecting your gear from sand.
Away from city lights the Abu Dhabi desert sky is spectacular. Learn when and how to enjoy stargazing on a safari.
Chasing a golden sunset in the dunes? Here is how to time your Abu Dhabi desert safari for the best light.
Henna painting and traditional Arabic costumes are included on many desert safaris in Abu Dhabi. Here is how they work.
What the live shows on a desert safari in Abu Dhabi involve, from Tanoura spinning to fire performances.
Sandboarding is included on most desert safaris in Abu Dhabi. Here is how to try it, even if you have never snowboarded.
A guide to the camel ride on a desert safari in Abu Dhabi: how long it lasts, how to mount and what to wear.
