Abu Dhabi city tour & desert safari from Dubai
Overview
Abu Dhabi has a deep treasure trove of culture and the richest heritage. Explore the history of Abu Dhabi with Desert Safari, on a 12 - 13 hour full day Tour.
Explore the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, marvel at the opulent Emirates Palace, admire the Etihad Towers.
Afterward, Ride a camel, Go for a dune drive through the peculiarly shaped red dunes, keep your thrills up with sand-surfing along the dunes (sandboarding). Relax at a desert campsite as the sunsets. Get a henna tattoo. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and exotic Belly dancing show, ‘Tanoura’ folk dance and fire show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.
What's Included
- Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan)
- Visit to the Etihad Towers
- Dune bashing (30 minutes)
- Bottled water
- Tanoura Dance
- Visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Beverages (soft drinks and water)
- BBQ dinner
- Tea and Coffee
- Visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Visit to Emirates Palace
- Henna Tattoo (Small)
- (Short) Camel ride
- Pickup and drop-off
- Standard seating inside the camp
- Sandboarding
- Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle
- Fire Show
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
- Quad bikes (On request)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pickup from All locations within Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are offered for this tour. We will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
What To Expect
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Etihad Towers
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Corniche
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Louvre Abu Dhabi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emirates Heritage Village
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Qasr Al Watan
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lahbab
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
- The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
- Mosques have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire), Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
- It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
- Tattoos must be covered
- It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
- Dry days: entertainment activities (Tanoura dance and Belly dance) will not be available during the mentioned dates 3 & 20th April 2019 / 6, 22 & 25 May 2019 / 1, 3 & 5 June 2019 / 10,11 & 31 August 2019 / 9 September 2019 / 3, 9 & 30 November 2019 / 2 December 2019 or any special Islamic days as per UAE law (Date may vary as per the UAE law and Season time).
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
- Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants (below 3 years old) are not allowed in the car during the shared dune bashing.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan).
- Visit to the Etihad Towers.
- Dune bashing (30 minutes).
- Bottled water.
- Tanoura Dance.
- Visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
- Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center.
- Beverages (soft drinks and water).
- BBQ dinner.
- Tea and Coffee.
- Visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
- Visit to Emirates Palace.
- Henna Tattoo (Small).
- (Short) Camel ride.
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Standard seating inside the camp.
- Sandboarding.
- Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fire Show.
- Driver/guide.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp).
- Quad bikes (On request).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Abu Dhabi city tour & desert safari from Dubai is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Abu Dhabi city tour & desert safari from Dubai will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Belly dance performance (except during Ramadan)
- Visit to the Etihad Towers
- Dune bashing (30 minutes)
- Bottled water
- Tanoura Dance
- Visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Beverages (soft drinks and water)
- BBQ dinner
- Tea and Coffee
- Visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Visit to Emirates Palace
- Henna Tattoo (Small)
- (Short) Camel ride
- Pickup and drop-off
- Standard seating inside the camp
- Sandboarding
- Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle
- Fire Show
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the desert camp)
- Quad bikes (On request)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
- The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
- Mosques have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire), Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
- It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
- Tattoos must be covered
- It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
- Dry days: entertainment activities (Tanoura dance and Belly dance) will not be available during the mentioned dates 3 & 20th April 2019 / 6, 22 & 25 May 2019 / 1, 3 & 5 June 2019 / 10,11 & 31 August 2019 / 9 September 2019 / 3, 9 & 30 November 2019 / 2 December 2019 or any special Islamic days as per UAE law (Date may vary as per the UAE law and Season time).
- Casual, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the summer, along with a jacket in the winter.
- Desert Thrill Tourism shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, sickness or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail a travel health insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, make sure they are mentally and physically able to participate.
- All desert safari drivers are well trained and licensed for safari drives. The land cruiser vehicles are fully insured and well equipped with all necessary safety features, such as roll bars, seat belts.
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants (below 3 years old) are not allowed in the car during the shared dune bashing.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
