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Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari
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Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari
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Overview
Experience life in the deserts of the UAE on this evening safari tour from Abu Dhabi. Board your 4x4 vehicle and bash your way through the dunes as you make your way to a desert camp. Then, learn about the Bedouin lifestyle as you ride a camel, smoke shisha, and get a henna tattoo. End your adventure with a delicious barbecue dinner and a cultural show of belly and tanoura dancing.
- Sandboard down the dunes during sunset
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What's Included
Dune Bashing
Camel Farm Visit
Sand Boarding
Belly Dance
Camel Riding
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Star Caging
4X4 Air-Conditioned Vehicle Pickup and Drop-off
Quad Biking
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
- OPERATED BY Extreme Arabia
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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10 minutes before the...
Yehuda_G
, Jun 2022
Everything. The driver...
Diyana_M
, Apr 2022
Everything. The driver was awesome! The safari was really enjoying. Recommend it as a whole. The price was really good
ABU DHABI SAFARI AMAZING TOUR
FG_L
, Mar 2022
One in a lifetime!! Simply marvelous!! Great communication and support for the Staff!! Ungorgetable experience!!
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Absolutely amazing!!!
Evangelia_K
, Mar 2022
I couldn't have asked for more!! Desert safari is one of my best life experiences so far! The drivers and all the people were very friendly and they made this tour even more unique !
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Amazing Trip
MONIA_M
, Feb 2022
Amazing experience with very beautiful views and memorable moments !
Aziz our guide really made the experience worthwhile. He was very professional, gave good advices on the activities,
I Would definitely recommend booking this trip through him, he was awesome
Really good trip but pickup was 80 mins late
Daniel_S
, Feb 2022
The trip itself was very good - everything that was advertised and more. The drive thru the dunes was hair-raising and really enjoyable. The camel rides, sand-surfing, belly-dancing and other entertainment was really good. One major downside was that the driver arrived 80 minutes late. My family cut short our afternoon on the beach to be ready for our 2:30pm pickup. I contacted Extreme Arabia at 2:40pm and was told they were contacting the driver. Several texts later I was being promised that they would be back in touch in 5 mins. After I called the company I was told that there has been a serious car accident with the first driver and that the replacement would be there in "max 15 mins". We were about to give up on it, after sitting outside our hotel for 80 mins, when the driver arrived apologising for going to the wrong hotel. The driver was good, the trip was really enjoyable, but an 80 minute delay and a really poor customer service during the delay (I would have been OK if someone just told me honestly how long the delay was going to be) soured the experience somewhat. I would still recommend it though.
Response from Host , Mar 2022
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for the precious time you took to send us feedback and for being as objective as possible.
Thanks also for giving us the opportunity to explain our part as a tour operator.
We inform you that you have booked a Sharing Desert Safari at our normal times.
Being on a shared basis, we organize pickup times based on pickup locations for guests who will board the same car.
So delays can happen due to various reasons, such as a delayed guest or an unexpected event such as, in your case, an accident.
We are sorry that there was a misunderstanding, as the driver reported that he had the wrong hotel, but in fact, a mishap such as a road accident, albeit not serious, forced us to have to replace a car with driver that had been assigned to another pick up, this is the reason for the reason that the driver gave you.
Not for this reason, the second reason excluded the first, that of the accident.
In any case we understand your disappointment and we apologize, but really it was a force majeure that caused the chain of delay.
As for answering you about when the driver would arrive, we kept you constantly updated, replying to your WhatsApp messages, until you made contact with the driver. He is part of the Extreme Arabia staff, so there was no reason to give you the same information from two people from the same staff at the same time.
However, we hope that you have understood the exceptional nature of the facts and that our focus is on satisfying our customers as much as possible.
We hope to see you again on one of your next holidays.
Thanks again and kindest Regards,
The best day we had on our holiday
DanMarius_S
, Jan 2022
The experience was worth it, you get a for your money. The guide Azaz was very nice and made out trip unforgettable.
Although it is hot in the desert in the afternoon- bring along some longer clothes for later in the evening!!
Perfect Desert Safari
Steve_J
, Jan 2022
The was the best part of our trip. Everything about this Safari was perfect. It started with one of the best tour guides (Aziz) anyone can ever have. He explained everything so well and was more than patient. The trip itself checked all the right boxes. It was entertaining, timing was perfect and every activity was extremely fun.
Aziz was so unbelievably kind. When the tour ended and we had to leave, we wanted to take a family picture wearing local clothing. Although the tour was over, Aziz told us to take our time and do whatever makes us happy. He even helped us put on the headgear the correct way and when we ran out of headgear, he took off his own to give to me. He took many pictures for us and kept asking if we are happy and if we wanted anything else.
I cannot say enough good things about this tour and I more than highly recommend everyone goes on it.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for the great review. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
We are glad to know that you enjoyed your Desert Safari tour with Aziz, we will forward your appreciation to him.
We are looking forward to the future journey.
Elisabetta
The driver was very...
Randal_G
, Dec 2021
Fun times
Tiara_M
, Dec 2021
Loved loved loved this outing! It was nice to do something away from the city, the scheduled pickup from our location was prompt. The dune bashing was amazing and thrilling (do not be scared, you will be fine)! The camp with the other activities was nice and chill. Overall an experience I would do again and tell anyone who hasn’t done it yet to go ahead and book.
Best Safari tour in Abu Dhabi !! Many Thanks Mohamed
Mava_P
, Feb 2021
The trip with Mohamed was fantastic!
If you want to make a safari tour it is so far the best.
Mohamed knows perfectly the desert and drive the car in the sand like a real Professional ! (perfect driving technic)
The car is very comfortable and powerful. Moreover he puts you in the mood with the perfect arabic music in the car.
Nothing to add, it cannot be better...
If you have the chance to live that : The sunset in the desert is beautiful.
dont bother.
Talika_r
, Jan 2020
We had to book a private option as the other cars where full - however there is nothing private about it and you end up and the same boring camp as everyone else.
The camel ride is only 2 min for photos and you are taken in a circle - literally.
Henna - Having had proper henna before, the lady they have isn't skilled and just does basic prints on your hand, in a rush to get everyone going.
One of the worst trips ive booked on Viator and not at all worth the money paid.
Literally - not a single cent.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari
marilen102019
, Dec 2019
We had a wonderfully unforgettable experience. Truly had a feel of the desert safari. Very thoughtful, organized tour experience. The staff and the local people were just as friendly. Viator you’ve been consistently efficient. Keep it up.
Great experience
Judit V
, Oct 2019
Esperienza da consigliare...
rosa_a
, Feb 2022
Esperienza da consigliare e inoltre lo staff di VIATOR ti assiste in modo eccellente. Non racconto nulla per non togliere la sorpresa
Pior escolha possível
JOSEGUILHERME_L
, Feb 2022
O passeio ao deserto é muito legal e vale
a pena fazer! Porém não com esse guia.
Guia se mostrou mal intencionado ao
cobrar valores exorbitantes no passeio de
quadriciclo. Em um primeiro momento o
guia ofereceu tal passeio por 100 dirhams por pessoa com duração de 1 (uma)
hora. Depois, para confundir, disse o
mesmo valor por pessoa para passeio de
meia hora. Ao negarmos, ofereceu o
passeio de 10 minutos por 100 dirhams
total, para os 3 passaqeiros. Aceitamos o passeio de 10 minunutos. Porém, ao final o
guia tentou cobrar 100 dirhams por
pessoa pelo passeio de 10 minutos.
Precisamos argumentar que o valor
combinado não era aquele e então
pagamos 150 dirhams para não ter confusão, entretanto a confiança já havia
acabado. Outros problemas ocorreram
também. Não tivemos a equitação de
camelos, que constava como incluso,
sem nenhuma explicação. Não parou por
ai. O passeio diz incluir chá, café e refrigerante, porém os dois primeiros só
foram oferecidos do chegamos na aldeia
e o refrigerante apenas quando o jantar
foi liberado. E por falar no jantar, outra
decepção: o churrasco oferecido é
completamente limitado. Fomos servidos uma única vez e com uma quantidade
mínima, sendo apenas 02 pequenos
espetos de carne de frango e um
pedacinho de carne. Ao tentar repetir, nos
foi negado. Saímos com fome! Após tudo
isso, como se não fosse suficiente experiencia ruim, ao pararmos em um
posto de combustível para abastecer o
carro, o guia arrumou confusão com o
frentista. Mais de 10 minutos de muita
discussão, que nos deixou muito
assustados. Portanto, recomendo
fortemente o passeio, porém por outra companhia e com guia diferente.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Super expérience
Steph_S
, Dec 2021
La meilleure partie a été Le safari dans les dunes
Notre chauffeur était incroyable !
Sensations garanties
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Fantastisk upplevelse
ardib522019
, Nov 2019
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