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Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Half-day trip from Abu Dhabi visiting Al Khatim Desert, Al Khatim Desert and Al Khatim Desert. Operated by OceanAir Travels.

Highlights

  • Enjoy three activities at a Bedouin-style camp before the desert heat cranks up

Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding: Key Facts

PriceFrom $93 per person
Duration4 hours
Group sizeUp to 8 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

Half-day trip from Abu Dhabi visiting Al Khatim Desert, Al Khatim Desert and Al Khatim Desert. Operated by OceanAir Trav...
4 hours
English
$93
Free cancellation

Full description

A half-day trip out of Abu Dhabi taking in Al Khatim Desert, Al Khatim Desert and Al Khatim Desert. There are 3 stops in all.

The running order is Al Khatim Desert (45 min), then Al Khatim Desert (5 min), then Al Khatim Desert (10 min).

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off, Dune bashing / desert drive by 4x4, Short camel ride and Sandboarding session. It does not cover food and drinks unless otherwise specified, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

84 pickup location options

Beach Rotana, Novel Hotel City Center, Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, Centro Yas Island, Tryp by Wyndham Abu Dhabi, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, Aloft Abu Dhabi, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, an IHG Hotel, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, an IHG Hotel, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown, VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Yas Island Rotana, Copthorne Downtown Abu Dhabi, Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche, Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Grand Continental Hotel, Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi, Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi by Gewan, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi by Millennium, Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, Villaggio Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Airport (Business Park) Hotel, Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Majlis Grand Mercure Residence Abu Dhabi, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Millennium Downtown Abu Dhabi, Centro Capital Centre, Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel, Mushrif Mall, Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate, Al Ain Palace Hotel, Hala Arjaan by Rotana, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre Hotel, Golden Tulip Downtown Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Courtyard World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi, Dalma Mall, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi - A Concept by Hyatt, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, Grand Villaggio Hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Mazyad Mall, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, The Galleria, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, an IHG Hotel, Safeer Center - Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Khalidiyah Mall, Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel, ibis Abu Dhabi Gate, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Marina Mall, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Bab AlQasr Hotel, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Anantara Spa at Eastern Mangroves Hotel, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Oryx Hotel

Al Khatim Desert

Dune bashing (45 minutes)

Al Khatim Desert

Camel ride (5 minutes)

Al Khatim Desert

Sandboarding (10 minutes)

84 drop-off locations

Oryx Hotel, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Golden Tulip Downtown Abu Dhabi, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi - A Concept by Hyatt, Courtyard World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi, Dalma Mall, Hala Arjaan by Rotana, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre Hotel, Grand Continental Hotel, Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi by Gewan, Anantara Spa at Eastern Mangroves Hotel, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Airport (Business Park) Hotel, Aloft Abu Dhabi, Villaggio Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi, DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, an IHG Hotel, Copthorne Downtown Abu Dhabi, Centro Capital Centre, Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown, VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Tryp by Wyndham Abu Dhabi, Millennium Downtown Abu Dhabi, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Palace Hotel, Safeer Center - Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, an IHG Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, Centro Yas Island, Bab AlQasr Hotel, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel, Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi by Millennium, Beach Rotana, Majlis Grand Mercure Residence Abu Dhabi, Novel Hotel City Center, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi, Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, Khalidiyah Mall, Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche, Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, Mazyad Mall, Marina Mall, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Grand Villaggio Hotel, Yas Island Rotana, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, ibis Abu Dhabi Gate, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The Galleria, Mushrif Mall, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, an IHG Hotel, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dune bashing / desert drive by 4x4
  • Short camel ride
  • Sandboarding session
  • Light refreshments such as Arabic tea, coffee, dates and bottled water

Excludes

  • Food and drinks unless otherwise specified

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4 hours
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Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $93
$93
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel pickup and drop-off, Dune bashing / desert drive by 4x4, Short camel ride, Sandboarding session, Light refreshments such as Arabic tea, coffee, dates and bottled water
The duration of the Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding is typically 4 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$93