Top United Arab Emirates Adventure Tours

Book this half-day tour of the Arabian Desert with convenient round-trip transport from your Dubai hotel for an exciting excursion. In addition to navigating, your guide offers a range of activities for all ages, including dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel rides plus the option to upgrade for an ATV tour.

A great opportunity for those staying in Dubai, this tour takes you to discover Abu Dhabi on a private, full-day trip. Travel in comfort in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, guided by a professional driver who will share information about sites such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Corniche, Emirates Palace, and Dates Market. Tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences, ensuring a personalized experience.

Experience a stunning desert sunset and exhilarating desert activities on this evening adventure from Dubai. Go dune bashing in a 4x4, zoom through the sands on a quad bike, master the dunes on a sandboard, and take a ride on a camel. If you've upgraded to a full-day tour, head to a local desert camp where you can partake in cultural activities before enjoying a delectable barbecue dinner accompanied by live entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the Dubai desert without worrying about driving yourself to the sands or the complexities of booking different activities. With this safari, you’ll experience the classic desert adventures and an evening at a Bedouin-inspired camp, all served up for you. Travel to the Lahbab desert, ride its red dunes by 4WD, camel, and sandboard; and then savor a barbecue-buffet dinner, live shows, and more at the camp as the sun sets.

No visit to Ras Al Khaimah is complete without experiencing the beauty, adventure, and Bedouin heritage of the desert. This safari ticks the boxes, packing the desert’s top drawcards into a single trip. Begin with a 4WD dune bash, sandboarding, and camel ride before hitting an oasis camp for a barbecue-buffet as belly dancers and whirling dervish artistes take the stage. Your trip includes RAK hotel transfers, with transfers from other locations and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for an extra charge.

Drive an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at full throttle across the sands and enjoy an exciting program of other desert exploits in one fuss-free trip with this premium experience from Dubai. Hit the red dunes of the Lahbab desert, bump around a 60-minute ATV circuit, and relax Bedouin-style at the 5-star Al Khayma camp. Sip coffee, ride camels, and enjoy an Arabic-costume photoshoot, barbecue-buffet, dance shows, and stargazing before returning.

Experience the thrill of Dubai on a Jeep desert safari, camel ride, ATV adventure, and sandboarding—all in one unforgettable tour. Race over sprawling dunes in a rugged Land Cruiser, glide effortlessly down sandy slopes, and enjoy the charm of a camel ride. With included door-to-door transfers from your hotel or Dubai port, your adventure begins the moment you step outside.

Throw yourself into outdoor desert adventures before Dubai’s temperatures reach their heights on this morning safari. Rather than committing most of the day to the desert, visit a region of high, red dunes soon after sunrise, and set off by 4WD for a dune bash before camel riding and sandboarding sessions. Your experience finishes with a late-morning hotel drop-off, leaving your afternoon and evening free for relaxation or further sightseeing.

While most desert safaris offer short dune buggy rides, this experience allows a full 1-hour ride through the desert near Lahbab, roughly 45 minutes from Dubai by car. Spend the rest of the morning riding camels, sandboarding, and taking photos in the desert light before taking your ride back to your hotel in Dubai.

This desert safari stands out from similar tours by exploring the red dunes near Lahbab, roughly 45 minutes from Dubai by private car. Meet at your Dubai hotel and head to the day’s activities: dune bashing, camel rides, and henna tattoos. Afterward, enjoy a barbecue dinner accompanied by traditional dance performances and a fire show.

Ideal for travelers looking for an evening in the desert, this safari begins with dune bashing in the open desert near Lahbab and finishes with dinner accompanied by dancing and fire shows. In between, travelers can ride camels, try sandboarding, don traditional Arabic clothing, get henna tattoos, and more. This experience includes round-trip transportation from anywhere in Dubai.

Discover the desert and beat the Dubai crowds on this tour. This tour takes you on an adventure with convenient pickup from your hotel. Surf the sands before photographing the spectacular sunset, and enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality at a desert camp. Arabic coffee and dates await before you take a camel ride. Later, taste a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars, before a night-time belly dancing performance. Henna painting and a fire show will keep everyone entertained.

Combine dune-bashing and sandboarding on this morning safari from Dubai. Booking these activities separately may be time-consuming, but this tour combines them and takes care of all the details. Head out into the desert in a 4WD vehicle driven by an experienced guide, where you'll slide up and down the dunes on a wild ride. Switch to a sandboard to go flying down the tall dunes, take a ride on a camel, then follow up with some refreshing beverages before returning to the city.

There’s no need to choose between adventure and serenity with this package of evening entertainment. Explore Abu Dhabi’s desert in a 4x4 dune bashing session, ride a camel, and enjoy taking in the sunset whilst dinner gets prepared. Then relax with live belly dancing performances as you take in this unique atmosphere. Ideal for couples and groups celebrating something special and wanting a true taste of the Abu Dhabi desert.

Inject outdoor adventure into your Abu Dhabi stay without organizing anything for yourself on this small-group self-drive speedboat tour. Head for the city’s oceanside Mangrove National Park, and after instructions, pilot a 2-seater speedboat along the mangrove-lined channels behind a guide craft. Watch for wild herons, turtles, flamingos, and dolphins; and then accelerate across the lagoon to a deserted islet to walk or swim. No speedboat experience is required, and life jackets and a choice of departure times are included.

Combine several mini-adventures into one tour on this half-day excursion from Dubai. First, enjoy dune bashing in a land Cruiser with an experienced driver behind the wheel. Then it’s time to hop on a quad bike and navigate the dunes on your own. Also included on the tour: an optional camel ride, bottled water, and photo stop at the Red Dunes.

Experience the thrill of a half-hour Jet Ski ride to the iconic Burj Al Arab, with dreamy views of Dubai's skyline all around you. Glide across the waves solo or with a passenger by your side, and soak in stunning landmarks like Atlantis and Ain Dubai along the way. With easy instructions and provided life vests, all you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride.

Join us for a 4-hour morning desert safari in Dubai that will create memories for a lifetime. Your safari guide is cooperative, humble, and treats all guests like VIPs. Whether you're looking for a short or long adventure, this tour has got you covered. Get picked up from your apartment, hotel, residence, villa, or airport and transported in a 4WD Land Cruiser driven by a licensed expert. Get ready for an exhilarating ride.

Abu Dhabi’s desert offers plenty of activities, but it’s tricky to organize them all for yourself. Enjoy multiple pursuits in the milder temperatures of morning on this small-group tour, ideal if you’re short on time in the emirate. Visit a camel farm and ride a camel; try sand boarding, zoom off on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and enjoy a 4WD dune bash. Coffee and hotel transfers make your morning complete.

Head into the Dubai desert for an evening of dining, adventure, and entertainment—without having to plan several excursions. Climb aboard an ATV for an adrenaline-fueled adventure through the golden sands. Then, enjoy a dune bashing experience. At the Bedouin-style camp, participate in other activities such as sandboarding or camel riding, before sitting down to a full buffet dinner complete with traditional Arab music and dancing.

This morning safari begins with pickup and 4WD vehicles and about 35 minutes of dune bashing in the open desert near Lahbab. Afterward, travelers can hop on all-terrain vehicles (ATV), ride camels, try sandboarding, and more. This experience includes round-trip transportation from anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah.

Guarantee your place and a departure time that suits you by prebooking this high-speed rigid inflatable boat cruise to the Atlantis The Palm from Dubai Marina. Don a provided life vest, step aboard your skippered craft, and hold tight as it accelerates and blasts over the waves to the Atlantis. Then, pause for photos and commentary on the sights before racing back—all in a blisteringly fast, 45-minute return trip.

The Dubai desert is one of the most stunning sights in the world, but the desert can be hot and miserable to trek on foot or even by camel. See the desert without having to journey on land with this Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast and Falcon Show. This experience includes a gourmet breakfast and a falcon show, as well as round-trip transport.