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Private Desert Safari Abu Dhabi
- Run by our licensed desert safari partner in Abu Dhabi
- Written price confirmed before you pay
- Instant reply on WhatsApp, no prepay to enquire
About this experience
There is a real difference between visiting the desert and having it to yourselves. On any of our shared tours the pace flows with the wider group, when to push harder on the dunes, how long to linger at sunset, when dinner starts. Go private and every one of those decisions becomes yours. A private desert safari in Abu Dhabi means your own 4x4, your own guide, and an itinerary that flexes around your group rather than a shared schedule.
It suits more occasions than people expect: a couple wanting a gentler pace than a shared vehicle allows, a family with small children who would rather set their own dune bashing intensity, a small group celebrating something worth marking, or simply travellers who prefer not to share their evening with strangers. You can go private for an evening with dinner and shows, a cooler private morning, or a full private overnight with your own tent, whichever shape of desert day suits you best.
How it unfolds
Evening, morning or overnight
Every format below runs as a fully private tour, priced per vehicle rather than needing a minimum headcount.
~7 hours, from 2:30pm
Dune bashing, camel farm, sandboarding, sunset, BBQ dinner and shows, entirely private.
~4 hours, from 8:00am
The cooler, calmer version, dune bashing and sandboarding with refreshments, no sharing.
~18 hours, from 2:30pm
Everything in the private evening, plus your own tent, stargazing and a sunrise breakfast.
Priced per vehicle, not per person
The full evening itinerary, dinner and shows, entirely private.
The same private evening for a larger party in one vehicle.
Per adult, add your own tent and a sunrise breakfast, see overnight camping.
What's included
- A private 4x4 for your group only
- Your own dedicated guide throughout
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, timed around your group
- Dune bashing paced to your preference, gentle or thrilling
- The activities and meals matching your chosen format
Not included
- Alcohol
- Quad bike or dune buggy, available as private add-ons
- A fully hosted VIP experience with a Mercedes and private washroom, ask us if that is what you are after
How this compares to our other desert experiences
Nine ways to experience the Abu Dhabi desert, each built for a different traveller.
| Experience | Starts | Duration | Vehicle | Includes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Desert Safari | Your choice | 4 to 18 hrs | Private 4x4 only | Depends on format chosen | AED 790 |
| Evening Safari (shared option) | 2:30pm | ~7 hrs | Shared or private | BBQ dinner + shows | AED 189 |
| Overnight Safari & Camping | 2:30pm→AM | ~18 hrs | Private 4x4 | Dinner, breakfast, camp | AED 780 |
Is this the right one for you?
Perfect if you...
- Would rather not share your evening with strangers
- Are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or proposal
- Have young children and want control over the dune bashing pace
- Want to choose your own timings within reason
Maybe not, if you...
- Are happy to join a shared group and want the lowest price, see evening safari shared option
- Want the full VIP treatment with a Mercedes and private washroom, ask us directly on WhatsApp
- Are travelling solo and a shared group suits you fine
Questions about private desert safari
How much does a private desert safari cost in Abu Dhabi?
A private evening starts from AED 890 for up to four guests and AED 1,050 for up to six, priced per vehicle rather than per person. Private morning and overnight formats are priced separately.
What is the difference between a private and a shared desert safari?
On a shared tour you join other travellers in one vehicle and the pace follows the group. A private safari is your own 4x4 and guide only, so timings, dune bashing intensity and stops are set around your group.
Can I choose evening, morning or overnight for a private safari?
Yes, all three formats are available privately. Evening includes dinner and shows, morning is the cooler daytime option, and overnight adds your own tent and a sunrise breakfast.
Is a private desert safari worth the extra cost?
If a special occasion, young children, or simply not wanting to share your evening with strangers matters to you, most guests find the extra cost worthwhile for the control it gives over pacing and timing.
How many guests fit in one private 4x4?
Up to six guests in one vehicle for the standard private safari. Larger groups can be arranged across multiple vehicles travelling together.
