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7 Live Shows in Abu Dhabi to Book Before You Land

7 tours  ·  from $49

The 7 live shows in Abu Dhabi below are the ones worth a slot in a short week, each with its price, its running time and who it actually suits. The order is deliberate, so start at the top.

Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner - Camel riding and the first taste of camp life
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

1.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $60Our pick

Spend an evening beyond Abu Dhabi with a 4x4 dune-bashing ride, camel trip, sand boarding, sunset photos, henna, live shows, and a BBQ buffet. Guides such as Arham, Rehan, and Ateeq are praised for friendly service and good photos. Pickup begins around 3:30 pm, with optional quad bikes and buggies at extra cost.

“My wife and I had a lovely evening safari in Abu Dhabi. We were picked up promptly from our hotel and driven to the desert safari, a few activities, some food and some entertainment. Value for money here.”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows - The 4WD ride across Al Khatim’s dunes
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

2.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 795 reviews · from $60

Spend about six hours in Abu Dhabi’s Al Khatim desert with hotel pickup, dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, henna, sheesha, BBQ dinner, belly dancing, fire performances, and sunset views. Drivers such as Sadari, Zohaib, Shahid, and Ali have earned praise, though camp extras and crowd sizes can affect the evening.

“E una esperienza completa nel deserto. Le dune fatte con la jeep guidata come stessimo sulle montagne russe mi ha dato un po di mal di mare. Carina la passeggiata sul cammello e lo sandsnow con vista del tramonto. Ottima l'accoglienza e il barbecue al buffet con bevande varie e spettacoli dal vivo. I vari venditori che si sono succeduti sono stati discreti e non insistenti.”

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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show - Dune bashing: the fast part of the afternoon
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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

3.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $72

Spend about six hours exploring Al Khatim Desert on a shared, air-conditioned 4x4 safari from Abu Dhabi. Expect dune bashing, camel feeding, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photos, henna, falcon pictures, BBQ dinner, belly dance, Tanoura, and stargazing. Guides such as Ahmed, Hamza, Sanal, Haneef, Rafi, and Sakeer are praised for driving and photography.

“Amazing and fun I would recommend that you do when you are in abu dhabi. The food was good and there was a lot of stuff included.”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ - Sunset views and a slower desert pause
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ

4.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $52

Spend about six hours beyond Abu Dhabi on a guided desert safari with hotel pickup, 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, sunset views, and a Bedouin-style camp. Enjoy a vegetarian or non-vegetarian BBQ buffet, unlimited tea and water, belly dancing, Tanura, and a fire show. Drivers such as Zaib and Shahzaib are praised for skilled driving and friendly help.

“I did the solo desert safari with Zaib and it couldn't have been better. Zaib and his friends were so friendly and I felt very well looked after. They picked me up from where I needed to be and also waited for me when I wanted to take some phoRead more”

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Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows - Camp conditions and comfort concerns
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Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows

5.Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend about six hours in the Al Khatim desert with pickup from Abu Dhabi, a 4x4 Land Cruiser dune ride, photo stops, sandboarding, camel riding, and a Bedouin-style camp. Enjoy Arabic coffee, tea, henna, costumes, shisha, a buffet BBQ, belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and a fire show. Extras may cost more.

“Had the best time so much fun and very well Organised driver was excellent and entertainment was fun”

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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More - Dune bashing in a 4x4
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More

6.Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $49

Spend about six hours in Abu Dhabi’s desert with 4x4 dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset views, Arabic dress, henna, and a BBQ buffet. Tea, coffee, sweets, soft drinks, water, belly dancing, Tanura dancing, and fire shows are included. Pickup and mobile tickets make planning simple.

“I was very disappointed with the whole experience. First driver picked me an hour late, then when along the city for an hour more, picking other guests. Once we arrived at the camp, he drove 6 of us into the safari for like Five minutes and took us off in the dessert. Driver claiRead more”

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Private Desert Safari With BBQ Buffet Dinner And Live Shows - Dune bashing across the Abu Dhabi sand
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Private Desert Safari With BBQ Buffet Dinner And Live Shows

7.Private Desert Safari With BBQ Buffet Dinner And Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews

You get a private Land Cruiser pickup in Abu Dhabi, then spend about six hours on dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, sunset photos, Arabic costumes, henna, and a BBQ dinner with tanoura, fire, and belly-dance shows. Guides such as Arham, Saqib, Ateeq, and Ali are noted for friendly service and strong photography.

“It was a fun & adventurous trip with my friends.”

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