A lantern-lit desert camp beneath a star-filled night sky during an overnight desert safari.

Overnight Desert Experience

Overnight Desert Safari

An overnight desert stay with sunset views, camp entertainment, BBQ dinner, stargazing, overnight accommodation, sunrise, and breakfast.

Adult

AED 550

Child AED 400

Best for

  • Travellers who want a full desert night
  • Couples
  • Friends
  • First-time visitors seeking a longer experience
  • Guests who want dinner, stargazing, and sunrise in one trip
Duration
Overnight desert stay
Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Experience Type
Shared overnight desert safari
Group Size
Minimum 2 guests
Location
Abu Dhabi Desert
Availability
Daily
Operating Time
3:30 PM to 9:30 AM (next day)

What this experience feels like.

The Overnight Desert Safari extends the desert day well beyond sunset, making space for a slower and more immersive rhythm once the camp activities begin to settle. It is designed for travellers who want to stay with the landscape rather than leave after dinner.

The experience combines the classic parts of an evening safari � dune driving, sunset views, camel riding, sandboarding, henna, shisha, performances, and BBQ dinner � with the added atmosphere of a desert night under the stars.

After stargazing and a campfire-style evening, the overnight setup includes tents, sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets. The next morning begins with a sunrise view and breakfast before the return journey.

What is included in the plan.

Hotel pickup and drop-off transportation

Experienced safari guide

Dune drive

Sandboarding

Photo stop

Desert sunset views

Camel riding

Henna tattoo

Shisha lounge experience

Belly dance performance

Tanoura dance show

Bedouin costume photoshoot

Falcon photoshoot

Traditional Qahwa and dates at the camp

Buffet BBQ dinner

Unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, tea, and coffee

Star gazing

Bonfire

Overnight accommodation including tents, sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets

Sunrise view

Breakfast

Specific exclusions are not detailed for this experience. Contact ARVY before booking if you would like to confirm optional extras or additional charges.

A simple look at how the experience unfolds.

Timing depends on sunset conditions and the experience ends the following morning.

  1. 1Afternoon

    Hotel Pickup

    Begin with hotel pickup before travelling out to the Abu Dhabi Desert for the start of the safari.

  2. 2Arrival

    Dune Drive and Desert Stop

    Move into the dunes for dune driving, sandboarding, a photo stop, and sunset views.

  3. 3Camp

    Camp Activities

    Settle into camp for camel riding, henna, shisha, Bedouin costume photos, falcon photos, and traditional Qahwa with dates.

  4. 4Evening

    Dinner and Performances

    Enjoy a buffet BBQ dinner followed by belly dance and Tanoura performances.

  5. 5Night

    Stargazing and Overnight Stay

    Stay on for stargazing, a bonfire, and the overnight desert accommodation setup.

  6. 6Sunrise

    Morning Desert View

    Wake for a sunrise view over the dunes before the final part of the experience.

  7. 7Breakfast

    Breakfast at Camp

    Enjoy breakfast before preparing for the return journey.

  8. 8Return

    Return to the City

    Head back to the city.

  • A light jacket or extra layer can be useful for the desert evening and early morning.
  • Closed shoes are recommended for sand and overnight camp movement.
  • Bring any personal essentials you would want for a night away from the city.
  • A power bank can be useful if you plan to photograph the evening and sunrise.
  • This experience is best for travellers who want the desert to feel slower and more immersive.
  • The operating time is 3:30 PM to 9:30 AM the next day.
  • The minimum group size is 2 guests.
  • The overnight setup includes tents, sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets.
  • Dinner, breakfast, and standard refreshments are included.
  • Timing remains dependent on sunset conditions.
  • Travellers should contact ARVY before booking if they would like to discuss the overnight setup, camp conditions, or guest suitability.

Plan with ARVY

Plan a Desert Night Under the Stars

Share your preferred date and group details with our team. We can help confirm overnight availability, pickup timing, camp arrangements, and what to expect before your desert stay begins.

A lantern-lit desert camp beneath a star-filled night sky during an overnight desert safari.

Adult AED 550 / Child AED 400