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But here, there’s a distinct Emirati accent – refined, polished, but grounded in traditions you can actually taste.",{"alignment":564},{"alignment":521},"2.29.1",{"id":567,"section":568,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":569},"fba838b6-18ec-48a6-b2d8-8b6fec80a58b","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[570],70,{"media":572},[573],{"directus_files_id":574},{"id":575,"width":440,"height":441,"title":576,"type":443,"filename_disk":577},"53209c89-4075-45fc-8e9f-7b1dc4bafa90","1 Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi   Uae   Alike","53209c89-4075-45fc-8e9f-7b1dc4bafa90.png",{"media":579},[580],{"directus_files_id":581},{"id":582,"width":440,"height":441,"title":583,"type":443,"filename_disk":584},"2ce7e392-5167-4449-812f-08dd6ad71daa","3 Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi   Uae   Alike","2ce7e392-5167-4449-812f-08dd6ad71daa.png",{"id":471,"translations":586,"metadata":676},[587],{"id":588,"sc_content_block_id":471,"languages_id":184,"content":589},813,{"time":590,"blocks":591,"version":565},1753188160675,[592,598,604,610,616,622,628,634,640,646,652,658,664,670],{"id":593,"type":516,"data":594,"tunes":596},"sWr7ZFlxL9",{"text":595},"Also read: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fnight-time-adventures-abu-dhabi\">Sunset Adventure in Abu Dhabi\u003C\u002Fa>",{"alignment":597},{"alignment":521},{"id":599,"type":530,"data":600,"tunes":602},"eQTRHWvSUb",{"text":601,"level":265},"How to reach the desert from Abu Dhabi city?",{"alignment":603},{"alignment":521},{"id":605,"type":516,"data":606,"tunes":608},"iS31LhOLJ_",{"text":607},"Most safaris start late afternoon. Pick-ups usually happen around 2:30 or 3 PM from your hotel. If you’ve booked a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fvisa-free-holidays\">Free Visa Holiday to Abu Dhabi\u003C\u002Fa> through platforms like Alike, they’ll arrange everything – no need to wrestle with Google Maps or desert GPS coordinates.",{"alignment":609},{"alignment":521},{"id":611,"type":516,"data":612,"tunes":614},"_GWJ1o1bBi",{"text":613},"The desert itself? About 45–60 minutes from downtown \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Ftrip-stories\u002Fvisitabudhabi-mind-blowing-group-fun-epic-abu-dhabi-day-trip\">Abu Dhabi\u003C\u002Fa>. The drive is smooth, with the landscape slowly shedding its steel-and-glass skyline for sandy tones and acacia silhouettes.",{"alignment":615},{"alignment":521},{"id":617,"type":516,"data":618,"tunes":620},"RYh9ChjJV5",{"text":619},"Worried about how to get there? You don’t always need a taxi. Abu Dhabi’s free shuttle bus service makes reaching top attractions super convenient, especially for tourists staying in major hotels. Know more about the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fabu-dhabi-shuttle-bus\">Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"alignment":621},{"alignment":521},{"id":623,"type":530,"data":624,"tunes":626},"yloopxCL1u",{"text":625,"level":265},"What will you experience on the desert safari?",{"alignment":627},{"alignment":521},{"id":629,"type":516,"data":630,"tunes":632},"evVL7zbS9C",{"text":631},"It starts tame, with a polite pick-up and AC blasting in your 4x4. You share the car with 5 or 6 others, often families from Kerala, Punjab, and Gujarat, and maybe a solo traveller from Bangalore with a GoPro. Then the tyres get deflated – literally – and the adventure begins.",{"alignment":633},{"alignment":521},{"id":635,"type":530,"data":636,"tunes":638},"exnUM2I75G",{"text":637,"level":190},"Dune bashing",{"alignment":639},{"alignment":521},{"id":641,"type":516,"data":642,"tunes":644},"61UxZgqtSh",{"text":643},"The driver turns into a rally racer, zipping and gliding over sand like it’s second nature. It’s bumpy, heart-thumping fun – part rollercoaster, part “Mummy, bas karo!”",{"alignment":645},{"alignment":521},{"id":647,"type":516,"data":648,"tunes":650},"RSz-IGrs7_",{"text":649},"Insider tip: Try not to eat a full biryani before the ride. Trust us.",{"alignment":651},{"alignment":521},{"id":653,"type":530,"data":654,"tunes":656},"KIKNzE0hGR",{"text":655,"level":190},"Sandboarding",{"alignment":657},{"alignment":521},{"id":659,"type":516,"data":660,"tunes":662},"jedzvfRN4L",{"text":661},"If you've ever tried snowboarding, imagine that – minus the cold and plus about 10 degrees of sheer sunshine. You stand on a board, glide down a dune, and usually end up with sand in your ears. Worth it? Absolutely.",{"alignment":663},{"alignment":521},{"id":665,"type":530,"data":666,"tunes":668},"DOxIGqqje_",{"text":667,"level":190},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002Fcamel-trekking-abu-dhabi\">Camel rides\u003C\u002Fa>",{"alignment":669},{"alignment":521},{"id":671,"type":516,"data":672,"tunes":674},"ZXjCOIzCEo",{"text":673},"The camels are surprisingly gentle. Their names? You’ll find some called Majnoon or Laila (yes, it’s a thing). These short rides give you a literal taste of Bedouin life – and a solid selfie opportunity.",{"alignment":675},{"alignment":521},{"id":567,"section":568,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":677},[570],{"id":481,"translations":679,"metadata":767},[680],{"id":681,"sc_content_block_id":481,"languages_id":184,"content":682},814,{"time":683,"blocks":684,"version":565},1753188178494,[685,691,697,703,709,721,727,733,739,745,761],{"id":686,"type":530,"data":687,"tunes":689},"DaZnY8ci8P",{"text":688,"level":190},"Bedouin camp experience",{"alignment":690},{"alignment":521},{"id":692,"type":516,"data":693,"tunes":695},"r82it7skhR",{"text":694},"You’ll arrive at a traditional-style camp just before sunset. This is where the magic unfolds. Think majlis seating (low cushions), flickering lanterns, and soft oud music in the background.",{"alignment":696},{"alignment":521},{"id":698,"type":516,"data":699,"tunes":701},"T7kVEssJyf",{"text":700},"You’ll be greeted with gahwa (Arabic coffee) and dates – a classic gesture of Emirati hospitality. Most camps also have a falcon show, a chance to get henna done, and small souk-style stalls selling scarves, perfumes, and handicrafts.",{"alignment":702},{"alignment":521},{"id":704,"type":530,"data":705,"tunes":707},"4TOJw0JRv9",{"text":706,"level":190},"Cultural performances",{"alignment":708},{"alignment":521},{"id":710,"type":711,"data":712},"NzWAXYcvgZ","nestedlist",{"style":713,"items":714},"unordered",[715,718],{"content":716,"items":717},"\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002Fmorning-desert-safari-abu-dhabi\">Belly dancing\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fb>is a staple, of course, but you might also see Tanoura (a whirling Sufi-inspired dance with colourful skirts that light up – truly mesmerising).",[],{"content":719,"items":720},"\u003Cb>Fire shows\u003C\u002Fb> – slightly kitschy, yes, but undeniably entertaining.",[],{"id":722,"type":530,"data":723,"tunes":725},"_H5q43yskM",{"text":724,"level":190},"Dinner under the stars",{"alignment":726},{"alignment":521},{"id":728,"type":516,"data":729,"tunes":731},"NcVZa-tJAg",{"text":730},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fproducts\u002Fovernight-safari-abu-dhabi\">Dinner\u003C\u002Fa> is a lavish buffet spread, and yes, there’s always a vegetarian section (hello, paneer tikka and dal). You’ll find grilled meats – kebabs, kofta, and juicy chicken skewers – alongside Arabic classics like hummus, moutabel, khoos-khoos, and lamb machboos. Finish off with baklava and a strong shot of karak chai.",{"alignment":732},{"alignment":521},{"id":734,"type":530,"data":735,"tunes":737},"L9o2grIf2d",{"text":736,"level":265},"What most people don’t tell you about the Abu Dhabi desert safari?",{"alignment":738},{"alignment":521},{"id":740,"type":516,"data":741,"tunes":743},"GFZFwHZ2Gw",{"text":742},"Here’s the stuff that doesn’t make it to brochures:",{"alignment":744},{"alignment":521},{"id":746,"type":711,"data":747},"QZxPu2NieL",{"style":713,"items":748},[749,752,755,758],{"content":750,"items":751},"The smell of the desert after sundown – it’s earthy, sweet, and calming. The sand cools quickly, and the breeze carries hints of campfire and oud.",[],{"content":753,"items":754},"The silence between shows – if you walk a bit away from the camp, you’ll hear absolutely nothing. That stillness? Worth the entire trip.",[],{"content":756,"items":757},"Local guides often speak Hindi or a version of it – many have worked with Indian tourists for years, and they’ll share hilarious camel tales if you ask.",[],{"content":759,"items":760},"Not all camels are camera-friendly – some genuinely dislike being photographed. Approach gently.",[],{"id":762,"type":516,"data":763,"tunes":765},"cKa_Li5tTU",{"text":764},"You can stargaze – if you're in a more secluded camp, lie back after dinner and look up. Zero light pollution, infinite stars.\n\n",{"alignment":766},{"alignment":521},{"id":567,"section":568,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":768},[570],{"id":491,"translations":770,"metadata":892},[771],{"id":772,"sc_content_block_id":491,"languages_id":184,"content":773},815,{"time":774,"blocks":775,"version":565},1753188215126,[776,782,788,807,813,819,825,831,837,843,862,868,874,880,886],{"id":777,"type":530,"data":778,"tunes":780},"dG2smw7ucH",{"text":779,"level":265},"What to wear and pack during a desert safari in Abu Dhabi?",{"alignment":781},{"alignment":521},{"id":783,"type":516,"data":784,"tunes":786},"6dy0lXvsc0",{"text":785},"Dress light but respectfully. Men can go for cotton shirts and joggers; women, flowy dresses or trousers work well. Avoid shorts or sleeveless tops if you plan to explore the cultural areas. Bring:",{"alignment":787},{"alignment":521},{"id":789,"type":711,"data":790},"WPSmr9DfKD",{"style":713,"items":791},[792,795,798,801,804],{"content":793,"items":794},"Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50 at least)",[],{"content":796,"items":797},"A scarf or light shawl (for sand or chill)",[],{"content":799,"items":800},"Wet wipes (trust us)",[],{"content":802,"items":803},"A power bank",[],{"content":805,"items":806},"An open mind and a ready camera",[],{"id":808,"type":516,"data":809,"tunes":811},"gL5VI9AneO",{"text":810},"Read this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fsummer-abudhabi-cheat-sheet\">Abu Dhabi summer cheat sheet\u003C\u002Fa> to make this summer holiday frictionless.",{"alignment":812},{"alignment":521},{"id":814,"type":530,"data":815,"tunes":817},"WbxSfzR1RW",{"text":816,"level":265},"Best time to go on a Desert Safari in Dubai",{"alignment":818},{"alignment":521},{"id":820,"type":516,"data":821,"tunes":823},"CNGogpPCgx",{"text":822},"Cooler months between October and March are ideal. The heat is bearable, the skies are dramatic, and evenings are pleasantly breezy. You can still go in summer (June–August), but expect modified schedules and shorter tours due to the heat.",{"alignment":824},{"alignment":521},{"id":826,"type":530,"data":827,"tunes":829},"7TVq5GCqs7",{"text":828,"level":265},"Where to book your Desert Safari from?",{"alignment":830},{"alignment":521},{"id":832,"type":516,"data":833,"tunes":835},"gUrF6eQb91",{"text":834},"The easiest way? Just roll it into your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fvisa-free-holidays\">Abu Dhabi holiday package\u003C\u002Fa> – especially if you’re coming from India. Alike, for instance, offers curated \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fvisa-free-holidays\">Abu Dhabi holiday packages from India\u003C\u002Fa> that include desert safaris, city tours, and yes, that coveted \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fvisa-free-holidays\">Free Visa Holiday to Abu Dhabi.\u003C\u002Fa> No last-minute scramble, just smooth sails (or should we say, smooth dunes?).",{"alignment":836},{"alignment":521},{"id":838,"type":530,"data":839,"tunes":841},"jpBff5qgSC",{"text":840,"level":265},"Final travel tips for Abu Dhabi’s desert safari",{"alignment":842},{"alignment":521},{"id":844,"type":711,"data":845},"NNef5NKT8U",{"style":713,"items":846},[847,850,853,856,859],{"content":848,"items":849},"Tipping is appreciated, especially for your driver and camp staff.",[],{"content":851,"items":852},"Don’t feed the camels or falcons – they’re on a strict diet.",[],{"content":854,"items":855},"Some camps have shops selling attar (Arabic perfume) that are cheaper than malls.",[],{"content":857,"items":858},"You can rent kanduras and abayas for free at many camps – fun for photos, but wear them respectfully.",[],{"content":860,"items":861},"Let your guide know if you’re celebrating something — they often surprise you with a cake or arrange something special at your dinner spot.",[],{"id":863,"type":516,"data":864,"tunes":866},"A12Z1SLBJZ",{"text":865},"Good Read: Do \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fbudget-abu-dhabi-pass\">Abu Dhabi on a budget\u003C\u002Fa>",{"alignment":867},{"alignment":521},{"id":869,"type":530,"data":870,"tunes":872},"k5aCoK8frH",{"text":871,"level":265},"So, is it worth it?",{"alignment":873},{"alignment":521},{"id":875,"type":516,"data":876,"tunes":878},"IVm48jLH1q",{"text":877},"Yes. And not just because it’s part of every postcard-worthy itinerary or featured in every \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fvisa-free-holidays\">Abu Dhabi holidays 2025 \u003C\u002Fa>blog. It’s worth it because it connects you – however briefly – to the rhythm of the desert. To a pace of life that’s still, warm, and rooted in community.",{"alignment":879},{"alignment":521},{"id":881,"type":516,"data":882,"tunes":884},"pHxGgvgA19",{"text":883},"And when you go with Alike, it’s all taken care of – the bookings, the visa, the logistics, the language. All you have to do is lean back, breathe in the spice-laced air, and watch the sun dip below dunes that seem to have no end.",{"alignment":885},{"alignment":521},{"id":887,"type":516,"data":888,"tunes":890},"4iykCtuZSc",{"text":889},"Let the desert sing to you. It always has a story – you just have to listen.",{"alignment":891},{"alignment":521},{"id":567,"section":568,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":893},[570],{}]