The best places to go desert safari in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer treasure trove of experiences in the vast stretches of the Arabian Desert. Both offer a wonderful point of departure for dune-based adventures across the glittering golden sands, luminous sunrises, magical sunsets and shifting sands. If you are planning for a desert safari Abu Dhabi, which is the vibrant capital of UAE, then explore some of the best places for desert adventure here:

Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter), Al Dhafra

Al Dhafra makes the western region of Abu Dhabi occupying two –thirds of this emirate. It makes a perfect setting for a desert experience with its dramatic landscapes and amazing date palm plantations. It is a gateway to Rub Al Khali which is the world`s largest land mass with majestic sand dunes and spectacular sandscapes. It features a luxury oasis called Qasr Al Sarab which is a mirage palace and also a desert hideaway Tilal Al Liwa.

Liwa

Arabian desert is a vast expanse of land and Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi presents an exciting option. You can spend a full day here exploring the most spectacular desert in the world. Liwa desert is considered the most beautiful desert in the world.  You can visit Tal Moreeb hill which is one of the tallest sand dune in UAE and one of the world`s highest sand dunes. Some of the breath-taking activities in the desert include dune bashing, sand boarding, camel farm visit and can also visit car museum, Qasar Al Sarab resort.

Al Khaznah

Another breathtaking location is Al Khaznah which is in between Abu Dhabi city and Al Ain oasis. You have the famous Arabian village here where you can catch a glimpse of the traditional emirati life, watch different accommodations like tents, desert houses and palm houses. After venturing through a gigantic dune valley in the middle of the Arabian desert, you can reach this village. You also have the Al Badeyah desert camp here.

Al Khatim

It is one of the most adventurous deserts in Abu Dhabi, 80 kms from the city. Get to see a remarkable sunrise on your tour around the challenging sand dunes.

Top locations in Dubai for desert safari

Located within the Arabian desert on the UAE`s Persian Gulf Coast, Dubai desert safari will be an experience of a lifetime. You can enjoy the picturesque views of the sun setting, explore vast stretches of exotic desert landscape at thrilling top speeds, head into the dunes on a buggy in a four-wheeler desert car.

Al Qudra – It is one of the closest deserts to Dubai and the most popular camping spots.

Al Faya Desert – This spectacular desert of ruby sand is 50 minutes from Dubai, and you can enjoy cruising around the biggest dunes with adrenalin soaring high.

Bidayer – It is one of the popular dune bashing site in UAE and drive time is 45 minutes from Dubai. The sand dunes are gigantic and dark red in color. With desert safari offers, you can venture into the desert at competitive prices and enjoy your desert safari experience.

Lahbab desert – Enjoy your adventures here on a land cruiser as you drive through the peculiarly shaped red sand dunes of Lahbab desert and then proceed to the Al Khayma desert camp for a camel ride.

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