Best Adventure Tours in Abu Dhabi

What You Should Know More About Adventure in Abu Dhabi

• Q. What sort of adventure activities can be done in Abu Dhabi?

  Desert Safari
  
  Abu Dhabi is a land blessed with desert stretching farthest of what a human eye will ever be able to sight. Desert safari here is a high adrenaline sport that takes enthusiasts to plummet in the deep ditch in the sand and then rise above, at the top of these golden sand dune summits.
  
  Whether one chooses to drive onto a 4x4 hulk-like four-wheeler engine or take it slow on a camel ride, this adventure in Abu Dhabi is a must-try for every daredevil! The activity is often clubbed with a cultural, entertainment show and a king-size dinner under the breathtaking starry night of the Arabian Peninsula.
  
  Location: Arabian Peninsula
  
  Price: Ranges between INR 4500 to 8000 per head
  
  Jet Ski
  
  One of the most famous water adventure activities in Abu Dhabi, Jet Ski has fascinated tourists from across the world to make their way to this city of adventure hub. Control the high powered motor and choose to ride alone or with a partner, enjoying the futuristic skyline of Abu Dhabi across the Persian gulf. Get trained by the experts and 
  
  Location: Jumeirah Road Umm Fishing Harbour
  
  Price: Starts at INR 4000 per head
  
  Sand Boarding
  
  Ever thought of sandboarding in the Arabian peninsula across the sea of golden sand? The vast list of adventure in Abu Dhabi offers that as well! Sliding down the slopes of this desert land can be experienced throughout the year, thanks to Abu Dhabi’s topography and climatic conditions. The dramatic sand dunes here allow tourists to experience a high adrenaline rush, sometimes offering a fall of over 1000 feet! The good news is that this sport is considered to be one of the safest and easiest one to learn in comparison to other desert adventure activities in Abu Dhabi. 
  
  Location: Liwa Desert
  
  Price: Starts at INR 7000 per head
  
  Kayaking
  
  Whether one wants to enjoy the views of the mountains or paddle across the blue waters surrounding the advanced city of Abu Dhabi, Kayaking here is an experience worth cherishing lifetime. There are multiple locations to choose from, all of which offer exciting experiences to tourists who would like to engage in the sport singly, in pairs or small groups. Many local operators offer Kayaking services and have instructors who are well versed with the sport. These guides cum training instructors make sure to take care of all safety measures and make the experience a memorable one.
  
  Location: Yas Beach
  
  Price: Starts at INR 1000 per head
  
  Yas Karting
  
  For speed fanatics, Yas Karting is the thing to do and Yas Island is the place to be at! Race on the incredible track of 290 meters and test your skills of speeding with all provisions being taken care of. Learn from the experts the safety measures and video brief, wear a helmet and other gears provided by the authorities and adhere to the house rules; and you are all set to go! Make sure to arrive early as the sport is a timed attraction. Highly recommended for kids aged 12 years and above.
  
  Location: Yas Kartzone, Yas Island
  
  Price: Starts at INR 2000 per head
  
  Quad Biking
  
  In the land of desert, quad biking must never be missed. The four-wheeled giant drive is nothing less than a thrilling roller coaster ride that has its highs and lows, quite literally! The rough terrain of Abu Dhabi makes the sport an interesting affair unrestricting the spirit of adventure for even a first-timer. The experience of riding the magnificent motorbike has no age barriers and totally family-friendly as well.
  
  Location: Liwa desert
  
  Price: Starts at INR 2000 per head
  
  Wakeboarding
  
  The sky's the limit for adventure in Abu Dhabi and on the list of best activities here is wakeboarding - an experience meant for all sea riders! Pulling wakeboarders at a speed of nothing less than 25 kilometres per hour, there are a number of locations where tourists can engage in this activity. Moreover, first-timers can also get coached and trained by many experts who offer their services for enthusiasts who may want to excel in this unique sport.
  
  Location: Liwa Desert
  
  Price: Ranges between INR 3000 to 5000 hourly basis
  
  Dune Bashing
  
  If you are somebody who is up for an extreme adventure - this sport is for you. Drive at an exhilarating speed, off-roading peaks of dunes that last farthest of the eyesight. Excel the art of balancing the motor car, feeling the chills run up and down your spine without having to worry about safety as the cars are fitted with all necessary equipment that keeps tourists safe and sound.
  
  Location: Liwa desert and Moreeb dunes
  
  Price: Starts at INR 6000 per head
  
  Whitewater Rafting
  
  On the list of adventure in Abu Dhabi, whitewater rafting also makes it's way deservingly well - thanks to the base of Jebel Hafeet in Al In, Wadi adventure - the artificially created water land for all sorts of adventure activities. Here, enthusiasts can drag their boats atop the rapids and have their time of adrenaline rush, playing with the force of flowing water. Rafting in this stretch of a kilometre is good enough for anybody to drench their suits out and stretch muscles after a week of mundane routine. 
  
  Location: Jebel Hafeet in Al In, Wadi adventure
  
  Price: INR 2500 + entry fee of INR 1500
  
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• Q. Which are the best theme parks and water parks in Abu Dhabi for adventure?

  Ferrari World
  
  World’s first-ever theme park branded after Ferrari, Ferrari World as the name suggests is for speed record breakers, riding enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. There are many jaw-dropping rides, such as Formula Rossa - the world's largest roller coaster ride that makes sure to stimulate the heartbeats and offer a fun-filled experience.
  
  Location: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  
  Timings: 8 am to 8 pm GST on all days
  
  Price: Starts at INR 5000 for a single day pass
  
  Yas Waterworld
  
  With over 40 slides, rides and attractions, Yas Waterworld is a waterpark that is popular to help locals and tourists in Abu Dhabi beat the heat. The waterpark has divided its rides into three exhilarating levels - high, medium and low which enables a person to determine the danger or thrill level of these attractions. With most popular ones like Dawwama, Amwaj Wave Pool, Falcons Falaj, Sebag and many more, escaping this Waterworld is not the best ride on a visit to Dubai.
  
  Location: P.O. Box 128717 Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  
  Timings: 8 am to 8 pm GST on all days
  
  Price: Starts at INR 5000 for a single day pass
  
  Murjan Splash Park
  
  Focusing largely on kids’ entertainment and fun area, Murjan Splash park houses a shallow pool that has 4 waterslides, a huge tipping bucket, water wheels, water showers, a 257 metres long lazy river, bumper boats and lots more. The park keeps introducing new packages throughout the year and offers discounts worth taking a look at.
  
  Location: Al Salam Street, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  
  Timings: Saturday to Thursday - 3 pm to 11 pm and Friday - 2 pm to 11 pm 
  
  Price: Starting at INR 900 per head
  
  Wadi Adventure
  
  An ideal adventure park of your dreams, Wadi adventure is the ultimate go-to destination for all adventure sport lovers. Talk about surfing or wakeboarding, white water river rafting or wall climbing, zip-lining or kayaking, the park has artificial arrangements set up for all these sports activities and how! The park also has a kids’ splash area and a family pool as well. 
  
  Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
  
  Timings: 11 am to 7 pm on all days
  
  Price: Starts at INR 1000 for an all-day pass + Charges as per the activity
  
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• Q. Where can we do Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi?

  When adventure in Abu Dhabi is on your mind, desert safari must be on the top of your list. Home to the fifth-largest desert in the globe and first largest in the whole of Abu Dhabi, here is where you should head for the best desert safari experiences in Abu Dhabi - 
  
  Rub Al’ Khali - the largest expanse of desert in not just in UAE but in the whole world.
  
  Liwa Desert
  
  Moreeb Dunes
  
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• Q. Which places are good for kids adventure activities in Abu Dhabi?

  If you are looking to engage your kids in some adventure in Abu Dhabi, the following activities are highly recommended-
  
  Go-karting, racing at Ferrari World
  
  Water Splashing and water sporting at Murjan Splash Park
  
  Kayaking at Wadi adventure
  
  Riding the kids’ level thrill attractions at Yas Island water park 
  
  Quad biking at kids’ Yaskart zone

• Q. What are the adventure activities to do in Abu Dhabi within 150 km?

  Flyboarding in Dubai
  
  This fun-filled, exhilarating activity gives an adventurer a chance to rise up in the air and experience what it feels like to be an iron man! It also gives one the opportunity to get the boarding skills in place in the first 10 minutes of the total 30 minutes session and then train under the expert the tricks of spinning and diving like a dolphin. 
  
  Desert Safari in Dubai
  
  Desert Safari in Dubai comes with no limitations. Right from a camel ride to quad biking, from sand dunes bashing to riding onto a bumpy ride on 4x4 motor wheeler, there are enough activities to choose from. Moreover, the perfect end to the evening in the desert comes only after fully relishing BBQ dinner and some local cultural performances that make sure to entertain tourists. 
  
  Hot Air Ballooning in Dubai
  
  With cityscapes of a place like Dubai, who would not want to enjoy the mesmerising looks from way above the world? A hot air balloon ride in Dubai can be experienced behind Hajjar mountains and over the smooth golden sand dunes. The best time for this activity is during sunset hours.
  
  Sea Breacher Ride Dubai
  
  If you are a water baby or somebody who enjoys adventuring along with the waves of the sea, it is time to try out this sophisticated aircraft. Wear on this water gear that looks like a shark itself and dive deep within the sea like a shark would, rising back above to breathe. You can go as deep as 35 to 40 kilometres per hour and rise upwards to about 80 kilometres per hour. 
  
  Water Jet Pack Experience In Dubai
  
  Combining the fun of motor speeding and jet ski, water jet pack experience in Dubai allows enthusiasts to rise above the waves, controlling directions and moves like that of an aircraft. Learn from the experts who are well versed with the sport and make sure you enjoy the activity without causing yourself any harm. Interested folks can also learn from them the various water tricks that are possible with the water propelled device. Wear the gears right, buckle up, start the engine on and go 20 to 30 feet up in the air, allowing the adventurer in you take control!
  
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