Private experiences
Your 4x4, guide, majlis and dinner are for the two of you alone. No sharing, no crowd.
In detail
The short answer: Bonfire Tales is a private premium desert evening for two or a small family in Abu Dhabi. Private pickup with your guide around 2:30 PM, private dune bashing, camel farm and sandboarding, sunset, then a private BBQ dinner at your own Sunset Majlis, a bonfire and stargazing, back by around 9:30 PM. From 1690 AED per couple.
It is one of the signature private experiences in our wider range of Abu Dhabi desert safaris, and it does one thing on purpose: a private Sunset Majlis with a bonfire, for a couple or a small family. Nothing here is shared, and it is not a standard group tour. Whether you are marking a honeymoon, a proposal, an anniversary or a quiet family night, this is the evening built for it.
Your evening
Timings are indicative and can vary with traffic, sunset and desert conditions.
Private hotel pickup
Collected in a private 4x4 with your own guide.
Drive to the desert
Out to a quiet, private desert setting.
Private dune bashing
The dunes to yourselves, at your pace.
Camel farm & sandboarding
Camel farm visit, sandboarding and desert photos.
Sunset viewing
Watch the sun set over the empty dunes.
Private dinner at your majlis
Arabic coffee, dates and a private BBQ dinner at your Sunset Majlis.
Bonfire & stargazing
Your bonfire is lit; stargaze away from city lights.
Private return to hotel
Driven back whenever you are ready.
Your Sunset Majlis
One private setting, set just for you
Private Arabian-style majlis Low seating & dinner table Fire torches & candlelight Your own bonfire Arabic coffee, dates & BBQ dinner Occasion touches on requestBonfire Tales is offered as this one Sunset Majlis setting, from 1690 AED per couple, VAT included. Larger private parties are quoted on request.
What's included, and what's not
Included
- Private 4x4 with your own desert guide
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private dune bashing
- Camel farm visit and sandboarding
- Sunset viewing
- Your own private Sunset Majlis
- Private BBQ dinner (halal), Arabic coffee and dates
- Bonfire and stargazing
- Insurance, VAT and service charges
Not included
- Alcohol
- Quad bike or dune buggy
- Stage shows (this is a quiet, private evening)
- Extra guests beyond your booking (quoted on request)
How Bonfire Tales differs from a standard safari
This is a private, occasion-led evening, not a group tour. If you want the lively, lower-priced shared night instead, that is a different experience:
| Experience | Setting | Dinner | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Bonfire Tales (this experience) | Private, your own majlis | Private BBQ, bonfire | Couples, honeymoons, occasions | 1,690 / couple | |
| Evening Desert Safari | Shared group camp | Buffet, live stage shows | Value, groups, a lively night | 189 / person | View → |
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Personally hosted
Hosted by Mujeeb Rahman
Bonfire Tales is personally overseen by Mujeeb Rahman, who leads Arabiers' Abu Dhabi desert operations with 9+ years in the dunes, from ADNOC-trained dune driving to private majlis evenings and desert weddings. When you book Bonfire Tales, you are booking his team's care for your night, not a seat on a coach.
Is this experience right for you?
We would rather you book the right evening than the wrong one. Here is the honest picture.
Perfect if you...
- Want the desert to yourselves, with your own majlis and fire
- Are celebrating a honeymoon, proposal or anniversary
- Value privacy and a personal guide over a lively crowd
- Want a private dinner at your own setting, not a buffet queue
- Would like special-occasion touches arranged
Maybe not, if you...
- Want the lowest price and do not mind sharing
- Want the buzz of a big group camp and stage shows
- Are mainly after quad bikes or dune buggies
- Prefer a dawn start
Planning something special?
Tell us the occasion and your date, and we will set up your private Sunset Majlis and bonfire, just for your party.
Contact us
Frequently asked questions
Bonfire Tales is a private premium desert evening for two or a small family in Abu Dhabi. You get a private 4x4 and guide, private dune bashing, and a private BBQ dinner served at your own Sunset Majlis, followed by a bonfire and stargazing. It is a signature, occasion-led experience rather than a standard group safari.
The standard Evening Desert Safari is a shared group experience at a busy camp. Bonfire Tales is entirely private and built around your own Sunset Majlis and bonfire, priced per couple. They are different products for different occasions; if you want the lively, lower-priced group night, book the Evening Desert Safari instead.
Yes. Bonfire Tales is designed for couples and special occasions. We can arrange it for a honeymoon, a proposal, an anniversary or a birthday, and add touches like flowers, a cake or decoration on request.
Your Sunset Majlis is a private Arabian-style setting laid out just for you on the dunes: low seating with cushions, a set table, fire torches and candlelight, and your own bonfire. It is set for your party to enjoy dinner as the sun goes down.
From 1690 AED per couple, including a private 4x4 with guide, private hotel pickup and drop-off, private dune bashing, camel farm and sandboarding, sunset, your private Sunset Majlis, a private BBQ dinner with Arabic coffee and dates, a bonfire and stargazing. VAT is included. Small families or private groups are quoted on request.
Yes. After your private dinner your bonfire is lit at your majlis, and there is time to stargaze away from city lights before the drive back.
Yes. The BBQ dinner is served privately at your own majlis, all halal, with vegetarian options. Tell us any dietary needs when you book.
Bonfire Tales is run by Arabiers' Abu Dhabi desert team and personally overseen by Mujeeb Rahman, who leads our private majlis and bonfire evenings with 9+ years of experience in the Abu Dhabi desert.
Tour expert
Mujeeb Rahman
Senior Manager, Desert Ground Operations
Operated by Arabiers' Abu Dhabi desert team, led by Mujeeb Rahman, with more than 9 years of experience hosting private majlis and bonfire evenings in the Abu Dhabi desert.
Last updated: 21 July 2026
