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Three different things called Arabian Nights
The search "Arabian Nights desert safari Dubai" mixes up three things:
| Name | What it is | Where | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Nights Village | Desert resort with rooms, pool, restaurant and activities | Al Khatim desert, Abu Dhabi | Its own website, phone or email |
| Arabian Nights Tours | Dubai tour company selling safaris, city tours and dhow dinners | Dubai | Directly with the company |
| "Arabian Nights" in a product title | A theme word for a camp evening with dinner and shows | Usually Lahbab or Al Awir | Any platform |
This page is mainly about the village, because it is the only one with its own desert site. For a standard Dubai evening, see our evening safari guide.
Arabian Nights Village: what it is
The village opened in 2012 in the Al Khatim desert, between Abu Dhabi city and Al Ain. Rooms sit in five clusters named after Abu Dhabi neighbourhoods: Shahama, Baynouna, Remah, Hameem and Razeen. There is a restaurant called Al Maqam with live music, belly dance and henna in the evening, and a pool called the Oasis.
Room types, as described on its site:
| Type | Style | Standard room |
|---|---|---|
| Superior (Bayt al Shaaer) | Inspired by Bedouin woven tents | 24 sq m, 2 guests |
| Deluxe (Bayt al Bahar) | Palm houses like old coastal homes | 22 sq m, 2 guests |
| Premium (Bayt al Bar) | Sand-coloured desert house with private terrace | 22 sq m, 2 guests |
| Al Manhal Tower | Two-floor suite with three bedrooms | 188 sq m, 6 guests |
Each type also comes as a larger suite for 4 guests. One child up to 6 sharing the parents' bed stays free; a child aged 7–13 costs AED 200 per night with an extra mattress. Room rates are only shown in the booking engine.
Published prices for day visits and activities
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Village Day Pass | AED 180 adult, AED 130 child (7–13) | Pool, camel riding, sand surfing, fat biking, dinner, soft drinks, live entertainment |
| Quad buggy | AED 200 per two-seat buggy for 15 minutes | 16 years and over |
| Camel trekking | AED 150 per person, 45 minutes | 4 years and over |
Published by the operator, checked November 2026. The site carries a 2020 copyright and a 2022 date in its booking widget, so treat these prices as a starting point and confirm them before you travel. The old address arabiannightsvillage.com is now a parked domain; the working site is arabiannightsvillage.ae.
Is it worth it from Dubai?
It is a long trip. Gulf News described the village as around two hours from Abu Dhabi city, and Dubai is further. For most visitors based in Dubai, a Dubai overnight camp or a desert resort closer to the city gives a similar quiet night with far less driving.
If you are staying in Abu Dhabi, the village is one of several options in the Al Khatim desert. Shared Al Khatim evening and overnight safaris from Abu Dhabi hotels are compared on our Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK page; they use other camps, but the dunes are the same.
Arabian Nights Tours in Dubai
Visit Dubai, the Dubai government's tourism site, lists Arabian Nights Tours as a Dubai-based operator offering local and inter-emirate tours, including desert safaris. In November 2026, the address arabiannightstours.com forwarded to a site branded Arabian Knights Tours, which lists a Lahbab evening safari from AED 150 and says it uses its own camp. We could not confirm that both names are the same company, so check the trade name on your voucher. Our operator reviews page explains what to look for.
