Camping and hiking equipment in the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE a camping tent costs from about AED 57 for a small pop-up model to about AED 2,740 for a six-person cabin tent, and a hiking backpack from about AED 90 to AED 250. These are sellers' listed prices for November 2026. The quickest way to current prices for your exact model is a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price range |
|---|
| Pop-up or small tent | AED 57–280 |
| Tent for 4 persons | AED 1,175–1,225 |
| Large cabin tent, 6 persons | about AED 2,740 |
| Hiking backpack, 24–50 litres | AED 90–250 |
| Waterproof hiking jacket | about AED 565 |
Permits and camping rules
Camping outside a campsite is regulated, and each emirate sets its own rules. Search results describe camping as allowed only in authorised or designated areas, and a permit from the municipality is needed for many of them. Fines for unauthorised camping are quoted from AED 2,000 and can reach AED 5,000, so check the rules for the emirate and the area before your first trip.
The season: November to March
The UAE has a desert climate. Summers from May to September are very hot, while winter from November to March is mild, so November marks the start of the comfortable camping months. Buy tents and sleeping gear in October or November if you plan to use them this season. For summer gear the questions change: ventilation and shade matter more, and one tent in current listings advertises UPF50+ sun protection.
How gear is bought here
Write sizes in metric units: floor area in square metres, pack volume in litres and weight in kilograms. Tell the seller your delivery city, whether Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain, and ask whether the price includes delivery to that city before you agree.
What to write in your request
Name the item and the model if you know it, and say where you will use it, a desert weekend or a day hike. Add the season rating, the number of people, new or used, the quantity and your budget in AED, plus your delivery city. The more of these details you give, the fewer questions the seller has to ask back.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in a chat, add a photo if it helps, and we look through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and show the prices and businesses we found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice or read how it works.
Questions and answers
How much does a camping tent cost in the UAE?
Small and pop-up tents are listed from about AED 57 to AED 280, a tent for four persons from about AED 1,175 to AED 1,225, and large cabin tents from about AED 2,740. These are sellers' prices for November 2026.
When is the best time to go camping in the UAE?
The mild winter from November to March is the main season. Summers from May to September are very hot.
Do I need a permit to camp in the UAE?
Search results say camping is allowed only in authorised or designated areas, and many of them need a permit from the municipality. Check the rules for the emirate you plan to visit.
Can a seller deliver to Al Ain or Sharjah?
Name your city in the request. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are the cities for this category, and the seller confirms delivery and its terms in the chat.
