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- Hassle-free transfers, a 60-min nature safari with a conservation guide, a 6-course dinner, camel rides & live shows - get all of this in one lavish oasis desert safari experience with this ticket!
- Travel the desert in a premium vehicle on a 60-min nature safari with an expert conservation guide and spot desert animals like gazelles and Arabian oryx.
- Visit a beautiful remote lake where you'll find some rare birds and go to a Ghaf tree forest for some beautiful photographs.
- Watch a spectacular falconry performance at an exclusive venue.
- Catch a colorful sunset as you sip on sparkling juice and enjoy some canapes.
- Ride on a camel to a desert oasis where you'll spend the rest of your evening in your private cabana.
- Dig into your 6-course meal in the cabana, surrounded by rolling dunes and a peaceful desert.
- Watch breathtaking live entertainment shows before you are dropped off at your place of accommodation.
- Hassle-free transfers, a 60-min nature safari with a conservation guide, a 6-course dinner, camel rides & live shows - get all of this in one lavish oasis desert safari experience with this ticket!
- Travel the desert in a premium vehicle on a 60-min nature safari with an expert conservation guide and spot desert animals like gazelles and Arabian oryx.
- Visit a beautiful remote lake where you'll find some rare birds and go to a Ghaf tree forest for some beautiful photographs.
- Watch a spectacular falconry performance at an exclusive venue.
- Catch a colorful sunset as you sip on sparkling juice and enjoy some canapes.
- Ride on a camel to a desert oasis where you'll spend the rest of your evening in your private cabana.
- Dig into your 6-course meal in the cabana, surrounded by rolling dunes and a peaceful desert.
- Watch breathtaking live entertainment shows before you are dropped off at your place of accommodation.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off in a shared AC 4x4 vehicle
- 60-min nature safari in a premium Range Rover
- Professional driver who is also a conservation guide
- Ghutra or Sheila (headscarf)
- Falconry
- Visit to a bird sanctuary in a remote lake
- Camel rides
- 6-course dinner (menu here)
- Acrobatic performance
- Fire show
Exclusions
- Dune bashing
- Quad bike
- Optional photos
- 2:30pm: Pick-up
- 4pm: 60-min Nature Safari
- 5pm: Visit to desert lake and bird sanctuary
- 6pm: Falconry performance
- 6:30pm: First meal course with sunset canapés
- 7pm: Camel ride to an oasis with your private cabana
- 7:30pm: 5-course dinner along with live entertainment
- 9:30pm: Drop-off
Note: The timings mentioned depend on various factors and may differ slightly on the day of your safari.
- Arabic jackets (Besht) are available for guests in the camp on request should the temperature drop.
- Vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, and/or gluten-free dietary requirements can be accommodated if informed during booking.
- The nature drive is not suitable for guests who are more than 3 months pregnant.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Get ready for an all-inclusive overnight desert safari in the heart of the desert!
- Enjoy a dune bashing and sandboarding experience in the afternoon.
- Unwind at the Bedouin Camp where you can indulge in henna painting, shisha smoking, some gaymat (sweets) and gahwa (coffee).
- Enjoy an evening extravaganza with a Tanoura and Nashaat dancing performance and a delicious barbeque dinner.
- Sleep on a traditional Nawar bed in a Bedouin tent after snacking on rogag (Arabic bread) and chai (tea).
- Wake up at dawn and enjoy a sunrise camel ride Dubai on the cool sands as you watch a serene sunrise.
- Tuck into an Emirati breakfast before heading back to the city with the pick-up and drop-off services included in your ticket.
- Get ready for an all-inclusive overnight desert safari in the heart of the desert!
- Enjoy a dune bashing and sandboarding experience in the afternoon.
- Unwind at the Bedouin Camp where you can indulge in henna painting, shisha smoking, some gaymat (sweets) and gahwa (coffee).
- Enjoy an evening extravaganza with a Tanoura and Nashaat dancing performance and a delicious barbeque dinner.
- Sleep on a traditional Nawar bed in a Bedouin tent after snacking on rogag (Arabic bread) and chai (tea).
- Wake up at dawn and enjoy a sunrise camel ride Dubai on the cool sands as you watch a serene sunrise.
- Tuck into an Emirati breakfast before heading back to the city with the pick-up and drop-off services included in your ticket.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off in an AC 4x4 vehicle
- English-speaking licensed driver
- 30-45 mins dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle
- Sandboarding
- Sunset photo stop
- Camel feeding
- Al Khayma desert camp visit
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates upon arrival at camp
- Henna painting for ladies and falcon experience photos
- Shisha pipe (hubble-bubble flavor)
- Tanoura and Nashaat dancing show
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Barbecue dinner with veg and non-veg options
- Overnight stay in Bedouin tent
- Night desert guide
- Rogag (Arabic bread) & Chai (Arabic tea) at night
- Bedouin-style Nawar bed
- Pillows and blankets
- Shower room facility without towels
- 15-20 mins morning camel trekking
- Morning Arabic breakfast
Exclusions
- Quad bike and dune buggy
- Towels
- Alcoholic drinks
- 3pm: Pick-up
- 4:30pm: Dune Bashing
- 5:15pm: Sandboarding
- 5:30pm: Lounge at the Bedouin-style camp with Qahwa and snacks
- 6pm: Camel ride
- 6:30pm: Henna paintings and photo sessions
- 7:30pm: Live entertainment and dinner
- 9pm: Campfire with Arabic tea/coffee and desert stories
- 9:30pm: Stargazing with a telescope
- 10pm: Sleep for the night in a Bedouin tent
- 5:15am: Sunrise
- 5:30am: Ride in a camel caravan
- 6am: Arabian breakfast
- Drop-off
Note: The timings mentioned depend on various factors and may differ slightly on the day of your safari.
- Reduced ticket pricing is available for this experience.
- The overnight stay in the Bedouin tent is not air-conditioned.
- Some entertainment shows may not be available during national holidays and Islamic occasions.
- The dune bashing experience is not suitable for: children aged 3 and under, pregnant women, wheelchair users, people with back and heart problems, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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My driver Imran and all the stuff of the camp did a very good job Especially I want to mention Hareem and his staff . They treated me like a king after most of the guests left for the hotels and I stayed the night in the camp It was really an extraordinary experience and a super Service and very delicious food
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The experience worth it. Our guide from Ocean Air travels provided really excellent service from the time picking up from hotel and dropping back at hotel. Quad biking, sand boarding, dune bashing, dinner service, entertainment shows, camel ride, sunset and sunrise experience in the middle of the desert was awesome and totally enjoyed it. The night stay was safe. Can say that the tent accommodation provided was in par with the best quality hotel accommodations. The staff were so cordial and helped clicking some of the best pictures :)
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- Experience the best of Dubai's desert culture and heritage with a curated safari that combines scenic desert drives, camel rides, falcon shows, and more.
- Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage open-top Land Rover, witnessing the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
- Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, followed by an interactive falcon show that showcases the grace and agility of these majestic birds.
- Savor a delicious 4-course Arabic-inspired dinner at the exclusive 57 Safari Camp, along with traditional treats like dates, coffee, and shisha.
- Enjoy the finer side of Emirati hospitality – unwind in an AC majlis, enjoy shisha, get henna tattoos, or upgrade to go dune bashing.
- Benefit from the convenience of hotel transfers aboard a 4x4 Nissan Patrol, English-speaking guides, and traditional Arabian activities and elements.
- Experience the best of Dubai's desert culture and heritage with a curated safari that combines scenic desert drives, camel rides, falcon shows, and more.
- Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage open-top Land Rover, witnessing the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
- Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, followed by an interactive falcon show that showcases the grace and agility of these majestic birds.
- Savor a delicious 4-course Arabic-inspired dinner at the exclusive 57 Safari Camp, along with traditional treats like dates, coffee, and shisha.
- Enjoy the finer side of Emirati hospitality – unwind in an AC majlis, enjoy shisha, get henna tattoos, or upgrade to go dune bashing.
- Benefit from the convenience of hotel transfers aboard a 4x4 Nissan Patrol, English-speaking guides, and traditional Arabian activities and elements.
Inclusions
- Pick-up & drop-off in an AC 4x4 vehicle
- English-speaking licensed driver/guide & on-ground staff
- Open-top vintage Land Rover drive
- 30-min falcon show
- Camel trek
- Tannoura, Fire & special Youla performance
- Drive/walk to Sunset Point
- 4-course Arabic dinner
- Shisha
- Soft drinks
- Refreshments
- Henna tattoo
- Complimentary Guthra & Sheila
- Insurance
- Ramadan special juices & dates during Iftar
- Dune bashing (as per option selected)
- Tip: Bring a camera and binoculars to capture the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve's scenery and wildlife, like Arabian oryx, gazelles, and birds, during your vintage Land Rover safari.
- It is advised to wear lightweight clothing during summer. Bring along sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a jacket during winter.
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible.
- The nature drive is not recommended for guests more than 6 months pregnant.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why You Should Go for a heritage desert safari
Luxury like never before
Like never before, take a scenic ride through the golden dunes in a vintage Land Rover. Take a journey into the soul of Dubai, uncovering the city's hidden history, connecting with its vibrant culture, and experiencing the unparalleled beauty of the desert in luxurious comfort. Go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with a heritage desert safari in Dubai!
Adventure activities
Ditch the city lights and choose the heritage desert safari in Dubai for an unforgettable adventure that will stay with you long after the sand settles. Immerse yourself into the action-packed and thrilling adventure activities amidst the desert. Get into the camel to enjoy camel rides, falconry show, dune bashing, and so much more!
Delicious dinner
After the packed and tiring experience, it's time to be treated to a flavor under desert stars. Taste the melt-in-your-mouth delicacies made with authentic flavors. Sip kahwa, shisha, dessert, and refreshments while enjoying the Tannoura, Fire, and Khaleeji dance show. Get a complimentary henna tattoo with a heritage Dubai desert safari!
Immerse yourself in tradition & culture
Embrace the warmth and culture of Emiratis and indulge in Emirati hospitality at a secluded desert camp. Adore the hand-woven carpets, twinkling lanterns, Shisha, Henna tattoo, Camel Ride, Tannoura, and Fire show. Witness a mesmerizing falconry show, enjoy live Emirati music and graceful belly dancing, vibrant expressions of Dubai's cultural heritage.
How to choose the best heritage desert safari – an easy booking guide
Choosing the perfect heritage Safari Dubai can feel like navigating a sandstorm. So many questions are popping up, from timing to weather and budget to activities. If the same thing is bothering you, then do not worry. We have got your back in curating your ideal desert escapade! We have provided brief information and experiences that navigating the sands of choice will be a breeze. Now go forth, adventurer, and conquer the desert with confidence!
Morning vs. evening vs. overnight safari
- Morning: Budget-friendly escapes with gentle camel rides, sun-kissed breakfasts, and whispers of Bedouin life. Fewer thrills, but serenity and ancient wisdom abound.
- Evening: Witness the desert ignite in fiery hues! Dune bashing, starlit feasts, and cultural performances transport you to a bygone era. Most activities have a vibrant atmosphere but consider peak-season crowds.
- Overnight: Ultimate immersion under a canopy of stars. Sleep to the desert's lullaby, wake to a sunrise symphony and savor campfire stories. Premium experience with unparalleled solitude, but remember, the desert beckons an investment.
While some aspects like private dining or extended adventures might cost more, your heritage desert safari is a timeless tapestry woven with Bedouin traditions, regardless of the time you choose.
Budget
Heritage safaris are a slow burn, a deep dive into the soul of Dubai's dunes. There are no cookie-cutter experiences here. Instead, imagine camel caravans tracing ancient paths, Bedouin stories whispered under starlit skies, and the scent of freshly brewed Arabic coffee warming your hands.
- Bedouin whispers: Trade tourist traps for genuine Bedouin traditions. Camel caravans, coffee rituals under starry skies, intricate henna designs – every moment whispers ancient stories.
- Comfort under canvas: Ditch the crowds and embrace luxury. Private desert camps, plush cushions, and gourmet meals cooked over crackling fires are where comfort meets adventure.
- Falconry's silent dance: Witness the awe-inspiring power of falcons soaring against the endless sky. More than just a show, it's a glimpse into a timeless partnership between man and bird.
- Firelight and forgotten tales: As flames flicker, hear Bedouin stories whispered through generations. These aren't just campfire yarns; they're threads woven into the fabric of the desert itself.
The heritage desert safari starts from AED 135 but goes up to AED 2000, depending on the luxury and comfort you want in this culturally immersive experience. Sure, it's not the cheapest way to experience the desert, but it's far from ordinary. It's an investment in memories that linger long after the sand settles.
Activities
Immerse yourself in the heart of the desert with a focus on authentic cultural experiences. Camel rides, intricate henna art, mesmerizing Tanoura dances, and awe-inspiring falconry demonstrations paint a vibrant picture of Bedouin traditions. While thrilling adventures aren't the main focus, you can add your dose of excitement with optional activities like dune bashing, sandboarding, and quad-biking (available for an additional cost). Or, choose from pre-designed packages with specific activities to craft your perfect desert escape.
Heritage desert safari activities
Heritage desert safari connect you with the desert life like no other desert experience. If simplicity with luxury is what you are looking for you have come to the right place. Heritage desert safari offers a taste of all things desert including the activities. Feel the thrill of dune bashing, witness the awe-inspiring power of falcons, experience the serenity of a camel ride, and carve your own path down golden slopes with sandboarding.
Dune bashing
Get ready to conquer golden towering dunes in a 4x4 vehicle with a heritage desert safari in Dubai. Feel the adrenaline rush as your driver expertly bashs the dunes. Hold on tight for 30 minutes of exhilarating twists, turns, and extreme adrenaline rush. It is the activity best enjoyed at sunset!
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Falconry display
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Witness the majestic dance and get a glimpse into the rich history of falcons. Watch and learn about truly authentic falconry demonstration, history, training, and awe-inspiring hunting prowess. Get an opportunity to take a great picture of holding the falcon on the glove. This once-a-lifetime experience will leave you mesmerized.
Camel ride
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Embark on a gentler journey through the desert on a camel. Sway in the rhythm and admire the stunning views of the sun setting below the horizon as you explore the golden desert. The experience is ideal for any time of the day!
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Sandboarding
Strap on a board and slide down gentle slopes of golden sand. It's a fun, active way to experience the desert, offering a taste of adrenaline without being too intense. The 10-15 minute session is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a lighthearted desert adventure.
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Health and age restrictions
Desert Conservation Reserve
- Immerse yourself in the largest non-fenced reserve in the UAE, covering a vast 5% of Dubai's land. This protected haven boasts untouched landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
- Witness unique species like the Arabian Red and Sand foxes, Caracal cat, Arabian oryx, and elegant Gazelles. Discover elusive reptiles like Boas, Vipers, lizards, and land monitors, some found nowhere else on Earth!
- Heritage Safaris prioritizes responsible tourism, ensuring minimal impact on the reserve and its inhabitants. Choose an eco-conscious adventure that supports conservation and protects this unique ecosystem for future generations.
Transfers to the Dubai desert can be a problem due to its far-off location. But you don’t need to worry, we have got you covered. We offer round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle to all the desert safari locations. You can choose between 2 options for pick-up:
- Direct pick up: With this option, we will directly pick you up from a hotel in Dubai. The driver will arrive at the hotel upon the decided time and date and will drop you back at the hotel after the safari.
- Meeting point: With this option, we will pick you up from one of many common pick-up points in Dubai. You will be required to choose the pick-up location near you and the driver will pick you. After the safari, the driver will drop you back at the meeting point.
Morning safari: Dress for comfort and adventure in loose-fitting, natural fabrics like cotton or linen. Protect yourself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Evening safari: Opt for warm clothes and a jacket for the evening safari. The temperature at night goes down so dress accordingly.
Shoes: Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip, such as sneakers or hiking boots.
All the safari experiences offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, so we advise you to eat light. You can have light food such as sandwiches, smoothies, or juice. Avoid eating heavy food before the heritage safari in Dubai, as it includes lots of physical movement.
- Pregnant women, individuals with heart conditions, and those with recent injuries should avoid participating in dune bashing or quad-biking activities.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed for dune bashing. An adult must accompany children under 16.
Frequently asked questions about heritage desert safari
Which heritage desert safari is best for me?
There are plenty of desert safaris available and you should choose a heritage desert safari depending on the budget, activities, and timings.
What is included in each heritage desert safari ticket option?
The inclusions in heritage desert safari in Dubai depend upon the package you choose. You can access adventure activities, live shows, food, camel ride experiences, and more. So, depending on the vibe you want on the desert safari, you can choose from a calm, traditional, activity-driven experience or club it with some adventure activities.
Can I customize my heritage desert safari experience?
Yes, apart from the available heritage desert safari packages, you can add more activities for an additional price. If your ticket doesn't already include the activity you desire, you can also book the experience at the location.
What is the difference between a morning and evening heritage desert safari?
Morning safaris are for 4-5 hours including some adventure activities like dune bashing, camel riding, and breakfast. On the other hand, evening safaris can range from 5-7 hours with ample time for dune bashing, camel riding, dinner, cultural activities and performances, and more.
Is the food catered for vegetarians or people with allergies on the heritage desert safari?
Yes. Food is catered for vegetarians or people with allergies.
What should I wear on the heritage desert safari in Dubai?
You should wear comfortable clothing for heritage safari Dubai. You should wear a jacket for the evening safari and closed-toe shoes are a must.
Are there any age or health restrictions for the heritage desert safari?
Yes. Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions should not participate in dune bashing or quad-biking activities. Also, children under 4 years old are not allowed for dune bashing.
Can I book my heritage desert safari online?
Yes. You can book heritage Desert Safari online.
Is transfer included in my Dubai heritage desert safari tickets?
Yes. The transfer is included in all of the Dubai desert safari tickets.
How much does a heritage Safari cost?
A heritage desert safari in Dubai starts at AED 135 and can go up to AED 2000 depending on the experience you choose.
Why should I choose a Dubai heritage desert safari?
Culture enthusiasts often opt for a heritage safari in Dubai because it immerses you in Bedouin culture as you wander the desert in a luxury vehicle and enjoy a relaxing time at an authentic Bedouin village camp - a truly unique experience!
Are meals available in a heritage desert safari?
Most heritage safaris in Dubai offer a premium meal. If you opt for a morning safari, you'll be treated to Emirati snacks or gourmet breakfast depending on your experience. All evening heritage safaris include an elaborate traditional dinner.