Dubai: Overnight Heritage Desert Safari with Vintage Land Rover

4.9 (155 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Duration16h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French
Group sizeUp to 36 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the magic of the desert with an overnight stay at a Bedouin-inspired camp under the starry sky. Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-roof vintage Land Rover. Upon arrival at a royal residence, immerse yourself in an evening of traditional Emirati cuisine and entertainment. Enjoy local music, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, and a falconry show. Try camel riding, get a henna tattoo, and savor a 4-course dinner under the stars. After a restful night in an Arabic tent, wake up to an alfresco breakfast before returning to Dubai.

Options

Overnight Safari - private car

Heritage Overnight Safari : Overnight Desert Camp experience: Dinner, Emirati activities and nature drive in a private vintage Land Rover
Pickup included

Overnight Safari - shared car

Heritage Overnight Safari : Overnight Desert Camp experience: Dinner, Emirati activities nature drive in a shared vintage Land Rover.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Emirati entertainment, Camel ride, live Bread and Coffee making
  • Overnight - traditional Arabic stone dwellings complete with mattress and beddings (no showers)
  • A Sunset Falcon Demonstration
  • Breakfast
  • A 4-course Emirati Cuisine
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wildlife Safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an 1950's Land Rover
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. Dubai
    1h
    Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:00pm and 4:30pm (depending on season/sunset).
  2. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Stainless Steel Water Bottle and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
  3. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Embark on a wildlife drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top vintage Land Rover. Enjoy a sunset falcon show in the sand dunes.
  4. Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Witness a spectacular falcon show led by a professional Falconer and watch these magnificent birds in full flight. Learn about ancient training techniques and how the Bedouin used falcons for hunting
  5. 11h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp. Be entertained by traditional henna tattoos, live bread-making, Arabic coffee-making, camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes.Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert.Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola. Retire to your overnight room, a traditional Arabic stone dwelling complete with bedding.
  6. 1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Wake to the stillness of the fresh desert in the morning to a gourmet breakfast of hand-cut salmon, Eggs Benedict, fruit platters and more.
  7. 1h
    Return to the Hotel between 8:30am and 9:30am (depends on the traffic).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer pickup from any hotel in Dubai. For pickups from a residence or apartment, a private vehicle booking is required. Pick-up times vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Generally, expect pickup between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. We will confirm your exact pick-up time via email or phone call around noon on the day of your excursion. If you do not hear from us, please contact us through your booking or account.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
  • Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, ) are upon request and availability.
  • Children under 5 years are not permitted on shared car and need a private car booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant women in their third trimester
  • At the camp there is running water and clean bathroom but no shower
  • One backpack or luggage not more than 50 cm in height is allowed per guest
  • The rate for a private vehicle depends on the total number of participants including children 11 and below.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers after their second trimester. A private car booking is then nessesary.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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