Camel Desert Safari
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
Experience the most-awarded desert safari in Dubai. Explore the desert on a Camel Caravan.
An exciting afternoon safari that flows into a blissful evening filled with educational and cultural activities followed by an overnight stay in the desert.
Additional Information
•A portion of your desert safari fee is contributed towards local conservation in Dubai.
•Pick-up from Dubai hotels is included and will be in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle (unless booked otherwise). We can pick you up from the nearest hotel if you live in a private residence unless a private car is booked.
•As the desert can get quite warm during the day all year round, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes. For desert safaris in the winter (November to March), we recommend bringing something warm to wear for the evening.
•Children between the age of 5-11 years will be charged at a child’s rate.
•A private car booking is required if travelling with children under five years old.
•This safari includes a traditional dinner; however, please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, gluten-free.
•Bathroom facilities are available at the camp.
•The nature drive is not recommended for guests more than six months pregnant.
Highlights
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila or Ghutra (traditional headscarf)
- Ride through the desert dunes on a 60-minute camel caravan safari
- Falcon demonstration and sunset photo stop amongst the dunes
- Scrumptious authentic Emirati Cuisine dinner in an exclusive camp set amongst the rolling dunes of a Royal desert retreat
- Henna tattoos, bread making, Arabic coffee making and aromatic shisha pipes, cultural entertainment performances (Yola dance, Emirati drumming session) available at the camp
What's included
- Shared pick-up from Dubai hotels between 02:30 PM and 04:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time around noon on the day of your desert safari.
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Adventure Pack (Headscarf, Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Bag). Embark on a - 60 minutes Camel Caravan (max 2 guests per camel)
- Marvel at a spectacular sunset falcon show against an Arabian sunset backdrop.
- Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin Camp and receive a warm Arabic welcoming with coffee and dates.
- Enjoy live bread making, coffee making, camel rides and shisha.
- Indulge in a four-course traditional dinner.
- Watch and partake in interactive Emirati performances like drumming and Yola.
- Return to the hotel between 09:30 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season.
- Photos and Videos
- Gratuities
Overview
A camel desert safari is the most authentic way to explore the Dubai desert by travelling on a traditional camel convoy. Camels are known as ships of the desert because of the ease at which they elegantly move across the desert sands. Your 60-minute journey through the desert traces the footsteps of Bedouin travellers and leads you to a traditional Bedouin camp lit by gentle flames, nestled in a private royal desert retreat.
Learn about another animal that was important to the region, the falcon. Watch a sunset falcon show in the dunes and find out why the falcons are so important to the Emirati culture.
Discover Dubai as it was over 50 years ago and enjoy an evening experiencing many cultural activities such as henna, shisha and bread-making. Learn how to prepare a local recipe handed down from generation to generation, before enjoying a scrumptious traditional four-course dinner under the Arabian desert star-lit sky. Be entertained by traditional Emirati dances and join in on a cultural drumming session.
Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience and spend a night revelling in the magic of the rich cultural heritage that Dubai has to offer.
Know before you go
• We do not serve alcohol nor permit guests to bring them on tour to stay true to local traditions and showcase the authenticity, warmth and hospitality of this region.
• Not suitable for children 4 years old and below and for pregnant women.
• Pick up from Dubai Hotels between 2:30pm and 4:30pm (depends on the sunset)
• The operator will contact you within 24h to 48 of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time.
• Return to the Hotel between 9:30pm and 11.30pm
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.