Overview
Explore Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes. Enjoy a camel caravan ride exploring the desert dunes. Traverse the Bedouin Village, enjoy the various activities and savor a 5-course Emirati meal while admiring the desert landscape. Enjoy stargazing with a Telescope.
What's included
- ✓Bedouin Entertainment
- ✓Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)
- ✓Spend time listening to typical Bedouin stories narrated by your tour guide
- ✓Live Arabic coffee making session
- ✓Arabian Falcon show
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned modern vehicle at your hotel in Dubai
- ✓Authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner (set menu)
- ✓Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes can be repeated)
- ✓Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s
- ✕Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✕Expenses that are not mentioned
What you'll do
- 1
Have you ever explored UAE's largest unfenced desert reserve? Arriving at Al Marmoom Desert Reserve after a 50-minute ride from the hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, we shall hop on to the Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s.
⏱ 45 min - 2
During our 30-40 minute drive, we shall halt amidst the desert to enjoy a photo stop. This is the right opportunity to listen to Dubai's history, and the old Bedouin lifestyle. While exploring the desert, consider yourself lucky to see the desert animals. Upon arriving at the Bedouin Village, get welcomed with gahwa and sweets before heading for the camel ride.
⏱ 1h 30m - 3
Reaching back to the village, witness a live Arabic coffee-making session. After sipping the Emirati coffee, admire the spectacular desert sunset, clicking wonderful photos. In the village, we shall see an Emirati lady making flatbreads and luqaimat before enjoying a flavorful 5-course Emirati dinner. After enjoying the traditional Bedouin Entertainment, we dress up in Arabic attire to pose with falcon and click pictures. As the camp lights are turned off, experience the essence of desert beauty and enjoy stargazing with a Telescope
⏱ 3 hours - 4
As the tour ends, we will drive you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.
⏱ 45 min
Availability & pricing
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$189
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2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children below 5 years will be accepted at the child rate & a child seat is provided. But as they are not permitted for a camel ride, they will need to stay with an adult at the village or follow the camel caravan.
- Infants join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- Pregnant women cannot participate in this activity.
- The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
- This experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled due to the above-mentioned reasons, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- At the village, there are Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, farm animals, and more.
- Any damage, injuries, or items lost during the ride are not covered by insurance and are the participant's responsibility.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your group has any physical disabilities, please get in touch and we can customize a private trip.
- Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
- We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies. Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
