Dubai: Overnight Heritage Desert Safari with Vintage Land Rover

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.

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 you'll do

1. 1

   Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:00pm and 4:30pm (depending on season/sunset).

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Stainless Steel Water Bottle and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).

   ⏱ 15 min
3. 3

   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.

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

   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

   ⏱ 30 min
5. 5

   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.

   ⏱ 11 hours
6. 6

   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.

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• 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.