Cultural Desert Safari

Embark on Dubai’s most awarded cultural desert safari with a Conservation Guide. Explore the desert in a vintage 1950s Land Rover, spot wildlife, and enjoy a sunset falconry show. Savor an Emirati dinner in a traditional camp with Yola dancing and drumming. Optional overnight stay and hot air balloon experience available.

Cultural Desert Safari

Itinerary

Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 02:00 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 Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
Embark on a 60-minute nature safari in a vintage Land Rover.
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 breadmaking, coffee-making and camel rides.
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. Your total experience will last approximately seven hours.

Finer details

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.
Bookings need to be made at least three hours in advance when booking online.
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.
Some vehicles can accommodate up to ten guests.
We restrict numbers to 75-100 guests in our very spacious camps for our guests' comfort.

The 4 Course Dinner

Shorbat Adas
Traditional lentil soup, especially popular in winter.

Kibbeh
Ground lamb and beef blended with pine nuts and Middle Eastern spices.

Sambousek
Crispy pastry filled with mozzarella and halloumi cheese.

Baba Ganoush
Roasted eggplant dip with a rich, smoky flavour.

Hummus
Creamy chickpea and tahini dip, a Middle Eastern classic.

Rocca Salad
Fresh salad with arugula, roasted beetroot, and seasonal greens.

Fattoush Salad
Levant-style salad with mixed vegetables and herb dressing.

Traditional Lamb Ouzi
Lamb slow-cooked underground, served with saffron rice or plain white rice.

Ouzi Rice with Spiced Vegetables
Flavoured rice with tender lamb and aromatic vegetables.

Plain White Rice
A simple side for lighter palates.

Harees
Slow-cooked wheat and chicken porridge, traditional and comforting.

Camel Meat
Classic spiced dish with mixed vegetables.

Charcoal Grilled Chicken
Boneless, lightly seasoned chicken from the grill.

Vegetable Tagine
Slow-cooked vegetable stew with Mediterranean flavours.

Grilled Vegetable Kebab
Grilled vegetables and corn with a natural, sweet flavour.

Luqaimat
Arabic-style doughnuts drizzled with date syrup.

Assorted Fresh Fruit
Seasonal fruit platter.

Beverages
Arabic coffee, juices, mineral water, Vimto, Kamaruddin, Jallab, camel milk, Karak chai, tea, and coffee.

Reservations

Embark on Dubai’s most awarded cultural desert safari with a Conservation Guide. Explore the desert in a vintage 1950s Land Rover, spot wildlife, and enjoy a sunset falconry show. Savor an Emirati dinner in a traditional camp with Yola dancing and drumming. Optional overnight stay and hot air balloon experience available.