Premium Desert Safari

Experience the UAE’s most luxurious desert safari in a premium Land Rover Defender with a professional Conservation Guide. Spot native wildlife, enjoy photo stops on dunes and at a remote lake, watch a falconry show at sunset with canapés and sparkling juice, then savour a five-course dinner by a Michelin-starred chef in a private cabana. End the evening with stunning fire and acrobatic entertainment under the desert sky.

Premium Desert Safari

Itinerary

  • Get picked up in a Land Rover Defender 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.

  • Take unique pictures with a fleet of museum-quality vintage Land Rovers.

  • Embark on a 60-minute Land Rover Defender nature safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

  • Visit a beautiful remote lake, which is also a bird sanctuary.

  • Watch a spectacular falconry performance at an exclusive venue reserved only for Platinum Desert Safari guests.

  • Sunset canapés with sparkling juice and snacks.

  • Enjoy a camel ride into the sunset, arriving at a serene desert oasis and exclusive cabana.

  • Indulge in a five-course fine-dining dinner.

  • Marvel at captivating entertainment consisting of an acrobatic and fire performance.

  • Return to the city 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 Land Rover Defender (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, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes. For desert safaris in the winter, we recommend bringing something warm to wear.

  • Arabic jackets (Besht) are available for guests in the camp on request should the temperature drop.

  • Please book at least three hours in advance online. For last-minute requests, contact our reservations team using the button above.

  • 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 five-course fine-dining menu; 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.

The Michelin Dinner

This menu is crafted in collaboration with Michelin-star Chef Claudio Filippone. Choose from three cuisines for each course and enjoy a curated gastronomic journey under the desert sky.

Middle Eastern

Cold Appetiser
Couscous with beetroot, roasted almonds, raisins, lemon, and mint yoghurt

Soup
Gently Spiced Lentil Soup and Baked Oyster with potato, carrot, and celery

Hot Appetiser
Red Snapper Fillet with chickpeas–eggplant purée and red pepper

Main Course
Rack and Ouzi of Lamb with vegetable–saffron rice and rosemary jus

Dessert
Arabic Coffee Chocolate Mousse with orange–date ragout

Mediterranean

Cold Appetiser
Burrata and Watermelon with arugula, basil, lime zest, and olive oil

Soup
King Prawn Minestrone with Pesto – an Italian vegetable soup

Hot Appetiser
Grilled Seabass with octopus, risotto, and green asparagus

Main Course
Organic Free-Range Chicken with broccoli, tomato juice, black olives, and creamy thyme–polenta

Dessert
Saffron Panna Cotta with berries marinated in aged balsamic vinegar

The Vegan Plate

Cold Appetiser
Tartare of Avocado and Mango with olive chilli oil, roasted cashew nuts, and watercress

Soup
Gazpacho Andalus with cucumber, red and green capsicum, and fresh tomatoes blended with hot sauce

Hot Appetiser
Risotto with green asparagus, artichokes, and roasted pine nuts

Main Course
Seared Cauliflower laid on a bed of red and green peppers, topped with tahini

Dessert
Exotic Fruit Salad with honey dressing, roasted pistachio nuts, and mango sorbet

Experience the UAE’s most luxurious desert safari in a premium Land Rover Defender with a professional Conservation Guide. Spot native wildlife, enjoy photo stops on dunes and at a remote lake, watch a falconry show at sunset with canapés and sparkling juice, then savour a five-course dinner by a Michelin-starred chef in a private cabana. End the evening with stunning fire and acrobatic entertainment under the desert sky.

Transfer Included

7 hours duration

Falconry

Camel Ride

Acrobatic Performance

VIP Desert Experience

Michelin Dinner

Private Cabana

Starting at USD 547

Details of your next tour

Dress code: Light clothing, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. In winter, bring a warm layer.
Pick-up: Included in Dubai in a shared Land Rover Defender.
Booking: Minimum 3 hours in advance.
Children: Ages 5–11 pay child rate. Private car required when traveling with children under 5.
Dining: Five-course fine-dining menu. Advise dietary needs; vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style and gluten-free available.
Facilities: Restrooms available at the camp.
Conservation: A portion of your fee supports local conservation in Dubai.

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