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- English
- French
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
Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup from any hotel in Dubai. For pickups from a residence or apartment, a private vehicle booking is required. Pick-up times vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Generally, expect pickup between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. We will confirm your exact pick-up time via email or phone call around noon on the day of your excursion. If you do not hear from us, please contact us through your booking or account.
Itinerary
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1Dubai
Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:00pm and 4:30pm (depending on season/sunset).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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 • Admission ticket included -
4Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Platinum Heritage Desert Camp
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 • Admission ticket included -
6Platinum Heritage Desert Camp
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.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Dubai
Return to the Hotel between 8:30am and 9:30am (depends on the traffic).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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