Heritage Overnight Desert Experience

Heritage Overnight Desert Safari

Spend the night in the heart of the Dubai desert on this Heritage Overnight Desert Safari. This immersive camping safari ticks all the boxes and takes you back in time to experience Dubai as it was before the city was born, in the desert and under the stars.

Start your adventure by exploring the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on a 60 minute wildlife drive chose from 1950’s vintage Land Rover, Camel or Land Rover Defender as your mode of transport. Spot wildlife like Arabian oryx and gazelles. Along the way, your Conservation Guide will share insights about the desert and all its inhabitants.

Watch an entertaining Falcon show and see how these agile birds fly to lures. Take in the stunning views of the Arabian sun setting over the golden sand dunes while the professional falconer presents the magnificent Falcon to soar the skies. Learn about the cultural significance of falconry in Dubai and get great photo opportunities in this magical desert setting.

Arrive at an authentic Bedouin camp to enjoy an unforgettable evening immersed in cultural activities like Arabic coffee and bread making demonstrations, camel rides, henna painting, a traditional Yola dance and Arabic drumming.

After the 4-course dinner, sit back and relax in the traditional Majilis or around the bonfire under the starry sky with shisha and the company of fellow travellers.

Retire to your overnight room, a traditional Arabic stone dwelling complete with bedding. 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.

This Overnight Desert Safari offers a full experience of the desert,the fascinating cultural heritage of Dubai and lets you enjoy the Dubai desert at night!

Experience Highlights

• Wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a legendary 1950’s Land Rover, Camel or Land Rover Defender (choose on booking)
• Falcon demonstration and sunset photo stop amongst the dunes Scrumptious authentic dinner in an exclusive camp set amongst the rolling dunes of a Royal desert retreat
• Complimentary Camel rides, henna tattoos, bread making, Arabic coffee making and aromatic shisha pipes are available at the camp
• Cultural entertainment performance (not available during Ramadan) – Yola dance and Emirati Drumming session
• Bathrooms facilities (no showers), traditional Bedouin stone rooms (mattress, sheets, blankets and pillows) are included
• Indiana Jones style jute bag per two guests. Inside will be a Platinum Heritage branded stainless steel water bottle for each guest Gourmet Breakfast in the morning
• Hotel pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle (shared)
• A portion of your fee is contributed towards local conservation