Experience the beauty of the Arabian desert in time-honored fashion on a camel trek at sunset. Journey back in time to ancient Arabia and visit a Bedouin camp. Take part in traditional activities, such as henna hand painting and smoking a shisha pipe.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- · Complimentary pick up is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Dubai Cruise Terminal (Port Rashid). · Pick up from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha Resort, Jebel Ali, Sport/Motor City is available for an additional fee. · Pick up from Dubai Airport is available from Holiday Inn Airport Hotel. · Pick up will be 45 minutes prior to your booked time based on your location.
Experience
Highlights
- Ride a camel through the Arabian desert (1 camel per couple)
- Go to a Bedouin style camp and take part in traditional activities
- Try a shisha pipe or get a henna tattoo
- Pose for a photograph with a falcon on your shoulder
- Satisfy your hunger with a delicious buffet dinner in the middle of the desert
Full description
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Dubai, then start your journey to the peaceful desert surroundings for a sunset experience of a lifetime.
Make your way to a camel caravan, and experience the beauty of the landscape from the back of one of the "ships of the desert" for about 30-45 minutes depending on the option selected. Take (optional) rides up and down the dunes in the twilight. Then, go to a Bedouin-style camp for a traditional Arabic coffee (kahwa) or tea on arrival. Savor Luqaimat sweets with dates and experience part of the desert lifestyle. Feel "Old Arabia" come to life in a unique Bedouin setting.
Take part in traditional activities to complete your journey into the culture of the Arab world. Try your hand at smoking a shisha pipe or get a henna tattoo on your hand. Dress in typical Arabic attire and pose for a photo with a falcon resting on your hand or shoulder.
Feast from a delicious barbecue buffet dinner as you watch authentic belly dance folk performances. Relax under a canopy of stars, and get dropped off at your accommodation at the end of the tour services.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your selected hotel/ location
- Transportation by 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Camel ride (30 or 45-minute options)
- Camel feeding
- Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks
- Al Khayma Desert Camp visit ( Shared camp )
- Gaymat (sweets), Gahwa (coffee), and dates
- Henna painting for ladies
- Arabian makeover with Falcon photos
- Shisha pipe (hubble bubble flavor) in the Shisha Area
- Tanura and Ladies Khaliji dance shows
- Barbecue buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Sandboarding
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any extra service not mentioned
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- It is recommended you include your WhatsApp number during the booking process for easy communication during the pickup service
- The duration of the tour may vary as it includes pickup and drop-off times
- Infants below 5 years are not allowed to ride the camels
- The camel ride is not suitable for pregnant women
- Entertainment (Ladies Khaliji dance show) will not be available on special Islamic days as per UAE law
- Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it
- Pickup will be 45 minutes prior to your booked time based on your location
- If your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it
