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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve: Our most recommended tours and activities

Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

Escape the hustle of Dubai and experience the calm of the surrounding desert to satisfy your sense of adventure. Choose from a shared or private option, and enjoy legendary Lahbab hospitality. Start your adventure with a convenient pickup at your hotel and drive out to the wilderness by 4WD. Journey to the remote desert area of Lehbab, approximately 50 kilometers from Dubai city center. Marvel at the silky red sand and towering dunes. Hop on a camel to get a short ride or perhaps choose the optional quad bike experience. Head into the desert onboard your 4WD Land Cruiser as the vehicle slips and slides like a roller-coaster across the dunes. Try your hand at sandboarding, or just relax and take photos of the spectacular views of the sunset, before being dropped off back at your hotel.

Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, and Dinner

Dubai: Red Dune Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding, and Dinner

Explore the Dubai desert in the best ways possible: dune bashing in a Land Cruiser, on camelback, sandboarding, and with the option of enjoying a traditional Bedouin camp experience with a BBQ dinner and shows. After your pickup in Dubai, ride off into the desert in a 4x4 vehicle, sharing this thrilling adventure with family and friends. Experience dune bashing in a Land Cruiser and stop to try out sandboarding on the red dunes as well. Take photos of the brilliant desert sunset with your group at a Bedouin camp. Hop on a camel for a fun ride and try out henna painting in the evening. Sit back at a Bedouin camp and marvel at the entertainment of a traditional Tanura show and belly dancing performance. Savor the rich flavors of local food at a BBQ dinner with Arabic coffee, fresh dates, falafel, and shawarma.

Dubai: Extreme Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Show & BBQ Dinner

Dubai: Extreme Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Show & BBQ Dinner

Explore the desert on this all terrain vehicle day trip from Dubai. Cruise through desert dunes and watch the sun set over the Lahbab dessert. Participate in activities like getting your picture taken with a falcon or getting a henna painting. Eat a delicious BBQ diner with a live show. Have the option to choose a morning tour without dinner and a show or to choose an evening tour with dinner and a show. Pick from private and shared transfer options. Select an option with or without a VIP table. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your hotel in Dubai. Relax on the drive to the surrounding desert. Cross the red sands and dunes of Lahbab in a thrilling dune bashing ride in a 4x4 vehicle before admiring the sun setting over the sands. Take a photo of the Bedouins as they cross the desert with their camel trains. Continue to a desert camp to benefit from a host of activities like henna painting, sandboarding, shisha smoking, camel riding, and getting your picture taken with a falcon. Cross the sands on camelback and experience the "ships of the desert" first-hand or try your hand at sand boarding down the dune for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Get a (removable) henna tattoo on your hands or feet. Watch traditional Arabic entertainment, such as a belly dancing show and the whirling dancers of a tanoura show. Smoke a shisha water pipe. Be served a barbecue buffet dinner of authentic Arabic cuisine in the middle of the desert. Return to your accommodation in Dubai.

Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

Take a sunrise tour of the Dubai desert from a hot air balloon. Perk up with a morning coffee or tea before experiencing picturesque views of sweeping sand dunes and stunning mountains. Spot wildlife roaming below you like oryx and sand gazelles. Be picked up from your accommodation in Dubai and sit back and relax on the scenic drive to the lift-off base camp. Have a nice hot cup of coffee or tea before your fight. Hop aboard and experience the excitement of lifting off. Take in sunrise views of sweeping sand dunes and distant mountains. Float across the sky and look for wildlife like the Arabian oryx or the sand gazelle. Return to your accommodation in Dubai at the end of the tour.

Dubai: Sunrise Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Breakfast

Dubai: Sunrise Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Breakfast

Feel the thrill of seeing the sunrise over the Dubai desert as you soar at an altitude of 4000 feet during this hot air balloon tour from Dubai. Enjoy a light breakfast, and Start with pickup from your accommodations in Dubai. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive to the lift-off base camp. Wake up with a hot cup of coffee or tea before your fight. Hop aboard and experience the excitement of taking off. Admire the sunrise over the sweeping sand dunes and the distant mountains. Float across the sky and keep a lookout for wildlife like the Arabian oryx or the sand gazelle. After landing, travel to an authentic Bedouin camp and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, cross the desert sands on a tranquil camel ride. Capture pictures with a magnificent falcon to share with friends and family back home. Return to your accommodation in Dubai at the end of the tour.

Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

Dubai: Heritage Safari in Vintage Land Rover with Dinner

Begin with a pickup from your Dubai hotel in a closed air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the scenic drive into the desert. Swap your vehicle to a legendary open-top vintage Land Rover and experience an immersive nature drive on royal desert grounds with an expert guide. Discover Dubai’s history and traditional desert activities as you spot native wildlife such as Arabian oryx, gazelles. Witness a captivating falconry display at sunset, then proceed to a Bedouin-style desert camp at a private royal retreat. Enjoy Emirati activities like Arabic coffee tasting, bread-making demonstrations, henna tattoos, and camel rides. Savor a multi-course Emirati dinner at a shared, low Bedouin-style table. Watch and participate in interactive Emirati performances like drumming and Yola, and end the evening with shisha and stargazing.

Dubai: Tour with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, & Traditional Show

Dubai: Tour with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, & Traditional Show

Enjoy an evening in the desert, and relax during a delightful BBQ and the entertainment provided by traditional tanoura and belly dancers. You’ll be picked up at your accommodation in Dubai and driven to the deserts on the outskirts of the city. This is the perfect excursion for those who wish to experience the desert at night but aren’t interested in dune driving or dune bashing. A much more relaxed experience, this tour is especially suited for families, including the very young and the elderly. After you arrive at the the camp you can go on a short camel ride, or sit back and have your hand decorated with henna. After dinner you can enjoy Arabic coffee and a shisha. Other optional activities are available as well, such as quad biking and taking photographs with a falcon. Note that the optional activities are not included in the tour price.

Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

Dubai: Heritage Safari, Camel Ride & Al Marmoom Oasis Dinner

Enhance your travel experience in Dubai with a safari on a vintage Mercedes Benz G-class at the Al Marmoom Oasis. The exploration begins with a timely pick-up from your hotel, followed by a ride to the oasis in an air-conditioned vehicle. An evening desert safari through the silky dunes of Al Marmoom Oasis is the best way to enjoy the amber beauty of the desert. Feel like you're flying as you ride in this open-air vehicle, clicking the best photos and spotting wild animals along the way. At the authentic Bedouin Village, you’ll be welcomed in an Emirati way with coffee gahwa and sweets. hop on a camel caravan to explore the grandeur of the desert up close and in a traditional way. Head back to the village, where you’ll also enjoy indulging in a live Arabic coffee-making and tasting session. Enjoy exploring the village constructed with natural materials, while your guide narrates the untold stories about the old Bedouin lifestyle and culture. Then, it is time to enjoy a sunset in the scenic beauty of wavy dunes and the Falcon show Inside the camp, the local ladies will demonstrate the Emirati cooking style by preparing luqaimat ─ dumplings and flatbread. Spending time in the village is a great way to take part in Bedouin entertainment programs and savor the most authentic 6-course Emirati dinner. Afterwards, when the lights are turned off, your experience will be enriched with a stargazing session and a brief about how the Bedouins used stars for navigation. As the tour draws a close, you will be driven back to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.

Dubai: Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

Dubai: Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

Travel to the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve to take part in a camel safari on this tour from Dubai. Experience what life is like in a traditional Bedouin village and have a delicious breakfast. Get your picture taken with a falcon. Be picked up from your accommodation in Dubai. Relax and take in the scenery on a 50-minute ride to Al Marmoom. Enjoy a traditional Emirati welcome of gahwa (Arabic coffee) and delectable local sweets.  Meet your camel and head out into the Al Marmoom desert. Travel by camel through the largest unfenced desert reserve in the UAE. Keep an eye out for the wildlife like birds and the Arabian oryx antelope. Hear about the Bedouin way of life from your guide. Arrive at a Bedouin village which was built from natural and sustainable materials. View Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, and farm animals. Watch a live Arabic coffee making session. Savor a fresh cup of coffee as you listen to Bedouin stories.  Dress up in Arabian clothing and take some photos with a majestic falcon. After your photo session, try a traditional Emirati breakfast. Admire the beauty of the desert landscape while experiencing new flavors. Return to your accommodation in Dubai. 

Dubai: Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

Dubai: Hot Air Balloon with Camel, ATV, & Horse Ride Options

Start your morning in a special way, by watching a mesmerizing golden sunrise and seeing the light make its way over the majestic Arabian dunes with this morning balloon ride. Soar to the next level and make a memory to last a lifetime. Start your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation, then head into the desert. Watch your balloon inflate and then hop aboard with a small group and soar over the Arabian desert and the Hajar Mountains. When you land, enjoy some refreshing in the desert before heading back to your hotel. Experience the breathtaking quiet morning in the desert, see the bright sunrise, catch a glimpse of an oasis in the desert, and maybe even spot some local wildlife. After landing you will reach at campsite where you will have to enjoy the international gourmet breakfast, picture with falcon & ATV ride & Arabic horse riding depend on your selected package. Once your experience finish you will be drop back to your location.

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4.8
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We went with Ibrahim, a very nice guide. It was a very fun experience, we saw the desert dunes during a beautiful sunset. Ibrahim also drove us skidding through the dunes. A 100% recommended experience.

Mustafa was a very good guide. Super fun and amazing !! I realy recommend, everything was perfect !

SK was good guide! Really enjoyed the time here, good interesting activities

Mustafa was excellent driver. His dune bashing skills were extraordinary

Very good tour my family had a great time. It was wonderful day.