Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

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4.678571 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Orient Tours LLC
Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit
Top rated
4.678571 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.678571 out of 5 stars
56 reviews

Enjoy a nature adventure and head to the Wadi Shawka pools for some canyoning, swimming, and picnic time.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal) Pick up from your Hotel lobby
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Olga S – United States

Amazing guide Haroos. Good trip, interesting places.

P
Paul – Australia

The driver was an excellent representing of Orient tours. He was a personable Sri Lankan who was very communicative and professional. My family felt relaxed and looked after by this attentive but friendly man. I would book an Orient tour in future and would recommend the tour company to my family and friends Thankyou

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    7 pickup location options:

    Port Rashid, Jumeirah, Deira, Dubai Marina, Bur Dubai, Downtown Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah

    Sharjah

    Photo stop (20 minutes)

    Optional
  • Timeline stop icon

    Sharjah

    Dune bashing (20 minutes)

  • 7 drop-off locations:

    Jumeirah, Port Rashid, Deira, Bur Dubai, Dubai Marina, The Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Try sand boarding and dune bashing
  • Visit Camel Rock and Fossil Rock
  • Take a dip into the Visit Shawka Pools

Full description

Explore the best-kept treasures of Arabia on this mountain safari experience. Get a glimpse of desert life and agricultural life with rock formations deep in the desert such as fossil and camel rocks. Continue your adventure with sandboarding and an exciting dune bashing experience.

Enjoy an exhilarating adventure to the deep trenches and waters of Wadi, the region’s natural water pools. Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah is neighbored by the Hajar Mountains and the valley consists of rocky terrain, farmland, water pools, wildlife, and plenty of parking and camping spots. Wadi Shawka is a perfect place for family picnics and get-togethers in nature. Swim back through it or turn back a little bit and climb a small hill to bypass it.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Dune drive
  • Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink)
  • Picnic lunch box
  • Sandboarding experience
  • Swim in the natural water pools
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Toiletries
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Children aged 5 years old and under are not allowed to join the tour
  • Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius and humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period, it is recommended to take adequate precautions
  • The duration of the actual tour takes 4-5 hours, but the driving time from Dubai and the return may take another 60 - 90 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and time of day
  • The water availability at Wadi Shawaka will be subject to weather conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 56 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Olga S – United StatesApril 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing guide Haroos. Good trip, interesting places.
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Paul – AustraliaSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
The driver was an excellent representing of Orient tours. He was a personable Sri Lankan who was very communicative and professional. My family felt relaxed and looked after by this attentive but friendly man. I would book an Orient tour in future and would recommend the tour company to my family and friends Thankyou
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Maxim – GermanyDecember 30, 2023 – Verified booking
Everything was fantastic - our guide Haroos, dune bashing, camel farm, Camel Rock, hike up Wadi Shawka to the pool... Only provlem was beyond the guide's control - there was quite a bit of garbage left behind by other visitors.

Product ID: 390595

Activity provider:Orient Tours LLC

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