Dubai
From City Lights to Starry Nights
Craft Your Own Route Across Dubai’s Desert!
Dubai has been known for its stunning skyline, record-breaking attractions par excellence and unique architecture, luxurious shopping and dining options. However, there is so much more to be discovered in Dubai. Just a short drive to the outskirts of the city awaits a whole new experience. As you pass the city lights and leave behind the hustle and bustle, you’re transported into the pristine desert and are surrounded by miles and miles of unchartered sand dunes.
The vibrant city of Dubai is home to unique desert experiences that should not be missed! From exhilarating sand dune bashing to serene camelback riding, from romantic candlelight dinners to unfiltered stargazing, the desert of Dubai assures travelers of an unforgettable experience and loads of lasting memories.
A True Bedouin Experience
Looking for a journey back in time? A journey into the desert to experience the lives of the Bedouin people is highly recommended. The Bedouins are a semi-nomadic group of desert dwellers that are the oldest inhabitants of the Arabian desert and are known for their resourcefulness and warm hospitality.
Travelers journeying into the desert to witness a true Bedouin experience can get a glimpse of their lives through Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience. A mere 30-minute drive from the city, the Al Marmoom desert is home to a true Bedouin escapade. With tours scheduled throughout the day, guests can experience a camel ride, a caravan-styled tradition majlis and an exciting live falcon show. Guests are also welcome to take a tour through the Bedouin village, where they can witness cooking demonstrations, sample freshly brewed Arabic coffee and bask in the glory of age-old Arabian Hospitality.
Camel Trekking & Dune Bashing
For those looking for a more quintessential experience, a camel trekking expedition through the desert is something worth a try. These expeditions through the desert are specially planned during the cooler months to give visitors a glimpse into the emirate’s glorious past. As you trek on camelback through the desert, your guide will take you through local history, flora and fauna, and age-old cultural traditions.
If an exhilarating and heart-dropping experience is what you’re looking for, a must-do activity would be the dune bashing. Get behind the wheels of your very own quad bike as you ride the highs and lows of the mesmerizing sand dunes. There are options for you to book a tour with a guide who will drive you through these dunes at heart-racing speeds and ensures adrenaline-inducing action.
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
For nature lovers, the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is a marvel waiting to be explored. Spread out across 225 square kilometres and taking up about five percent of the total land in Dubai, this reserve is completely fenced off to protect the natural flora and fauna of this area. With over 50 plant species, 120 birds and 43 mammals and reptiles, the reserve gives tourists a rare insight into the habitat of these splendid creatures.
Apart from witnessing the flora and fauna of the desert, the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve also offers its guests a plethora of other fun and thrilling activities to choose from like falconry, sandboarding, camping under the stars and enchanting desert safaris as well.
