Enjoy a Afternoon Heritage Desert Wildlife Safari and stay overnight in your private Arabic stone dwelling in the Heritage camp in the Royal desert retreat. Awake to the peace of the desert in the morning and relish a gourmet breakfast.

About this activity

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

Start your journey by exploring the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on a wildlife drive in 1950’s antique Land Rovers and spot wildlife like Arabian oryx and gazelles. Along the way, your Conservation Guide will share insights about the wilderness and all its inhabitants.

Watch an enjoyable 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 expert falconer presents the wonderful falcon to soar the skies. Learn about the cultural significance of falconry in Dubai and get fantastic image opportunities in this magical desert setting.

Arrive at a genuine Bedouin camp to enjoy an unforgettable night immersed in cultural things to do 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 the most effective shisha and the company of fellow travelers. Retire to your overnight room, an ordinary 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. For the more adventurous, experience a Hot Air Balloon Flight over the wilderness at sunrise(not included in this tour).

This Overnight Desert Safari gives a full journey of the desert, the captivating cultural heritage of Dubai, and lets you enjoy the Dubai desert at night!

Overnight Heritage Desert Safari Tour Highlights

Traverse the desert in museum-quality 1950’s vintage Land Rovers

Spot native wildlife like Arabian orxy on a desert drive in the Desert Conservation Reserve

Enjoy a photo stop in the sand dunes and witness a spectacular falcon show

Watch live demonstrations of Arabic coffee-making, henna painting, ride a camel and more

Spend the evening in an authentic Bedouin camp with Emirati cuisine dinner

Enjoy a delicious Emirate cuisine 4-course dinner

Watch a traditional cultural dance with drumming performance

Relax in a traditional majlis under the stars with shisha or at the bonfire

Sleep in comfortable traditional Arabic stone dwellings with bedding

In the morning enjoy a dlicious breakfast buffet in the camp

What you need to know

Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm

Pick up time depends on the season, click on “BOOK NOW” – more infos

Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve after 45 – 60 min

Receive your Adventure Pack and put on your traditional headscarf

Embark on a wildlife drive through DDCR in an open-top-vintage Land Rover

Enjoy a sunset falcon show in the sand dunes

Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp

Be entertained by traditional henna tattoos, live bread making, Arabic coffee making and aromatic shisha pipes

Your dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert

Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola.

Relax in the majlis or sit by the atmospheric bonfire

Sleep in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding

Breakfast includes smoked salmon, cold meats, free range eggs, caviar, fruit, bread, tea and coffee and more

Return to the hotel between 09 am and 10 am the next day

Bathroom facilities are available in the desert and at the camp

A portion of your Desert Safari fee is contributed towards local conservation

Children over 5 yrs. old and under 12 yrs. old will be accepted at child rate

Children under the age of 5 yrs. will be not accepted on this tour

Camel ride is possible at the camp after dark (short ride)

Additional Information

• We don’t pick up guests from private residences. We can pick you up from the nearest hotel in Dubai.
• A confirmation with a precise pick-up time will be sent to your email or phone before 1:00 pm on the day of the Camel Safari.
• Duration of our Afternoon Heritage Camel Desert Safari: 7 hours (Approx.)
• The camp is operated by solar power and therefore the lights are switched off when the last guest goes to sleep. Every guest is given a flashlight.
• Each room sleeps 5 people and the allocation of rooms is done per booking unless otherwise requested. Please let us know how many rooms you would like when you make the booking.
• A 400AED fee is applicable to single occupancy rooms.

Book directly through Platinum Heritage

Platinum Heritage Dubai is the only Ecotourism Desert Safari company in Dubai. We are advocates of sustainable travel and our mission is to conserve the natural environment, wildlife and culture of Dubai and its people.

Our range of Desert Safaris have been created to suit different types of travellers. Whether you are looking for adventure, an escape into Dubai’s nature, a traditional encounter with Bedouin, or a luxurious journey through the sand dunes, we have meticulously created the experience for you!