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Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai
Proper desert attire is needed whether you taking to the dunes in a jeep or on a camel.
The coolest way to take on the sand dunes is in a vintage Land Rover that comes with an experienced driver.
Travel with your very own camel caravan during the desert and enjoy the sunset.
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Overview

Enjoy a camel ride in Dubai and an Emirati dinner at a Bedouin-style camp on this desert adventure. Leave Dubai by air-conditioned minivan and head into the desert to meet a camel train. Then, take a camel ride to a royal desert retreat in the rolling dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy a falconry display, watch an Arabic bread-making demonstration, and get a henna tattoo. Finish with a 4-course dinner under the stars accompanied by Arabian dancing and music.
  • Dinner-in-the-desert experience with round-trip transport from Dubai
  • Enjoy a camel ride to a Bedouin-style camp within a royal desert retreat
  • Savor a delicious 4-course banquet followed by traditional music and dancing
  • Watch falconry, bread- and coffee-making demonstrations, and get a henna tattoo
  • Relax with a hotel pickup and drop-off service from central Dubai

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

A step up from standard desert trips, this offers a longer-than-usual camel ride, and dinner at a luxe camp.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
4-course dinner with water and juice
Falconry, Henna, Live bread- and coffee-making, Emirati entertainment
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Dubai. Please indicate your Hotel in the comment section if not found from the options.
Pick-up times will vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Please use the following schedule as a guideline when planning your day and preparing for pick-up
October – February: 14:30h-15:30h
March – May: 15:00h-16:00h
June – September: 15:30h-16:30h
A confirmation of your exact pick-up time will be communicated to you via e-mail or a phone call around 13:00h on the day of the excursion. Should you not hear from us, please contact us.

Departure Time

2:30 PM
Begin your experience with a pickup from your central Dubai hotel. Settle inside your air-conditioned minivan and relax as travel into the desert.

Meet your camel convoy and enjoy a leisurely ride on a camel. Enjoy the views as your camel lumbers across the sands: you soon understand how these hardy herbivores provide ideal transport for nomadic Bedouins. 

Then, arrive at a Bedouin-style camp inside a desert retreat owned by the UAE royal family. The compound stands amid rolling dunes and is illuminated by flame torches, giving it a truly Arabian feel.

As the sun sets, watch a falconry demonstration. Admire the speed and elegance of the falcons as they answer their handlers’ commands and swoop for lures. 

Stroll into the dunes for photos of the sunset and enjoy a range of traditional desert activities inside a rustic-style Arabian tent. Sip Arabic coffee, get a henna tattoo, and learn to make Arabic breads during a step-by-step demonstration.

Next, settle at a low Bedouin table for a 4-course feast of typical Emirati dishes with sodas and mineral water. See the Itinerary for a sample menu.

Following dinner, choose to smoke a shisha (Arabic water pipe) and watch a display of traditional dancing and music under the stars.

Return to Dubai in your minivan and end your experience with a hotel drop-off.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Dubai
Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Platinum Heritage Desert camp
Ride through the desert dunes on a 45-minute Camel Desert Safari. It is 2 guests per camel. Enjoy a sunset falcon show in the sand dunes.
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Platinum Heritage Desert camp
Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp. Be entertained by traditional Henna tattoos, live bread making, Arabic coffee making, camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes.Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert. Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola.
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Duration: 4 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Dubai
Return to the Hotel between 9:30pm and 11:30pm depends on the season/sunset.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
  • Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Chinese, ) are upon request and availability.
  • Children under 5 years are not permitted
  • Two guest per Camel
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Maximum weight is 150kg
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Platinum Heritage

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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What is the maximum group size during Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers.

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Excellent camel safari. Ask for Hajaj as your guide. He is an asset to the company.
Melanie_N
, Aug 2021
This camel safari was the best experience of my life. Hajaj was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humor. You should ask for him. We were promised 45 minutes on the camels and we rode for the entire time. Peaceful, real desert, authentic. The food was delicious. All of the activities were fabulous (falcon show, traditional demos, music and star gazing. Felt like we were actually living in the past. Great history. Again, Hajaj was a fantastic guide.
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Wonderful trip.
HALEY_R
, May 2021
Loved our tour guide sultan. The camel ride was for a full hour. Definitely worth the money and the fantastic gentleman walking with us on the camels offered several times to take photos and video which were great. The food was plentiful, just make sure to move early when it comes time for the dinner shows to make sure you get a seat. Camels were the best part and an awesome experience
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the most memorable experience of my traveling life
JEN
, May 2021
The most amazing experience in Dubai! Our tour guide was amazing since he picked us up at Atlantis. Very friendly. The camel ride was amazing thru the desert however if you are older with back problems probably do the range rover thru the desert becuase I am 37 and healthy and the next day my back hurt a bit from the camel walk. that being said the food and service ws amazing and the views as well. I will definately redo this tour when I return one day. The most memorable experience of my life with my 12 year old daughter and husband.
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Amazing
AMINAT_O
, Apr 2021
Awesome. The whole experience was Amazing. Abass , the driver did a great job!!! The camel ride was fantastic and dinner delicious.
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Great hospitality, food and experience
Gilda_L
, Mar 2021
Did not dissappoint in any area!! Loved the hospitality, great food.....best hummus I ever tasted. I want the recipe!! Enjoyed the camels although horses are definitely smoother I would do it all over again
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A perfect day in the desert !!!
Heidi_M
, Jan 2021
I really enjoyed this perfect trip in the desert so much! The driver was punctual in my hotel to pic me up , he was funny and had a lot of interesting storys meanwhile driving to the desert. Everything was organized save and perfect and the Camel riding was a lot of fun and the camels happy in good condition! The Falcon Show and the food in the Camp amazing also the music I love it ❤️
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Amazing experience!
Danielle_B
, Oct 2020
I have always wanted to ride a camel in sand dunes. I was unsure if this trip would be too "touristy." The trip went above and beyond my expectations. From the camel ride to the falcon show to the delicious, authentic, dinner, every aspect of the trip was amazing. My husband and were very impressed and it was definitely a highlight of our Dubai trip. Our tour guide, Shane, drove us to the start of the tour and gave us a lot of great insight into the history of Dubai. He answered all of our questions and was extremely knowledgeable. I don't know how he knows so much, it was impressive! Shane and all the guides were very friendly, funny, and made sure we all had a great evening. I would definitely take another trip in the future and they deserve more than five stars!
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Everything was great experience
Iosif_
, Mar 2020
We loved the trip. Everything couldn't be any better. It was an experience of the life time.I was trying to make a supris for my wife and happen to be a good one
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Excellent experience!!!
Susan_W
, Mar 2020
Travis was an excellent host. This tour was worth every penny. We loved it! Would recommend to everyone who loves adventure!
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Highly recommended
Helene_R
, Mar 2020
A wonderful experience. Pick up and communications flawless. Camel ride was our highlight followed by authentical demonstration of local culture and cuisine. Tour exactly as described.
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