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Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai

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Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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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
Camel caravan through the desert
Falconry demonstration with sparkling date juice
Henna tattoo demonstrations
Live bread- and coffee-making displays
4-course dinner with water and juice
Emirati entertainment
Accommodation as per itinerary
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.

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
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Two guest per Camel
  • 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
See all safety measures taken by Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai.
Q:
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
See all safety measures taken by Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai.
Q:
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
See all safety measures taken by Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai.
Q:
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
See all safety measures taken by Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai.
Q:
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.

See all safety measures taken by Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Just note that the driver takes pictures - it is expensive but worth it." See review
  • "the food was AMAZING and so much of it - dont eat before going!" See review

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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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Camel in the desert
Erik
, Feb 2020
Excellent organisation! So much information in advance and perfect service. This was a great experience! Cars are in perfect condition, Camel riding takes nearly up to an hour, Falconry show is awesome and the food is excellent. You guys deserve a recommendation 10 out of 10 times 👍
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Great experience
Chad
, Feb 2020
Great experience, very enjoyable. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Pick-up was prompt from port. Camel ride was amazing, about 45-60min in length. Falcon show was interesting. Dinner/BBQ at the camp was very good. Overall would definitely recommend this, well worth the price.
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Smooth Riding on the Camels
Richard_T
, Feb 2020
Would have liked more time on camels. Everyone in our group thought it was a great experience! Tops was the time with camels. 2nd was the Falconry demo. 3rd was the food, both how it was cooked and prepared and the taste - although we are not convinced the team really understands "Gluten-free". 4th would be the time with the camels out back - although you should advertise more that they were available. Finally, least favorite would have been the Shisha smoking and the traditional dance. I would have preferred cutting them in favor possibly of more time with or riding the camels. The photo ops and opportunity to buy photos taken from terra firma was welcome. Plus the photographer stationed knew exactly where to position himself.
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Exciting day with a Camel Desert Safari.
Olivier_O
, Feb 2020
Excellent trip ! We really enjoy camel trip around 45 minutes in the desert. Staff very friendly. Bedouin Camp very interesting with show, music and good food. Pick up and come back to hotel from Dubai. Water was provided by company. I recommend this Camel Desert Safari. Very good for children also.
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Desert Safari
Yolanda_H
, Feb 2020
This excursion was absolutely perfect!!! A slow camel ride through the desert, dancing with drums by the men, traditional dinner, henna, shisha pipe, and a moment of quiet to view the stars in the sky! I had an amazing 50th Birthday! Thank You!
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