Heritage Desert Safari Experience Dubai

Start your unique, educational, and fun family experience on the most awarded desert safari in Dubai. With us, Akhilaa Tourism, you won’t only visit the desert but rather, be apart of its history, as you experience the Arabian landscape in a new way.

Your conservation specialist, is your guide on a nature safari through the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and will engage you with incredible stories about the local fauna and folklore and wife of the historical Bedouins relations with their fauna and flora. Stop for a gorgeous viewing point to appreciate the beautiful Arabian sunset while you are entertained with a stunning falconry demonstration—don’t forget to take pictures of this perfect family moment!

Wind down with a beautiful traditional Emirati dinner arranged on styled communal table service. This meal will consist of shared portins to starters and mains created with an emphasis on share dining. After dinner, relax in majlis, and enjoy a spectacular traditional dance performance Yola, and drumming session. Family members can engage in the drum later with the Yola dance—a true cultural experience and a memory to last allot longer!

• Pick-up times from hotels in Dubai vary by season and range from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. On the day of your desert tour, at approximately midday, we will notify you of the precise time of pickup.
• You will be given a stainless steel water bottle and your headscarf when you arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. These are a present for our visitors to take home and are included with every reservation.
• Take a vintage Land Rover on a 60-minute nature trip.
• Admire a breathtaking falconry exhibition set against the backdrop of an Arabian sunset.
• Get a warm Arabic welcome with coffee and dates when you arrive at a real Bedouin camp that is lit by torches.
• Savor live camel rides, coffee making, and bread making.
• Savor a typical supper consisting of four courses.
• Take in and participate in participatory Emirati performances, such as Yola and drumming.
• Depending on the season, return to the hotel between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. The entire event will take about seven hours.

Supporting Local Conservation: A portion of the fees for your desert safari contributes to local conservation efforts in Dubai.

Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up: We offer complimentary pick-up services from Dubai hotels in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle, unless you have chosen a different arrangement. For guests residing in private residences, we are happy to pick you up from the nearest hotel unless you have reserved a private car service.

Weather-Appropriate Attire: Considering that the desert can be quite warm throughout the year, we recommend bringing essential items such as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing. For desert safaris in the winter months (November to March), it’s advisable to have warm clothing for the evening.

Booking Requirements: Online bookings should be made at least three hours in advance. For last-minute bookings, please feel free to contact our reservations team at +971 50 786 2339.

Child Rates and Private Car Booking: Children aged 5-11 will be charged at the child’s rate. If you are traveling with children under five years old, a private car booking is necessary.

Dietary Preferences and Allergies: Our safari includes a traditional dinner. If you have specific dietary requirements or allergies, kindly inform us when making your reservation. We are capable of accommodating various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, and gluten-free options.

Facilities at the Camp: Restroom facilities are available at the campsite for your convenience.

Pregnancy Advisory: Please note that the nature drive is not recommended for guests who are more than six months pregnant.

Group Size and Comfort: Some of our vehicles can accommodate groups of up to ten guests. To ensure your comfort, we limit the number of guests to 75-100 in our spacious campsite.

Cancellation Policy

• All Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the Tour departure time NO charges will be applicable.
• If Cancellation is made within 24 hours of your Tour departure time 100% charges will be applicable.
• If eligible for Refund your Amount will be returned back to your Account within 7 working days.
• If a tour is not able to commence due to inclement weather, a full refund or alternate booking date will be offered.
• No refunds will be given in the circumstances or in the event of any reasonable delay, curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any cause including severe weather conditions or mechanical failure. Components of trips are weather dependent and the Company cannot be held liable if trip components are not available on the day of travel.
• Tours require a minimum number of guests to operate. Minimum guest numbers differ between tours are subject to change at any time. If a tour is canceled due to minimum guest numbers not being reached, guests will be offered an alternate tour option or be provided with a full refund.

Child Policy