Desert Experiences
Enjoy a magical evening with a Dubai desert experience from Arabian Adventures. Whether you’re seeking an educational tour of landmark rock formations, caves, wadis and archaeological sites or an idyllic fine dining evening with a private chef, we have a wide variety of unforgettable desert experiences. Try exciting activities like camel rides, sandboarding and dune drives as part of your experience or combine your exploration of the desert at ground level with a serene hot air balloon ride.
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No animal knows the desert like an Arabian Camel. Locally known as the ships of the desert, camels play a key role in Bedouin culture, and today act as an insight into the history and heritage of this way of life. Join us for a camel ride across the Dubai desert and walk in the footsteps of many generations before you, learning about the critical role that the camel plays in the country’s cultural landscape.
The Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience is a first-of-its-kind evening of premium dining underneath the Dubai sunset. The centrepiece of the experience is a multi-course menu, served alongside a selection of premium beverages specifically matched to each course, hosted by your personal chef and sommelier in a secluded corner of the desert. This experience brings together the natural beauty of the desert dunes and the exclusivity of private dining in a truly spectacular setting.
An Exclusive Desert Experience is where special occasions are transformed into evenings you'll always remember. The experience takes place in the most unique of settings, amongst the serene privacy and seclusion of the desert, serving as the backdrop to an evening that is designed to live long in the memory.
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Take your Morning Desert Adventure to another level and add a hot air balloon experience to your spectacular early start. As the city starts to wake, you'll head to the skies and take the perfect vantage point for a desert sunrise. After your hot air balloon experience, you will take to the dunes for a full itinerary of activities throughout the morning, including a thrilling dune drive, peaceful camel trek, wildlife spotting opportunities and breakfast in the desert.
Desert Experiences with Arabian Adventures
Authentic excursions
At Arabian Adventures, we pride ourselves on delivering desert experiences that truly capture the essence of the region. Our desert tours are designed by local experts, offering an immersive journey through the local culture, landscapes and traditions. Each of our experiences is crafted to provide an authentic and unforgettable encounter with the magic of the Dubai desert and heritage sites.
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is the stunning setting for many of our desert experiences and activities. This vast expanse of rolling red sand dunes covers an area of 225 square kilometres and is just a 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai. The striking landscapes of the DDCR are home to incredible native animals and plants, making it a fascinating destination.
Sustainable practices
Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are at the centre of our desert experiences. We run zero plastic initiatives, extensive quarterly clean-ups, and have placed recycling points throughout the DDCR. We have dedicated staff focusing on sustainability and animal welfare, and we were the UAE’s inaugural recipient of the prestigious Travelife Partner sustainability award.
Dubai Desert Experiences: Frequently asked questions
The time of the sunset in the Dubai desert varies depending on the time of the year.
In the summer months from June to August the sun will set around 7pm. In the peak of winter in January, it can set around 5:45pm.
Excursions like our Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience and our Exclusive Desert Experience will be tailored to allow you to enjoy picturesque sunset stops - whatever the time of year.
You can ride a camel in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) when you book with Arabian Adventures.
Our camel ride experience includes a private or shared transfer to and from Dubai.
You’ll enjoy two 45-minute camel ride sessions on an Arabian camel – with the second return trek being optional – as well as a stop to eat breakfast and watch the morning sun over the desert.
A wadi is an Arabic term for a riverbed or valley that only contains water after heavy rainfall. Wadis are found in desert regions across North Africa and the Middle East, with many located close to Dubai.
Our Wadi Adventure takes you on a memorable journey to see famous wadis like Wadi Helo and Wadi Shawka Pools in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah, as well as the famous Fossil Rock.
You’ll visit the fascinating Buhais Geology Park and Mleiha Archaeological Centre too, where you’ll learn more about the UAE’s wadis, caves and archaeological sites.
We believe that the best way to learn about the Dubai desert lifestyle is to live it.
Our Overnight School Safari is a complete desert experience which allows students to enjoy a carefully curated evening of activities before spending a night in a tent.
The experience includes a guided tour of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Visitor Centre, a one-hour wildlife safari accompanied by a qualified guide and a desert heritage session which offers an insight into Bedouin life.
With tent building and a survival skill session too, this experience is the perfect way to gain an understanding of the desert and its inhabitants.