Desert Experiences

Discover the beauty of the UAE spanning far beyond the desert. Away from the dunes and the downtown lights, there’s a world of incredible natural wonder that can only be found by those who set out to discover it. Rugged mountains, hidden pools, and a day of breathtaking scenery await on a Wadi Adventure.

There’s only one way to learn about the desert lifestyle – live it. This complete desert experience brings students closer to the nature and culture that surrounds them than they’ve ever been before.  

Book the ultimate overnight stay in the heart of the Dubai desert and see the best of the dunes at dusk and dawn. Sleep under starry skies in a safari-style tent, spot protected local wildlife from your terrace, enjoy a full desert safari itinerary including a BBQ dinner, and start the morning with a hot air balloon adventure to experience the true majesty of this incredible landscape from on the ground and in the air.

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.

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.

A Morning Safari across the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve takes students on a journey through the heritage, culture and wildlife of the Dubai desert. Seeing both sides of the DDCR, students will leave this trip with a sense of curiosity about the world they have just experienced.