Overnight Safari and Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Highlights

Enjoy a wildlife drive by retro Land Rover and sunrise hot air balloon ride
Feel like a Bedouin with camel rides, shows, and more at a desert camp
Includes night in Arabic tent, with 4-course camp dinner and breakfast

Summary

Day 1: Dubai – Wildlife Drive – Desert Camp (D) Depart your Dubai hotel and journey to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by open-top vintage Land Rover. On arrival, take a wildlife safari: watching for gazelle and oryx as you cross the sands to a Bedouin-style camp within a private royal retreat. On arrival, enjoy an Arabic coffee and wide range of activities: falconry displays, henna art, folkloric dance shows, camel riding, and more. Then, savor a 4-course dinner of Emirati dishes at a shared table before relaxing by the campfire under the stars and sleeping in an Arabic tent complete with a comfortable mattress, pillows, and blanket. Day 2: Desert Camp - Hot Air Balloon - Dubai (B) Rise early, transfer to the nearby balloon site, and after a safety briefing, climb inside the basket with a pilot at the controls. Then, float high over the dunes and sands as the sun rises over the Hajar Mountains. Watch a trained falcon fly from the balloon and after touching down, enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast at camp. You can purchase a video of your flight if you wish (own expense). Your experience then ends with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

Tour info

Duration

18 hours

Why take this tour?

Dubai serves up a host of outdoor desert activities, but enjoying them can involve several trips into the sands. This tour puts a full line-up on a plate, with a night in an Arabic desert tent in between. Take a vintage Land Rover wildlife safari, enjoy dinner, falconry shows, and more at a Bedouin-style camp, and finish with a sunrise hot air balloon ride and desert breakfast the next day.

What’s included?

Dinner
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 18h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Platinum Heritage

About operator:

As the only ecotourism Desert Safari company in Dubai, our mission is to protect the cultural heritage and natural environment of Dubai. We have three collections of Desert Safaris which authentically showcase a different time period in Dubai’s history. The Bedouin Collection (pre-1920’s) is the most traditional. Retrace the footsteps of Bedouin tribes and immerse yourself in a first-hand experience of a day in the life of a Bedouin living in the desert. With no frills or fuss, this is the most traditional and hands-on experience of Dubai’s cultural roots. The Heritage Collection (1950’s) is a journey back to the turning point in Dubai’s history to the time when Land Rovers were first introduced to the desert. These Desert Safaris offer an authentic encounter with Dubai’s cultural heritage with the addition of a few modern comforts. The Platinum Collection (modern day) is the most luxurious. Embrace modern day times and experience the magic of the desert with a sophisticated touch.