Start the day the way the Bedouin did. On this morning safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve you travel by camel to a traditional village, meet the falconer and his birds, and sit down to a real Emirati breakfast.
Conservation Guides tell the story of desert life and heritage, young locals invite you to join a traditional dance, and the morning ends with a 60-minute nature drive in a vintage Land Rover, the first motor vehicle in the UAE. You are back at your hotel before lunch.
What to expect
- Camel caravan: a 15-minute ride to the Bedouin village; two guests share each camel.
- Bedouin village: tents, cooking stations and farm animals, and a live Arabic coffee demonstration.
- Falcon encounter: meet a falcon up close, talk to the falconer and take photos.
- Emirati breakfast: Balaleet, Chabab pancakes, Ragag bread, local cheese with dates and more.
- Al Rafza dance: join young locals in a traditional celebratory performance.
- Vintage Land Rover drive: 60 minutes through the reserve looking for oryx and gazelles.
Perfect for
- Families: gentle, hands-on activities, with a child rate for ages 5-11 and a family pass for 2 adults and 2 children.
- Early risers: cool morning air, soft light for photos and the afternoon free.
- Culture lovers: an authentic look at Emirati traditions, food and music.
