Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai
Overview
Ride a camel through the desert and enjoy dinner at a Bedouin-inspired camp on this exciting 7-hour experience. Leave Dubai in an air-conditioned minivan and swap your vehicle for a camel for a memorable 45-minute ride to an exclusive desert camp amid the dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy a host of traditional Arabic activities: see a falconry demonstration and cookery displays, get a henna tattoo, and watch traditional dancing under the stars. The finale comes with a scrumptious 4-course banquet of Emirati dishes served Bedouin style.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- 4-course dinner with water and juice
- Falconry, Henna, Live bread- and coffee-making, Emirati entertainment
- A Sunset Falcon Demonstration
- A camel caravan of 45 to 60 minutes
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
What to expect
Start your experience with a pickup from your centrally located Dubai hotel, and then head into the desert in an air-conditioned minivan. Here, meet your camel convoy and clamber onto your own ship of the desert.
Sit high up and enjoy the views as your camel lumbers through the desert — you’ll soon see why these stoic creatures made perfect transport for the nomadic Bedouins. After around 45 minutes, your camel safari ends when you reach your Bedouin-inspired camp where you will meet your guide. Situated within a private royal retreat, this exclusive camp is lit by flickering lamps and surrounded by rolling dunes.
As the sun fades, enjoy an exciting display of the ancient sport of falconry. Watch as the trained falcons fly and swoop down for lures from their handlers. Then, after a sunset photo stop amid the dunes, enter a Bedouin-style tent for an array of traditional desert activities. Sip Arabic coffee, get a tattoo from henna artists and watch a bread-making demonstration to learn how to make Arabic bread.
Then, sit at a low Bedouin table for a delicious, 4-course Emirati banquet served with water and sodas. See the itinerary for a sample menu.
After dinner, enjoy traditional dancing and music and perhaps try a shisha. Then, return to Dubai where a driver and air-conditioned minivan will drop you off at your hotel.
Sit high up and enjoy the views as your camel lumbers through the desert — you’ll soon see why these stoic creatures made perfect transport for the nomadic Bedouins. After around 45 minutes, your camel safari ends when you reach your Bedouin-inspired camp where you will meet your guide. Situated within a private royal retreat, this exclusive camp is lit by flickering lamps and surrounded by rolling dunes.
As the sun fades, enjoy an exciting display of the ancient sport of falconry. Watch as the trained falcons fly and swoop down for lures from their handlers. Then, after a sunset photo stop amid the dunes, enter a Bedouin-style tent for an array of traditional desert activities. Sip Arabic coffee, get a tattoo from henna artists and watch a bread-making demonstration to learn how to make Arabic bread.
Then, sit at a low Bedouin table for a delicious, 4-course Emirati banquet served with water and sodas. See the itinerary for a sample menu.
After dinner, enjoy traditional dancing and music and perhaps try a shisha. Then, return to Dubai where a driver and air-conditioned minivan will drop you off at your hotel.
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
- Two guest per Camel
- Maximum weight is 150kg
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Not suitable for children below 5 years old
- The camel ride is only in English
- As a responsible tourism company, your safety is our priority. We have implemented all the requirements regulated by Dubai Tourism and the UAE government’s Covid-19 Command Control Centre to ensure that our experiences are safe.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ray_R
May 2022
The camel ride was quite exciting and different. Watching the sunset and then going for the dinner and other activities was quite an experience. The tastes of the different foods was great, especially the camel milk!
The camel ride was quite exciting and different. Watching the sunset and then going for the dinner and other activities was quite an experience. The tastes of the different foods was great, especially the camel milk!pushkar123
May 2022
It was a great experience with Hero experiences group as the hospitality of the team was excellent. We enjoyed everything including, desert safari, falcon show dinner and Arab show. Our guide was Mr. Hajaj, who gave us a memorable experience on this tour. Really impressed with his knowledge and ...
It was a great experience with Hero experiences group as the hospitality of the team was excellent. We enjoyed everything including, desert safari, falcon show dinner and Arab show. Our guide was Mr. Hajaj, who gave us a memorable experience on this tour. Really impressed with his knowledge and service. He took proper care of my family including kids. I will recommend people to experience this trip with him.Claire_H
April 2022
Absolutely fantastic trip - Jacob our host was extremely knowledgeable and the whole trip was brilliantly slick! The animal welfare of the camels was excellent.
Absolutely fantastic trip - Jacob our host was extremely knowledgeable and the whole trip was brilliantly slick! The animal welfare of the camels was excellent.Maggie_B
April 2022
Platinum Heritage does an excellent job with this package. They really thought of everything and every person we dealt was committed to customer service. My son and I loved having Stephan as our guide! Excellent communication with pickup and really engaging and informative prior to arrival. He ma...
Platinum Heritage does an excellent job with this package. They really thought of everything and every person we dealt was committed to customer service. My son and I loved having Stephan as our guide! Excellent communication with pickup and really engaging and informative prior to arrival. He made sure we knew what was happening each step of the way. Really well run service - excellent communication from start to finish, pickup vehicle was very clean and comfortable, camels are well cared for and healthy looking, 45 minute camel ride, food was plentiful and delicious, entertainment (falcon demo, live music, henna tattoo artist, shesha lounge so fun). Didn't feel crowded or rushed. As an older traveler, I appreciated the portable step used to get on the camel and restrooms at the start and also at the camp in the desert. Well done Platinum Heritage and thank you Stephan!mattaP1816RL
April 2022
Highly recommend the camel ride through the desert! Such an awesome experience and the staff was great. Our guide Travis was awesome!
Highly recommend the camel ride through the desert! Such an awesome experience and the staff was great. Our guide Travis was awesome!Matt_A
March 2022
Highly recommend the camel riding experience you will not regret! My wife and I loved it and the entire experience as a whole. Travis our tour guide was also amazing! A+++
Highly recommend the camel riding experience you will not regret! My wife and I loved it and the entire experience as a whole. Travis our tour guide was also amazing! A+++