Morning Falconry & Nature Desert Safari with transfers from Dubai
Overview
As an integral part of desert life in Arabia, falconry goes back more than 2, 000 years ago and is still extremely important to the heritage of Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to observe the world’s best-trained falcons and other birds of prey in an authentic setting in a Royal desert retreat. During this interactive falconry and birds of prey experience, our professional falconers will guide you through both ancient and modern training techniques.
After this spectacular interactive experience, enjoy a delicious breakfast in our authentic desert camps before embarking on an adventurous wildlife drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the UAE’s first and largest national park. You will get to spot and learn about some of the iconic desert dwellers such as the Arabian Oryx from a vintage Land Rover.
After this spectacular interactive experience, enjoy a delicious breakfast in our authentic desert camps before embarking on an adventurous wildlife drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the UAE’s first and largest national park. You will get to spot and learn about some of the iconic desert dwellers such as the Arabian Oryx from a vintage Land Rover.
Inclusions
- Spectacular falcon show with demonstrations of traditional training techniques
- Interactive demonstration with birds of prey like hawks, desert eagle owls and barn owls
- Guided safari drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in Vintage Land Rover
- Camel rides
- Donation to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Pick up from Dubai hotels between 5:45 am-6:30 am (depending on season/sunrise).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Witness a world-class falcon show and learn about the ancient techniques and traditions of what makes falconry so significant in Emirati culture. Take part in an interactive birds of prey demonstration.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Discover the local flavours and enjoy a traditional Emirati breakfast in an authentic Bedouin camp set in the heart of the Dubai desert.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Embark on an adventurous wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Spot native animals like Arabian oryx and gazelles and learn about local flora.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Return to Dubai hotel and arrive between 11:30 and 12:00pm (depending on traffic)
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Pick up from Dubai hotels between 5:45 am-6:30 am (depending on season/sunrise).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Witness a world-class falcon show and learn about the ancient techniques and traditions of what makes falconry so significant in Emirati culture. Take part in an interactive birds of prey demonstration.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Discover the local flavours and enjoy a traditional Emirati breakfast in an authentic Bedouin camp set in the heart of the Dubai desert.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Embark on an adventurous wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Spot native animals like Arabian oryx and gazelles and learn about local flora.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Return to Dubai hotel and arrive between 11:30 and 12:00pm (depending on traffic)
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Chinese, ) are upon request and availability.
- Children under 5 years are not permitted on shared car and need a private car booking for the Land Rover option
- Not recommended for pregnant women in their third trimester
- Most travelers can participate
- A minimum of four guests is required to operate this experience
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 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.
ginevra d
April 2022
This morning we had a wonderful experience in the desert thanks to our driver Ben . he was really amazing , explained us a lot of things of the desert and we felt like at home .The experience with the falcons, owls and hawks was really fantastic, we should recommend it. Alessandra and Giancarlo ,...
This morning we had a wonderful experience in the desert thanks to our driver Ben . he was really amazing , explained us a lot of things of the desert and we felt like at home .The experience with the falcons, owls and hawks was really fantastic, we should recommend it. Alessandra and Giancarlo , Ginevra and Mario. Greetings from Italyבתיה ב
April 2022
We did a privet sunrise tour which was amazing, We had a great time, and enjoyed all part of the tour. the falcon demonstration, the excellent breakfast, the jeep ride, the wild life that we saw. and most of all we had a wonderful guide- Nizar who took good care of us, was good driver, very know...
We did a privet sunrise tour which was amazing, We had a great time, and enjoyed all part of the tour. the falcon demonstration, the excellent breakfast, the jeep ride, the wild life that we saw. and most of all we had a wonderful guide- Nizar who took good care of us, was good driver, very knowledgeable and kind. Thank you :)) . We can highly recommend that trip and the company.Lhick082
April 2022
Our guide Ben was excellent. He really seemed very passionate and knowledgable about the local wildlife and answered all our questions and even spotted and stopped to let me try and capture a picture of a shrike which I was very enthusiastic about. I really can't say whether my favourite part was...
Our guide Ben was excellent. He really seemed very passionate and knowledgable about the local wildlife and answered all our questions and even spotted and stopped to let me try and capture a picture of a shrike which I was very enthusiastic about. I really can't say whether my favourite part was the great authentic breakfast, the bird of prey demonstration (which included a peregrine falcon, dessert eagle owl and a barn owl), the wildlife or the camel ride. I couldn't believe how sweet natured the camels were enjoying scratches. Overall great tour to get a small amount of time experiencing many things. I only wish each portion could be longer to make it a full day tour! Thanks Ben!Ralf_K
March 2022
If you're curious about falcons and other birds of prey, if you want to see them fly, be able to hold them yourself and have them fly to you – this is your trip. You'll get one hour with a falconer in a small group of people and learn everything there is to know about falconry. Most remarkable: t...
If you're curious about falcons and other birds of prey, if you want to see them fly, be able to hold them yourself and have them fly to you – this is your trip. You'll get one hour with a falconer in a small group of people and learn everything there is to know about falconry. Most remarkable: these birds often have their own passports and fly on their own seats in business or first class next to their owners to competitions or hunting trips abroad. On top of it, you get a great breakfast in a camp and tour a desert conservation area where you hear a lot about the wildlife and the plants that thrive despite these hard conditions. Our very experienced guide was super knowledgable, knew the good photo spots and spotted animals in the wild we would have never noticed. A highly recommended experience!CJE1958
March 2022
As a family of 7 from the UK visiting a Dubai resident, we booked this Safari last minute as we had some free time and it’s safe to say, this was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Oscar was one of the most friendly, passionate and knowledgeable people we have ever met. He is a credit ...
As a family of 7 from the UK visiting a Dubai resident, we booked this Safari last minute as we had some free time and it’s safe to say, this was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Oscar was one of the most friendly, passionate and knowledgeable people we have ever met. He is a credit to your company and we were so lucky to have him as our guide. It is clear he is passionate about his job and Dubai’s history and conservation. The Falconry display was awesome (sorry can’t recall his name, South African chap who had just recently started and has the really noisy owl!). The breakfast provided was tasty, and was great to learn about the Bedouin people and their traditions. The camel ride was also really good, and the camels are well looked after and content (one of our group has been on a similar safari before and the camels didn’t look in the greatest of shape) so this was refreshing to see. Then the desert Safari in the old Land Rover Defenders topped the day off, with Oscar driving us around and talking us through the landscape and wild life. Oscar was happy to take lots of pictures for us, and to also pose in some with us himself!! Once back to our hotel, we were gutted the day was over and could not stop talking about it. I would strongly recommend Platinum Heritage (and Oscar!) to anyone coming to Dubai. Big Papa and family!Fly613
March 2022
I highly recommend this desert tour. One of the only eco-friendly tours. They explained how dune bashing is bad for the desert eco-system which is why it is not included. I have friends who went with different tour companies and said they saw garbage or that people were trying to sell them things...
I highly recommend this desert tour. One of the only eco-friendly tours. They explained how dune bashing is bad for the desert eco-system which is why it is not included. I have friends who went with different tour companies and said they saw garbage or that people were trying to sell them things. That is not the case with this tour. No one tries to sell you anything. They protect the environment and because they follow the government regulations they are permitted to visit protected areas of the desert (unlike other tour groups). The served breakfast was delicious. Better than I had expected. The falconer was from South Africa (Corne) and he was great. You could tell he really enjoyed working with the birds in a kind, non-exploitive manner. I learned a lot about different wild birds native to the area and their history. Special shout-out to our tour guide, Amjad. He was friendly and we chatted with him the whole way to the desert. Amjad was a wealth of knowledge. Could not be happier with the tour and our guide. Thank you! *Support eco-friendly tourism and leave the countries we visit as clean as we found them.*