Dubai: Heritage Overnight Safari, Balloon Ride & breakfast

Experience an overnight desert adventure in Dubai’s Desert Conservation Reserve, ideal for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts seeking authentic heritage immersion.

Highlights

• Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a classic 1950s Land Rover
• Enjoy a falcon demonstration in the dunes at sunset
• Dine on an authentic Bedouin meal in a private desert camp
• Stay overnight in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding
• Take a sunrise hot air balloon flight followed by a gourmet breakfast

Description

Extend your Dubai heritage experience with an overnight stay at a desert camp designed to reflect traditional life. Travel through the reserve in a professionally guided 1950s Land Rover, providing an authentic way to spot exotic wildlife in the pristine desert environment.

Watch the sun set as a falcon demonstration takes place amid the dunes. Your Bedouin camp, illuminated by traditional lamps, is located inside a private royal desert retreat where you can observe cultural activities such as henna painting, music, dance, bread making, and Arabic coffee preparation. Dinner is served under the stars.

After dinner, relax by the bonfire and observe the clear desert night sky. Your accommodation includes traditional Arabic stone dwellings fitted with mattresses and bedding. Before sunrise, embark on a balloon flight, then enjoy a gourmet breakfast complete with freshly brewed coffee, hand-cut smoked salmon, caviar, eggs Benedict, fruit platter, and more.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels
• Nature drive in classic Land Rovers inside Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (no dune bashing)
• Sunset falconry demonstration with tea and vimto juice
• Accommodation in traditional Arabic stone dwellings with mattresses and bedding
• Bathroom facilities at the camp (showers available on request)
• Evening cultural entertainment including Yola and drumming
• Stargazing session with a professional guide
• Approximately 1-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight above the desert
• Traditional dinner and gourmet breakfast included

Excludes

• Photos
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Language or safari guides are available on request and subject to availability on the day
• Shared bathroom facilities (no showers) are a short walk from the rooms; stone rooms include mattress, sheets, blankets, and pillows
• Each room accommodates up to 5 people; provide the number of rooms needed at booking
• Children under 5 years old and pregnant women may not participate in the hot air balloon flight
• Pregnant guests in their third trimester are advised against joining the wildlife drive

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book early to secure preferred dates. Bring warm clothing for the cool desert night and comfortable shoes for walking around the camp.