Dubai: Heritage Overnight Safari, Balloon Ride & breakfast

Emirate of Dubai, Dubai



Experience a Heritage Safari with an overnight stay inside an authentic Bedouin camp inside Royal Grounds, followed by a sunrise balloon flight and gourmet breakfast in Dubai’s golden dunes.

Experience an authentic overnight desert camp stay in Dubai’s Desert Conservation Reserve, ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers.

Highlights

  • Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a 1950s Land Rover
  • Watch a falcon demonstration in the dunes at sunset
  • Enjoy an authentic Bedouin dinner at an exclusive royal desert camp
  • Overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with bedding
  • Take a sunrise hot air balloon flight followed by a gourmet breakfast

Description

Extend your heritage experience in Dubai with an overnight stay at a desert camp that reflects the lifestyle from 50 years ago. A professional guide will take you on a journey in a museum-quality 1950s Land Rover through the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, offering a genuine opportunity to spot exotic wildlife.

Enjoy the sunset as a falcon flies overhead in the dunes. Your Bedouin camp is located within a private royal desert retreat and illuminated by traditional lamps. Cultural demonstrations include henna painting, music, dance, bread making, and Arabic coffee preparation. Dinner is served outdoors beneath the stars.

After dinner, relax by a bonfire and observe the clear night sky. Accommodations are provided in traditional Arabic stone dwellings equipped with mattresses and bedding. Wake early for a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the desert, followed by a gourmet breakfast featuring freshly brewed coffee, hand-cut smoked salmon, caviar, eggs Benedict, fresh fruit, and more.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels
  • Nature drive in classic Land Rovers within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (no dune bashing)
  • Sunset falconry demonstration with tea and Vimto juice
  • Accommodation in traditional Arabic stone dwellings with mattress 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 balloon flight
  • Traditional dinner and gourmet breakfast

Excludes

  • Photos
  • Gratuity

Important Information

  • Safari guide language is on request and subject to availability on the day of the tour
  • Shared bathroom facilities (no showers) are a short walk from the rooms; rooms include mattress, sheets, blankets, and pillows
  • Each room accommodates up to 5 people; room allocation is per booking—please specify number of rooms when booking
  • Children under 5 years and pregnant women are not permitted on the hot air balloon flight
  • The wildlife drive is not recommended for pregnant guests in their third trimester due to health concerns

Easy Cancellation

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

For best experience, bring comfortable clothing suitable for desert temperatures and book your tour during cooler months to enjoy the outdoor activities fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes a 1950s Land Rover tour, falconry demonstration, Bedouin dinner, overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight with breakfast.
The overnight safari occurs within Dubai's Desert Conservation Reserve.
Yes, a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is part of the overnight safari package.
Yes, guests stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling equipped with bedding for comfort.
The falconry demonstration is held at sunset in the Dubai desert.
Guests enjoy an authentic Bedouin dinner in a royal desert camp setting.
No prior experience is needed to join the sunrise hot air balloon flight during the safari.
It's recommended to bring comfortable clothing suitable for desert temperatures and personal essentials; check the provider’s details for specifics.
Transportation details vary, so check the website or booking information for transfer options.
The experience spans from late afternoon through the following morning, including the overnight stay and sunrise balloon flight.

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