Private Overnight Safari by Vintage Land Rover with Hot Air Balloon Ride by Platinum Heritage
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
Experience the most awarded desert safari in Dubai. Embark on a desert adventure in a vintage Land Rover. An exciting afternoon safari flows into a blissful evening filled with educational and cultural activities. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay in the desert and wake up to a magical hot air balloon flight accompanied by the rising sun.
Highlights
- 60-minute nature safari in a vintage Land Rover
- Sunset falcon show
- Short camel ride around the camp
- Authentic four-course Arabic dinner
- Shisha
- Traditional drumming and Yola performances
- Overnight stay
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Gourmet breakfast
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- 60-minute nature drive in a 1950 vintage Land Rover
- Adventure pack per booking, which includes a refillable stainless steel water bottle and a Sheila/Ghutra headscarf for each guest
- Falcon show
- Four-course dinner
- Camel ride
- Cultural entertainment
- Overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room, with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets
- Shared bathroom facilities are available at the camp
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Gourmet breakfast
- Photos
- Gratuities
Overview
Embark on the most awarded desert safari in Dubai. Be a part of history and experience the desert like never before. Your professional conservation guide will take you on a 60-minute nature safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve while telling you all about the desert fauna and flora and how the Bedouin used to survive. The Vintage Land Rover ensures a throwback to when the first vehicles were introduced in the UAE in the 1950s. Feel the wind in your hair and take unbeatable photos in these classic cars. Indulge in a magnificent Arabian sunset while watching a spectacular falconry performance.
Ease into the evening with a delicious Emirati dinner and some aromatic shisha. Admire traditional performances like Yola and drumming by local entertainers .
After an unforgettable evening spent around the bonfire in a traditional majlis, retreat to your private room. The Arabic stone dwelling rooms are inspired by how the Bedouin designed and built their accommodation. Enjoy a restful sleep with no sounds or lights from the city to interrupt. Your room is fully equipped with a bed and comfortable bedding.
Rise before the sun to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hot air ballooning experience. Floating at sunrise over the pristine dunes of the Dubai desert is something you will never forget. A gourmet breakfast awaits you after landing and will compete your unforgettable time in a magical setting in the desert, you’ll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
Know before you go
Hotel pick-up from urban Dubai area, in a shared air-conditioned vehicle (between 02:30PM and 04:30PM depending on the season). The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time.
As it is warm in the Dubai desert, we recommend (especially during summer) that you wear a hat, sunglasses, sun cream and comfortable cool clothes. During winter (December- February) we recommend that you bring something warm to put on as the temperature drops considerably after sunset.
Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert. We also provide vegetarian and vegan meal options. Please inform us when booking so we can make sure you are accommodated.
Bathroom facilities are available in the desert and at the camp and are shared.
Our camps are solar-powered,. You will be provided with a torch as the light will be switch off at night.
Your desert safari is conducted by highly trained conservation guides with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and natural environment of Dubai.
A portion of your Desert Safari fee is contributed towards local conservation in Dubai.
The following languages are on request and subject to availability: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian.
Alcohol is generally not permitted in the Arabic culture, and while the rulers of the country have shown great flexibility in allowing service in hotels, we are committed to stay true to local traditions and showcase the authenticity, warmth and hospitality of this region. For these reasons, we do not serve alcohol on our tours, nor do we allow our guests to bring it along.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
