Private Night Safari and Astronomy Experience by Platinum Heritage
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
Explore the Dubai desert at night in search of nocturnal animals, using UV arachnid lights. Then, relax at the desert camp of local royalty, and see a desert sky filled with stars as you snack on complimentary treats and Arabic coffee.
Highlights
- Private night desert drive in a legendary vintage Land Rover
- Explore the desert’s nighttime environment with your experienced Conservation Guide
- Relax in a peaceful Oasis at Royal Grounds
- Enjoy flavourful shisha and a three-course Emirati dinner
- Experience a guided tour of the galaxies with a professional astronomer
- Learn about how the Bedouin used the stars for navigation
What's included
- Get picked up in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman between 05:00 PM and 06:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time on the afternoon of your desert safari.
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Adventure Pack (Headscarf, Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Bag).
- Private night desert safari in a vintage Land Rover
- Venture on a nocturnal eco-walk with torches and try to spot creatures like sandfish, scorpions etc.
- Arrive at a peaceful oasis.
- Enjoy a 3-course dinner at an exclusive camp inside the desert retreat of the local Royal family.
- Partake in an immersive astronomy session with a professional astronomer and telescope and interact with an owl
- Return to the hotel between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season. Your total experience will last approximately five hours.
- Photos
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Overview
The best way to learn about the Arabian night sky is by venturing into the desert on a private night safari, followed by an immersive astronomy session. Explore the desert after dark in a 1950s Land Rover, followed by a nocturnal eco-walk. All while your experienced Conservation Guide tells you more about the desert nightlife.
Relax in a peaceful oasis on Royal Desert Grounds, smoke flavourful shisha, and savour a delicious three-course dinner featuring Emirati dishes. The evening ends perfectly when a professional astronomer takes you on a journey through the galaxies and tells tales about the starry sky and how the Bedouin used it to find their way.
Know before you go
Hotel pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time.
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 a salad, main course and dessert. We also provide vegetarian and vegan meal options. Please inform us when booking so we can make sure your preferences 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 staying 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.
