Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Tours and Activities
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The first national park in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) offers visitors a stunning landscape of sand dunes and desert fauna. Once a huge camel farm, the land it occupies was bought by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 1993, who, inspired by the national parks of South Africa, decided that Dubai needed its own reserve. The reserve is a must-visit for adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, with its rolling dunes setting the scene for thrill-seekers to experience fat-bike riding, off-roading, camel trekking, sandboarding, and falcon demonstrations.
The Basics
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve offers one of the the UAE’s best opportunities for viewing native wildlife and experiencing the adventure possibilities of the inland desert. Options are plentiful, including morning dune drives, hot air balloon flights over the Arabian desert, private desert safaris, and outdoor dinners in a Bedouin-inspired camp. To visit, you must book a guided tour with round-trip transportation from an approved operator—both half-day and full-day tours are available.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Guided tours from Dubai last anywhere from two to seven hours, depending on the option chosen.
- Remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as the reserve offers very little shade.
- Drink plenty of water—it’s easy to get dehydrated in this arid environment.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, particularly if you’re participating in adventure activities.
How to Get There
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is situated about 37 miles (60 kilometers) outside of Dubai, a journey of about 45 minutes by road.
When to Get There
For the best weather—temperatures around 80°F (27°C)—visit the Dubai Desert (or anywhere in the United Arab Emirates for that matter) between November and March. Occasional rain showers occur from January to March, but they rarely last for long. Those who opt for a summer visit should expect highs well over 80°F (38°C).
Flora and Fauna of the Desert Reserve
While it may not look like it at first glance, the desert is teeming with life. Among the many critters that call the dunes home are the sand cat, Gordon’s wildcat, Arabian red fox, sand fox, gazelle, Arabian hare, hedgehog, and the pygmy shrew. Even the plants are colorful and diverse, with several species of trees, flowering shrubs, herbs, and grasses. The true success story of the national park is that of the Arabian oryx, a species of antelope. Before the park was established in 2003, the Arabian oryx was close to extinction. Today, well over 100 live here.
Address: E-66, Murqqab, United Arab Emirates
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Desert Safari Experience and Dubai Parks Ticket Combo
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Desert Safari Experience and Dubai Parks Ticket Combo
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Double the fun with the best two attractions in Dubai Desert Safari and Dubai Parks.
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Amazing Views Of Dubai Beautiful Desert By Hot Air Balloon From Dubai
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Camel Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Heritage Activities from Dubai
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Enjoy a camel ride in Dubai and an Emirati dinner at a Bedouin-style camp on this desert adventure. Leave Dubai by air-conditioned minivan and head into the desert to meet a camel train. Then, take a camel ride to a royal desert retreat in the rolling dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy a falconry display, watch an Arabic bread-making demonstration, and get a henna tattoo. Finish with a 4-course dinner under the stars accompanied by Arabian dancing and music.
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Dubai Heritage Land Rover Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Entertainment
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Venture through the desert by vintage Land Rover and enjoy Arabic entertainments and dinner on this full-day experience from Dubai. Board an open-top Land Rover with a driver, and watch for wildlife as you drive into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. See a falconry display and continue to a plush Bedouin-style camp within a royal residence. Here, experience traditional activities, including a camel ride and bread-making demonstration, and enjoy a delicious dinner, live music and dancing displays.
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Hot Air Balloon Ride, Vintage Land Rover Ride & Breakfast
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See the desert sunrise from the air on this hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Rise early, travel by air-conditioned minibus to the launch site, and glide over the billowing dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with your pilot. Watch falcons fly up to 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) above Earth in a trained demonstration as the sun rises over the Hajar Mountains. Conclude with a gourmet breakfast back on the ground.
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Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & 3 Live Shows
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Head into the desert for an off-road adventure from Dubai that includes dune bashing by 4x4 vehicle and a visit to a Bedouin-style campsite, where you can indulge in desert activities like smoking from a shisha pipe or getting a henna tattoo. From traversing up and down the golden sand dunes to enjoying a barbecue dinner under the stars, soak up a bit of regional culture during this memorable day in the Arabian Desert.
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Desert Conservation Wildlife Drive with Breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort
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Discover the natural riches of the UAE desert on this 5-hour conservation expedition from Dubai. Board an air-conditioned Range Rover with a safari driver-guide, and explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a natural sanctuary that helps protect the country’s ecosystem. During your drive, look for rare Arabian oryx, desert monitors, gazelles and native plants as your guide shares facts about desert, its animals and traditional Bedouin customs. Finish with delicious light snacks at the upscale Al Maha Desert Resort as you soak in the serene surrounding desert and dunes.
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Platinum Luxury Desert Safari with Range Rovers and 6-Course Dinner in Cabana
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Treat yourself to a VIP dinner-and-desert experience with this private, luxury 7-hour adventure from Dubai. Venture into the desert in a plush Range Rover 4x4, and take a thrilling wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to look for rare Arabian oryx and other desert species. Then, after watching a stunning falconry display, ride a camel to a romantic, lamp-lit desert sanctuary and enjoy a private, gourmet 6-course dinner under the stars. Upgrade your experience to a private Range Rover and enjoy a private wildlife-spotting drive before dinner.
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Desert Safari Experience - Al Maha Arabian Safari
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Spend an evening in the Arabian Desert on a 6-hour tour from Dubai. Travel by 4-wheel drive to a Bedouin camp where you'll have a range of activities to choose from: ride a camel, go sandboarding on the dunes, get a henna tattoo, or pass around the traditional shisha water pipe. You can also opt to relax on the deluxe camp’s Persian rugs and watch the stars come out. A 3-course Arab-style barbecue dinner buffet, Middle Eastern folk music, and belly-dance performance are also included.
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Best Desert Safari Dubai with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
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Get the best out of the desert during this safari from Dubai. Start out with an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing session in a 4x4 vehicle followed by time to sandboard down the golden dunes. Then ride a camel, smoke some shisha, get a henna tattoo, and more at a desert camp. Cap off your evening with a delicious buffet dinner while watching belly dancers, a fire show, and a folk dance.
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Dubai Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride, Belly Dancing and sandboarding
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A desert safari is a must-do when visiting Dubai and this small-group excursion covers all the bases. Climb into a 4x4 vehicle for a dune bashing session and surf the golden sands on a sandboard. Then, head to a desert camp to enjoy an evening of camel riding, shisha smoking, and other activities. Finish the night with a barbecue dinner complemented by a live show of folk and belly dances.
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Get a taste of desert adventure and Bedouin desert life on this exciting tour from Dubai. Take a quad bike across the sands and dunes, and then visit a desert camp for camel riding, sandboarding, henna tattoos, and more. Finally, enjoy a sunset buffet dinner accompanied by a belly dancing and whirling dervish-style ‘tanoura’ show. Your experience includes unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and central Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Experience the most craved adventure in the UAE. Dubai Desert Safari is an excellent opportunity to spend a wonderful time with your loved ones in the serene vastness of the Arabian desert. Be amazed by the untouched beauty of nature and amusing activities altogether. One of its own kind, Dubai Desert Safari is crowned as most favorite tourist activities in the United Arab Emirates. Thousands of tourists come from all around the world to enjoy this thrilling expedition. No doubt there are numerous Desert Safari operators in UAE and it is difficult to choose one, especially when booking online they just give a vague overview to trick people. But we make sure that what is promised it is delivered so you have the best time in the magnificent Arabian desert with safety as the priority.
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After a pickup from your Dubai hotel, travel by private, air-conditioned 4x4 into the desert that surrounds the city. On route, learn about the desert geology and the UAE’s age-old customs from your private driver-guide. Continue the drive to the Desert and reach the region of dunes that provide the perfect terrain for sandboarding.
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Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast & Wildlife Drive in a 1950s Land Rover
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A pre-dawn start to your early morning adventure means plenty of time to be in the air for the sunrise. Float over the Hajar Mountains and spot the desert animals below. A falconry demonstration completes the incredible aerial experience. Once you land, travel to a private reserve for a sumptuous gourmet breakfast before getting into an open top vintage Land Rover to safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
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Overnight Desert Safari - Vintage Land Rovers & Traditional Activities
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Make like a Bedouin on this overnight experience from Dubai. Take a wildlife-spotting drive around the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by open-top vintage Land Rover to watch for animals such as oryx and gazelles. Then, head for a royal retreat and enjoy an evening of traditional Emirati activities, including falconry displays, camel rides, cooking demonstrations and a scrumptious 4-course dinner. After sleeping in a Bedouin-style tent, wake to a delicious outdoor breakfast before returning to Dubai.
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Best Dubai Desert Safari- Quad Biking & Dun Bashing & Sand Boarding with BBQ
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Enjoy a memorable night in the Dubai Desert on this fun-filled evening safari. Speed through the desert on an adrenaline-fuelled dune bashing excursion by 4x4, then take the wheel for a guided ATV tour, and zip down the dunes on a sandboard. Continue to a desert camp, where you can ride camels, enjoy belly dancing and Tanoura performances, and feast on a delicious buffet dinner.
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Heritage Morning Falconry & Wildlife Desert Safari with transfers from Dubai
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Experience the majesty of the UAE’s falcons and desert on this 5-hour tour from Dubai. Visit a desert retreat for a spectacular falconry display and try flying a falcon yourself as you learn about this ancient Bedouin practice. Afterward, take a wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover, or upgrade to a plush Range Rover. Look for rare Arabian oryx, gazelle and other species on route, and finish with snacks and a camel ride. Numbers are limited to 16 for a more personalized experience.
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Dubai Desert Red Dune Half-Day Safari Adventure and BBQ Dinner
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Dubai’s dunes are a must-see, and taking an organized tour is the easiest way to see them and enjoy an obligatory dune bash and desert dinner to boot. This trip covers the bases: a 4x4 bash in some of the UAE’s highest red dunes, plus sand boarding and camel riding, and finished with a desert camp dinner and live entertainment. Optional quad biking (additional cost) is also available for extra adventure.
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Dubai: Morning Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Sand Boarding & Camel Ride
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Forget everything and delve into the pride of Arabian majesty. Feel the gentle breeze and fresh aura of the desert terrain with our morning desert safari tour. Be amazed by the breathtaking desert activities of quad biking, dune bashing, sandboarding and enjoy a memorable camel ride.
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Combo Tour - Dubai Desert Safari and Dhow Cruise Dinner
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Combine a dhow cruise on Dubai Creek with an evening desert safari and barbecue dinner with this package. Experience the best of the desert, culminating in a delectable dinner and cultural show under the stars. The next evening, tuck into dinner and see the city of Dubai illuminated while cruising along Dubai Creek in a traditional wooden. Round-trip hotel transportation included.
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