Orient Tours - Private Morning Desert Drive with Wildlife Experience
Supplied by: Orient Tours
Cut across the city bustle and head straight for the tranquil sandscapes. Discover all that the Arabian dunes have to offer on this awe-inspiring half-day desert safari.
Highlights
- Enjoy the thrills of a dune drive
- Sandboarding
- Photo stop at the Arabian oryx feeding station
- Al Qudra Lakes visit for a scenic and leisurely picnic
What's included
- Private transfers in a 4x4 luxury vehicle from your location in Dubai
- Wildlife sightings
- Exciting dune drive
- Light refreshments (coffee, water, soft drinks)
- Snack box
- Sandboarding
- Gratuities
- Arabian oryx sighting is not guaranteed
Overview
Your adventure begins when our guide picks you up from your Dubai hotel in a four-wheel drive luxury vehicle and whisks you off to the desert. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your driver any questions and adjust the duration of stops along the way, providing it doesn’t result in your trip over-running.
Once you've reached the desert, feel all the thrills on an exciting dune drive and give sandboarding a go. Next, head to a protected area with indigenous fauna and see if you can spot gazelles and the elusive Arabian oryx.
Just a short drive away, you'll find yourself at the serene Al Qudra Lakes, nestled in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Across the series of water bodies here, you can indulge in a memorable picnic, ride or stroll.
This tour is a wonderful way to enjoy Dubai’s beautiful desert sunrise with waterfront views and the local wildlife around. Refreshments include Arabic coffee, dates, drinks and a snack box.
The journey concludes with a relaxing drive back to your hotel.
Know before you go
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Children below five, pregnant women and people with heart, back or neck ailments are not allowed on this tour
• Arabian oryx sightings are not guaranteed
• For the snack box, vegetarian options are available; please advise at the time of booking, if required
• The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programme because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions or other similar circumstances
• Guests visiting the UAE during summer months (June - September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures can reach 42-45 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels that can exceed 90%; all guests should take adequate precautions based on these weather conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours before the booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Additional Information
• The desert safari trip involves driving across sand dunes and off-road tracks; as the drive can be rough in certain areas, it is not suitable for pregnant women or people with heart ailments and back or neck problems
• A minimum of two people per booking is required
• Transfers are in a four-wheel drive vehicle which can accommodate up to five people
• Children below five are not allowed on this tour; adult price applies to all guests
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible
• Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets and closed shoes may be required for winter months, especially during evenings in the desert; good quality sunglasses and hats are advisable when in direct sunlight. It's wise to dress conservatively when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages – men and women should ensure that shoulders and knees are covered.
• Pick-up time is approximately between 6am and 6:30am
• Please confirm your exact pick-up time with the supplier
• Duration of the tour is about four to five hours but transfers from and to the hotels in Dubai may take another 60-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day
• Sanitiser will be provided in the car
• Passengers are required to follow COVID-19 rules and precautions
• No food is allowed inside the vehicle
• The vehicle will be disinfected after each tour