Conservation Drive with Breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
Escape the heat of the city and embark on a luxury safari at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Enjoy spotting native wildlife in a beautiful desert habitat before relaxing with breakfast at the Al Maha Desert Resort on this five-hour tour.
Highlights
- Pick-up in a Range Rover from Dubai hotels between 7-7:30am
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your shayla or ghutra (traditional headscarf) and enjoy photo opportunities with the fleet of vintage Land Rovers
- Wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a luxurious Range Rover
- Visit an exclusive royal lake that is also a bird sanctuary
- Arrive at the famous Al Maha Resort for a full gourmet breakfast with buffet and a la carte options
- Return to the hotel between 11:30am and 12:30pm
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Since the vehicle and Al Maha Resort are air-conditioned, this desert safari is suitable all year round, including summer
- Every guest receives a shayla or ghutra headscarf to wear and take home
- Breakfast includes juice, tea, coffee, a buffet and a la carte breakfast options
- Bathroom facilities are available on arrival in the desert
- Your safari is conducted by a highly-trained conservation guide with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and natural environment of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates
- A portion of your fee is contributed towards local conservation efforts in Dubai
- The following languages are on request and subject to availability - French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish and Russian.
- Gratuities
Overview
Embark on a desert adventure in luxury Range Rovers through one of the largest protected reserves in the UAE. The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is dedicated to preserving the beautiful desert habitat and the hundreds of fascinating flora and fauna species it hosts.
Your professional guide will introduce you to the desert ecosystem and help you spot magnificent native animals like the Arabian oryx. The desert is teeming with life and this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Dubai's unique natural surroundings. Hear conservation success stories about the Arabian oryx and spot other wildlife like gazelles, desert monitors, birdlife and even the rare Gordon's wildcat. Visit a desert lake, view migratory birds from the hides and enjoy great photo opportunities.
Arrive at a luxury resort hidden in the heart of the nature reserve, the famous Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast with spectacular views from the deck, overlooking the stunning desert setting.
This desert safari is definitely for those that like a little bit of luxury and have a passion for nature and conservation.
Know before you go
Pick-up from private residences cannot be accommodated, only from hotels.
Vegetarian, child meals and kosher meals are available upon request on booking.
As our safari drives do not offer dune driving, pregnant ladies can join our safari until the second trimester. After that they can be dropped at the camp.
In case of changes to timings or otherwise, we can reach out to the hotel and to guests directly if they have provided a working contact number.
We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you were unable to join us.
Children's seats are available.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Opening times
- Monday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Additional Information
Pick-up times will vary throughout the year. In order for you to plan your day, please be prepared for a pick-up between 6:30-73:0am.
A confirmation with a precise pick-up time will be sent to your email or phone, the latest by 5pm on the day before the excursion. If we are unable to reach you, we kindly ask you to contact our office on +971 4 440 9827.
We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you were unable to join us.
We don't pick up guests from private residences in Dubai unless you have booked a private car. If you are staying at a private residence, we can pick you up from the nearest hotel.
Hotel pick-up from urban Dubai area is in a Range Rover. Unless privately booked, it may be shared. The vehicle can accommodate a maximum of four guests. For private car bookings, please contact customer support.
Due to health concerns, the wildlife drive is not recommended for pregnant guests in their third trimester.
Bathroom facilities are available throughout the tour.
This tour is not suitable for children as Al Maha does not permit children under the age of 10 into the resort. If you would still like to do the conservation drive with a child under the age of 10, we can offer a gourmet breakfast in an exclusive camp inside a royal desert retreat.