Platinum Heritage - Private Overnight Safari with Hot Air Balloon Ride
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 engaging 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
- 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 1950s vintage Land Rover
- Adventure pack per booking, which includes a refillable stainless steel water bottle and a shayla/ghutra headscarf
- 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 and sheets
- Shared bathroom facilities are available at the camp
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Gourmet breakfast
- Photos and videos
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
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. You'll ride in a vintage Land Rover – 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. Admire traditional performances like yola dances 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 city sounds or lights to interrupt. Your room is fully equipped with a bed and comfortable sheets.
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. You'll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
Know before you go
Hotel pick-up is available from Dubai in a shared air-conditioned vehicle between 2:30 and 4:30pm, depending on the season. We will notify you of the exact pick-up time on the morning of the experience.
We recommend (especially during summer) that you wear a hat, sunglasses, sun cream and comfortable clothes to keep you cool. During winter (December - February) we recommend that you bring something warm to layer 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 your preferences are accommodated.
Shared bathroom facilities are available in the desert and at the camp.
Our camps are solar-powered, so you will be provided with a torch as lights will be switched off at night.
Your desert safari is conducted by highly-trained conservation guides with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and the natural environment of Dubai.
A portion of your desert safari 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.
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 pick-up between the following times:
October – February: 2:30-3:30pm
March – May: 3-4pm
June – September: 3:30-4:30pm
A confirmation with a precise pick-up time will be sent to your email or phone, the latest at 1pm on the day of the excursion. If we are not able 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.
Children over the age of five and under the age of 12 will be accepted at child rate. Children under five are not permitted on the hot air balloon ride.
So that you never feel overcrowded, we restrict numbers to 75-100 guests in our very spacious camps.
Due to health concerns, the hot air balloon flight is not recommended for pregnant guests after the first trimester.
The camel ride is at our camp after dark. For the safety of the camels and our guests, these are short rides in a well-lit area. For longer camel rides, please see our Camel Desert Safari.
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