Private Night Safari and Astronomy Experience by Platinum Heritage
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
An unforgettable evening desert safari that allows guests to discover the beauty of the Dubai dunes and its nightlife. Once the night settles in, you'll enjoy a night in the desert before waking up to the gorgeous sunrise and a delicious gourmet breakfast.
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 magical desert to enjoy a private night safari, followed by an immersive astronomy session. Explore the desert after dark in a 1950s Land Rover, before embarking on a nocturnal eco-walk. Admire your surroundings as your conservation guide tells you more about the desert nightlife.
Relax in a traditional open-air Bedouin camp 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. 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 bedding.
A gourmet breakfast awaits you in the morning and will compete your unforgettable time in the desert. You'll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
Know before you go
Hotel pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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 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.
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 before booked date. 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
Itinerary:
• Get picked up in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai 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 Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
•Embark on a private 60-minute nature safari in a vintage Land Rover.
•Venture on a nocturnal eco-walk with torches and try to spot creatures like sandfish, scorpions etc.
•Join other guests at a torchlit, peaceful desert oasis. You will receive a warm Arabic welcoming with coffee and dates.
•Savour a delectable three-course dinner.
•Partake in an immersive astronomy session with a telescope. Please note that depending on the weather and the clouds in certain times of the year, there is a small chance the stars might not be fully visible, in which case you will enjoy an informative astronomy talk.
•Return to the hotel between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season. Your total experience will last approximately five hours.