Desert Adventures
We have an incredible choice of desert adventures at Arabian Adventures. Head out on an exciting excursion to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) with us and discover breathtaking scenery, wildlife and culture. Pick from award-winning desert safaris, exhilarating dune buggies, magical overnight desert camping and more incredible desert experiences. Discover the wonders of the DDCR with a desert adventure today.
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Evening Desert Safari in Dubai
Desert Safaris
This is the ultimate desert safari experience in Dubai. On an Arabian Adventures Evening Desert Safari, you will discover the magic and charm of the Dubai desert, experiencing a world of natural wonder, indigenous wildlife, and Bedouin culture.
Morning Desert Adventure
Desert Safaris
A Morning Desert Adventure is a spectacular reward for your early start. As the city begins to awaken, you'll take your place on the dunes for the perfect morning vantage point. A full itinerary of activities, including a thrilling dune drive, peaceful camel ride, wildlife spotting opportunities and breakfast on the dunes, make for a morning of experiences only found in the desert.
Exclusive Desert Experience
Desert Experiences
An Exclusive Desert Experience is where special occasions are transformed into evenings you'll always remember. The experience takes place in the most unique of settings, amongst the serene privacy and seclusion of the desert, serving as the backdrop to an evening that is designed to live long in the memory.
The Adventure Pass
UAE Passes
The Adventure Pass provides incredible savings of up to 40% on the most popular attractions and experiences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Now offering over 30+ unique activities in 3 or 5 activity passes, there’s more choice and value than ever before to be unlocked by both visitors and residents of Dubai. Download the Adventure Pass to your phone, book your favourite activities as you go, and pay one single price while enjoying the city’s most sought after experiences.
Overnight Desert Safari
Desert Adventures
The Fort - Lisaili
Desert Safaris
The Fort - Lisaili is Dubai’s destination for desert experiences. Located just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, The Fort - Lisaili is an introduction to the wonder of the desert in a family-friendly, Bedouin-inspired environment, where you can sample a range of safari activities in a way that’s entirely customisable to you and your group.
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Dune Buggy Adventure in Dubai
Dune buggies
Time to leave the open road behind. Strap yourself in for a Dune Buggy Adventure and feel the rush of a ride only found in the desert. Get ready for a unique, exhilarating drive, swapping the supercars Dubai is famous for with an off-road dune buggy!
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Camel Ride in Dubai
Desert Experiences
No animal knows the desert like an Arabian Camel. Locally known as the ships of the desert, camels play a key role in Bedouin culture, and today act as an insight into the history and heritage of this way of life. Join us for a camel ride across the Dubai desert and walk in the footsteps of many generations before you, learning about the critical role that the camel plays in the country’s cultural landscape.
Overnight School Safari
Desert Experiences
Morning School Safari
Desert Experiences
The Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience
Desert Experiences
The Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience is a first-of-its-kind evening of premium dining underneath the Dubai sunset. The centrepiece of the experience is a multi-course menu, served alongside a selection of premium beverages specifically matched to each course, hosted by your personal chef and sommelier in a secluded corner of the desert. This experience brings together the natural beauty of the desert dunes and the exclusivity of private dining in a truly spectacular setting.
Wadi Adventures
Desert Experiences
Desert Adventures with Arabian Adventures
An award-winning team of desert experts
Our team of desert experts deliver award-winning desert adventures suitable for everyone, from couples, families, friends and solo travellers. Whether you’re heading to the desert for an education on the local culture, to see the native wildlife or seek an adrenaline rush, our friendly, multi-lingual team has the knowledge to enhance your experience. A desert adventure with us is an unforgettable Dubai excursion.
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is the glorious setting for all our desert adventures. Just a 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, this immense protected nature reserve comprises of staggering red sand dunes and incredible native plants and animals. Covering 225 square kilometres, the DDCR is a seemingly endless hotspot of adventure.
A commitment to the desert
Our desert adventures are underpinned by sustainability efforts as we endeavour to preserve the untouched beauty of the DDCR. We undertake extensive quarterly clean-ups, enforce zero plastic initiatives and our desert guides are certified by the DCCR. Our commitment to protecting the local wildlife has been internationally recognised by the prestigious Travelife Partner sustainability award.
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Desert Adventures: Frequently asked questions
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), where all our desert adventures take place, is the closest desert to Dubai.
The DDCR is roughly a 45-minute drive south-east from downtown Dubai and covers an area of 225 square kilometres – approximately 5% of Dubai’s total land area.
Yes, you can go to the Dubai desert on your own - but you should prepare carefully given the intense heat, challenging terrain and isolated location.
You’ll need a 4x4 vehicle to navigate the desert sands effectively. You should bring extensive water supplies and emergency equipment, and keep someone informed of your planned route and return time.
We would recommend booking a desert tour for peace of mind. At Arabian Adventures, you’ll enjoy a transfer to and from the desert as well as guidance from our local experts when you’re exploring this spectacular landscape.
The desert in Dubai can feel slightly cooler than the city due to lower humidity and a lack of buildings, which trap heat.
The desert is still hot and sunny all year round, though, so you’ll need to wear suitable clothing to remain comfortable if you’re heading out on a desert adventure.
Temperatures can drop at night, falling to as low as 15°C in the peak of winter in January.
However, from June to August, it can remain above 30°C even after the sun goes down – so while the desert may feel marginally cooler than the city, it is still exceptionally hot, particularly in summer.
The Dubai desert is renowned for its rolling red sand dunes, mesmerising sunsets and many unique experiences.
Its vast, untouched landscape makes for magical photo opportunities, and it has fascinating native wildlife like the Arabian oryx. It also plays host to fantastic traditional Bedouin-style entertainment and cuisine.
The Dubai desert poses a beautiful, serene contrast to the city and we’re proud to offer a variety of excursions and adventures to this magnificent natural wonder.