Dubai: Luxury Morning Desert Conservation Drive
Description
A quiet beginning, a wild landscape, a morning worth remembering. Let the desert wake you with stories only morning can tell. Begin your experience at our private Platinum Camp, a secluded, sustainably-built oasis nestled among the dunes. Under the soft morning light, indulge in a breakfast curated by a Michelin-starred chef, inspired by the elements of air, water, earth, and fire. Afterwards, venture into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a premium Land Rover Defender. Guided by a professional Conservation Guide, explore the protected landscape, spot Arabian oryx and sand gazelles, visit a tranquil lake, and learn about the fragile ecosystem and its conservation. This is adventure, nature, and culinary delight combined into one unforgettable morning in the heart of the desert.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up in a Land Rover Defender from Dubai hotels between 6:30am-7:00am.
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
At a secluded, sustainably-built oasis nestled between the dunes, indulge in a breakfast menu curated by a Michelin-starred chef, inspired by the natural elements of air, water, earth, and fire. Opt to join a short camel ride around the oasis and see the desert from a new angle.
Nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a luxurious Land Rover Defender and visit an exclusive Royal lake.
Return to the hotel between 11:30am and 12:30pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from any hotel in Dubai. For pickups from a residence or apartment, a private vehicle booking is required. Pick-up times vary throughout the year based on sunrise times. As a general guideline, expect pickup between 6:30 am and 7:00 am. We will confirm your exact pick-up time via email or phone call around 5:00 pm the day before your excursion. If you do not hear from us, please contact us through your booking or account.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children between the age of 5-11 years will be charged at a child’s rate.
- A private car booking is required if travelling with children under five years old.
- Please note: Guides in the following languages (Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Italian) are upon request and availability.
- A minimum of two guests is required to operate this experience
Reviews(195)
A beautiful experience. Delicious breakfast in a very nice desert camp, followed by wildlife observations (oryx, sand gazelles and mountain gazelles). The desert is impressive. Thapelo guided us through the day and delighted with South African charm. The staff at the camp were very friendly and there was even an impromptu birthday serenade and a birthday cake. Thanks for the great day!
Hi Anke, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast, wildlife sightings, and the beauty of the desert. We’re glad the staff made the birthday celebration extra special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another amazing day in the desert!
Super guide and very very helpful all the way
Hi henrikC8437MW, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a super experience and that your guide was very helpful throughout. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon
Our Guide. was very knowledgeable and we really did get to see the wildlife. As they feed the oryx at a certain time of day you’re almost bound to see these as well as camels and two species of gazelle. The breakfast in the oasis was an incredible experience with delicious food
Hello Dean_K, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the wildlife sightings and that your guide’s knowledge added to the experience. Spotting oryx, camels, and gazelles is always a special highlight, and we’re glad you had the opportunity to see them. It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the oasis breakfast and found it to be an incredible experience with delicious food. Thank you for choosing Platinum Heritage, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon.
What a fun and educational experience! Haider was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging and the falconing demonstrations were exhilarating. The breakfast was a beautifully authentic and delicious experience. And, being a classic car enthusiast, the Land Rover drive was enchanting.
Hi X6724TUwilliamh, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the perfect blend of desert education and fun. Haider will be delighted to know his knowledge and engaging style made such a positive impression. It’s also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the falconry demonstrations, the authentic breakfast, and of course, the classic Land Rover drive — a real highlight for car enthusiasts. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable desert adventure soon.
What a fantastic way to finish our holiday! We booked a trip fairly last minute as we wanted to see something other than the city during a stopover in Dubai on our return from the Far East. We chose the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve & Breakfast at Al Maha. We were collected from the hotel by Taetin in our Land Rover Defender and driven to Platinum Heritages reception area in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve where we received scarves and water bottles. We then spent some time driving around the reserve and were lucky to see mainly oryx with their magnificent horns, and also mountain gazelle and their larger cousin sand gazelle. After the drive we were taken to the very luxurious Al Maha Desert Resort to enjoy breakfast on a terrace over looking the reserve. Overall, the trip lasted around 5 1/2 hours. Everything exceeded expectations, especially Taetin. A polite, interesting and interested guide who really made our trip - we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him. It's definitely worth seeing the desert and its wildlife. Platinum Heritage may be a little more expensive than some of the operators, but it was worth every penny, and will well definitely use them again should we return to Dubai.
Hello Bev_and_Mark, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your visit to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and breakfast at Al Maha exceeded your expectations. It is fantastic to know that Taetin made such a positive impression with his knowledge, politeness, and engaging conversation—he will be delighted to hear your kind words. We are also glad you enjoyed seeing the wildlife and the luxurious breakfast experience overlooking the reserve. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable desert adventure on your next visit to Dubai!
An early morning start with pick-up in an air conditioned vehicle with a very experienced, knowledgeable, professional & friendly guide. Our guy Jay was an absolute star! Breakfast at Al Maha resort catered to a Vegan diet & the food, staff, atmosphere was second to none. If you prefer a more relaxed, easy-paced desert experience over the usual "Dune Bashing/Sand Boarding/Camel riding, I would encourage anyone to experience the REAL wild, untamed beauty of the Arabian desert in this extraordinary & very special place. This tour was the highlight of our 2 night stopover in Dubai.
Great ride! Very interesting and we enjoyed as much lunch as information and sight of animals including Arabian Oryx. Only downside...we were informed less than 24 hours before our tour (after the refund deadline) that we would have an English speaking guide while we had paid for a French speaking tour....
Noman our guide was excellent, really friendly, very informative and knowledgable. Enjoyed the trip and hearing about the conservation efforts ongoing. Al Maha breakfast superb, the staff were very welcoming and attentive.
Hi Andy S, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the trip and that Noman made such a positive impression with his friendliness and knowledge. It’s also wonderful to know you appreciated learning about the conservation efforts and had a memorable breakfast at Al Maha — the team there will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Leonis was great! The whole staff were so welcoming, nice and funny. The safari experience was incredible and the food was divine!
Hi mvn2023, Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Leonel. It means a lot to know our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the safari and the food. We hope to see you again on your next adventure in Dubai.
We had the best time in the Reserve. Our guide Lourenço was amazing and made sure we had the best experience. He explained everything about the Reserve and took many pictures. The landscapes were stunning and the breakfast incredibly good. We would absolutely do it again!!
Hi Alice, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time during the safari drive inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and that Lorenzo helped make the experience extra special. The stunning landscapes, great company, and delicious breakfast truly make for a memorable day—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
