Dubai: Bedouin Culture Safari
Description
Experience life as a Bedouin nomad, surviving in Dubai’s unforgiving desert. You’ll have the chance to meet and chat with Bedouin storytellers, pet farm animals, get up close with the Arabian hunting dogs called Saluki’s and how the combination of falconry and Saluki dogs became their main means of hunting.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Get picked up from Dubai hotels between 05:00 AM and 06:00 AM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time the afternoon before your 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.
Traverse the desert, like a true nomad, by camel to an authentic Bedouin village. The camel ride is 15 minutes long, and each camel can accommodate two guests.
Explore a traditional village featuring Bedouin tents, cooking stations, and farm animals. Interact with a Saluki dog and enjoy a 25-minute falconry performance.
Savor a traditional Emirati breakfast and learn how it’s prepared. Listen to Bedouin storytellers share their rich heritage. Participate in a traditional dance performance with young locals.
Embark on a nature Safari in a vintage Land Rover
Return to the hotel between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, depending on traffic.
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 5:00 am and 6:00 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of four guests is required to operate this experience
- Infant seats are available under private vehicle basis
- Language requests are subject to availability
- Each vehicle can accommodate up to 9 guests
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted in shared vehicles and require a private car booking.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers in their third trimester.