DUBAI DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVE (DDCR)

Start your Al Marmoom Bedouin experience with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Dubai. Before entering Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the largest unfenced natural reserve in the country, you'll switch from a modern car to a Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s. Soon, you'll be welcomed at a traditional Bedouin Village in Al Marmoon Desert Conservation Reserve with gahwa and sweets. During this experience, you'll get to watch a live coffee-making session by an Emirati professional! You don't have to settle for a whiff of the delectable coffee scent, you can also sip on the richly made beverage. Then, the staff at the camp will narrate fascinating anecdotes and legends about the Bedouin past. You'll also get a chance to see the Arabic cooking style as they make Emirati bread and luqaimat, a sweet dumpling. Get a small henna painting done on your hand as a souvenir from this incredible safari. Celebrate Emirati food and culture Tuck into a delicious 3-course dinner at the camp and watch delightful performances that combine modern and traditional Middle Eastern art forms. Guests will also get a chance to don typical Arabian costumes and pose for a photo with the falcon, the UAE's national bird. Your evening will become more glamorous with the onset of the live shows that include a fire show and a Tanoura show. Towards the end of your evening, you'll get to use a telescope to gaze into the evening sky and listen to stories of how the Bedouin used stars for navigation. The staff will then switch off all the lights at the camp - an authentic desert experience in the calm of the evening. Itinerary 3:45pm: Pick-up from hotel 4:45pm: Drive to the desert camp in a Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s 5pm: Welcome sweets and drinks at the traditional Bedouin Village 5:30pm: Camel caravan ride 6pm: Explore activities at the Bedouin village 7:30pm: 3-course dinner and entertainment 8:30pm: Stargazing with a telescope 9pm: Drop-off at the hotel

Escape the city heat and enjoy a luxury safari at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Spot wildlife in the desert habitat and relax with breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort on this 5-hour tour.

2:30pm onwards Get picked up from your place of accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. You can opt for a shared or private transfer at our convenience. Drive from the city to the desert for around 1.5 hours. You will soon arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, UAE's first national park. Take pictures of the stunning "sandscape". Receive a traditional headscarf called a Ghutra or Sheila before your nature safari begins. Spot Wildlife in a 60-Min Premium Nature Safari 4pm onwards Enjoy a thoroughly comfortable ride seated in an air-conditioned premium vehicle. Catch sight of native species such as gazelles and Arabian oryx. Don't be shy to ask questions! A highly-trained conservation guide will drive your oasis desert safari vehicle. They will have extensive knowledge about ecotourism, cultural heritage, history, and the natural environment of the UAE. You will visit a Ghaf tree - an excellent location to take some memorable photographs. The safari will also take you to a stunning desert lake, a sanctuary that attracts hundreds of migratory birds. Watch a Falconry Performance at an Exclusive Venue 6pm onwards Catch a spectacular falconry show from a venue exclusive only to the guests from this safari. You're sure to learn interesting facts about UAE's national bird. Enjoy Sunset Canapés and Camel Rides 6:30pm onwards Make your golden hour in the desert special with some tasty canapés, strawberries, and sparkling juice - the first course of your meal. Next up is a camel ride to a tranquil oasis, where you will spend the rest of the evening in your private cabana. The oasis is in the midst of rolling sand dunes and is surrounded by foliage. Savour a 6-Course Dinner in a Luxury Cabana 7:30pm onwards Get the royal treatment as you savor the rest of the 5 courses from your cabana with a number of entrees, salads, soups, mains, and desserts prepared by expert chefs. End your evening with mesmerizing performances - an acrobatics show and a fire show. Both are bound to leave you in awe. Enjoy a Stress-Free Drive Back Hop on to an air-conditioned vehicle that will drop you back at your accommodation. Note: The timings mentioned depend on various factors and may differ slightly on the day of your safari.

The 57 Heritage Safari is a unique desert exploration that showcases Dubai's rich culture and heritage in contrast to the typical thrill-seeking desert safaris. This experience takes you to the tranquil desert, where you can enjoy traditional activities and entertainment. Embark on a cultural odyssey 2:30pm onwards Travel in a comfortable Nissan Patrol 4x4 from the city to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a protected area of 225 sq km. Learn about the region's history and culture from your English-speaking driver/guide. Vintage rides & falconry flights 3:30pm onwards Explore the desert in a classic 1950s open-top Land Rover, capturing the scenic views. Watch a Falcon Show, where you can see the majestic birds in action and learn about the ancient Bedouin lifestyle. Camel trek to sunset serenity 4pm onwards Ride a camel to the camp, witnessing the sunset over the golden sands. At sunset point, you're greeted with rose water, Arabic coffee, and sweet dates. A night of Arabian indulgence 5:30pm onwards Savor a 4-course Arabic-inspired dinner at the exclusive 57 Safari Camp under the stars with a live Oud player creating a soothing ambiance. Dazzling desert entertainment 6:30pm onwards The night comes alive with a trio of traditional performances. The rhythmic beats of the Tannoura Show, the fiery spectacle of the Fire Show, and the cultural essence of the Khaleeji Dance, each adding a unique flavor to your Arabian night. Between the acts, relax in the Majlis with a complimentary Guthra and Sheila, indulge in soft drinks and shisha, or get adorned with a beautiful henna tattoo. Revelry under the stars 8pm onwards As the evening winds down, enjoy the peaceful desert ambiance. Relax with shisha, share stories, or gaze at the stars. At 8:30pm, your Nissan Patrol awaits to escort you back to your hotel, concluding your heritage safari.