Heritage Desert Safari with Overnight Camp and Hot Air Balloon Flight

Spend the night in the heart of the Dubai desert on this Overnight Desert Safari. This immersive camping safari ticks all the boxes and takes you back in time to experience Dubai as it was before the city was born, in the desert and under the stars.Start your adventure by exploring the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on a nature drive in 1950’s vintage Land Rovers and spot wildlife like Arabian oryx and gazelles. Along the way, your Conservation Guide will share insights about the desert and all its inhabitants.Watch an entertaining falcon show and see how these agile birds fly to lures. Take in the stunning views of the Arabian sun setting over the golden sand dunes while the professional falconer presents the magnificent falcon to soar the skies. Learn about the cultural significance of falconry in Dubai and get great photo opportunities in this magical desert setting.Arrive at an authentic Bedouin camp to enjoy an unforgettable evening immersed in cultural activities like Arabic coffee and bread making demonstrations, camel rides, henna painting, a traditional Yola dance and Arabic drumming. After the 4-course dinner, sit back and relax in the traditional Majilis or around the bonfire under the starry sky with top-quality shisha and the company of fellow travellers. Retire to your overnight room, a traditional Arabic stone dwelling complete with bedding. Wake up before sunrise and proceed to our take-off site to experience a hot air balloon flight with an in-flight falconry. Then enjoy a gourmet breakfast at a cabana at an Oasis camp. This Overnight Desert Safari offers a full experience of the desert, the fascinating cultural heritage of Dubai and lets you enjoy the Dubai desert at night!Important informationPick-up times will vary throughout the year. Please see the provisional pick-up times below but always confirm with the supplier beforehand:October – February: 2:30pm - 3:30pmMarch – May: 3pm - 4pmJune – September: 3:30pm - 4:30pm*Subject to change without prior notice