So, you have booked your trip to Dubai and are planning to participate in a desert safari. It is wonderful news – you are almost halfway through the most wonderful trip of your life! The next step is to decide what you will wear and what you will pack as early as possible in order to guarantee a stress-free journey. You will have to choose what to wear in Dubai, where the weather could be extremely hot.
So, to help you decide what to wear and what essential items to pack for your Private Desert Safari Dubai tour, we have prepared this guide. Do read it till the end to know every detail, and for more queries, please contact Desert Planet Tourism llc Services. Our representatives will be glad to assist you.
Clothing Choices for the Dubai Desert Safari Adventure
Here is a list of important clothes to pack for your safari adventure, along with the purpose of each:
Lightweight Fabrics
Pack as many lightweight clothes as possible because they are ideal for wearing in the hot weather of the desert and provide maximum comfort. In summer, the temperatures reach upto 42 degrees Celsius, and even in winter, during the daytime, temperatures hover around 26-30 degrees, which is still warm, so lightweight clothes are useful in these conditions. Plus, you will most probably book a Morning or Evening desert safari, which are popular choices, and these tours take place during the daytime.
Being a Hoodie or Shawl
If you have booked an overnight safari or an evening one with additional activities where you have to stay till 9-10:00 PM in the desert, then bring a hoodie or shawl to keep yourself warm. Night temperatures in the desert drop drastically, and it gets chilly. For example, in the winter months of November- January, the temperature reaches nearly 10-14 degrees Celsius, and in these conditions, you need winter clothes.
Also, keep checking your weather app on your mobile to get a proper update of weather conditions and prepare accordingly.
Long-sleeved tops and comfortable trousers
Adapt your clothing to the weather! Among the many items you’ll need to protect yourself from the harmful sun rays, a long-sleeved shirt will be your top choice. Wear lightweight ones during hot afternoons so you won’t drown in sweat. Considering the general dress code in UAE, long-sleeved tops are also ideal if you are thinking about what to wear in Dubai as a woman.
It is not a bad idea to wear shorts on a desert safari, but trousers are the best clothing to wear. A typical Dubai desert safari tour includes activities involving sand, such as sandboarding, dune bashing, and quad biking, which means you get sand all over your body. Also, trousers are more convenient if for camel riding as well.
Sunglasses and a Hat
Talking about protection from the sun, bring sunglasses and a hat. Wear them when you are out in the open areas with no shade or driving a vehicle like a dune buggy or quad bike. Sunglasses help to reduce glare, and hats provide shade.
If you forget to bring them, no worries; you can purchase them from local shops using cash. Also, buy some souvenirs as well.
Sneakers or shoes that are comfortable
It’s an absolute must to wear comfortable shoes when you’re going on a desert safari in Dubai since you’ll be doing a lot of walking. To prevent your toes from getting sand in them and to keep them warm, wear your most comfortable sneakers when you are camping at night. You may substitute light boots for sneakers if your outfit does not match your sneakers.
For adventure rides like quad biking and dirt biking, long boots are preferable. Don’t wear flip-flops or sandals for these rides. Instead, you can wear them at the campsite at a BBQ dinner or when watching dance performances. You will probably sit on a carpet, and they are very comfortable in these situations.
This is a list of the five most important items when planning what to wear on the Dubai desert safari. Let’s discuss some other important items to pack for the desert safari tour.
Essential Items to Pack for a Desert Safari Tour
Besides important clothing choices, there are some other essential accessories you can pack for safety purposes and, more importantly, for a memorable experience.
Bring a Sunscreen Lotion
As mentioned, desert temperatures are unbearably hot in the daytime, and sun rays can prove to be harmful to your skin if you are not accustomed to the weather conditions. To protect your skin from sunburn or other diseases, we recommend bringing a sunscreen lotion with high SPF and applying it throughout your stay.
If you have an overnight desert safari, then you don’t need to worry about the sun, but if it’s morning or evening, then sunscreen lotion is a must, especially if you are going to spend a lot of time in the open on vehicles and do camel riding.
A Water Bottle
Carry a water bottle on your desert safari tour and refill it regularly as well if the need arises. If your private desert safari Dubai tour consists of adventure rides, then those are physically demanding and get you sweaty as hell during the daytime. That’s why you must carry a water bottle and drink regularly to keep your hydration levels high.
Take regular breaks when on a quad bike or dirt bike to give your body a rest and to drink water.
Small Snacks
Since the desert safari journey is exhausting, as mentioned, why not bring small snacks along the ride? You will be served a BBQ dinner later on after you are done with your adventure part, but snacks like granola bars, nuts, and fruits are useful in replenishing your energy levels.
Don’t eat anything heavy since the desert rides are bumpy and may cause your stomach to become upset and make you feel nauseating.
Camera or a Smartphone
A desert safari Dubai is a lifetime experience. As a tourist, you must always bring a DSLR camera to capture the beautiful memories of the tour, plus the beautiful desert scenery, like sunset views and flora fauna.
If you don’t have a DSLR, then no worries, use your smartphone, but a camera is important for a tour like this. Also, bring extra batteries for your camera so it never runs out of power. As for your mobile, if possible, bring a power bank for charging. You are not likely to get any electricity in the desert far away from the city, so it’s always nice to have a backup.
Small Backpack or a Bag
As you will be carrying all of the mentioned items so bring a backpack where you can put these items. Ensure that the bag doesn’t get too heavy because you will have difficulty carrying it during your tour. You can leave heavy things like clothes in the hands of a responsible person when going on a ride and only carry a water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, and camera in your bag.
There are also small waist bags available that are very easy to carry and have enough space for essential items. See if you can bring those on your safari ride.
Cash/Credit Cards
Carry some hard cash or credit card along with you to purchase souvenirs or essential items from local shops in the desert. Suppose you forgot to bring a sunscreen lotion or water bottle, then you can purchase from shops.
Medications, if There Are Any
If you have a health condition and are prescribed medications by the doctor, then bring those along on your safari ride. It is highly unlikely that you will find any medical stores or pharmacies in the desert.
Refrain from certain activities like dune bashing or quad biking if your doctor has asked you to.
Conclusion
These are the essential clothing and accessories you must carry when going on a desert safari Dubai tour. We hope you find this guide helpful, and if you have more queries, reach out to the Desert Planet Tourism helpline. Checkout our amazing offers and services and book today for a memorable lifetime experience.
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