A visit to Dubai is not complete without a desert safari experience, and that’s why it’s among the top-rated activities you can do in this city. Besides offering tall buildings, sandy beaches, luxury restaurants, and large shopping centers, Dubai’s natural landscape is also worth touring.
You can spend quality time here with your family and enjoy the cultural and adventurous experiences that this region has to offer, such as camel rides, dance shows, henna painting, and a delicious BBQ dinner at the campsite that will leave you eager to return. An Evening Desert Safari tour offers all of this and much more that will make your vacation a memorable one.
What BBQ Dishes You Can Enjoy at the Desert Safari Dubai Tour?
There are plenty of dishes served at the desert safari campsite after you are done with your adventure activities in the evening desert safari. Prior to the beginning of your main BBQ extravaganza, tease your taste buds with a selection of mouth watering appetizers. The traditional Arabic mezze, which includes falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh, is often selected, accompanied by a selection of fresh bread with some pickled vegetables.
Grilled BBQ Items
The core of the BBQ dinner is in grilled meat and vegetables. The show’s headliner is traditionally the juicy and tasty shawarma, made of marinated chicken or lamb that has been roasted on a spit. Other meat choices include kebabs, lamb chops grilled over charcoal, and beef burgers that are juicy and tender. If you love fish or shrimp, grilled ones are usually available.
Dining Options for Vegetarians
Vegetarians need not fret, as desert safari dinners are available for all food preferences. Skewed vegetables, portobello mushrooms grilled over charcoal, and stuffed bell peppers are available. These dishes are spiced to the best and provide a wonderful alternative for meat lovers.
Complements and Sides
To go with the grilled specialties, there’s a selection of sides and accompaniments. There is generally a salad bar with many kinds of greens, vegetables, and dressings. In addition, you should also look forward to traditional Middle Eastern sides such as saffron rice, couscous, and Arabic bread.
Sauces and Dips with So Many Flavors
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Every BBQ dinner is incomplete without a variety of delicious sauces and dips. You will see traditional condiments such as tahini sauce, tzatziki, and garlic sauce. They add an additional flavor to your meal and improve the whole eating experience.
Sweet Desserts
Following the BBQ, have your sweet tooth satisfied with a variety of traditional Middle Eastern desserts. Varieties may include baked goods such as ma’amoul, baklava, and kunafa – all full of honeyed nut flavors with a hint of spice. The fresh fruit platters offer a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, sugary desserts.
Suitable Thirst-Quenching Beverages
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Desert safaris provide many kinds of drinks to satisfy your thirst. Drink Qahwa (Arabian coffee) or mint tea, which are both served in small cups with dates. Soft drinks, water and non-alcoholic drinks are also provided. For those who would rather have something stronger, alcoholic beverages may be available at an extra fee.
Dietary Restrictions
If you have any dietary restrictions, such as you want the food to be gluten-free, with minimum sugar because you are diabetic, or you need only vegan items, then do inform your tour operator beforehand so they can make the necessary arrangements. They can also
Other Cultural Activities to Enjoy at Desert Safari Experience
We talked about in the beginning that a desert safari tour offers a lot more cultural experience of the region, and the popular activities here include:
Camel Riding
Camels have been an important part of Arabs’ lives for centuries, and they still are. You can hop on this majestic animal and go on a slow and bumpy ride to observe the desert surroundings and experience how the locals used to travel on them in the past.
Morning desert safaris and evening safaris offer the best time for camel rides, so be sure not to miss them.
Dance Performances
Desert safaris offer the best visually appealing dance performances by the locals at the campsite that you will remember for ages. The popular ones include the Tanoura dance, belly dance, and fire shows; young locals do all the performances with slow, rhythmic music that will captivate you.
Henna Painting
Henna painting is a traditional art where an expert designer paints your body part using henna, a reddish-brown dye made from the tropical leaves of a tree. Most couples or newly-married people try this for the luck of their future.
Conclusion
Desert safaris not only offer adventurous rides but also the opportunity to learn more about the culture and traditions of the region. The BBQ dishes served here will leave you lip-smacking forever. Be sure to fill your appetite before you return.
If you have any more questions related to desert safari activities or the dinner menu items served, please call Desert Planet Tourism llc and talk to our representatives.
Bilal Mohsin
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