Dubai Desert Safari: Beyond the Skyscrapers, into the Sand scapes

Let’s look at 5 reasons why Dubai Desert Safari should be on your bucket list of adventures. 

• Desert Landscapes in Dubai are Unlike Anything You Have Ever Seen Before

You will find Dubai’s desert landscape a wonderful canvas to express your creativity, much like a blank canvas. As a result of its magnificent sunsets and undulating dunes, it has become a favorite destination for photography enthusiasts, who create amazing photographs often used as desktop screensavers. During the summer, it may seem like you are on a different planet when the sun’s rays strike the sand, creating a reddish hue similar to Mars’ surface. When clouds open up to reveal a star-filled sky at night, the desert becomes even more stunning. 

Pro tip: Bring a tripod to capture Dubai’s magnificent night sky with a steady, long exposure. There is even a possibility of catching a shooting star.

• You Can Choose the Adventure That Suits You Best 

A desert vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime experience with many activities to enjoy. Take a ride in a 4×4 car and indulge in dune bashing, an adrenaline-pumping balance test in which cars navigate steep dunes. As a follow-up, sandboarding allows you to test your sense of balance while sliding down a steep sand slope. 

Your holiday video will be hilarious if you tumble or roll. Guests may choose to further participate in activities such as horseback riding, quad biking, or camel riding as an option. 

Those who enjoy dune bashing will enjoy quad biking. Get on a four-wheeler bike and race across the desert like a pro. More relaxed activities, such as horseback and camel riding, require a guide to keep the animal at bay for your safety. The guides will surely take some cool photographs, regardless of your choice. 

• Taste The Rich and Ancient Culture and Art of the Arabian Peninsula 

Once the sun sets, you will be taken to a Bedouin tent to enjoy dinner and entertainment performances. Here, you will find the cultural traditions of Arabia as they were centuries ago – theatrical, colorful, and fascinating. A belly dancer with snake-like hips will perform on the stage, as will talented young women spinning their skirts during a folkloric dance known as Tanoura and fire-breathing locals displaying their mastery of this element. 

While there, you may also get a henna tattoo, a temporary tattoo made from reddish-brown ink. A design from a collection could be selected, or you could collaborate with the artist to create your own and enjoy the art form for a few days until it gradually fades.

• Enjoy Unlimited BBQ Buffet Dinners 

Among the many ingredients that make up Arabian cuisine are spices and meat, which are abundant at desert safari dinner buffets. Several charcoal grills can be found at the campsite, preparing grilled meats to delight your palate. 

Plates of fresh fruit are ready to eat while watching the cultural performance. There is nothing better after a day of adventure, fun, and adventure under the sun than a feast of Arabian delicacies. After dinner, enjoy a cup of Arabian coffee, dessert, or shisha to relieve your bloated stomach.

• An Opportunity to View Rare Wildlife Once in a Lifetime 

Enjoy a desert safari while meeting one of the UAE’s national birds, the falcon! In the UAE, falconry is a traditional sport that involves the training of falcons. Since last decade, UNESCO has listed the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, considered a form of high art in Emirati culture. In the past, falcons were originally used for hunting; however, they are now used for sports and entertainment purposes. It is common for falconers to bring their birds on desert safaris to take selfies and demonstrate their skills, so do not miss this opportunity. 

Throughout the desert, one can also observe other species of local fauna. Look out for Arabian oryx, meerkats that pop up from patches of land, owls, and various bird species. 

Since the desert is a conservation area, it is advisable to stay as far away from its animals as possible.