Have you imagined breaking your Fast (Saum) in the middle of the desert while sitting on a carpet in a traditional Bedouin camp? Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore; you can now book a Private Desert Safari Dubai tour during the month of Holy Ramadan and get a chance to partake in an amazing Iftar dining experience in a peaceful environment and away from all the city noise and crowds.
Not only that, the Desert safari in Ramadan also allows you to enjoy other adventures like dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding, camel riding, and dance performances as well. You can book evening, morning, and overnight safari packages during this holy month at discounted prices at Desert Planet Tourism.
Let’s read in detail about what it’s like to experience a desert safari during Ramadan, along with a delicious Iftar Buffet.
Which Private Desert Safari Dubai Packages Are Popular in Ramadan?
Here is a selected list of safari packages you can enjoy in Ramadan:
Evening Desert Safari
The evening safari tour starts around 4-5:00 PM in Ramadan and lasts 6-7 hours, which includes an Iftar Buffet dinner as well. The tour commences with a dune bashing ride, followed by quad biking and sandboarding. All such adventure activities last till sunset when the Iftar time starts.
Around iftar time (sunset), you will head down to the Bedouin campsite, sit on a carpet, pray to Allah, and ask for his blessings as you wait for Adhan. Once the Adhan is done, you can break your fast with dates and drink water to energize your body, which probably wants to refresh after so much exertion due to desert adventures.
Afterward, you will feast on a delicious Iftar buffet, which consists of countless dishes that are sure to fulfill your appetite. After the Iftar buffet, the night festivities begin at the campsite, which comprises cultural dance performances, fire shows, and a Henna painting session.
Note: The dance shows might be limited in Ramadan as compared to regular days to honor the Holy Month.
Morning Desert Safari
Another popular Ramadan package is the Morning Desert safari. It starts around in the morning, around 8-9:00 AM, with a private pick up from the city. The activities in Ramadan take place as usual, and they are done on regular days.
The tour starts with a dune-bashing ride, and afterward, you get to try quad biking, sandboarding, and camel riding. If you are fasting, then we recommend that you don’t participate in all the activities because you might become physically exhausted and dehydrated.
On the other hand, if you are not fasting or non-Muslim tourists can drink water, coffee, tea, and juices to refresh themselves at the campsite and enjoy their stay.
Overnight Desert Safari
The Overnight Desert Safari Tour starts around around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, usually around Iftar time, and lasts the whole night till the next day’s sunrise (Suhoor). The tour begins with an Iftar buffet dinner when you break your fast, and then the same itinerary follows, just like on regular days. You can enjoy Dune bashing, quad biking, sandboarding, camel riding, and cultural shows at the campsite.
One major difference between overnight safaris and other safaris is the night stay at the campsite and the Suhoor buffet menu, which you can feast on when you prepare to fast the next day. The menu items usually include traditional Arabic dishes, which are eaten during breakfast or lunch.
The tour ends with a ride back to the city with a drop service.
What is the Iftar Buffet Menu During Ramadan Desert Safari Adventure?
At Desert Planet Tourism, you can enjoy the following dish items during your desert safari adventure:
Starters
- Dates
- Legemat
- Veg Samosa
- Veg Pakora
- Rooh Afza Drink
- Dahi Bhalle Chaat
- (Fritters Dunked in Yogurt)
Sweet and Fruit
- Fruits
- Jalebi
- Custard
BBQ Items
- Lam Kebab
- Chicken Tikka
- Chicken Boneless
Main course Dinner
- Mix Salad
- Macaroni
- Russian Salad
- Hummus
- Arabic Bread
- Raita
- Biryani Rice
- White Rice
- Dal Tarka
- Chana
- Noodles
- Mix Vegetables
What Important Details Should You Remember During Desert Safari during Ramadan?
Apart from avoiding eating and drinking in public, both men and women should dress conservatively on desert safaris during Ramadan, making sure their shoulders and knees are covered.
Desert temperatures get very hot during the daytime, so if you are fasting around this time, then we recommend that you not participate in all the adventure activities because you might start to feel thirsty in no time. You can try camel riding and watch falconry display shows for a relaxing experience. As mentioned above, the dance performances in Ramadan are also limited, and many safari operators don’t even offer them at all.
Conclusion
Desert safari tours during the Holy month of Ramadan are a unique and exciting experience. You get to break the fast in the middle of the desert with a delicious Iftar buffet while observing the beautiful sunset over the horizon. Besides, there are tons of desert adventures in which you can partake for a memorable experience.
If you have any more questions regarding the Dubai Desert safari Tours in Ramadan, be sure to call Desert Planet Tourism.
Bilal Mohsin
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