Dubai Desert Safari with Michelin-Curated Fine Dining

Dine under lantern light in a secluded desert cabana after a sunset camel ride.

A luxury desert safari from Dubai that combines a Land Rover Defender drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a falconry demonstration at sunset, a camel ride to a private oasis, and a four-course dinner curated by a Michelin-star chef, with hotel pickup and return included. The evening runs roughly seven hours, from afternoon pickup through late-night return, and covers the reserve's remote lake and bird sanctuary, the exclusive falconry venue, and the desert cabana where dinner and a fire performance happen. Guides speak English, Spanish, French and Arabic. You choose between a shared or private Land Rover at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury desert safari and fine dining

• Get picked up in Land Rover Defender
• Arrive at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
• Receive headscarf and water bottle gifts
• Take 60-minute Land Rover safari
• Visit remote lake bird sanctuary
• Watch falconry show with sunset canapés
• Enjoy camel ride to desert oasis
• Dine on four-course Michelin-star menu
• Watch Flaming Sands of Arabia fire show
• Relax with premium shishas in lounge
• Return to city

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel in a Land Rover Defender between 2 and 4:30 PM. The exact time arrives around noon on the day itself. Once you reach the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, you get a complimentary headscarf and stainless steel water bottle to keep. The safari itself runs roughly 75 minutes through the reserve, passing a remote lake that serves as a bird sanctuary, before the light starts to shift toward evening.

At an exclusive venue reserved for this experience, you watch a falconry demonstration as the sun drops, paired with sunset canapés, sparkling juice and snacks. Then comes a camel ride into the last of the daylight, arriving at a lantern-lit desert oasis and the private cabana where the rest of the evening unfolds. A four-course dinner menu sourced locally and curated by a Michelin-star chef arrives at your table, timed to the Flaming Sands of Arabia fire performance. Between courses and after, you can relax with premium shishas and get a henna tattoo from the in-house artist. Return to the city happens between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM depending on the season.

The choice between shared and private Land Rover matters here: a shared vehicle keeps the group small and the cost lower, while a private one means pickup from your residence instead of a hotel meeting point, infant seats for children under five, and guides in German, Portuguese, Russian or Italian if you request them in advance. Children from age five ride in either option. Those under five need the private booking.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfers from your Dubai hotel in a Land Rover Defender.
• a 75-minute nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with access to a remote lake and bird sanctuary.
• a falconry demonstration at sunset with canapés and sparkling juice.
• a camel ride to the private oasis.
• a four-course dinner curated by a Michelin-star chef.
• the Flaming Sands of Arabia fire performance.
• unlimited premium shishas.
• a henna tattoo from the in-house artist.
• and a complimentary headscarf and water bottle to take home.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared Land Rover DefenderGuide in English, French or Arabic · 14:30Shared car: Make memories together by riding with other travellers in the same vehicle. Includes pickup.

Private Land Rover DefenderGuide in English, French or Arabic · 14:30Private car: Enjoy a more exclusive trip from start to finish with your own dedicated Conservation Guide when you book your own car. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 36 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Platinum Heritage Dubai

Is this one for you?Book the shared Land Rover if you're comfortable with a small group and want the core experience at a lower price point. Choose the private Land Rover if you prefer pickup from your residence, need infant seats for children under five, or want a guide in a language other than English, Spanish, French or Arabic. Those language options require advance notice and private booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the falconry demonstration?

The falconry show takes place at an exclusive venue reserved for this safari, timed to the sunset. You watch the demonstration paired with canapés, sparkling juice and snacks. It is the transition moment between the Land Rover drive and the camel ride to the oasis.

Can I ride a camel on this safari?

Yes. After the falconry show, you ride a camel into the sunset, arriving at the private desert oasis and cabana where dinner happens. It is part of the evening's sequence, not an optional add-on.

Is the four-course dinner included, or do I pay extra?

The four-course dinner is included. The menu is curated by a Michelin-star chef and features locally sourced ingredients, served at the private cabana after the camel ride.

What's the difference between booking a shared Land Rover and a private one?

A shared Land Rover keeps the group small and costs less. A private one means pickup from your residence, the ability to book guides in German, Portuguese, Russian or Italian on request, and infant seats for children under five. Children from age five can ride in either option.

How long does the whole experience take?

The safari runs roughly seven hours from pickup to return. You leave your hotel between 2 and 4:30 PM and return to the city between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip hotel transfers in the Land Rover Defender; the 75-minute nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve; the falconry demonstration with sunset canapés; the camel ride; the four-course dinner; the Flaming Sands of Arabia fire performance; unlimited premium shishas; and a henna tattoo from the in-house artist are all included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.