Overnight Desert Safari Dubai: Vintage Land Rover & Bedouin Camp

Watch falcons hunt at sunset, then sleep under the desert sky in a traditional Arabic tent.

An overnight desert safari from Dubai combines a wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage open-roof Land Rover with an evening at an authentic Bedouin camp where you watch a falcon demonstration, ride camels, get henna tattoos, and dine on Emirati cuisine under the stars, then wake to breakfast before returning to your hotel. Hotel pickup is included; guides speak English, French and Arabic; children from age 5 are welcome, though under-5s require a private car booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Overnight desert safari experience

• Pick-up from Dubai hotels
• Arrive at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
• Receive water bottle and wear traditional headscarf
• Wildlife drive in vintage Land Rover
• Sunset falcon show in sand dunes
• Watch falconry demonstration and learn training
• Arrive at torch-lit Bedouin camp
• Enjoy henna tattoos, bread and coffee making
• Camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes
• Dinner with soup, salad, main course, dessert
• Watch Emirati cultural entertainment
• Overnight in traditional Arabic stone dwelling
• Wake to desert morning and gourmet breakfast
• Return to hotel in Dubai

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup between 2:00pm and 4:30pm, depending on the season and sunset timing. You'll receive a traditional Sheila headscarf and a water bottle before heading into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top 1950s Land Rover. The wildlife drive takes you through the reserve as the light shifts toward evening, and the route ends at a torch-lit Bedouin camp positioned for the sunset falcon show: a professional falconer demonstrates ancient hunting techniques with birds in full flight, explaining how Bedouin used falcons for hunting centuries ago.

At the camp, the evening unfolds through hands-on cultural experiences: you can try camel riding, get henna tattoos applied, and watch live bread-making and Arabic coffee preparation. A 4-course Emirati dinner arrives under the stars (soup, salad, appetizer, main course and dessert) accompanied by traditional entertainment including drumming and Yola performances. Overnight accommodation is in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding. The camp has running water and clean bathrooms, though no showers. In the morning, a gourmet breakfast of hand-cut salmon, Eggs Benedict, fruit platters and more is served alfresco before the return drive to your hotel, arriving between 8:30am and 9:30am.

You can book this as a shared-car or private-car experience. Children under 5 need a private car. The desert cools in the evenings during winter months, so bring a light jacket and closed shoes. One backpack or luggage up to 50cm in height is allowed per guest. Souvenir photos are available to purchase at the camp.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• wildlife safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage 1950s Land Rover.
• sunset falcon demonstration with a professional falconer.
• overnight stay in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding.
• camel ride.
• live bread-making and Arabic coffee-making demonstrations.
• henna tattoos.
• 4-course Emirati dinner under the stars.
• traditional entertainment including drumming and Yola performances.
• gourmet breakfast with hand-cut salmon, Eggs Benedict and fruit platters.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared car overnight safariGuide in English, French or Arabic · Available from 1 Nov · 14:30Heritage Overnight Safari: an overnight Desert Camp experience featuring dinner, Emirati activities and a nature drive in a shared vintage Land Rover. Pickup is included.

Overnight safari by private carGuide in English, French or Arabic · Available from 1 Nov · 14:30Heritage Overnight Safari: an overnight Desert Camp experience featuring dinner, Emirati activities and a nature drive in a private vintage Land Rover. 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 14:30Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027

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 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish, 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. 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?Choose the shared-car option if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want the standard experience. Book the private car if you're traveling with children under 5, prefer privacy, or want flexibility with timing and group composition. Winter evenings get cool in the desert, so pack layers and closed shoes regardless of which option you choose.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, 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.

Is there a shower at the overnight camp?

The Bedouin camp has running water and clean bathrooms, but no shower facilities. Overnight accommodation is in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling with mattress and bedding, designed to reflect authentic desert living conditions.

What's included in the 4-course dinner?

The dinner includes soup, salad, an appetizer, a main course, and dessert, all prepared in the Emirati style and served under the stars at the camp. The meal is part of the overnight package and reflects traditional local cuisine.

How early do I need to wake up for the return to Dubai?

You'll wake to a gourmet breakfast of hand-cut salmon, Eggs Benedict, fruit platters and more, served alfresco in the morning. The return drive to your hotel departs after breakfast, with arrival between 8:30am and 9:30am depending on traffic.