Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Head to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on a safari like no other. Known as the largest unfenced natural reserve in the country, the sand and dunes of DCR are like no other. You're in for nothing but a quality experience if you opt for the DCR safari. Tall dunes, vast oceans of sand, and a stunning horizon await!
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Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned shared/private vehicle
30-40 mins open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s desert ride
Traditional welcome at the authentic Bedouin Village
10-12 mins camel caravan ride (can be repeated twice)
Live Arabic coffee making session
Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)
Take photos with falcon
Gaymat (sweets) and dates
Qahwa (coffee)
Henna painting
Fire show
Tanura show
Unlimited soft drinks
Shisha
Authentic 3-course Bedouin dinner with veg & non-veg options
Stargazing session with a telescope
Pick-up and drop-off in a shared AC 4x4 vehicle
60-min nature safari in a premium Range Rover
Professional driver who is also a conservation guide
Ghutra or Sheila (headscarf)
Falconry
Visit to a bird sanctuary in a remote lake
Camel rides
6-course dinner (menu here)
Acrobatic performance
Fire show
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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Guide
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Guide
Why Is Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Special?
Why Is Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Special?
Where is the Desert Conservation Reserve Located?
Where is the Desert Conservation Reserve Located?
What Kind of Desert Safaris Can I Enjoy in DCR?
What Kind of Desert Safaris Can I Enjoy in DCR?
Heritage Safaris
Nature Safaris
Luxury Safaris
What are the Other Desert Safari Locations?
What are the Other Desert Safari Locations?
- Al Lahbab Desert
- Al Awir Desert
Adventure in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Adventure in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Dune Bashing
- Quad Biking
- Camel Riding