Cover Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading tour and safari operator, is one of few operators located within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (Photo: Arabian Adventures)
Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading tour and safari operator, is one of few operators located within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (Photo: Arabian Adventures)
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Discover the magic of the desert with Arabian Adventures, who took us to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), the UAE’s first national park for our cover shoot with Jeremy Jauncey
Inspired by our recent cover shoot in the desert featuring Jeremy Jauncey? Or perhaps by Netflix's recent hit series, Love is Blind: Habibi? Then we suggest you live out your desert dreams with Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, tour and safari operator. Part of the Emirates Group, it is one of few operators located within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), the UAE’s first national park.
At Arabian Adventures’ camps, its team is committed to the preservation of its native flora and fauna, while expert guides help to spot the national animal of the UAE—Arabian Oryx—and other wildlife protected within this beautiful nature reserve.
Go off the beaten track, beyond Dubai's sea of skyscrapers, to discover a world of terracotta-coloured desert landscapes, lakes (yes, really) and magical Arabian sunsets.
VIP Desert Safari
The quintessential Dubai Desert Safari experience—elevated. A VIP Desert Safari includes pick-up from anywhere in Dubai, to take guests out on a 4x4 drive across the DDCR’s expansive dunes, some towering higher than you might imagine.
This is followed by a picturesque sunset stop, sundowners and opportunities for sandboarding. More traditional Arabian experiences include meeting camels, henna hand-painting and live entertainment, followed by an elaborate three-course dinner at a private camp.
Exclusive Desert Experience
We challenge you to a more romantic date-night setting than the Exclusive Desert Experience. Guests are chauffeured from their accommodation across the desert, with sundowners at a picture-perfect location. A sunset camel trek follows, to a secluded location for a traditional Arabic dinner under the stars.
An intimate atmosphere is guaranteed for couples or groups of up to six people, seated for a delicious three-course meal amidst the dunes, prepared by a personal waiter. The serene setting of a private Bedouin-style camp is complete with a campfire and telescope for stargazing.
Wadi Desert Safari
Dive deep into the heart of the Arabian desert and discover the fascinating history of the UAE with the unique Wadi Adventures Safari. From the comfort of a four-wheel drive, travel across ‘hidden gems’ of Dubai and other emirates including Sharjah, with rugged mountains, hidden pools, and cultural landmarks as highlight stops, led by an expert guide.
You’ll discover fossils that are millions of years’ old, natural pools at Wadi Shawka, and enjoy a picturesque lunch on the East Coast. The experience also includes entry tickets to two ‘hidden’ museums, located in the desert
Overnight Desert Safari
Arabian Adventures recently enhanced its accommodation in the DDCR for its popular, all-inclusive Overnight Desert Safari. Located in the heart of the desert, the camp sits amidst a natural tree-lined enclave, with a communal dining area, gazebo and bonfire.
Revamped tents have expanded wooden decking for panoramic desert views and the ultimate Arabian sunrise and sunset, additional storage, and complimentary toiletry bags from Emirates Business Class. Guests of between two people to a full camp takeover have access to a private bar, three-course BBQ dinner, and breakfast on the grill.
Camel Trekking
Locally known as the ‘ships of the desert’, no one knows the desert like an Arabian camel. Arabian Adventures offers visitors the chance to walk in the footsteps of many generations, learning about the critical role the camel plays in the country’s cultural landscape.
The morning experience includes transfers to and from your accommodation to the DDCR, two 45-minute camel ride sessions, breakfast served next to the peaceful lakes of the DDCR and wildlife spotting opportunities throughout your journey.
Coco Marett is a writer and editor who grew up between Hong Kong and Melbourne. She currently heads the travel section for Tatler Asia, and manages the Tatler Travel account on Instagram. She is known for her features on unique, under-the-radar properties and destinations. She's also known for her in-depth interviews that paint a refreshingly candid portrait of influential figures across various industries —from artists to political figures, CEOs to celebrity chefs. Follow her on Instagram @cocomarett
