ACTIVITY DETAILS
Platinum Heritage Safaris
Dubai's only eco-friendly desert safari
Paid activity
Address: Desert
Platinum Heritage Desert Safaris offers an alternative and unique experience of Dubai’s deserts. The region’s only exclusively sustainable and eco-friendly safari tour, Platinum Heritage will sweep you away on an unforgettable experience through the pristine desert, native wildlife and rich culture of Dubai.
Learn from the experts about how important responsible and sustainable travel is to the natural world, and gain a special perspective on ecotourism in the area. Choose from a wide range of safaris, from camel trekking and conservation drives in a Land Rover, to overnight camping in the desert, and enjoy authentic local cooking under twilight skies. With both private and group trips available, at any time of day and evening, Platinum Heritage promises to take you on the ultimate sustainable tour of Dubai’s desert wildlife, the eco way.
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General T&Cs
Location: Lobby area of the hotel.
Confirmation: Please show your Dubai Experience Itinerary at the activity counter.
General T&C:
• Child policy: Children below 5 year are not bookable
• Pick-up times will vary through-out the year. For your exact pick up time, please contact info@platinum-heritage.com or call on +971 4 440 9827 one day prior to the tour. Please be prepared for a pick-up between the following times:
Afternoon Safaris:
October – February: 14:30h-15:30h
March – May: 15:00h-16:00h
June – September: 15:30h-16:30h
Morning Safaris:
October – May: 5:30h-7:00h (Bedouin Culture Safari)
October – September: 7:00h-7:30h (Platinum Conservation)
Platinum Conservation Drive and Al Maha Breakfast:
• No Children below 10 are allowed for this tour.
INCLUSIONS PER ACTIVITY:
Heritage Safari by Vintage Land Rover
• Embark on a 60-minute nature safari (choose between a Vintage Land Rover or Camel Caravan when booking).
• Marvel at a spectacular sunset falcon show against an Arabian sunset backdrop.
• Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin Camp and receive a warm Arabic welcoming with coffee and dates.
• Enjoy live bread making, coffee making, camel rides and shisha.
• Indulge in a four-course traditional dinner with non-alcoholic beverages
Bedouin Culture Safari
• Traverse the desert, like a true nomad, by camel to an authentic Bedouin village. The camel ride is 15 minutes long, and each camel can accommodate two guests.
• Explore a traditional village with Bedouin tents, cooking stations and farm animals.
• Get friendly with a Saluki dog and engage in a 25-minute falconry performance.
• Savour a traditional Emirati breakfast and learn how it’s prepared.
• Listen to Bedouin storytellers and learn more about their rich heritage.
• Partake in a traditional dance performance with young locals.
• Embark on a nature Safari in a vintage Land Rover (60 minutes).
Platinum Desert Safari
• Embark on a 60-minute Land Rover Defender nature safari through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
• Visit a beautiful remote lake, which is also a bird sanctuary.
• Watch a spectacular falconry performance at an exclusive venue reserved only for Platinum Desert Safari guests.
• Sunset canapés with sparkling juice and snacks.
• Enjoy a camel ride into the sunset, arriving at a serene desert oasis and exclusive cabana.
• Indulge in a six-course fine-dining dinner with non-alcoholic beverages
• Marvel at captivating entertainment consisting of an acrobatic and fire performance.
Platinum Conservation Drive and Al Maha Breakfast
• Embark on a nature drive in a luxurious Land Rover Defender through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve while learning about the fauna, flora and conservation.
• Visit a remote lake, which is also a bird sanctuary.
• Arrive at the world-renowned Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa.
• Indulge in a gourmet breakfast on a deck overlooking the desert dunes and wildlife.
Heritage Falconry and Nature Safari
• Adventure pack per couple with a water bottle and a sheila/ghutra per guest.
• Interact with falcons from the private collection of a prominent local family and experience the most advanced and spectacular training techniques (60-75min).
• Emirati breakfast at an exclusive camp inside the desert retreat of the local Royal family.
• Nature drive in an open-top 1950’s Land Rover inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (60min).
• Short camel ride in front of the camp.