Dubai has become one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the world. This small city-country has more to offer than most countries that span multiple time zones. The Dubai government and businessmen are always coming up with new and exciting ways to attract tourists and provide them with action-packed vacations. You can even ski in a closed ski mall. That’s skiing on real snow in a controlled environment in the middle of the desert, how cool. Of all the fantastic attractions in Dubai, one stands out as the most popular and exhilarating experience, the Dubai desert safari.
All safari expeditions depart from the central city and take adventurers into the desert. Transportation is done in a vehicle with all-wheel drive and temperature controlled for safety and comfort. Travelers can choose from various options of the Dubai desert experience. Depending on the time available and what the traveler wishes to see, each of these options offers a fantastic time in the desert with the opportunity to take photos, ride camels, enjoy Dubai cuisine and safely return to the city.
The morning desert safari is a two-hour drive into the desert that provides the opportunity for dune bashing with the tour guides. Dune bashing involves driving up and down the dunes in the sport utility vehicle as your guide traverses the sand dunes and traverses the narrow ridges. There is also the opportunity to do a quad race in the sand dunes. The morning safari also includes camel rides and the opportunity to sand ski or sand board on the fabulous desert sand dunes.
The most popular desert safari trip on offer is the night safari. Leaving the city at 4:00 pm the entire experience will last six hours. Participants will be able to go to the dunes, visit a camel farm and ride camels, participate in quad biking if they wish and practice sand boarding. Time is taken at sunset for guests to take pictures of the stunning desert sunsets. Watching the sun set peacefully over the desert dunes is an experience rarely found. The dramatic colors that light up the evening sky are stunning. After sunset, a barbecue is prepared and everyone enjoys the local cuisine. The safari ends with smoking the Arabian Shisha water pipe and a belly dance display. For six exhilarating hours, travelers are transported to the world of the desert and then safely return to the city to enjoy the wonderful nightlife that Dubai has to offer.
For the truly adventurous, there is an overnight expedition into the desert. This trip will leave the city center between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and will return the next morning at 9:00 am During the seventeen hours in the desert, tourists enjoy a large number of activities. From dramatic desert sunsets to exhilarating morning sunrise, these are hours of action-packed fun. Included activities are dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, quad biking (additional charges may apply), sunset BBQ, henna painting, belly dancing, evening activities and morning breakfast. Snacks are provided throughout the trip, as well as a sleeping bag and blankets for the night. The Shisha is offered for those seeking the traditional Hubblee Bubblee hookah experience.
Anyone making a destination out of Dubai has to go on a desert safari to fully enjoy the Dubai experience.