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In 2025, Ramadan in Dubai should fall between 1st March and 30th March, however, this changes every year with the...

Suhoor, known as the pre-dawn meal in English is a significant element for Muslims during Ramadan. It is the last...

Dubai is quite well-known for its luxury and vintage car culture, and sometimes just being on the roads in Dubai...

Dubai is a city that is a melting pot, attracting cultures from all corners of the world. It is no...

Falcons  are deeply rooted in  Dubai’s history, and are regarded as cultural icons throughout the UAE. In fact, they’re so...

We started Platinum Heritage to protect the local environment and preserve the local culture and heritage. Everything we do is...

Whether you’re talking about food, culture, or history, there’s one thing you can always say about Dubai: it has layers....

How are the falcons trained?It’s important for the falcons to maintain their fitness levels to maintain their health and longevity....

Seasoned travellers know that sampling the local cuisine is one of the best ways to learn about the native culture...

Fasting, Suhoor, Iftar… you may have heard these terms before, but what is Ramadan really about? Ramadan marks the 9th...

While welcoming different types of travellers from all over the world, Platinum Heritage offers authentic and luxurious eco-friendly Desert Safaris....

Have you seen the traditional Arabic headdress before? Fashioned from a rectangular cloth usually made of cotton, the ghutra, as...

If you wanted to find your way during a stay in Dubai, you’d probably use landmarks to help you get...

A night under the starry sky surrounded by the soft sand dunes is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience. Nature drives, lantern-lit...

Platinum Heritage is the only desert safari company in Dubai with 100% in-house and extensively trained Conservation Guides. We advocate...

Platinum Heritage desert safaris are curated for all types of travellers. From cultural adventurers to those seeking the finer things...

You may assume that the Dubai desert would be hotter than the city in the late afternoons, but this is...

We are proud to announce that Platinum Heritage was named the Middle East’s Leading Desert Safari Company. The award was...

You’re visiting Dubai and you want to talk the talk and walk the walk. Having a little bit of Arabic...

Are you looking for an ecotourism experience in Dubai? There are ecotourism activities in Dubai, just not as many as...

Dubai is well known for its indulgence and glamour, a playground for the rich as some would describe it. This...

Platinum Heritage Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for our prestigious and sustainable Desert Safaris. We were recognized among the...

Hot air ballooning anywhere in the world should be on your bucket list but experiencing it in Dubai is truly...

Dubai is starting to emphasise the importance of sustainability in all sectors, and as the build up to World Expo...

On 29th March 2019 we won a World Travel Award for the Middle East’s Leading Desert Safari for the 4th...

One of the most effective ways to teach children something new is by providing experience-based learning opportunities. To help children...

Our CEO, Adam McEwan recently joined Oskar on Swenglanese UAE Business podcast to discuss topics from his first lawn mowing...

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives....

Platinum Heritage is the only Desert Safari company in Dubai that is focussed on Ecotourism and has 100% in-house staff,...

Are you considering a Camel Desert Safari when visiting Dubai? Do you want to know how the camels are looked...

Many people travelling to Dubai during summer wonder whether it is possible to still do a desert safari. What most...

2 Platinum Heritage tours in the Top 4 Experiences in the Middle East Platinum Heritage are honoured to be awarded...

You’re all excited for your Dubai getaway. Then you realize something: your dates fall during Ramadan. Now, you’re worried you...

The holy month of Ramadan is almost upon us. This year Ramadan should fall in between 16th May – 13th...

Sustainability is more than just environment. At Platinum Heritage, we embrace the three pillars of sustainability: respect for the environment,...

You want to go to Dubai? We don’t blame you. But what’s the best time of the year to visit...

Why do you travel and want to be on vacation? Maybe it is to explore the world, meet new people,...

Recently TripAdvisor has come under scrutiny with well publicised cases of how easy it is to use fake TripAdvisor reviews...

Today, hardly anyone plans a vacation without taking at least a cautionary glance at TripAdvisor to see how one should...

Are you a tourist or a traveller? What’s the difference you might ask? We define “Tourist” as someone that travels...

Did you know that plastic left behind by travelers kills hundreds of camels in the UAE each year? That’s terrible....

For international visitors to Dubai and the UAE, the introduction of a value-added-tax, or VAT should not be any great...

You’re coming to Dubai. Congratulations. Welcome to the pearl of the desert. …But now that you’re here, how do you...

Can I drink the water in Dubai? Water: the element of life. If you’re from the West, you probably take...

To tip or not to tip? That is the question. And it’s a big question in Dubai—a city that’s famous...

Dubai—with its big lights and fast cars—is sure to sweep you off your feet. If you fall in love, you...

Most people know Dubai as a high-tech, high-cost metropolis (and perhaps the ultimate rags-to-riches story ). So, the desert city...

For travellers, weary after a long journey, a Bedouin camp was an oasis in itself. You might be surprised to...

It’s sometimes easy to forget that people once looked at the cities of the Middle East the way we look...

Despite Dubai’s rapid development in the last few decades, the emirate is not all skyscrapers and indoor ski parks. The...

Emirates Airlines is often hailed as the world’s best airline, and with good reason. With a focus on comfort, entertainment,...

People often forget about the cultural heritage of Dubai. From the world’s largest manmade island to the otherworldly Museum of...

If you had 2-3 days in Dubai, what could you do? As it turns out, there’s quite a lot to...

Tell your friends that you’re heading to Dubai. Chances are, they’re picturing a hot, expansive desert. They may even tell...

Overlooking the deep blue waters of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is a city where past, present, and future collide. Ultramodern,...

2017 has been declared as the Year of Sustainable Tourism and Development by The United Nations General Assembly and for...

Have you considered a camel safari on your Dubai holiday? When people visit Dubai, they always have a set list...

Dubai’s tourism industry has significantly contributed in spreading understanding and peace in the Middle East. Dubai is made up of...

What to wear in Dubai? When planning your trip to Dubai, what to wear when you are here can be...

We often get asked ‘Do I need to book my Desert Safari in Dubai before I get there?’ or ‘How...

I don’t think we will need to enlist the assistance of a market research company to tell us that the...

Luxury automotive manufacturer Land Rover and award winning luxury tour and safari operator, Platinum Heritage, have teamed up to offer...

Every day we receive emails from potential guests who seem to be very confused about how to choose the best...

There is somewhat of a revolution taking place in the way that businesses are being run. The traditional model exalted...

We had the honour of hosting students from The National Charity School this morning. We all work very hard at...

I can proudly say that our hard work generally pays off and we are very happy with the reaction from...

A stark contrast to one of the fastest growing cities in the world, the desert surrounding Dubai is a serene...

The Desert, with its living resources, was given a special interest and care by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan...

With World Responsible Tourism Day coming up on November 5th, the Travel Team of DubaiEye are joined by Platinum Heritage’s...

Primarily a means to supplement an otherwise meagre diet, falconry was an integral part of desert life in the Arabian...

The hunter and his bird must share a bond deeper than any rider and his horse. They can communicate as...

How much is one hour of your time worth? When you are on vacation, it may be difficult to quantify...

Due to the luxury nature of our Platinum Desert Safari, we seem to attract the attention of celebrities, sports personalities,...

We were quite proud of ourselves when we recognised that there was a huge gap in the safari industry in...

There has been a lot of chatter about the transfer of the deadly MERS Coronavirus from camels to humans. While...

Becoming the first Tourism in the UAE to receive an award during the coveted business award, Platinum Heritage shows that...

In every business, the work that goes on behind the scenes should be as clear and transparent as possible. One...

There are many environmentalists across the world who would love to string us up (with organic rope) for being mindless...

You don’t need to stand outside for very long under Dubai’s smoldering midday sun before you realize that Bedouins were...

The biggest travel trade show in the UAE, the Arabian Travel Market is fast approaching. I have been receiving many...

Last week I was privileged enough to be invited as a guest speaker for the Department of Tourism and Commerce...

At Al Arabi Travel Agency, we’re always on the lookout for great new suppliers to work with. We recently became...