Private Night Safari and Astronomy

Sundays – Fridays

Sundays – Fridays

Traditional Headwear

Traditional Headwear

Adventure Water Bottle

Adventure Water Bottle

Vintage Land Rover

Vintage Land Rover

Nocturnal Eco Walk

Nocturnal Eco Walk

3-Course Dinner

3-Course Dinner

Owl Encounter

Owl Encounter

Astronomy Session

Astronomy Session

A spectacular stargazing journey in the Dubai desert

The best way to learn about the Arabian night sky is by venturing into the desert on a private night safari, followed by an immersive astronomy session. Explore the desert after dark in your private 1950s Land Rover, followed by a nocturnal eco-walk. All while your experienced Conservation Guide tells you more about the desert nightlife.

After your nature safari you will join other guests and relax in a peaceful camp on Royal Desert Grounds, smoke flavourful shisha and savour a delicious three-course dinner featuring Emirati dishes. The evening ends perfectly when you're taken on a journey through the galaxies and hear tales about the starry sky and how the Bedouin used it to find their way.

Should you wish to extend the night, you can opt for a traditional overnight experience in authentic stone-dwelling rooms, followed by a lavish breakfast the following morning. You can also upgrade your experience with a sunrise hot air balloon ride after your overnight stay, before returning to the Heritage camp for breakfast.


Itinerary

  • Get picked up in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai between 05:00 PM and 06:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time on the afternoon of your desert safari.
  • Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
  • Embark on a private 60-minute nature safari in a vintage Land Rover.
  • Venture on a nocturnal eco-walk with torches and try to spot creatures like sandfish, scorpions etc.
  • Join other guests at a torchlit, peaceful desert oasis. You will receive a warm Arabic welcoming with coffee and dates.
  • Savour a delectable three-course dinner.
  • Partake in an immersive astronomy session with a telescope. Please note that depending on the weather and the clouds in certain times of the year, there is a small chance the stars might not be fully visible, in which case you will enjoy an informative astronomy talk.
  • Return to the hotel between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season. Your total experience will last approximately five hours.
  • Extend your desert experience by staying overnight in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room. You will be provided with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets and a peaceful night's sleep. Awake to a gourmet breakfast.
  • Enhance the experience even more with a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight the next morning. The overnight Bedouin camp is located only 15 minutes away from the hot air balloon take-off site. After the flight, you will return to the camp to enjoy a delicious breakfast before returning to the city.  

Finer details

  • A portion of your Desert Safari fee is contributed towards local conservation in Dubai.
  • Pick-up from Dubai is included and will be in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • You will have a private vehicle throughout the experience and for the nature safari, however all camp activities are shared.
  • Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, gluten-free.
  • As the desert can get quite warm during the day all year round, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes. For desert safaris in the winter (November to March), we recommend bringing something warm to wear for the evening.
  • Bookings need to be made at least five hours in advance when booking online. For short-term bookings, don't hesitate to contact our reservations team at +971 4 4412 6333.
  • Bathroom facilities are available at the camp.
  • The nature drive is not recommended for guests more than six months pregnant.

Menu

Private Night Safari and Astronomy Dinner Menu

Exclusive Benefits

When booking on our website or via our Customer Service team

Complimentary video of your safari

Complimentary video of your safari

When booking 7 days in advance. Use promo code FREEVIDEO at checkout. Applicable only on afternoon experiences.

Flexible cancellation policy

Flexible cancellation policy

Full refund for bookings up to 18 hours before the pick-up time.

Best price guarantee

Best price guarantee

Book directly on our website or via our Customer Service team, no hidden fees or third-party costs.

Personalised support

Personalised support

Access our dedicated Experience Consultants for personalized assistance and expert guidance.

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