Ramadan in Dubai for Tourists 2025
Dubai Travel Advice

Ramadan in Dubai for Tourists 2025

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

What is Suhoor?
Food and Dining

What is Suhoor?

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

The Most Photogenic Cars in Dubai
Vintage Land Rovers

The Most Photogenic Cars in Dubai

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

What is Emirati Cuisine
Food and Dining

What is Emirati Cuisine

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

Dubai Falcon Shows – Everything you need to know
Animal Welfare

Dubai Falcon Shows – Everything you need to know

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

Desert Safaris that Make a Positive Difference in Dubai
Dubai Desert Safaris

Desert Safaris that Make a Positive Difference in Dubai

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

A Culinary Safari: Fine Dining and Street Food in Dubai
Food and Dining

A Culinary Safari: Fine Dining and Street Food in Dubai

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

Ethical Falcon Shows in Dubai
Animal Welfare

Ethical Falcon Shows in Dubai

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

The Desert Truffle and other Delicacies of Emirati Cuisine
Food and Dining

The Desert Truffle and other Delicacies of Emirati Cuisine

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

Ramadan explained for expats and tourists in Dubai
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Ramadan explained for expats and tourists in Dubai

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

Morning Or Evening Desert Safari? Which Adventure Is Right For Me?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Morning Or Evening Desert Safari? Which Adventure Is Right For Me?

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

How to Tie the Arabic Headscarf
Dubai Culture & Heritage

How to Tie the Arabic Headscarf

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

Finding the Northern Star
Dubai Desert Safaris

Finding the Northern Star

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

The most Instagrammable moments on your Platinum Desert Safari
Dubai Desert Safaris

The most Instagrammable moments on your Platinum Desert Safari

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

Why do our Conservation Guides wear green?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Why do our Conservation Guides wear green?

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

Which Platinum Heritage Desert Safari is right for me?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Which Platinum Heritage Desert Safari is right for me?

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

Why the desert in Dubai is 10 degrees cooler than the city
Dubai Desert Safaris

Why the desert in Dubai is 10 degrees cooler than the city

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

PLATINUM HERITAGE AWARDED AS MIDDLE EAST’S LEADING DESERT SAFARI COMPANY BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
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PLATINUM HERITAGE AWARDED AS MIDDLE EAST’S LEADING DESERT SAFARI COMPANY BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

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

How to greet in Arabic
Dubai Culture & Heritage

How to greet in Arabic

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

Dubai as an Ecotourism Destination
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Dubai as an Ecotourism Destination

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

How Expensive is Dubai, Really?
Dubai Travel Advice

How Expensive is Dubai, Really?

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.
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Platinum Heritage wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

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

Dubai Bucket List: Hot Air Ballooning
Dubai Travel Advice

Dubai Bucket List: Hot Air Ballooning

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

Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards 2019
News & Press Releases

Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards 2019

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

Middle East’s Leading Desert Safari Winners
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Middle East’s Leading Desert Safari Winners

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

How to teach children about Dubai’s cultural heritage
Dubai Culture & Heritage

How to teach children about Dubai’s cultural heritage

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

Why Platinum Heritage Desert Safaris Are Different
Dubai Desert Safaris

Why Platinum Heritage Desert Safaris Are Different

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

Team Building In Dubai Desert
Dubai Desert Safaris

Team Building In Dubai Desert

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

Dubai Desert Conservation Guides
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Dubai Desert Conservation Guides

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

Treatment of Camels on Dubai Desert Safaris
Animal Welfare

Treatment of Camels on Dubai Desert Safaris

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

Can I go on a Desert Safari in Dubai in Summer?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Can I go on a Desert Safari in Dubai in Summer?

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

TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award Two Times Winner 2018
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TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award Two Times Winner 2018

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

Guide to Iftar in Dubai
Food and Dining

Guide to Iftar in Dubai

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

Ramadan in Dubai
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Ramadan in Dubai

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

Sustainability and why it is important for Dubai
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Sustainability and why it is important for Dubai

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

When is the best time to visit Dubai?
Dubai Travel Advice

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

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

Does travelling make you happy?
Dubai Travel Advice

Does travelling make you happy?

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

How to use TripAdvisor like a Pro
Dubai Travel Advice

How to use TripAdvisor like a Pro

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

Can I trust TripAdvisor in 2018
Dubai Travel Advice

Can I trust TripAdvisor in 2018

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

Where can I explore the history and culture of Dubai?
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Where can I explore the history and culture of Dubai?

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

Making the switch from Plastic to Stainless Steel water bottles
News & Press Releases

Making the switch from Plastic to Stainless Steel water bottles

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

How does Dubai’s VAT effect Tourists
Dubai Travel Advice

How does Dubai’s VAT effect Tourists

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

How to get around in Dubai
Dubai Travel Advice

How to get around in Dubai

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?
Dubai Travel Advice

Can I drink the water in Dubai?

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

Should I tip in Dubai?
Dubai Travel Advice

Should I tip in Dubai?

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

Native plants of Dubai
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Native plants of Dubai

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

Dubai: The Romantic Getaway
Dubai Travel Advice

Dubai: The Romantic Getaway

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

Arabic Welcome: Coffee
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Arabic Welcome: Coffee

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

Who is welcome in Dubai?
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Who is welcome in Dubai?

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

A Desert Safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai Desert Safaris

A Desert Safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

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

How to Stopover in Dubai on Emirates Airlines
Dubai Travel Advice

How to Stopover in Dubai on Emirates Airlines

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

Cultural Heritage of Dubai
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Cultural Heritage of Dubai

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

2-3 Days in Dubai
Dubai Travel Advice

2-3 Days in Dubai

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

Weather in Dubai
Dubai Travel Advice

Weather in Dubai

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

Why Stopover in Dubai
Dubai Travel Advice

Why Stopover in Dubai

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

Sustainable Tourism With Our Desert Safaris In Dubai
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Sustainable Tourism With Our Desert Safaris In Dubai

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

Camel Safari – A Must do in Dubai
Animal Welfare

Camel Safari – A Must do in Dubai

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

Understanding Dubai Rules
Dubai Travel Advice

Understanding Dubai Rules

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
Dubai Travel Advice

What To Wear In Dubai

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

Do I need to book my Dubai Desert Safari in Advance?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Do I need to book my Dubai Desert Safari in Advance?

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

Which Desert Safari – Platinum or Heritage?
Dubai Desert Safaris

Which Desert Safari – Platinum or Heritage?

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

Land Rover Joins Platinum Heritage as ‘Official Adventure Partner’ in the UAE
Vintage Land Rovers

Land Rover Joins Platinum Heritage as ‘Official Adventure Partner’ in the UAE

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

How to choose the best Dubai desert safari!
Dubai Desert Safaris

How to choose the best Dubai desert safari!

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

Guests need to be your partners, not your clients
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Guests need to be your partners, not your clients

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

National Charity School Field Trip
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

National Charity School Field Trip

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

8 Dubai Desert Safari Myths
Dubai Desert Safaris

8 Dubai Desert Safari Myths

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

Dubai Desert Safari without Dune Bashing
Dubai Desert Safaris

Dubai Desert Safari without Dune Bashing

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

Sheikh Zayed Efforts to Conserve Arabian Oryx
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

Sheikh Zayed Efforts to Conserve Arabian Oryx

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

World Responsible Tourism Day on DubaiEye’s The Travel Show
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

World Responsible Tourism Day on DubaiEye’s The Travel Show

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

Dubai Royal Falconry Hunting
Animal Welfare

Dubai Royal Falconry Hunting

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

Dubai for History Buffs
Dubai Culture & Heritage

Dubai for History Buffs

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

Dubai – where a Ferrari is cheaper than a segway!
Dubai Travel Advice

Dubai – where a Ferrari is cheaper than a segway!

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

The Top 10 Luxury Activities in Dubai (if you’re a Billionaire)
Dubai Travel Advice

The Top 10 Luxury Activities in Dubai (if you’re a Billionaire)

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

Start Listening when Guests Tell You What They Want
Dubai Travel Advice

Start Listening when Guests Tell You What They Want

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

10 things you need to know about MERS and Desert Safaris
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

10 things you need to know about MERS and Desert Safaris

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

Platinum Heritage is Awarded “Start-up Business of the Year” at the Prestigious 2013 Gulf Capital SMEinfo Awards
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Platinum Heritage is Awarded “Start-up Business of the Year” at the Prestigious 2013 Gulf Capital SMEinfo Awards

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

The mystery behind our desert safari pick-up times
Dubai Desert Safaris

The mystery behind our desert safari pick-up times

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

How our Mother (Nature) made green sand
Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

How our Mother (Nature) made green sand

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

7 Ways Bedouins can teach us to stay cool in summer and 1 from us
Dubai Culture & Heritage

7 Ways Bedouins can teach us to stay cool in summer and 1 from us

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

Gold taps and marble floors – what is luxury?
Dubai Travel Advice

Gold taps and marble floors – what is luxury?

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

Out with the New and in with the Old
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Out with the New and in with the Old

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

The Platinum Heritage Experience (Industry Review)
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The Platinum Heritage Experience (Industry Review)

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

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